CYBERJAYA: All immigration-related systems at the country's entry points will be merged into a single system by the second quarter of the year, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
The Home Minister said it is part of the transition aimed at streamlining operations at all entry points nationwide.
"We formed a team dedicated to managing the transition process, with all systems to be merged by the beginning of the second quarter.
"The team meets daily, prepares checklists, identifies potential changes and streamlines efforts," he said during a luncheon talk with the media on Wednesday (Jan 28).
The single system Saifuddin Nasution was referring to is the National Integrated Immigration System (MyNIISe),
He added that 635 autogates will be installed at country's entry points to enhance border security and curb document fraud.
On Monday (Jan 26), Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban addressed public confusion circulating on social media over the use of multiple applications for immigration clearance via QR code autogates.
He explained that the initiative is being rolled out in phases to ensure smoother passenger movement at the country’s main entry points while maintaining continuity in immigration services for both Malaysians and visitors.
"MyNIISe is being developed as a single, integrated digital platform to consolidate Malaysia’s immigration transactions and services under one application.
"The platform forms part of the department’s broader transformation agenda through the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe), which will gradually replace existing legacy systems," he said in a statement.
Zakaria added that MyBorderPass, which has been in operation since 2024, serves as a temporary intervention and proof-of-concept to ease critical congestion at major entry points by enabling selected QR code autogates.
"The tactical deployment ensures uninterrupted border operations while the full development and integration of MyNIISe are being finalised," he said
Meanwhile, MyDigitalID functions as the national digital identity platform and provides a single sign-on authentication mechanism to ensure secure and verified access to government services, including MyNIISe, he said.
"MyDigitalID is not an immigration application, but a security gateway for identity verification within the government’s digital services ecosystem.
"There is no overlap among the applications, contrary to claims circulating online. The current arrangement is a temporary transition phase to allow MyNIISe to be fully implemented without compromising border operations, security standards or service quality.
"We will continue pursuing reforms and service enhancements anchored on artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation to deliver more efficient, secure and user-friendly immigration services, in the interest of the public and national security," he said.
