Immigration DG: Less than 5 seconds to clear autogate checks at KLIA soon Posted on 10/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Clearing immigration at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will soon take less than five seconds with the introduction of 40 additional autogates equipped with QR code technology, according to Immigration Department director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban. He said the enhanced autogates, to be installed at KLIA Terminals 1 and 2, will speed up the immigration process significantly compared to the current clearance time of 10 to 15 seconds. “This improvement will allow passengers to clear immigration in under five seconds using QR code technology. “The procurement process for the additional autogates is expected to be completed in three weeks,” Zakaria said during a corporate visit to Media Prima Berhad at Balai Berita Bangsar today, as quoted by Berita Harian. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail previously announced the initiative, highlighting it as part of Malaysia’s preparations for assuming the ASEAN chairmanship next year. Currently, KLIA operates 40 autogates. The additional units, approved after discussions with Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), aim to reduce congestion at the country’s busiest airport. — Bernama News
Boeing announces almost 2,200 layoffs at historic sites Posted on 19/11/2024 Boeing’s employees numbered some 170,000 at the end of last year, with nearly 67,000 at its Washington state plant. (EPA IMAGES pic) NEW YORK: The US aviation giant Boeing sent out its first redundancy notifications on Monday as part of a previously announced plan to cut 10% of its global workforce…. Read More
Nadal to play singles for Spain at Davis Cup in final competition Posted on 20/11/2024 Rafael Nadal will open Spain’s Davis Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands on Tuesday in a singles match against Botic van de Zandschulp. (AP pic) MALAGA: So on-to-retire Rafael Nadal will open Spain’s Davis Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands on Tuesday in a singles match against Botic van de Zandschulp, tournament… Read More
Decorations, year-end sales draw crowds ahead of Christmas in KL Posted on 22/12/2024 Vibrant decorations, such as these ones at KLCC, have been drawing visitors from near and far. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: The festive cheer of Christmas is building up as major shopping malls here are adorned with vibrant decorations and holiday spirit. People from all walks of life, including foreign tourists,… Read More