PUTRAJAYA: Effective tomorrow, a new coordinated customs inspection initiative will streamline passenger flow at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 departure gates without compromising security.
Customs Department director-general Datuk Anis Rizana Mohd Zainudin assured that security at the nation’s entry points remains at the highest level, supported by integrated coordination among all relevant agencies.
“This initiative will ease passenger movement within the terminal while maintaining high security standards, as Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd has upgraded its scanners to meet both Aviation Security (AVSEC) and Customs Order requirements,” she said.
It was reported yesterday that, starting Jan 1, the Customs Department will consolidate outgoing passenger checks at KLIA Terminal 1’s departure gates.
Currently, screenings are conducted in the departure zone after Immigration clearance, often leading to congestion during peak travel periods.
The Transport Ministry had said that the move will allow passengers to proceed more smoothly to their gates, reducing waiting times in the departure area.
The ministry also confirmed that security levels and customs enforcement will not be affected. Instead, passenger and baggage screenings will be strengthened through improved operational coordination and strict adherence to agreed procedures.
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