Malaysia will begin testing a new immigration system that will allow Malaysians and selected visitors to cross the border without using a physical passport, starting September 22, 2025 to February 28, 2026. This system is known as NIISe (National Integrated Immigration System) with identity verification done through a QR code scan in the MyNIISe application.
The test will be conducted at the Johor Causeway and the Second Line before being expanded to five major airports including KLIA Terminal 1, KLIA Terminal 2, Bayan Lepas, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu. The NIISe QR code has an interesting feature that allows a group of tourists to enter with just one scan compared to MyBorderPass which requires each individual to have a personal QR code.
MyNIISe will also be used on the Johor Bahru-Singapore Link Rapid Transit System (RTS) when it opens. The security system used is facial recognition and artificial intelligence (AI). The initiative aims to reduce congestion and speed up the immigration process at the country's busiest border.
Singapore has allowed entry into the country using QR code scans since December 2024 through the MyICA app. With this standardization, it opens up a future of travel between the two neighboring countries without any physical passports, as was the case before 1965.
The MyNIISe app is now available for download on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and Huawei App Gallery.