Govt plans to relax entry requirements for Chinese tourists


  • Nation
  • Monday, 27 May 2019

We want to see more of those having engineering, law and accounting qualifications becoming our diplomats, says Saifuddin.

KUALA LUMPUR: There will be good news for Chinese tourists soon, as the government plans to ease their entry requirements into Malaysia in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia Year 2020.

Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said that a formal announcement will be out soon and that his ministry was working closely with the Home Ministry. 

“Next year, we will celebrate the year of tourism and culture. 

“We’ve seen a steady number of tourists exchanged between us (Malaysia and China).

“I’m pleased to announce that the government of Malaysia is working towards the relaxation of some entry requirements for Chinese tourists.

“We are working closely with the Home Ministry and a formal announcement will be made soon,” he said at the celebration of the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Malaysia here on Monday night (May 27).

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