PETALING JAYA: The 30-day visa-free entry offered by Malaysia and China to each other’s citizens will act as a catalyst to revitalise tourism and enhance the economic ties between the two nations, says the Malaysian Tourism Federation.
Its president Datuk Tan Kok Liang said China extending the visa-free entry for Malaysians from 15 to 30 days, the same duration Malaysia has granted to Chinese nationals, is welcomed.
“We also expect to see a growth in travel. This is a catalyst to revitalise the tourism industry of both nations,” he said yesterday, adding that the longer the stay, the higher the revenue. “This shift will also drive demand for longer stays and customised tour packages beyond the traditional 15-day programmes,” he added.
“I think Malaysian businessmen should grab this opportunity and do more to promote their products and services abroad,” Tan said, adding that there is potential for cross-border collaborations. “But the influx of Chinese tourists to Malaysia may also potentially result in adverse impacts if these travellers are not genuine tourists and investors,” warned Tan, calling for a check-and-balance monitoring framework to ensure the integrity of the arrangement.
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