By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, March 4: The federal government plans to expand the QR code autogate system to other major airports, including Kuching International Airport (KIA), following its successful implementation at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminals 1 and 2, to further improve immigration clearance efficiency.
According to a TVS news report, immigration clearance at Malaysia’s main entry points has become more efficient with the implementation of the MyBorderPass application, with nearly 800,000 Malaysians registering since its launch on January 1.
Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stated that the autogate system, which uses a QR code and was introduced at KLIA 1 and KLIA 2, has proven effective in expediting passenger clearance.
“Based on data, 786,603 Malaysians have downloaded the MyBorderPass application.
“Since its implementation, 25 per cent of users at KLIA 1 and 2 have used the QR code autogate, compared to 60 per cent using passport-based autogates and 15 per cent going through manual counters.
“The average time to pass through the QR code autogate is just five seconds, significantly faster than the passport autogate (15 seconds) and the manual counter, which depends on queue length,” he said while responding to a question from Kota Bharu MP Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan in the Dewan Rakyat today.
Takiyuddin had inquired about the effectiveness of the trial period for QR code usage for Malaysian citizens starting in January 2025 at 40 dedicated lanes in KLIA Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 in addressing congestion at the country’s entry points.
Saifuddin also mentioned that, besides KIA, QR code autogates will be installed at Penang International Airport, Kota Kinabalu International Airport, and Langkawi International Airport to ensure smooth movement at the country’s main entry points.
The implementation of this system is a priority, as Malaysia is set to host nearly 400 ASEAN-level meetings this year, involving senior officials, ministers, and heads of state.
Additionally, this initiative aligns with Visit Malaysia Year 2026, as the expected rise in tourist numbers will require a more efficient immigration system.
“If this implementation proves successful, we will add more units at KLIA 1 and 2 and continue expanding it to other airports to ensure a smoother travel experience,” he added. — DayakDaily
