Malaysians Travelling To Singapore By Bus & Motorcycle Can Start Using QR Codes Soon
The trial run will begin on 1 June at the Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) and the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB).
By Sukhbir Cheema — 28 May 2024, 04:44 PM
Malaysians travelling to Singapore will soon enjoy quicker immigration clearance at the Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) complexes starting 1 June onwards
This is thanks to the trial run for the Quick Response (QR) code for the immigration clearance system at both land border crossings in Johor.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof revealed that the trial run will begin at the Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) and the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB), according to Malay Mail.
The trial run will be in phases and is set to benefit over 350,000 Malaysians.
The first phase of the trial run will run for three months and will involve Malaysians travelling to Singapore via busses and motorcycles
The buses involved will be those travelling to Singapore at BSI, while motorcycles requiring clearance will utilise KSAB's automated MBike immigration clearance system.
"The Proof of Concept will undergo a three-month trial period, during which the effectiveness and benefits of all systems will be assessed, along with the identification of any weaknesses requiring improvement," Fadillah said to reporters today.
"If it runs smoothly, then it can be implemented. Only then will the Home Ministry finalise which companies are successful and which concepts will be used," he added.
Three proposed systems will be tested for their effectiveness in the first phase which is expected to reduce immigration clearance wait times by 50%
The three proposed systems were submitted by several companies to the Home Ministry.
Fadilah explained that travellers will need to download an app, which will prompt them to register and choose between Digital ID or MySejahtera. They will also be required to take upload a passport photo or an individual photo for verification purposes.
"So when they pass through immigration, there's no need to take out their passport. Scan the QR code, and it will automatically enter the immigration system. This concept is expected to save travel time by an average of 50%," he said.
Fadilah, who is the chairperson of the Special Committee on Addressing Johor Causeway Congestion, said the outcome of the trials will be presented to the Cabinet.
