How many MM2H applicants faced criminal charges in five years?

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No Data Provided on MM2H Applicants Facing Criminal Charges in Five Years

There is no publicly available data that quantifies the number of Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) applicants who have faced criminal charges in Malaysia over the last five years. DAP lawmaker Hannah Yeoh has called upon the Home Minister to provide such figures, arguing that the scheme's review should not penalise all participants based on unsubstantiated claims of involvement in crime.
Call for Specific Data on Criminal Involvement

Hannah Yeoh has specifically requested that the Home Minister present data detailing how many MM2H applicants have been involved with criminal activities in Malaysia and subsequently faced charges within the past five years. She highlighted that such information is generally accessible across various ministries and should be used to address specific cases rather than to generalise the entire programme.
Rationale for MM2H Scheme Review Questioned

Yeoh contends that the Home Ministry has not adequately justified its review of the MM2H scheme by providing evidence that participants pose a "security threat." The assertion of participants being security threats, as stated by Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin in Parliament, lacks supporting data, according to Yeoh.
Concerns Over Impact of New Conditions

The proposed changes to the MM2H scheme, announced on August 11 and set to begin in October, include significantly increased financial requirements. These revisions, such as a minimum fixed deposit of RM1 million and liquid assets of RM1.5 million, alongside a RM40,000 monthly income requirement, have drawn criticism. Concerns have been raised that these new conditions may deter foreign investors from participating in the scheme.

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