Chinese actress Fan Bingbing appointed tourism ambassador of Malaysian state

She will be in Melaka from June 14 to 16 to promote a campaign which aims to position the state as an ideal tourism destination, The Star reported.

In a Facebook post on May 27, Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said he had met Fan's international manager, to discuss the star's visit.

Fan, 42, was born in the province of Shandong, China. She started her career in the entertainment industry when she was 17, and is known for her achievements as an actress, model, TV producer, and singer.

She appeared in Time Magazine's list of 100 most influential people in 2017. The actress has kept a lower profile since 2018 after being fined $128 million for tax evasion.

Like Thailand, Malaysia has recently rushed to attract Chinese tourists.

Since last December, it has offered 30-day visa exemption for tourists from China.