People walk on a street in Malaysia, 2020. Photo by Reuters
Malaysia’s recent five-year visa-free extension for Chinese tourists is expected to attract more business travelers from China and provide a significant boost to the nation’s economy, industry experts say.
Last week, Malaysia announced the extension of its visa exemption for Chinese travelers for another five years, with an option to extend it for an additional five years afterward, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said as reported by Bernama.
The move is expected to help the tourism industry tap into the growing Chinese inbound market, Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents president Nigel Wong said as cited by The Star.
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