【A Real MM2H Study-Abroad Story】
- propertychanwk
- Nov 15, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Nov 16, 2025
Yesterday, I met a Chinese mother who had successfully obtained her MM2H visa.
We originally planned to chat for just an hour, but from afternoon till evening,
our conversation lasted a full three hours.
Her reflections on a year of living in Kuala Lumpur touched me deeply.
And one sentence stayed with me:
“If I hadn’t met you a year ago, I would probably still be stuck between those three places.”
Leaving Beijing for the First Time—All for Her Child’s Future
Before bringing her child overseas, she had never left China,
not even left Beijing.
Her very first trip abroad was not for travel—but to find a safe, stable city where her child could grow.
She flew to Thailand, Vietnam, and Kuala Lumpur,
visited schools, viewed properties, walked the neighbourhoods,
and listened to countless pros and cons.
But the more she saw, the more confused she became.
There was too much information, too many opinions,
and nothing online could tell her what real daily life felt like.
She said,
“I knew I had to choose for my child, but I truly didn’t know which country was right for us.”
A Deep Conversation That Changed Her Direction
And then one day, she met me.
I invited her to sit down,
and we had a long, heartfelt conversation in a café.
That day, I wasn’t selling her any project.
I wasn’t talking about investment.
I spoke to her simply as:
• someone who has lived in Kuala Lumpur for over 40 years,
• someone who has worked deeply in the real estate industry,
• and most importantly, a mother of two children.
Together, we broke down what each city really meant for a family:
its culture, values, educational structure, neighbourhood atmosphere, lifestyle rhythm, and long-term suitability.
I told her—the most important thing for a study-abroad family
is not choosing the “hottest country,”
but choosing a city that can truly support the whole family’s life.
At that moment, something in her settled.
She said:
“That was the first time I finally felt I could see clearly.”
And she made the decision—
to bring her child to Kuala Lumpur and enroll in an international school.。
Why Not Thailand?
She felt a strong cultural gap.
The values didn’t align with the kind of upbringing she wanted for her child.
“Thailand is great for travel,” she said,
“but I’m not sure it’s the right environment for my child to grow up in.”
Why Not Vietnam?
Vietnam is booming,
but the social environment felt too complex,
the entertainment culture too dense,
and she worried her child might be exposed to the wrong influences too early.
She told me,
“Some places are great for business, but not necessarily for raising kids.”
I fully understood her concern.
Why Kuala Lumpur Was the Final Choice
She summed it up in two words:
“balanced and grounded.”
The cultural environment,
the international school system,
the cost of living,
the safety,
the presence of a strong Chinese community,
and the multilingual atmosphere…
Everything felt steady—nothing extreme, nothing chaotic.
A place where a child can grow peacefully,
and parents can live with peace of mind.
One Year Later: “Choosing KL Was the Best Decision We Made.”
She told me her child has become more confident, more open,
and is thriving in an international learning environment.
She herself enjoys KL’s pace,
not noisy, not stressful, not expensive, not overwhelming.
What excites her more is that her husband will join them in KL by the end of this year.
They plan to build their life here
and are already starting a small family business.
She said:
“I’m so thankful I met you one year ago. Otherwise, I’d still be struggling to decide.”
🌇 Wendy's thoughts：
She Still Remembers One Sentence I Told Her
The moment we first met, I said to her:
“People who choose to live in Kuala Lumpur never regret it.”
“And families who buy their home here through me always end up living better, happier, and with higher quality of life.”
Yesterday, she smiled and repeated it back to me: “You were absolutely right.”
That moment warmed me deeply.
Because I know how much courage it takes for a family
to step out of their comfort zone and start anew in another country.
Being able to guide them through that moment
is one of the most meaningful parts of what I do.
If you’re also considering your next step—whether it’s time to secure your own “lifestyle asset” overseas—feel free to reach out. I’m happy to share my real experiences from viewing, comparing, and evaluating properties across different cities.
——Wendy嘉颐🇲🇾 Maxland Real Estate Sdn Bhd (REN 71091)
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