The National Integrated Immigration System (MyNIISe) will not be compulsory for all travellers when expanded to entry points, with multiple clearance options remaining available

KUALA LUMPUR: The use of the new National Integrated Immigration System (MyNIISe) will not be mandatory for all travellers when it is expanded to the country’s entry points.

Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah told the Dewan Negara that the government will continue to provide various immigration clearance options.

These include using physical passports at counters, automatic gates and biometric detection.

“This is to ensure that citizens and travellers have options suited to their needs,” he said during an oral question-and-answer session.

He was responding to a question from Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew about social media claims that MyNIISe would become mandatory on a specific date.

Shamsul Anuar confirmed there is no official date for making the application compulsory.

He said the government will implement its expansion in phases to ensure a more organised and integrated immigration management system.

“This approach allows the government to implement the transformation of the immigration system in a phased and controlled manner,” he said.

He added it would safeguard border security and smooth traveller movement at all entry points.

The MyBorderPass application was initially implemented as a temporary proof-of-concept measure to ease congestion.

The adoption of MyNIISe is driven by rising cross-border traffic and global security concerns.

It also aims to strengthen and modernise the immigration system in line with international standards.

 The Sun Malaysia