PUTRAJAYA: The Customs Department’s inspection for travellers departing from Malaysia will be consolidated at the departure gates of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA T1) starting Jan 1. Currently, the department conducts inspections using departure screening scanners located in the departure zone after Immigration clearance, which has the potential to cause congestion during peak travel periods. The Transport Ministry said in a statement that this new initiative will allow passengers to experience a smoother flow of movement before boarding their flights, thereby reducing congestion and waiting times in the departure zone. “This improvement is implemented through close cooperation between the ministry, Customs Department, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd and the Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency. “This step does not compromise security levels or Customs enforcement,” the ministry said in a statement yesterday, Bernama reported.

Source: The Star December 31, 2025 01:12 UTC