Malaysia’s new National Integrated Immigration System (MyNIISe), set to be rolled out at entry points this September, is expected to significantly reduce passenger clearance times to just four to five seconds, according to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
He said the system, which carries an estimated cost of around RM1 billion, will replace the long-used Malaysian Immigration System (MyIMMs) that has been in operation for over two decades.
Describing it as a “game changer,” Saifuddin said MyNIISe is designed to ease congestion at airports and improve overall border efficiency for both arrivals and departures.
“This system is a game changer. We no longer want to face congested airports during departures or arrivals,” he told reporters after inspecting operations at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA1).
Under the new system, immigration clearance will be carried out using facial recognition technology, QR codes and passport verification, streamlining the current process which requires multiple biometric checks including fingerprints and facial scans.
Saifuddin said the upgrade represents a major shift towards faster and more secure border control procedures.
In a separate development, he also announced that the government plans to expand recruitment of Malaysia Border Guards (MBG) from among military veterans next year, depending on the performance of the initial group.
He said the integration of MBG personnel into the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) is expected to strengthen enforcement capabilities at the nation’s entry points.
For this year, AKPS is authorised to recruit up to 200 MBG personnel, with 50 already completing the first phase of training and deployment to key locations including KLIA and Port Klang.
“These personnel will be stationed at strategic entry points as part of efforts to enhance border security,” he added.
