{"id":3768,"date":"2026-02-16T05:56:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T05:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=3768"},"modified":"2026-02-16T06:06:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T06:06:21","slug":"sabah-mm2h-opens-doors-for-global-citizens-to-explore-sabah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=3768","title":{"rendered":"Sabah-MM2H opens doors for global citizens to explore Sabah"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sabah is opening its doors to global citizens to experience its natural scenic attractions through the Sabah-Malaysia My Second Home (Sabah-MM2H) initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Jafry Ariffin said the state government fully supports the sustainable growth of the Sabah-MM2H programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe believe this initiative contributes positively to our economy by stimulating tourism, real estate, local businesses and professional services, while also strengthening international ties and cross-cultural understanding,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" data-id=\"3769\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260215_2054385035549280402652562-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260215_2054385035549280402652562-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260215_2054385035549280402652562-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260215_2054385035549280402652562-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260215_2054385035549280402652562-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260215_2054385035549280402652562.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>He said this at the Persatuan Perunding Malaysia Rumah Keduaku Sabah pre-CNY dinner gala and first installation ceremony, which saw Jenny Ngu elected as president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this regard, he said the role played by professional consultants and industry partners is crucial to ensure that Sabah-MM2H continues to grow with credibility and trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He encouraged the association to uphold high standards, work closely with the government, and continue promoting Sabah as a safe, welcoming and sustainable home for the global community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3770\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fb_img_17712211818098996374952114635301-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fb_img_17712211818098996374952114635301-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fb_img_17712211818098996374952114635301-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fb_img_17712211818098996374952114635301-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fb_img_17712211818098996374952114635301-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fb_img_17712211818098996374952114635301.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>He also commended the strategic partnership between Sabah-MM2H and Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia to enhance investor confidence, improve financial facilitation and strengthen the ecosystem supporting long-term residents in Sabah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sabah\u2019s strength lies in its diversity, where people of different cultures, backgrounds and nations live together in harmony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis spirit of inclusiveness is exactly what makes Sabah not only a great place to visit, but also a wonderful place to call home,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond being a world-class tourism destination, he said Sabah is also increasingly recognised as a preferred place to live, invest and build long-term connections.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sabah is opening its doors to global citizens to experience its natural scenic attractions through the Sabah-Malaysia My Second Home (Sabah-MM2H) initiative. 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