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Malaysians entering Singapore on all land transport can use QR code immigration clearance at land checkpoints effective 2025

Malaysians entering Singapore on all land transport can use QR code immigration clearance at land checkpoints effective 2025

This will take place in phases, Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said, with more information to be shared in due course.

Malaysians crossing the Malaysia-Singapore border by any form of transport will be able to use QR codes for immigration clearance next year.

According to The Star, Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said this will be implemented in phases. In that vein, the minister also shared that a decision on continuing the use of QR codes will be finalised this year, following the outcome of the ongoing currently in a proof-of-concept period for bus passengers and motorcyclists, which will last from 1 June to 30 November 2024.

Cited further by The Star, Minister Saifuddin said the system, used by about 80% of the 400,000 daily crossing, "has proven highly effective in easing border traffic congestion."

More details will be shared in due course.

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