After Thailand & Sri Lanka, Malaysia to Allow 30 Days of Visa-free Travel to Indian Visitors from Dec 1

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Malaysia on Sunday said it will allow visitors from India 30 days of visa-free travel from December 1. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the same provision applied for Chinese citizens as well. Malaysia is the third Asian country after Sri Lanka and Thailand to allow visa-free travel to Indian citizens. At present, travellers from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Turkey and Jordan enjoy visa exemption in the country. The prime minister, however, said the visa exemption for Indian and Chinese citizens will be subject to security clearance. Those with criminal record and risk of violence will not...