JOHOR BARU: The proof-of-concept (POC) period for the QR code immigration clearance at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar CIQ complex (BSI) is expected to start in two weeks, says state executive councillor Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh.
The Johor works, transportation, infrastructure, and communication committee chairman said that for now, the new system is only applicable at the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex CIQ (KSAB) at the Second Link.
“The POC at the KSAB has begun as scheduled on Saturday (June 1) and so far, it is running smoothly. During the POC period, we will be testing out two mobile apps.
“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 could use to test out the system is called MyRentas.
“However, the MyRentas mobile app is still being developed and is expected to be fully ready within the next two weeks,” he said when met by reporters in Jalan Abdul Samad, here, on Sunday (June 2).
Mohamad Fazli added that the government is hoping that more travellers will take advantage of this POC period to use MyTRIP and give feedback on their experience.
“We need the feedback so that, at the end of the POC period, we can determine which applications are better.
“Based on our simulation, the usage of a QR code is five seconds faster compared to the usage of autogate.
“The POC period for MyRentas will also take three months,” he said, adding that the test period will be conducted in phases involving bus passengers and motorcyclists.
Earlier, The Star reported that the QR code system for Malaysian travellers has seen an encouraging response, with nearly 70,000 people registering to use the trial system aimed at expediting immigration clearance at the border crossings with Singapore.
Johor Immigration acting director Mohd Faizal Shamsudin said the substantial registration figure was a very clear indication of travellers’ enthusiasm for testing the new immigration clearance method.
Mohd Faizal said MyTRIP has been functioning well without any 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.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof previously announced the three-month POC beginning June 1, applicable initially to Malaysian motorcycle and bus travellers.
