Is it compulsory to buy a residential property in Malaysia?

Yes, it is mandatory to purchase and own a residential property after obtaining MM2H approval, subject to the minimum value of each category:

  1. Platinum Category: RM 2 million or above.
  2. Gold Category: RM 1 million or above.
  3. Silver Category: RM 600,000 or above.
  4. Special Economic Zone: Floor price is subject to Johor state property acquisition policies, and the property must be purchased directly from the developer (not through agents or secondary markets).