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Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Johor MB urges immediate federal action on autogate glitches
Menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar customs, immigration and quarantine complex in Johor today. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : The Johor government has urged the federal authorities to act immediately to prevent a recurrence of the system disruption at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar customs, immigration and quarantine (BSI) complex in Johor today. Expressing disappointment over the disruption, menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi said although there have been slight improvements in managing congestion, they remain insufficient. 'I have raised this matter directly with the relevant federal authorities. '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 today. Long queues had built up at the BSI and Sultan Abu Bakar (KSAB) CIQs in Johor Bahru and other major entry points in the country, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport's Terminal 1 and 2, following the autogate glitches from yesterday. However, Malaysian passport holders were able to use the autogates without any problem. The Malaysian Border Control Agency attributed the disruption to data integration issues, which had slowed the cross-checking process in the MyIMMs system. Johor public works, transport, infrastructure and communication committee chairman Fazli Salleh said as of 6pm today, 26 out of 68 e-gates at BSI and three out of 12 at KSAB were back in service.
Malaysian Reserve
2 days 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
2 days 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
Barnama
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Barnama
Autogate System Disruption For Foreign Visitors Caused By Data Integration Issues
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.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
7 Afghans caught using forged visas at KLIA
KUALA LUMPUR: Seven Afghan nationals have been detained after attempting to enter the country using forged visas at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1. The group, comprising five adults and two teenagers, arrived in two separate batches on Sunday and Tuesday. According to the Malaysian Border Control Agency (MBCA), the seven — aged between 15 and 36 — were found to be using falsified visas believed to have been obtained in Uzbekistan. "The arrests were made based on intelligence received. They claimed they had fled Iran and intended to make Malaysia their final destination," the agency said in a statement today. Following investigations, MBCA KLIA took swift action to deny them entry for breaching immigration regulations and using forged travel documents. The agency said the prompt and decisive action reflected MBCA's continued commitment to maintaining the highest standards of border security. "MBCA remains firm and steadfast in its efforts to prevent any attempts at illegal migration into the country," it added.
