PUTRAJAYA: Malaysians travelling abroad have several means to clear immigration as the use of the National Integrated Immigration System (MyNIISe) app is not mandatory for now. Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said travellers currently still have several options to clear immigration at entry and exit points, such as the physical passport and via the MyBorderPass. CLICK TO ENLARGE“We announced previously that starting Jan 15, all MyNIISe registrations will use MyDigital ID. ALSO READ: MyBorderPass has raised the bar for MyNIISe“However, in terms of using MyNIISe itself, it is not mandatory at the moment. “For new users who begin using the MyNIISe app after Jan 15, registration for a MyDigital ID will be mandatory.

Source: The Star January 14, 2026 23:35 UTC