With Malaysia announcing visa-waiver for the Indian market, the move is expected to boost inbound to the South East Asian nation. Manoharan Periasamy, Sr Director, International Promotion (Asia & Africa), Tourism Malaysia speaks to Disha Shah Ghosh about implications of the visa-waiver announcement, engagement with the travel trade in India, and competitive advantage of this decision between India and China.
Q. How will the decision by the Prime Minister of Malaysia to waive off visa for Indian nationals starting December 1, impact inbound traffic from India?
The decision by the Malaysian government to waive visas for Indian nationals is likely to have a positive impact on inbound traffic from India, and is a significant step to enhance bilateral relations and with simplified travel requirements, more Indian tourists may be inclined to visit Malaysia. They may find it more convenient to plan trips, leading to a rise in the number of tourists exploring Malaysian…
