Zahid confident Malaysia will meet US visa-free requirements sooner than predicted


PUTRAJAYA: The Home Ministry is confident that Malaysia will fulfil the requirements of the United States' visa waiver programme (VWP) sooner than predicted.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said efforts to enable Malaysians gain a visa-free entry into the US may be achieved in under 18 months.

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