Latest news with #bordercheck
Malay Mail
30-07-2025
- Malay Mail
EU's automated border system to launch in October
BRUSSELS, July 30 — The European Union announced today that a delayed new border-check system for non-EU nationals, which will do away with passport stamps, will finally launch in October. The so-called Entry/Exit System (EES), was initially supposed to kick in last November but was pushed back at the last minute as several countries were not ready. The EES will record visitors' date of entry and exit and keep track of overstays and refused entries. Travellers will have details and biometric data—facial images and fingerprints—collected. The system's introduction has raised fears of queues and longer waiting times for people travelling to Europe on trains, ferries and planes. In March, member states agreed on a phased roll out, which the European Commission said Wednesday will begin on October 12. 'This will strengthen security... by helping us identify overstayers, prevent irregular movements, and reduce document and identity fraud,' said Magnus Brunner, the commissioner for migration. First agreed on in 2017, the automated system will be used in the EU's 27 countries with the exception of Ireland and Cyprus. Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, which are not EU members but are part of the Schengen free movement area, will also apply it. The commission said that travellers 'can expect information campaigns' at airports and other border crossings across the EU in the months leading up to the launch. 'With a six-month rollout, member states, travellers, and businesses will have the time to adjust to the new system,' Brunner said. Under the phased rollout, member states should ramp up towards operating the system at half of border crossing points after three months and have it fully deployed by six months. 'EES may take each passenger a few extra minutes to complete so be prepared to wait longer than usual at the border once the system starts,' Britain's Foreign Office said in a travel update. — AFP
Free Malaysia Today
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Travel ban on Fahmi Reza incorrectly issued, says IGP
Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said a 'misunderstanding' during a border check yesterday prevented graphic artist and activist Fahmi Reza from flying to Singapore to attend a concert. PETALING JAYA : Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said the police have not imposed any travel restrictions on graphic artist and activist Fahmi Reza. Razarudin said a 'misunderstanding' occurred during a border check yesterday which led to a travel ban being 'incorrectly issued' against Fahmi, who was looking to fly to Singapore. In a Facebook post yesterday, Fahmi said he was stopped at KLIA Terminal 2 while attempting to board a flight to Singapore to attend a punk rock concert. He claimed that an immigration officer told him that Bukit Aman said he did not have clearance to travel abroad. In a statement this morning, Razarudin said Fahmi is free to travel in and out of the country, subject to regulations set by the immigration department, and other laws. 'The police wish to clarify that we have not imposed any official travel restrictions on Fahmi at this time,' he said. 'However, the police have placed his name on a list of people to monitor for internal reference purposes due to an ongoing investigation involving him. 'It must be emphasised that being on this list does not constitute a travel ban, but is instead a standard monitoring procedure implemented by law enforcement authorities.' Razarudin said police are reviewing the matter, and appropriate action will be taken to streamline the existing procedures. Anwar instructs police to look into Fahmi's 'travel ban' In a separate statement, the Prime Minister's Office said Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the police to review the 'travel ban' imposed on Fahmi. 'The Madani government upholds individual freedoms, so long as they do not compromise national security or violate existing laws,' the office said. 'Therefore, the police must provide further clarification on this matter.' The PMO said it will continue to monitor the situation accordingly.
