Network maintenance during off-peak hours at JB checkpoint to affect border crossers from Feb 27
The Straits Times
Network maintenance at JB checkpoint from Feb 27 to March 14 will disrupt immigration clearance during off-peak hours for border crossers. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE - The Malaysian border control agency has announced that network system maintenance will take place at the Johor Bahru checkpoint building during the off-peak hours of 12.30am to 3.30am from Feb 27 to March 14.
Immigration clearance is anticipated to experience disruptions during this period.
Disruptions are expected for traveller and vehicle inspections during the hours when the work is being conducted, said the Malaysia Border Control & Protection Agency (AKPS) for the Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) on Feb 25.
During those off-peak hours, the BSI typically handles travellers from Woodlands Checkpoint crossing the Causeway in cars, motorcycles, and public transport, including factory bus services.
Only the QR code clearance lanes for motorcyclists using the MyNIISEe (National Integrated Immigration System) and MyBorderPass apps will not be affected, said the agency.
The works are being carried out by the Public Works Department (JKR) and BSI’s facility management.
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