馬來西亞將從3月起對中國遊客實行免籤

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said on Thursday visitors from China will be allowed to enter his country visa-free to boost tourism.

馬來西亞總理納吉布·拉扎克週四表示，入境馬來西亞的中國遊客將獲得免籤，以此來促進馬來西亞旅遊業。

In announcing the government's revised 2016 budget, Najib said that, subject to certain conditions, visas will not be required of Chinese tourists to Malaysia for up to 15 days from March 1 to December 31, 2016.

在2016年馬來西亞政府財政預算聲明中，總理納吉布說道，在一定條件下，自2016年3月1日起至12月31日，入境馬來西亞15日內的中國遊客將免籤。

This is among the Malaysian government's efforts to lure Chinese tourists to prop up Malaysia's tourist industry, as the country's economy continues to suffer from weak oil and international commodity prices since last year.

由於馬來西亞的經濟從去年起就一直受到疲軟的油價和國際大宗貨物的重創，所以本次馬來西亞對中國遊客免籤措施是爲了吸引中國遊客，從而促進本國旅遊業的發展。

Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid said that the country hopes to attract 8 million Chinese tourists a year over the next five years with a purchasing power of 22.1 billion ($5.24 billion).

馬來西亞副總理艾哈邁德·扎伊德表示，政府希望在未來五年內，每年吸引800萬中國遊客，帶來221億（52.4億美元）的購買力。

Zahid said that Chinese tourists spend an average of 3,345 ($792.4) on food, lodging and shopping. He explained that the government's target can be achieved with sound planning and promotions.

此外，扎伊德還表示，中國遊客在飲食、住宿和購物方面每人平均消費3345元（792.4美元）。他解釋說，如果有完善的計劃和推廣措施，政府的目標可以達到。