Experts predict visa-free extension will boost economy


Higher draw: Tourism players and business groups say the move will widely benefit the hospitality and retail sectors. — ONG SOON HIN/TheStar

PETALING JAYA: The five-year visa-free extension for Chinese tourists to Malaysia will be more than just a tourism boost as it will potentially have a positive impact on the nation’s economy, say tourism players and business groups.

Apart from stability, which allows tourism stakeholders to plan their products well ahead, they say positive spillovers can be anticipated for the hospitality and retail sectors.

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