The Malaysian Migration Division has reported the extension of the auto door office for passage clearance into the nation, presently accessible to guests from an extra 53 countries.

This new inclusion consists of 26 countries from the European Union (EU), 17 European nations outside the EU, six Arab countries, and four others, specifically Canada, Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan.

In total, the auto gate facility is now accessible to visitors from 60 countries for Immigration clearance into Malaysia, as mentioned during a question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat today.

This announcement was made in response to a query from RSN Rayer (PH-Jelutong), who inquired about the government’s initiatives to enhance services and increase the number of automatic passport scanning machines to streamline the entry process for foreign tourists.

The proposed facility aims to enhance the efficiency of entrance checks, making them quicker and more straightforward while maintaining essential security measures to alleviate congestion at the nation’s entry points.

There are by and by 1,568 programmed visa filtering machines introduced at Malaysia’s exit focuses.

Additionally, he mentioned that the Home Ministry is exploring a new, more effective system designed to facilitate seamless immigration checks by implementing quick response (QR) codes at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

This system is anticipated to accelerate the screening process at immigration counters, allowing travelers to simply scan a QR code that contains their personal information and travel details.

He noted that the adoption of this technology is expected to enhance security and minimize congestion at the country’s entry points, particularly during peak travel times. The implementation of QR codes will be extended to other appropriate entry locations, including additional international airports and land and sea border checkpoints.

Furthermore, he emphasized that the integrated system will not only enhance the efficiency of immigration management but also mitigate the risks of corruption and abuse of power at immigration counters.