Carian mengenai topik visa-free

The introduction of visa-free entry for Chinese travellers has spurred inquiries and bookings to Malaysia from China.

China has extended the visa-free policy for short-term visits to the republic for Malaysia and 11 other nations until the end of 2025.

The introduction of reciprocal visa waivers between China and Malaysia has helped to promote tourism and people-to-people exchanges.

Bookings to Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia combined jumped more than 30% from Feb. 10-17 compared with 2019, according to travel website.

Malaysia is hoping to attract 5-7 million Chinese visitors this year, which would be almost double pre-pandemic levels.

China will waive visa requirements for citizens from some countries including Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore for 30 days.

Around 214,000 people from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia entered China in December 2023.

The government will finalise the list of countries included in the provision within one month, according to a statement.

Daily average tourist numbers France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia have risen the first three days of December.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the visa exemption is subject to security screenings.

China will temporarily exempt citizens of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia from needing visas to boost tourism.

One of the reasons for interest in this issue is the possibility of an increase in traffic of tourists, Maxim Reshetnikov said.

Henley's Dr. Christian H. Kaelin says only eight countries worldwide have less visa-free access today than they did a decade ago.

Areas in China that required no visas prior to the pandemic will revert to visa-free entry, the foreign ministry said

Ivanov said Russia is also preparing intergovernmental agreements on visa-free trips with 11 countries, including Malaysia.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.

Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.

The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.

The benchmark index, which opened 1.85 points higher at 1,643.29, moved between 1,641.71 and 1,649.31 throughout the trading session.

The focus is on driving the MADANI Economy, speeding reforms, cutting red tape, raising wages, and tackling the cost of living.

The expansion aims to provide a more efficient and reliable public transportation network, reduce congestion, and improve accessibility.

The report said Budget 2025 will entail efforts to position Kuala Lumpur as a top 20 global startup hub by 2030 through the KL20 initiative.

Special Cabinet Committee on National governance is established to curb corruption, law reforms to modernise outdate regulations, MoF said.

The govt will also incentivise hiring women returning from career breaks, offer job matching and improve care services facilities.

Budget 2025 will continue prioritising upskilling and retraining initiatives to equip workers with the latest skill sets necessary.