Johor postpones trial period for QR code system for Malaysians crossing Causeway by 2 weeks
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Travellers using the e-gates at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar CIQ as Malaysian DPM Fadillah Yusof (far left) looked on.
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JOHOR BAHRU - The proof-of-concept (POC) period for the QR code immigration clearance at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar CIQ (BSI) for users crossing the Causeway is poised to start in two weeks, said Johor state executive councillor Fazli Salleh on June 2.
The Johor works, transportation, infrastructure and communication committee chairman said that for now, the new QR code system is undergoing testing at only the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex CIQ (KSAB) at the Second Link.
“The POC period at the KSAB began as scheduled on Saturday (June 1) and so far, it is running smoothly. During the POC period, we will be testing two mobile apps,” Mr Fazli told reporters on June 2.
“Those travelling through KSAB can use the QR code system through MyTrip, which is embedded in the MySejahtera mobile app. At the BSI, the mobile app travellers can use to test out the system is called MyRentas.
“However, MyRentas’ applications are still being developed and are expected to be fully ready within the next two weeks.”
Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof previously announced that the three-month POC for both BSI and KSAB would begin on June 1,
Mr Fazli emphasised the importance of user feedback during the POC period to gauge the effectiveness of MyTrip.
“We need the feedback so that at the end of the POC period, we can determine which application is better. Based on our simulation, the usage of a QR code is five seconds faster compared with autogate usage.”
He added that the MyRentas POC period will take three months and the trial will be conducted in phases involving bus passengers and motorcyclists.
Earlier, The Star reported that the QR code system for Malaysian travellers had seen an encouraging response, with nearly 70,000 people registering to use the system aimed at expediting immigration clearance at the border crossings with Singapore.
Johor Immigration Department acting director Faizal Shamsudin said the substantial registration figure was a very clear indication of travellers’ enthusiasm for testing the new immigration clearance method.
Mr Faizal said MyTrip has been functioning well without major hiccups on the first day of the POC, while similar QR code applications at the BSI had yet to start due to technical glitches. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
