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Chinese tourists to Malaysia top a million since visa-free travel in December

Visitors from India also number over 500,000 in same period, says Home Ministry

M’sian tourists can now enter Thailand without a visa and stay for up to 60 days

Move is part of Thai government’s relaxation of visa requirements for 93 countries in order to boost tourism

China extends visa-free travel for countries including Malaysia till end of 2025

President Xi Jinping announces policy for 12 nations during visit to France

Thailand, China ink agreement granting visa-free travel for citizens

Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi have signed an agreement in the Thai capital of Bangkok on mutual visa-free travel for citizens for up to 30 days, the Thai Foreign Ministry said today.

Singapore announces mutual visa exemption agreement with China in time for Lunar New Year

Holders of ordinary passports issued by China will be exempted from visa requirements for a stay of up to 30 days in Singapore from February 9, reported Xinhua, quoting an official statement today.

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Malaysia sees 11.1% increase in crime rate, with property offences and assaults leading the rise

The latest report reveals a spike in property crimes and assaults, while homicides and kidnapping cases show signs of improvement