The Home Ministry will begin implementing MyNIISe QR code usage at five major international airports from March 1, in a move aimed at speeding up immigration clearance and reducing congestion.
In a statement, the ministry said the rollout will involve 46 pedestrian eGates, which will be introduced in stages at key international entry points.
The eGates will be installed at KLIA Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, Penang International Airport, Kota Kinabalu International Airport and Kuching International Airport.
The initiative is intended to deliver a “seamless, user-friendly and secure travel experience while ensuring effective border security control,” the ministry said.
Integration with existing systems
The QR code rollout is part of a broader integration of the MyNIISe mobile application with existing systems, including MyBorder Pass.
This integration has already begun at KLIA Terminals 1 and 2, allowing travellers’ data to be automatically synchronised within the MyNIISe ecosystem.
According to the ministry, the system is designed to minimise repetitive procedures for travellers while maintaining established border security standards.
Transition period and authentication changes for MyNIISe
During the transition period, Malaysian users may continue to access MyNIISe using existing login methods until Feb 28.
After that, a full transition to MyDigital ID authentication will be implemented.
Travellers will still have multiple clearance options, including MyBorder Pass, passport scanning at MyNIISe eGates, existing eGates, or manual immigration counters.
The difference between MyNIISe, MyBorder Pass, MyDigital ID
The Immigration Department has clarified that there is no duplication between immigration clearance applications, following public confusion over the use of multiple QR code-based systems at autogates, reports NST.
Director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the current setup is part of a phased, transitional approach to ensure smooth movement at major entry points without disrupting border security or service quality.
He explained that MyNIISe is being developed as a single, integrated platform under the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) to eventually replace legacy systems. In the meantime, MyBorderPass, introduced in 2024, is being used as a temporary and tactical measure to ease congestion using selected QR code autogates.
Zakaria also clarified that MyDigital ID is not an immigration application but a national digital identity system that serves as a secure single sign-on to verify users accessing government services, including MyNIISe.
After a successful pilot phase, the Home Ministry (KDN) will adopt MyDigital ID as the only sign-on platform for Malaysians accessing MyNIISe starting Jan 15.
Foreign travellers will continue to use the existing MyNIISe login method with no changes. Malaysians aged 18 and above are advised to download and register for MyDigital ID — available on the Apple App Store, Google Play and Huawei AppGallery — prior to using MyNIISe.
Replacing a Two-Decade-Old System
MyNIISe is intended to eventually replace the myIMMS system, which has been in use for over 20 years.
The ministry said the phased rollout is designed to enhance the airport travel experience while avoiding disruptions to border operations.
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