![China keen on mutual permanent visa-free policy with Malaysia China keen on mutual permanent visa-free policy with Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51701866735_TBVisa.jpg)
China keen on mutual permanent visa-free policy with Malaysia
The introduction of reciprocal visa waivers between China and Malaysia has helped to promote tourism and people-to-people exchanges.
Thu Mar 07 2024
![FACTBOX - Which countries can Chinese passport holders visit without a visa? FACTBOX - Which countries can Chinese passport holders visit without a visa?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/51468076570_PassportGeneric.jpg)
FACTBOX - Which countries can Chinese passport holders visit without a visa?
China will waive visa requirements for citizens from some countries including Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore for 30 days.
Thu Feb 01 2024
![Indonesia eyes visa waivers for 20 countries, including US, China, India Indonesia eyes visa waivers for 20 countries, including US, China, India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51649227121_Indonesiareimposes.jpg)
Indonesia eyes visa waivers for 20 countries, including US, China, India
The government will finalise the list of countries included in the provision within one month, according to a statement.
Fri Dec 08 2023
![New Zealand to reopen borders sooner than planned after years of COVID isolation New Zealand to reopen borders sooner than planned after years of COVID isolation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51634865989_Jacinda.jpg)
New Zealand to reopen borders sooner than planned after years of COVID isolation
Tourists from visa-waiver countries including the United States, Britain and Singapore will now be able to visit from May 1.
Wed Mar 16 2022
![Malaysia targets U.S. visa waiver through SKIN - DPM Malaysia targets U.S. visa waiver through SKIN - DPM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/61499271353_DSZahidHamidi.jpg)
Malaysia targets U.S. visa waiver through SKIN - DPM
Malaysia targets to be the third ASEAN country accepted into the United States Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) through the implementation of the National Immigration Control System or SKIN (Sistem Kawalan
Thu Aug 17 2017
![Rohingya: DPM waiting for Wisma Putra report on latest developments Rohingya: DPM waiting for Wisma Putra report on latest developments](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/81498913882_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
Rohingya: DPM waiting for Wisma Putra report on latest developments
Zahid would be discussing the Rohingya issue with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak for further action.
Sat Jul 01 2017
![US Visa Waiver Programme for Malaysian citizens still on the table US Visa Waiver Programme for Malaysian citizens still on the table](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/61492788698_Americanflag.jpg)
US Visa Waiver Programme for Malaysian citizens still on the table
"Malaysia is working on meeting some requirements (set by the US Department of State) and it could be discussed at some point in the future."
Fri Apr 21 2017
![DPM confident visa-waiver programme will continue under Trump's office DPM confident visa-waiver programme will continue under Trump's office](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/81485484285_DatukSeriAhmadZahid.jpg)
DPM confident visa-waiver programme will continue under Trump's office
Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is confident that the new United States leadership under President Donald Trump will not affect the visa-waiver programme for Malaysia.
Fri Jan 27 2017
![Malaysia confident US will continue with Visa Waiver Programme - DPM Malaysia confident US will continue with Visa Waiver Programme - DPM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/51485493107_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
Malaysia confident US will continue with Visa Waiver Programme - DPM
Malaysia today expressed confidence that the new United States administration of President Donald Trump will continue with the US Visa Waiver Programme for Malaysia.
Fri Jan 27 2017
![7 proposals from private sector to improve border security - Ahmad Zahid 7 proposals from private sector to improve border security - Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/41451458835_KawalanSempadan.jpg)
7 proposals from private sector to improve border security - Ahmad Zahid
The government received seven proposals from the private sector on various technology and construction approaches to improve the country's border security, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said
Thu Mar 31 2016
![US tightens Visa Waiver Programme after terror attacks in Europe, Turkey US tightens Visa Waiver Programme after terror attacks in Europe, Turkey](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/51459389571_DSZahidHamidi.jpg)
US tightens Visa Waiver Programme after terror attacks in Europe, Turkey
The United States Government has tightened conditions in its Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) amidst security concerns following the terror attacks in Europe and Turkey.
Thu Mar 31 2016
![Malaysia, US ink agreement in preventing and combating serious crime Malaysia, US ink agreement in preventing and combating serious crime](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/81447919474_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
Malaysia, US ink agreement in preventing and combating serious crime
Malaysia is one step closer in joining the United States' Visa Waiver Programme after both countries today inked the agreement on enhancing cooperation in Preventing and Combating Serious Crime.
Thu Nov 19 2015
![Malaysia plans to join visa waiver programme in 18 months - Zahid Malaysia plans to join visa waiver programme in 18 months - Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-02/41360073872_295x200.jpg)
Malaysia plans to join visa waiver programme in 18 months - Zahid
The programme would enable Malaysians to enter US without applying for visas and will allow them to stay in the US for a maximum of 90-day period.
Sun Sep 28 2014
![Home Ministry prepares for US' visa waiver programme Home Ministry prepares for US' visa waiver programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-02/41360073872_295x200.jpg)
Home Ministry prepares for US' visa waiver programme
Soon Malaysia will be the 38th country where its citizens would not need to apply for a tourist visa to the United States.
Tue Jul 08 2014
![Malaysia interested in visa waiver programme Malaysia interested in visa waiver programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-04/41398598815_295x200.jpg)
Malaysia interested in visa waiver programme
Malaysia has expressed interest to participate in the United States (US) Visa Waiver Programme.
Mon Apr 28 2014