Malays can shout and complain but the chinese are stubborn.
Why are so many mainland Chinese making Malaysia their second home?
Obtained MM2H visa in 2019, Shanghai-born Ms Lauren Dai has been enjoying Mee Goreng with fried egg at Mamak Restaurant. She developed her fond on the Malaysia Indian Muslim eatery as it's the only available food after arriving in Kuala Lumpur on red-eye flight. ST PHOTO: FILE
Shannon Teoh,
Tan Tam Mei and
Lim Ai Leen
UPDATED MAR 21, 2025, 06:00 PM
Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the hottest political and trending talking points, alternating between its Malaysia and China bureaus.
For March, hosts Lim Ai Leen and Tan Tam Mei kick off with ST’s Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh, and special guest Dr Ong Kian Ming, both based in Kuala Lumpur.
It’s easy to settle down in multicultural Malaysia, as thousands of mainland Chinese on the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) visa scheme have discovered. Affordable property, international schools, local food and a relaxed lifestyle are all draws, but are there drawbacks? As it is, signage in the Chinese language has already sparked off a war of words between politicians.
Why are so many mainland Chinese making Malaysia their second home?
Obtained MM2H visa in 2019, Shanghai-born Ms Lauren Dai has been enjoying Mee Goreng with fried egg at Mamak Restaurant. She developed her fond on the Malaysia Indian Muslim eatery as it's the only available food after arriving in Kuala Lumpur on red-eye flight. ST PHOTO: FILE
Shannon Teoh, Tan Tam Mei and Lim Ai Leen
UPDATED MAR 21, 2025, 06:00 PM
Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the hottest political and trending talking points, alternating between its Malaysia and China bureaus.
For March, hosts Lim Ai Leen and Tan Tam Mei kick off with ST’s Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh, and special guest Dr Ong Kian Ming, both based in Kuala Lumpur.
It’s easy to settle down in multicultural Malaysia, as thousands of mainland Chinese on the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) visa scheme have discovered. Affordable property, international schools, local food and a relaxed lifestyle are all draws, but are there drawbacks? As it is, signage in the Chinese language has already sparked off a war of words between politicians.