Malaysia to offer visa-free entry to China and India nationals to boost economy

Arrangement starts in December, also applies to Gulf state travelers

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Tourists pose for photos in Kuala Lumpur in October. Like its Southeast Asian neighbors, Malaysia is desperate to bring back Chinese travelers now that COVID-related restrictions have been abandoned. (Photo by Hiroki Endo)

NORMAN GOH, Nikkei staff writer

KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia will allow visa-free entry to citizens from China, India and several Middle Eastern countries starting next month in a bid to increase arrivals and boost the economy.

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