CM: Sabah to lower age limit for MM2H applicants

Sabah announced that the state will lower the age limit for applicants to its SabahMalaysia My Second Home programme (SBH-MM2H) to 30 years and above.

This means there will be a 20year difference with the federal MM2H programme that has a minimum age limit of 50 years.

“We will also allow participants of the programme to sell their property after five years on condition they must purchase a new home valued at no less than RM600,000,” he said in a statement yesterday postCabinet meeting.

Hajiji said under the new policy, the appointment of SBH-MM2H agents must be from Sabah companies.

According to state Tourism, Culture and Environment minister Datuk Christina Liew, the SBH-MM2H programme is expected to be implemented this month.

Last week, she said the SBHMM2H programme will be implemented after several amendments are introduced, adding that the state government is in the process of finalising the terms and conditions.

Separately, Hajiji in the statement said private businesses in Sabah’s industrial parks will be able to set up their own power generation facilities.

He said the move has three benefits: to attract more investors, help sustain those already in operation affected by electricity issues, and ease power supply demand in the state.

“The Cabinet has agreed to give special permission to investors operating in industrial parks in the state to set up power generation facilities for their own use.

“The Cabinet has also decided to allow shophouses, buildings and residential premises to install solar power systems without seeking approval from Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB),” he added.

Meanwhile, Hajiji also reiterated the state government’s decision to revive the Sabah Paddy and Rice Board as part of initiatives to boost food production and ensure food security in the state.

The decision to revive the board is imperative since Sabah currently imports about 70 per cent of its rice needs.

“Sabah needs to boost its food self-sufficiency and we will be able to do it with the revival of the Sabah Paddy and Rice Board.

“The state Cabinet will submit the recommendation to the Head of State for the approval of the establishment of the Sabah Paddy and Rice Board as stipulated in Section 3 of the 1981 Agriculture Produce Board Enactment,” he said.