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Autogate System Disruption For Foreign Visitors Caused By Data Integration Issues

Autogate System Disruption For Foreign Visitors Caused By Data Integration Issues

Barnama5 days ago
PUTRAJAYA, July 19 (Bernama) -- The disruption to the autogate system for foreign visitors at the country's main entry points since yesterday is due to data integration issues, which slowed the cross-checking process in the MyIMMS system.
The Malaysian Border Control Agency (AKPS) said the autogate system used by foreign visitors was currently non-operational.
According to a statement today, the disruption had led to congestion and long queues at several major locations, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 and 2, as well as the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complexes at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) and Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar (KSAB) in Johor.
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