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
Manhunt on for gang who robbed Ipoh jeweller of RM1.5m in gold Posted on 27/11/2024 IPOH, Nov 26 — Police are tracking down a group of men suspected of committing armed robbery against two men and making off with jewellery worth an estimated RM1.54 million in an incident here today. Acting Perak police chief DCP Zulkafli Sariaat said they received information regarding the incident at… Read More
Armizan: Christmas price control scheme to cover 14 essential items from Dec 23 Posted on 21/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 — A total of 14 controlled items will be gazetted under the 2024 Christmas Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP), starting Monday (Dec 23). Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the five-day implementation period will be enforced under the… Read More
Fadhlina: UPSR and PT3 exams no longer relevant, Education Ministry will focus on school-based assessments Posted on 12/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — The Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) and Pentaksiran Tingkatan Tiga (PT3) examinations are no longer relevant in assessing students’ academic performance, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said. She said that was why the Ministry of Education (MOE) decided to maintain its stance on not reinstating the… Read More