Only about 16,000 Singaporeans have used the e-gates since Jan 20, much lower than Malaysia's target of 35,000. Read more at straitstimes.com.
has eased after Malaysia implemented the short-term Quick Response Team initiative, said immigration department’s director-general Khairul Dzaimee Daud.at the two land entry checkpoints in Johor Bahru has contributed to faster clearance, but he hopes even more Singaporeans, especially day-trippers, will use the e-gates, reported The Star.
“We will be handing out flyers next week to the targeted group to create more awareness among Singaporeans, especially day trippers who visit Johor for shopping and other recreational activities.” The QRT initiative was first rolled out at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and KLIA2 before it was introduced at the two checkpoints in Johor Bahru.
Mr Khairul added that more staff members have also been deployed to man the counters at the checkpoints, especially during peak hours, since Feb 6.
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