PUTRAJAYA: The Quick Response (QR) code system at KL International Airport (KLIA) for autogate clearance will not compromise security, not even with the entry of foreigners into Malaysia, says the Immigration Department.
The department’s corporate communications unit said comprehensive security procedures are in place to screen visitors using this facility.
Foreigners using the autogates must be clear of any watchlist or blacklist and must submit a completed Malaysia Digital Arrival Card, except for Singaporeans, who are exempt from this requirement, it added.
The entry information of foreigners will also be cross-checked against biometric data and facial recognition contained in their passport chips.
“Failure to meet these criteria will prevent individuals from passing through the gate, and they will be referred to an Immigration officer,” it said in a reply to Bernama.
The Immigration Department said strict monitoring measures have been in effect since the implementation of the visa exemption scheme in 2023.
“Security checks remain in place, requiring visitors to present a return ticket and valid accommodation proof,” it added.
The trial of the QR Code system at 40 autogate lanes in KLIA Terminal 1 and 2 began on Wednesday, offering significantly faster immigration clearance of just five to seven seconds, compared with 15 to 25 seconds with traditional automatic gates.
