Malaysia to allow visa-free entry to Indian citizens

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia will scrap entry visa requirements for citizens of India and China from December 1.

The government will introduce the Malaysia Visa Liberalisation Plan, recognizing the significant contribution of the tourism and manufacturing sectors to national development.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the plan involves facilitating the approval of employment passes for strategic investors in key sectors.

'This includes introducing the long-term visit pass for international students who have graduated to meet the needs of the industry's skilled manpower.

'Additionally, improving visa-on-arrival facilities, social visit passes and multiple entry visa offers will encourage the entry of tourists and investors, especially from India and China,' he said during the tabling of the 2024 Budget.