JOHOR BARU: The QR code system implemented for faster immigration clearance for cars at the two checkpoints with Singapore will soon be extended to cover motorcycles.
State works, transportation, infrastructure and communication committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said that the National Integrated Immigration System (MyNIISe) will be extended for motorcyclists beginning Oct 15.
He said it can be used at seven motorcycle lanes at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex (BSI) and eight lanes at the Sultan Abu Bakar CIQ complex (KSAB) in Second Link.
“All the lanes will have QR scanners for motorcyclists to use,” he said, urging motorcyclists to download and register for MyNIISe to speed up their journey.
He added that motorcyclist could also use their existing MyBorderPass QR system, which was already in operation at both checkpoints.
On Sept 22, MyNIISe was first implemented for passenger vehicles.
The MyNIISe QR code, currently restricted to cars, is available to Malaysians, Singaporeans as well as foreign nationals.
Travellers from 63 countries may use the QR code to enter Malaysia, while citizens of 71 countries can use it for departure.
To date, the application has seen over 50,000 downloads.
For a start, at least 16 car lanes – eight for entry and eight for exit – have been fitted with the system at BSI.
At KSAB, a total of 12 car lanes (six each for entry and exit) have also started operations.
Recently, the Home Ministry said the trial will continue in stages at five key international airports across the country, namely KL International Airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, Penang International Airport, Kuching International Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
“The exercise will run until Feb 28 next year. During the period, the current QR code system and MyBorderPass app will remain in use for entry and exit procedures.
“However, the public, including foreign visitors, are encouraged to download the new MyNIISe mobile app, which can be used at activated entry lanes,” the ministry said in a statement.
Valid travel documents or passports are still required for immigration clearance as stipulated under the Immigration Act.
