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Indians will soon be able to travel to Malaysia without having to obtain a visa! This good news has been confirmed by the Prime Minister of Malaysia. However, there is a catch. Read on to find out all the details!

The 30-day visa-free entry is also currently enjoyed by eight ASEAN countries for the purpose of social visits, tourism and business.

Indians can avail a 30-day visa-free entry to Malaysia starting from December 1, the country’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Sunday. Chinese citizens will also get 30-day visa-free entry to the Southeast Asian nation, the Malaysian state-owned news agency Bernama reported.

Malaysia will grant a 30-day visa-free entry for Indian and Chinese citizens from 1 December, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced, joining Thailand and Sri Lanka in recent weeks to offer such a facility to foreigners to promote tourism.

Tourists from India and China can enter Malaysia without a visa and stay for up to 30 days, subject to security screening.

Under this new policy, Chinese and Indian nationals will enjoy a visa-free stay of up to 30 days, subject to security screening, said the Malaysian Prime Minister

Indian travellers looking to visit Malaysia can now explore the nation without the hassle of visa formalities. Here's a guide to some of the best places to visit in the country.

While Malaysia will let tourists from China and India enter without a visa from December 1 onwards for trips lasting a maximum of 30 days, the Malaysian government will monitor their exit from the country and require airlines to ensure such visitors have return tickets home.