Malaysia announces visa-free entry for Indian, Chinese citizens; know details

Starting from December 1, Malaysia will scrap entry visa requirements for Chinese and Indian citizens, announced the Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during his People’s Justice Party’s annual congress in Putrajaya. Chinese and Indian nationals can now enjoy a visa-free stay of up to 30 days in Malaysia, contingent upon passing security screenings, according to a Bloomberg report. Anwar Ibrahim, aiming to boost tourism and economic growth, unveiled plans last month to enhance visa facilities, particularly targeting tourists and investors from India and China. In a reciprocal move, China declared on Friday that citizens from six countries, including Malaysia, will be allowed to enter thier nation without a visa. Effective from December 1 and lasting until November 30 of the following year, this policy permits leisure, business, and family travelers from these nations to stay in China for up to 15 days without a visa. These mutual visa waivers are anticipated to foster increased tourism, benefiting both Malaysia and the participating countries, while promoting economic exchanges and strengthening diplomatic ties. With inputs from agencies