The government aims to extend QR code use for immigration clearance at Johor’s Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) and Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB) to car users this year, reports Bernama.
Deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the expansion of the proof-of-concept would continue following the successful implementation for bus passengers and motorcyclists in addressing the Johor-Singapore Causeway congestion.
“With all efforts to improve in terms of services, using technology, improving infrastructure and systems, we can reduce the traffic congestion for motorcycle and bus users… by using QR codes, it only takes three seconds to complete (immigration matters).
“We will continue this proof-of-concept to apply to car users as well… hopefully this will increase the efficiency of our services for people or visitors in Malaysia, especially in Johor,” Fadillah said today after chairing a special committee meeting to address congestion on the causeway.
He added that with Malaysia as this year’s ASEAN Chair, the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) establishment and Visit Malaysia Year 2026 preparations, immediate action must be taken to address traffic congestion and ensure smooth passage at the country’s entry points.
He also said that today’s meeting agreed in principle that the committee would not only focus on entry points in Johor but would also be expanded to cover all of Malaysia’s international entry points, and that the model implemented in Johor would serve as a reference.
Home minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that the use of QR codes for immigration clearance at BSI and KSAB, which began last year for motorcyclists and bus passengers, has proven effective, with 150 motorcycles (compared to 90 previously) able to pass through an inspection lane in 15 minutes.
“Given this success, attention is now directed towards car users, as after the reduction of congestion for motorcycles and buses, private vehicle users have become the most affected group. Therefore, the committee will also shift its focus to finding solutions for congestion at other entry points, such as Rantau Panjang, Sadao, Bukit Kayu Hitam, Padang Besar, and air entry points like KLIA, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, and Kuching,” he said.
Malaysians entering and leaving Singapore by vehicle have been able to use QR codes instead of passports since March 19, 2024.
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