ExpatMove — Guides & Market Intelligence https://expatmove.my Honest, current guidance on relocating to and investing in Malaysia. en Bank Negara Holds OPR at 2.75%: What MM2H Applicants Need to Know https://expatmove.my/intelligence/2026/06/bank-negara-opr-hold-mm2h-impact https://expatmove.my/intelligence/2026/06/bank-negara-opr-hold-mm2h-impact Bank Negara Malaysia held the Overnight Policy Rate at 2.75% at its May 2026 Monetary Policy Committee meeting. The decision was unanimous, with BNM citing stable domestic inflation and a cautious global outlook. [Source: BNM official press release, May 2026.] Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT RTS Link Enters Final Testing: The Johor Property Window Is Narrowing https://expatmove.my/intelligence/2026/05/rts-link-final-testing-johor-window https://expatmove.my/intelligence/2026/05/rts-link-final-testing-johor-window The Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link has entered its final testing phase ahead of the targeted early 2027 passenger launch, which will connect Bukit Chagar to Woodlands North in about five minutes. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Penang's Northern Corridor Push: How It Could Move Island Property Values https://expatmove.my/intelligence/2026/04/penang-northern-corridor-property-impact https://expatmove.my/intelligence/2026/04/penang-northern-corridor-property-impact Penang has reaffirmed development plans tied to the Northern Corridor Economic Region, with infrastructure and investment commitments aimed at the island's north and the mainland growth areas. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Johor RTS Property Boom: What's Real and What's Just Hype https://expatmove.my/blog/johor-rts-link-property-investment-thesis https://expatmove.my/blog/johor-rts-link-property-investment-thesis A data-driven look at which Johor properties genuinely benefit from the RTS Link and which are riding the hype. Includes rental yield data by zone. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Penang or KL for Your Family? The Honest 2026 Verdict https://expatmove.my/blog/penang-vs-kuala-lumpur-expat-family https://expatmove.my/blog/penang-vs-kuala-lumpur-expat-family An honest side-by-side comparison of Penang and Kuala Lumpur for expat families — schools, lifestyle, cost, community, and which type of family fits each city. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT MM2H in 2026: Who It's Really For (and Who Should Walk Away) https://expatmove.my/blog/mm2h-2026-is-it-worth-it https://expatmove.my/blog/mm2h-2026-is-it-worth-it A straightforward assessment of Malaysia's My Second Home programme in 2026 — who it actually suits, what it really costs, and when it doesn't make sense. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT