Malaysia has world’s 11th most powerful passport
Kuala Lumpur, The Gulf Observer: In the latest Henley Passport Index which looks at 199 different passports, Malaysia’s passport went up from the 13th ranking in 2021 and 2022, to the 11th spot in 2023.
Malaysia has inched its way back up in a global ranking of passports this year, based on the number of countries and destinations to which it has visa-free access.
The Malaysian passport is able to provide visa-free access to 180 out of 227 different travel destinations.
Singapore ranks number one in the world this year with its passport giving visa-free access to 192 countries and destinations.
In comparison, the other South-east Asian passports are distant with the closest being Brunei in 20th spot followed by Thailand (64th), Indonesia (69th), the Philippines (74th), Cambodia and Vietnam (both at 82nd), Laos (87th) and Myanmar (89th).
