Drastic changes to Malaysia's MM2H visa scheme worry retirees, potential investors

Malaysia's Home Ministry has said it will review the scheme, following criticism that it would drive out investors. PHOTO: ST FILE
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KUALA LUMPUR - Danish native Peter Jensen has called Malaysia home for 27 years. But new requirements set to be imposed under a scheme that allows foreigners to live here for 10 years may force him to leave the country and his family behind.

At 79 years old, Mr Jensen said he has lived full time in Penang since 1994, married a local woman and purchased an apartment.

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