KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 9 -- In recent years, a growing number of international celebrities, particularly from Hong Kong, have been investing in businesses and purchasing properties across Malaysia - a trend that coincides with the government's push to attract more foreign investors and long-term residents.

One of the key government initiatives is the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme, revamped last year with key changes including the introduction of a new tiered system. Its core purpose is to allow foreigners who fulfil certain criteria to reside in Malaysia on a long-term basis.

According to Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, the MM2H programme has managed to generate a total of RM839.9 million in revenue...