More autogates at KL, Penang airports to ease congestion: Malaysia home minister

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More autogates at KL, Penang airports to ease congestion: Malaysia home minister
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The expansion was in preparation for Malaysia’s chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) next year, among others.

The expansion was in preparation for Malaysia ’s chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations next year, among others.

Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution said as many as 40 new autogates were added at KLIA Terminals 1 and 2 making the total number 80 while the additional facilities in Penang are being identified. "Now the arrival of an international plane gets media coverage when congestion occurs. So, we have negotiated with Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad for additional autogates and we need more space.

Previously, Mr Saifuddin announced that visitors from another 36 low-risk countries would be allowed to use the autogates at all entry points in countries that have the facility effective Jun 1, 2024.

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