KUALA LUMPUR — If it has been a while since your last trip overseas, you may notice a few changes the next time you clear immigration at a Malaysian airport.

Among them is the usage of MyNIISe (Malaysia National Integrated Immigration System), a new immigration mobile application that helps ease immigration clearance for Malaysians when entering or leaving the country. 

To use it, however, travellers must first register for MyDigital ID.

Here is how MyNIISe works, why MyDigital ID is needed, and what has changed at Malaysia’s airports.

What is MyNIISe?

MyNIISe is a mobile application that serves as the Immigration Department’s new digital immigration platform.

Its main purpose is straightforward — it provides a better way to clear immigration when departing from or returning to the country.

Instead of relying solely on the passport’s electronic chip at an autogate, Malaysian travellers only need to generate a QR code through the MyNIISE application and scan it at the autogate. 

Travellers must still carry their passport, as MyNIISe does not replace travel documents or immigration checks. 

The QR code also has an expiry period, after which travellers will need to generate a new one before using it at the autogate. 

Where can you use it?

The QR-enabled autogate system is being introduced in phases at Malaysia’s main international airports, including:

Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI)

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2

Penang International Airport

Johor Bahru Senai International Airport

As the rollout continues, more entry points are expected to be added, with a full nationwide rollout targeted for September.