Did you know that Malaysian passport holders currently have visa-free access to 177 countries, according to the newest edition of the Henley Passport Index?
Malaysia also retained its position as the second most powerful passport in the South-East Asia region, behind Singapore.
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According to The Star, in last year’s ranking, Asian countries continue to top the list with Japan, Singapore and South Korea taking first, second and third place respectively.
Since we’ve been lepak-ing at home for the past year due to the pandemic, apparently our passports have levelled up and have gained a few places in the ‘world’s most powerful passport’ ranking.
According to the newest edition of the Henley Passport Index, the Malaysian passport is now ranked the 13th most powerful in the world, at the same time occupying the second spot in the South-East Asia region, right behind Singapore.
Woah, so cool!
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So, if you’re a Malaysian passport holder, you currently have visa-free access to 177 countries in the world.
Ahh, we can’t wait until the pandemic eases so we can travel again! What do you miss most about travelling?
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
