10 of the country’s 141 entry points have been selected as pilot projects for the Single Border Agency (SBA) starting next year.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said selecting the ten entry points was done according to several characteristics and uniqueness.
For example, among the ten entry points are the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminals 1 and 2, the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex in Rantau Panjang and ICQ Johor, as well as in Sabah.
“These locations are among the entry points selected, as Johor and KLIA are known for being busy, while Rantau Panjang is unique because it is only busy at certain times,” he said.
This comes from the Prime Minister’s statement that he would establish the SBA in order for Malaysia to be more investor-friendly.
To realise the effort, the minister said detailed discussions regarding the pilot project are currently underway, and it is expected to begin early next year.
“This matter involves staffing, but we will prioritise the existing staffing. If it is really necessary, then we will apply for new additional staffing, and now the organisational structure is being drawn up,” Saifuddin said.
