30-day visa-free entry for visitors from China, India beginning Dec 1

The government will grant a 30-day visa-free entry for citizens of China and India from Dec 1, as part of the celebration of the 50-year strategic partnership between Malaysia and China next year.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said it is an additional facility to the existing visa exemptions enjoyed by citizens from Gulf countries and other West Asian nations, including Turkiye and Jordan.

However, he said the visa exemption is subject to security screenings.

“Initial screenings will be conducted for all tourists and visitors to Malaysia. Security matters are a different matter; if there are criminal records or the risk of terrorism, they will not be allowed to enter.

“That comes under the authority of the security forces and immigration,” Anwar said in his winding-up speech at the PKR Congress in Putrajaya today.

Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail will announce additional facilities regarding the visa exemption tomorrow, the PKR president added.

Anwar also thanked China for its decision to implement a unilateral visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from Malaysia from Dec 1 to November 30 next year.

Enhancing ties

Meanwhile, the prime minister urged all parties, including the opposition, not to underestimate international relations as they significantly contribute to enhancing strategic ties and direct benefits to the country and its people.

He said that his travels abroad are not wasteful and that 90 percent of the visits were considered a ‘must attend’ by the government, such as the 43rd Asean Summit and the 30th Apec Economic Leaders' Meeting in the US recently.

“At each gathering (during official visits abroad), we make a lot of effort, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Ministry and the Investment, Trade, and Industry Ministry to connect with companies and return home with investments,” he added.

- Bernama

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