Comprehensive Security In Place Alongside Qr Code System Says Immigration Dept

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The immigration department said strict monitoring measures have been in effect since the implementation of the visa exemption scheme in 2023. (Facebook pic)
PETALING JAYA: Comprehensive security procedures are in place alongside the QR code immigration clearance system introduced at KLIA Terminal 1 and 2 this month, says the immigration department.
The department’s corporate communications unit said foreign nationals using the autogates must be clear of a watchlist and blacklist, Bernama reported.
It said they must also submit a completed Malaysian digital arrival card, except for Singaporeans, who are exempt from this requirement.
Entry information for foreign nationals will also be cross-checked against the biometric and facial recognition data in their passport chips.
“Failure to meet these criteria will prevent individuals from passing through the autogates, and they will be referred to an immigration officer for further processing,” it said.
The department said strict monitoring measures have been in effect since the implementation of the visa exemption scheme in 2023.
These measures include a special monitoring team for visitors from China and India, surveillance in areas with high foreign national traffic, and stringent procedures for entry denial notices.
“Security checks remain in place, requiring visitors to present a return ticket and valid accommodation proof, such as confirmed hotel bookings,” it said.
Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail was reported as saying yesterday that 40 of the special lanes will be available to Malaysians at the arrival and departure halls of KLIA Terminal 1 and 2.
He said it should take between five and seven seconds to clear immigration with the QR code system, compared with between 15 and 25 seconds using the conventional autogates.
This facility is available to citizens of 63 eligible countries, as well as Malaysian citizens. - FMT

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