JOHOR BARU: The implementation of a new QR code for easier immigration clearance with Singapore has been well-received, with more than 80,000 people registering for the application.
The application, which began its trials for cars on Sept 22, has been extended to motorcyclists, pedestrians and bus passengers beginning today.
Those using the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe), which uses the MyNIISe mobile application, will now be able to use the motorcycle and bus halls at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex (BSI)and the Sultan Abu Bakar CIQ complex at the Second Link.
It is learnt that during this pilot phase, the current MyBorderPass and QR code system will remain operational for some 400,000 Malaysians.
A Home Ministry official said the public must use the QR code for MyBorderPass and NIISe separately in their respective machines, as currently they are not interchangeable.
“The public, including foreign visitors, are encouraged to transition to MyNIISe when passing through entry points that have activated the new system,” the ministry said in a statement.
More information on using the application is available on the MyNIISe app itself and related social media channels.
The app is available for download on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and Huawei AppGallery.
The MyNIISe QR code is not just available to Malaysians. Travellers from 63 countries can use the QR code to enter Malaysia, while citizens of 71 countries can use it for departure.
The Home Ministry has also said that 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 this period, the current QR code system and MyBorderPass app will remain in use for entry and exit procedures.
Valid travel documents or passports are still required for immigration clearance as stipulated under the Immigration Act.
