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The ease and convenience of Singapore's newly launched QR code immigration clearance system at its land checkpoints have not gone unnoticed up north. With hundreds of thousands of people expected to cross into Malaysia during the Hari Raya Puasa holidays'It can save a lot of time': Frequent Causeway travellers want Singapore's QR code system at Johor checkpoints
The ease and convenience of Singapore's newly launched QR code immigration clearance system at its land checkpoints have not gone unnoticed up north. With hundreds of thousands of people expected to cross into Malaysia during the Hari Raya Puasa holidays, frequent Causeway travellers in Malaysia are hoping that a similar system can also soon be implemented at the Johor checkpoints, reported The Star on Tuesday (April 9). The Singapore initiative was rolled out at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints on March 19. But once travellers reach the Johor side, they still have to hand over their passports for checks. Zulhairi Zulkifli, 38, who crosses the Causeway several times a week, told The Star that the fuss-free clearance has made his journeys smoother and faster. «My experience has been breezy. I only have to scan the code on my smartphone. It is quicker by a few seconds, but it can save a lot of time for those travelling in groups as all passengers in one vehicle can be registered under one code,» the freelancer said. Read more