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Daily Mail
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Lancashire blame fans for turning up late with thousands left queuing outside Old Trafford as England and India began the fourth Test
Lancashire have blamed fans for turning up late after thousands were left queuing as the fourth Test got under way in Manchester. Lines of people were snaking down Talbot Road and Brian Statham Way when play between England and India began at 11am, with ticket holders taking to social media to vent their frustration. 'If you're wondering why there's gaps in the stands at Emirates Old Trafford,' the Barmy Army posted on X, attaching a photograph of the well-populated streets. Lancashire responded with a statement, saying: 'We are aware that some supporters experienced queues getting into Emirates Old Trafford this morning, which we apologise for. 'We saw nearly 9,000 supporters arrive at the ground very late despite encouraging early arrival, with all bags subject to searches on entry. 'The club will be looking at increasing the number of gates for the rest of the Test match. 'We strongly encourage ticket buyers to only bring bags if required, and if doing so to arrive as early as possible. Gates will be open at 9am for the rest of the game.' The first four days of the penultimate game of the Rothesay Series are 21,500 sell-outs, but huge expanses of empty seats remained in the temporary stand into the afternoon session. 'It shouldn't be necessary to rock up three hours before the start of play. Absolutely shameful scenes at Old Trafford,' one supporter blasted. 'I turned up at Lord's around 10.30am on day one and was inside the ground literally within two minutes.' A social media user named PitchedOutsideLeg added: 'Arrived Old Trafford 09:45. Still way back in huge queue moving slower than a snail's pace. Have paid over £100 for ticket. Several breweries in and around Stretford and Salford nearby. Hopefully whoever has orchestrated this hasn't also organised drinks there later.'
Free Malaysia Today
19-07-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Glitches with autogates cause long queues at KLIA, JB checkpoints
Foreign travellers are said to be unable to use the autogates at KLIA and the Johor Bahru checkpoints, although Malaysians are not affected. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Glitches with the autogate facilities have caused long queues at major entry points, including the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and the checkpoints in Johor Bahru, reports said today. However, the reports said Malaysian passport holders were able to use the autogates without any problem. The Star reported immigration department director-general Zakaria Shaaban as saying the department was looking into the matter. 'We are currently troubleshooting the system,' Zakaria was quoted as saying. The Straits Times said the breakdown, which was believed to have started at about noon on Friday, had been described as the worst ever, involving more than 200 autogates nationwide. Among the major gateways affected are KLIA's Terminal 1 and 2, the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar customs, immigration and quarantine (BSI) complex and the Sultan Abu Bakar CIQ. BSI and the Sultan Abu Bakar CIQ are both in Johor Bahru. The Star also quoted a security official as saying it was still unknown as to what caused the failure, and investigations were being carried out to check if there was any element of sabotage or hacking. According to the official, tens of thousands of people, mainly Singaporeans, had been queuing at BSI for more than four hours to clear immigration.
South China Morning Post
19-07-2025
- Automotive
- South China Morning Post
Thousands of Singaporeans caught in Malaysia's ‘worst-ever' autogate breakdown
Long queues have been reported at all of Malaysia 's major entry points nationwide after tens of thousands of foreigners were unable to use the autogate facility. Advertisement However, Malaysian passport holders are able to use the autogates without any issues. The breakdown, which started at about noon on Friday, has been described as the worst ever, involving more than 200 autogates nationwide. Among the major gateways affected include Kuala Lumpur International Airport Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, as well as the Immigration and Quarantine and Sultan Abu Bakar CIQ, both of which are located in Johor. Immigration Department director general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said that the department was looking into the matter. Advertisement 'We are currently troubleshooting the system,' he added. A security official said that it was still unknown as to what caused the failure, and investigations were being conducted to check if there was any element of sabotage or hacking.
The Herald
08-07-2025
- The Herald
Extended hours at home affairs offices during school holidays
Home affairs offices will be open until 6pm on weekdays until July 21. Department spokesperson Siya Qoza said the two-hour extension in operating hours is to assist people, including pupils, who want to apply for and collect their IDs during the school holidays. To reduce queues, appointments before visiting offices can be booked on the department's website. Home affairs has also introduced dedicated counters for collections in large offices that process smart ID Cards and passports, where space allows. People who have been waiting three weeks or more for their ID cards are encouraged to visit their home affairs offices to check if their cards are ready for collection. TimesLIVE
