KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — In a move to attract more Malaysians to visit the country, the Philippine government has extended visa-free entry for Malaysians from 21 days to 30 days, effective July,

Its Ambassador to Malaysia, J. Eduardo Malaya, said the ruling applied to those who had passport valid for six months beyond their contemplated stay, and a return ticket to the country of origin or onward ticket to the next country of destination.

“The additional days will enable visitors to also explore Tagaytay, Boracay (picture), Cebu, Camarines Sur and other areas in the Philippine countryside and discover why, as our slogan says, “it’s more fun in the Philippines,” he said in a statement here today.

He said the proximity of the Philippines to Malaysia, and the increased number of flights now plying the route presented a great opportunity for more tourism and people-to-people exchanges.

Malaysia is one of 151 countries given the extension of the visa-free entry by the Philippine government. — Bernama