PUTRAJAYA — Travellers from 36 low-risk countries will be allowed to use the autogate facility for immigration clearance at all entry points beginning June 1.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the move would expedite the immigration clearance process without compromising security measures, and address congestion at the country’s entry points.
The latest additions bring the total number of countries allowed to use the facility to 46 and among the new countries are the European Union, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, China, Canada, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
“Last year, to alleviate congestion during consecutive flight arrivals, especially during peak hours, one of the initiatives we announced was allowing visitors from 10 low-risk countries to undergo immigration clearance via the autogate. The autogate process only takes 10 to 15 seconds.
“It is the responsibility of the Home Ministry, particularly the Immigration Department (JIM), to ensure that the arrival procedures for travellers are smooth and seamless,” he told a press conference here today. — BERNAMA / pic TMR FILE