China keen on mutual permanent visa-free policy with Malaysia
The introduction of reciprocal visa waivers between China and Malaysia has helped to promote tourism and people-to-people exchanges.
Thu Mar 07 2024
FACTBOX - Which countries can Chinese passport holders visit without a visa?
China will waive visa requirements for citizens from some countries including Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore for 30 days.
Thu Feb 01 2024
Indonesia eyes visa waivers for 20 countries, including US, China, India
The government will finalise the list of countries included in the provision within one month, according to a statement.
Fri Dec 08 2023
New Zealand to reopen borders sooner than planned after years of COVID isolation
Tourists from visa-waiver countries including the United States, Britain and Singapore will now be able to visit from May 1.
Wed Mar 16 2022
Malaysia targets U.S. visa waiver through SKIN - DPM
Malaysia targets to be the third ASEAN country accepted into the United States Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) through the implementation of the National Immigration Control System or SKIN (Sistem Kawalan
Thu Aug 17 2017
Rohingya: DPM waiting for Wisma Putra report on latest developments
Zahid would be discussing the Rohingya issue with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak for further action.
Sat Jul 01 2017
US Visa Waiver Programme for Malaysian citizens still on the table
"Malaysia is working on meeting some requirements (set by the US Department of State) and it could be discussed at some point in the future."
Fri Apr 21 2017
DPM confident visa-waiver programme will continue under Trump's office
Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is confident that the new United States leadership under President Donald Trump will not affect the visa-waiver programme for Malaysia.
Fri Jan 27 2017
Malaysia confident US will continue with Visa Waiver Programme - DPM
Malaysia today expressed confidence that the new United States administration of President Donald Trump will continue with the US Visa Waiver Programme for Malaysia.
Fri Jan 27 2017
7 proposals from private sector to improve border security - Ahmad Zahid
The government received seven proposals from the private sector on various technology and construction approaches to improve the country's border security, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said
Thu Mar 31 2016
US tightens Visa Waiver Programme after terror attacks in Europe, Turkey
The United States Government has tightened conditions in its Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) amidst security concerns following the terror attacks in Europe and Turkey.
Thu Mar 31 2016
Malaysia, US ink agreement in preventing and combating serious crime
Malaysia is one step closer in joining the United States' Visa Waiver Programme after both countries today inked the agreement on enhancing cooperation in Preventing and Combating Serious Crime.
Thu Nov 19 2015
Malaysia plans to join visa waiver programme in 18 months - Zahid
The programme would enable Malaysians to enter US without applying for visas and will allow them to stay in the US for a maximum of 90-day period.
Sun Sep 28 2014
Home Ministry prepares for US' visa waiver programme
Soon Malaysia will be the 38th country where its citizens would not need to apply for a tourist visa to the United States.
Tue Jul 08 2014
Malaysia interested in visa waiver programme
Malaysia has expressed interest to participate in the United States (US) Visa Waiver Programme.
Mon Apr 28 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024