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Malaysian Reserve
24 minutes ago
- Politics
- Malaysian Reserve
Johor MB urges swift action on system disruption at CIQ BSI
JOHOR BAHRU — The Johor government has urged the relevant federal authorities to take immediate action to prevent a recurrence of the system disruption at the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) here. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the incident highlights the need for an efficient, reliable and consistently operational system, given that the CIQ BSI is one of the country's main international gateways. Expressing disappointment over the disruption, which lasted more than 24 hours, he said that although there have been slight improvements in managing congestion, they remain insufficient. 'Such weaknesses not only inconvenience the public but may also tarnish the image of the state and nation, especially as this is one of the busiest entry points in the region,' he said in a Facebook post following an unannounced visit to the CIQ BSI. Located in the heart of Johor Bahru, the CIQ BSI handles hundreds of thousands of daily cross-border movements, particularly between Malaysia and Singapore. The Malaysian Border Control Agency earlier said 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 have slowed the cross-checking process in the MyIMMS system. The glitch had led to long queues and congestion at several locations, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminals 1 and 2, as well as the CIQ complexes at BSI and Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar in Johor. — BERNAMA
The Sun
24 minutes ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Johor MB calls for urgent fix to CIQ BSI system disruption
JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor government has urged the relevant federal authorities to take immediate action to prevent a recurrence of the system disruption at the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) here. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the incident highlights the need for an efficient, reliable and consistently operational system, given that the CIQ BSI is one of the country's main international gateways. Expressing disappointment over the disruption, which lasted more than 24 hours, he said that although there have been slight improvements in managing congestion, they remain insufficient. 'Such weaknesses not only inconvenience the public but may also tarnish the image of the state and nation, especially as this is one of the busiest entry points in the region,' he said in a Facebook post following an unannounced visit to the CIQ BSI. Located in the heart of Johor Bahru, the CIQ BSI handles hundreds of thousands of daily cross-border movements, particularly between Malaysia and Singapore. The Malaysian Border Control Agency earlier said 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 have slowed the cross-checking process in the MyIMMS system. The glitch had led to long queues and congestion at several locations, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminals 1 and 2, as well as the CIQ complexes at BSI and Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar in Johor. - Bernama
New Straits Times
4 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Congestion at Johor CIQ as autogate glitch slows entry for foreign travellers
KUALA LUMPUR: Heavy congestion was reported this morning at the bus passenger hall of the Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex due to a technical fault in the autogate system. Light vehicles also experienced slower traffic approaching the entry checkpoint, although other immigration zones within the complex were not affected. The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency, in an update at 11.30am, said the congestion stemmed from a disruption in the automated immigration clearance system at the main entry point used by foreign visitors. Travellers were reminded to ensure their travel documents are valid and in order before approaching immigration counters. "They are also reminded to present a valid visa where required, top up their Touch 'n Go cards prior to arrival, and check their eligibility and submit travel details via the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) portal," the agency said in a Facebook post today. It also advised all visitors to adhere to displayed instructions and give way to those in greater need to ensure comfort and safety for all. Earlier, the agency confirmed that a technical disruption had affected the autogate system used by foreign visitors at the country's main entry points since yesterday. Preliminary investigations indicate that the issue stems from a data integration failure, which has slowed the cross-verification process in the Malaysian Immigration Integrated System (MyIMMS).
New Straits Times
21 hours ago
- New Straits Times
NST Leader: Kejara overhaul
THE word "Kejara" in the Kejara Demerit System is an abbreviation of "Sistem Kekompetenan Jalan Raya", or the Road Safety Competency System. First implemented in 1987, Kejara is prescribed to traffic offenders: the more points accumulated through traffic violations, the closer they are to a suspension or revocation of their driving licence. For instance, the highest 15 demerit points are slapped on motorists who drive while intoxicated or high on drugs, those who refuse to provide breath, blood or urine samples as ordered, those who drive dangerously or inconsiderately and those who race illegally. If a motorist knocks down a person or is caught speeding, it's 10 points, so is failure to display vehicle identification at an easily-accessible place. It's eight points if motorists drive carelessly or fail to move aside for emergency services like ambulance, firefighters, police as well as Customs or Road Transport Department vehicles with their sirens on. It's five points if you drive with wornout tyres, enter a no-entry street or overtake at a double line. All in all, these are examples of the typical bad behaviour of Malaysian drivers. If drivers accumulate 15 or more points, they are issued a show-cause notice that must be responded to within 14 days. Further accumulation will lead to driving licence suspension of between six and 12 months, but a third offence will incur a driving licence ban for five years. After almost 40 years of enforcement, Kejara is a failure, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke. The RTD is finalising the proposed changes, but they realise that they have to rectify a major flaw first. The RTD has to circumvent a loophole where points are deducted only after compounds are paid or offenders charged in court, not when the summons was first issued. This allowed drivers to delay or avoid penalties by not paying fines. The overhauled Kejara could correct this dysfunction: demerit points being imposed regardless of whether a summons is paid to enforce effective and prompt penalties. However, arising legal complexities and the intervention of the Attorney-General's Chambers have delayed implementation. This remains true: Kejara's weaknesses are linked to poor driving and high road accidents, especially after it was temporarily discontinued in the past. It doesn't have to be. Similar systems in European Union nations recorded more seatbelt use, reduction in road fatalities and risky driving behaviour. China and the United Arab Emirates saw fewer traffic light offences, while Kuwait recorded a 15 per cent reduction in traffic injuries. Canada registered more cautious driving, while the United States showed improved compliance and less repeat offences. Demerit points lead to fewer crashes and fatalities with sustained enforcement, but only if redesigned as an immediate, integrated and smart system that punishes offences in real time. Add enforcement with education, transparency and community participation and Kejara could return from a failed system to a tool of accident prevention and road discipline.
Bloomberg
a day ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
China Lifts Exports of Rare-Earth Products After Trade War Curbs
China's exports of rare-earth products jumped in June, pointing to a potential pickup in magnet supplies after government-imposed curbs that proved to be Beijing's most powerful weapon in its trade war with the Trump administration. Customs data released Friday show exports of all rare-earth products rose 80% from a five-year low in May, when the country was in the midst of implementing sweeping export controls. Magnets — a component central to recent trade tensions — typically form the bulk of the 'products' category, but detailed export data on those won't be available until Sunday at the earliest.
