With the rapid integration of cross-border payment systems, the days of fumbling for yuan notes are over, making China a top destination for tourists who want a stress-free holiday. Contractor Tony Tan, 55, said the advanced digital ecosystem is a major highlight of his travels, noting that the ability to go ­entirely cashless has made the country far more accessible to Malaysians. For Ariff Azman, 34, a tech consultant who travels frequently to China and Japan for work, safety lies in the digital trail. “In China, cash is almost obsolete, and it’s also safer for me as a foreigner,” Ariff explained. “I used to come back from China with pockets full of coins and small notes money changers in Malaysia won’t accept.

Source: The Star February 25, 2026 01:22 UTC