MyRentas QR Code trial for Malaysia-Singapore travellers to expand across more transport modes after reducing congestion
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The MyRentas QR code immigration clearance for Malaysia-Singapore travellers will be expanded to other modes of transport, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution said today.
He said that the trial phase involving motorcyclists and bus travellers had been effective during peak hours and would continue for these two modes of transport after the end of this month.
“The decision was agreed upon in principle today, and once we finalise the procurement for these two modes of transport, what’s next? We will focus on expanding the initiative to other modes of transport,” he said in a press conference following the Special Committee Meeting on Addressing Congestion at the Johor Causeway at Bukit Aman here.
Saifuddin added that, based on data analysis, the QR code had significantly reduced the time required for travellers during peak hours.
“The current M-bike system takes 8 seconds, while the QR code system reduces it to 5 seconds for a single rider and 6 seconds for those with a pillion rider.
“These two to three seconds saved are significant. In one hour, the QR code system accommodates over 750 motorcyclists, compared to the previous 500 to 600,” he said, adding, “Those who use it will know and appreciate it.”
