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Malaysia recorded more than 1.4 mln arrivals from China as of June this year

Malaysia recorded more than 1.4 mln arrivals from China as of June this year

The introduction of visa-free entry for Chinese travellers has spurred inquiries and bookings to Malaysia from China.
Tue Aug 27 2024
China agrees to extend visa exemption for Malaysian tourists

China agrees to extend visa exemption for Malaysian tourists

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.
Fri May 31 2024
China keen on mutual permanent visa-free policy with Malaysia

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
Chinese tourists flock to Southeast Asia as overseas travel bounces back

Chinese tourists flock to Southeast Asia as overseas travel bounces back

Bookings to Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia combined jumped more than 30% from Feb. 10-17 compared with 2019, according to travel website.
Tue Feb 20 2024
Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore hope to lure Chinese with visa-free travel

Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore hope to lure Chinese with visa-free travel

Malaysia is hoping to attract 5-7 million Chinese visitors this year, which would be almost double pre-pandemic levels.
Fri Feb 09 2024
FACTBOX - Which countries can Chinese passport holders visit without a visa?

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
China's visa-free policy facilitates travels from six countries

China's visa-free policy facilitates travels from six countries

Around 214,000 people from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia entered China in December 2023.
Tue Jan 02 2024
Indonesia eyes visa waivers for 20 countries, including US, China, India

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
China says visa-free travel policy has boosted tourism

China says visa-free travel policy has boosted tourism

Daily average tourist numbers France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia have risen the first three days of December.
Tue Dec 05 2023
30-day visa-free entry for visitors from China, India beginning Dec 1

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

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the visa exemption is subject to security screenings.
Mon Nov 27 2023
China offers visa-free entry for citizens of France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia

China offers visa-free entry for citizens of France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia

China will temporarily exempt citizens of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia from needing visas to boost tourism.
Fri Nov 24 2023
Russia offers visa-free travel to Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain,  Saudi Arabia, Malaysia

Russia offers visa-free travel to Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia

One of the reasons for interest in this issue is the possibility of an increase in traffic of tourists, Maxim Reshetnikov said.
Mon Sep 11 2023
Singapore passport most powerful in the world -  Henley & Partners

Singapore passport most powerful in the world - Henley & Partners

Henley's Dr. Christian H. Kaelin says only eight countries worldwide have less visa-free access today than they did a decade ago.
Tue Jul 18 2023
China to reopen borders to foreign tourists for first time since 2020

China to reopen borders to foreign tourists for first time since 2020

Areas in China that required no visas prior to the pandemic will revert to visa-free entry, the foreign ministry said
Tue Mar 14 2023
Russia works to ease visa regime for India, other countries - TASS

Russia works to ease visa regime for India, other countries - TASS

Ivanov said Russia is also preparing intergovernmental agreements on visa-free trips with 11 countries, including Malaysia.
Mon Mar 06 2023
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million

Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million

A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction

Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction

A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim

Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim

Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police

Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police

Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM

Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months

Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months

Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024