PUTRAJAYA: A new coordinated customs inspection initiative that will take effect today will streamline passenger flow at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 departure gates without compromising security, says the Customs Department.
Its director-general Datuk Anis Rizana Mohd Zainudin assured that security at national entry points remains at the highest level, supported by integrated coordination among all responsible agencies.
“This initiative will ease passenger movement in the terminal while maintaining high security standards, as Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd has upgraded its scanners to meet both Aviation Security (AVSEC) and Customs Order requirements,” she said.
It was reported that starting Jan 1, the Customs Department will consolidate outgoing passenger checks at KLIA Terminal 1’s departure gates.
Currently, these screenings occur in the departure zone after Immigration clearance, often leading to congestion during peak travel times.
On another matter, Anis Rizana said that her department is aiming for higher revenue collection in 2026 after a strong revenue performance this year, recording a collection of RM73.27bil.
She attributed the performance to a comprehensive digitalisation drive, particularly the implementation of the Malaysian Customs Import Export Document System (MyCIEDS).
“We will aim for an even higher target next year.
“The department aims to deliver its best performance in 2026,” she said, Bernama reported.
Anis Rizana said the Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, also recorded his appreciation for the department’s achievement.
“He has acknowledged our excellent performance for 2025.
“Even before Dec 31, we have already exceeded this year’s revenue target,” she said.
Anis Rizana added that MyCIEDS, which replaced the manual method, has expedited the goods clearance process and closed revenue leakage gaps.
“Previously, it could take two or three days, but now an officer can process a maximum of 350 transactions in a single day.
“The greatest impact is that we have migrated to a paperless system with MyCIEDS, heeding the government’s call,” she added.
She said the system has also increased transparency and governance while eliminating the potential for corruption at service counters.
“When everything is online, the opportunity for misuse of power is almost zero.
“This is the most significant impact, helping to increase national revenue,” she said.
