Deputy prime minister Fadillah Yusof said the expansion of the proof of concept would continue following the successful implementation of such codes for two types of users – bus passengers and motorcyclists – in addressing traffic congestion at the Johor-Singapore Causeway.

“With efforts to improve in terms of service, using technology, improving infrastructure and systems, we can reduce the traffic congestion for motorcycle and bus users by using QR codes. It only takes three seconds to complete (immigration matters).

“We will continue this proof of concept for car users as well… hopefully this will increase the efficiency of our services for people or visitors in Malaysia, especially in Johor,” he told reporters after chairing a special committee meeting to address congestion at the Johor Causeway today.

Fadillah said that with Malaysia as the 2025 Asean chair, the establishment of an investment hub between Malaysia and Singapore in Johor, and preparations for Visit Malaysia 2026, immediate action must be taken to address traffic congestion and ensure smooth passage at the country’s entry points.

He said today’s meeting agreed in principle that the committee would focus not only on entry points in Johor, but on all international entry points in the country.

He said the model implemented in Johor would serve as a reference for execution at other locations to ensure smooth entry for visitors and investors.

Meanwhile, home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the use of QR codes for immigration clearance at the Sultan Iskandar Building and Sultan Abu Bakar Complex, which was implemented last year for motorcyclists and bus passengers, had proven effective.

Previously, only 90 motorcycles could pass through an inspection lane within 15 minutes. With the use of QR codes, this had increased to 150 motorcycles, he said.