PUTRAJAYA, May 13 — The Immigration Department and Home Affairs Ministry (KDN) are exploring a quick response (QR) code system at several entry points of the country to resolve congestion.
Immigration director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said studies on the use of QR codes at the country’s entry points have been carried out, with the current phase focusing on testing.
He said details on the testing phase would be announced by KDN in due time.
“One of our commitments is to address congestion at the country’s main entry points.
“This is still in the early stage and has not yet been implemented, but the details will be announced by KDN later,” he told a press conference here today.
On December 3, the Johor government proposed that the federal government consider adopting a QR code system, similar to Singapore, for movement in and out of the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex in the state.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said this was one of three proposals to help make the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone a success.
Ruslin said the Immigration Department and KDN are committed to implementing continuous initiatives to address congestion at the country’s entry points not only in Johor, but also air entry points.
“The priority is to find a process that facilitates and accelerates (clearance) without compromising security aspects,” he said.
— Bernama
