- Malaysia to roll out new MyNIISe system, cutting immigration time to under 5 seconds
- KLIA autogates to use facial recognition, QR codes for faster, seamless clearance
- New digital system to replace MyIMMs, ease congestion and boost border security
Travellers flying into Malaysia may soon experience faster immigration clearance, as the country plans to roll out its new National Integrated Immigration System (MyNIISe) across entry points nationwide from September 2026. Under the new system, immigration checks are expected to take only four to five seconds per person. This will help authorities streamline immigration procedures and reduce congestion at airports, especially during peak travel periods. Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Minister of Home Affairs, praised Malaysia's new immigration system, saying the process at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) now takes less than five seconds at the autogate.
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"The implementation of the integrated digital system MyNIISe together with the use of autogates at KLIA is a major step by KDN in strengthening national border management," he wrote on X.
The system uses facial recognition technology, QR codes and passport verification to speed up immigration checks while maintaining security.
Ismail described the upgrade as a "game changer". "This is not just a system upgrade. This is a game changer in the experience of entering and leaving the country," he added.
MyNIISe will replace the older MyIMMs system that has been used for nearly 20 years at Malaysian airports. The new system has reportedly been developed at a cost of around MYR 1 billion (about USD 255 million).
How The Old System Worked
Under the older MyIMMs system, passengers first had to scan their passports at immigration counters or autogates. After that, the system carried out biometric verification using thumbprints and facial scans to confirm the traveller's identity.
How MyNIISe Works
The new MyNIISe system combines several technologies into a more integrated digital process. Travellers can now clear immigration using facial recognition technology, QR codes and passport verification.
Instead of relying mainly on passport scans and fingerprint checks, the system quickly matches a traveller's face and travel details with immigration records stored digitally.
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‘Nothing To Declare' And ‘Goods To Declare' Lanes
At Kuala Lumpur International Airport, separate lanes have also been introduced for customs checks. "Nothing to Declare" lanes are for travellers not carrying taxable or restricted goods, while "Goods to Declare" lanes are for passengers carrying items that must be declared to customs officials.
Alongside the digital upgrade, the Malaysian government is also increasing manpower under the Malaysia Border Guard initiative. More officers at major entry points are expected to improve monitoring, crowd management and security operations.
