Malaysia Ministry Ensures Smooth Passage for Johor Election Day Travelers
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Malaysia's Home Ministry is implementing proactive measures to ensure smooth traffic flow at the Johor Causeway and Linkedua, Gelang Patah during the Johor state election polling day.
- A special task force has been established to manage potential disruptions during the immigration system transition from MyIMMs to MyNIISe.
- The ministry aims to prevent any hindrances to public movement on July 11, with contingency plans in place.
Malaysia's Home Ministry is taking proactive steps to guarantee seamless traffic and traveler movement at the Johor Causeway and Linkedua, Gelang Patah on the upcoming Johor state election polling day. Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced the formation of a special task force dedicated to managing potential disruptions during the transition of the Malaysian immigration system from MyIMMs to the new National Integrated Immigration System (MyNIISe).
While the old system will still be in use on the July 11 polling date, the ministry's primary focus is ensuring the smooth movement of people. "The current status shows that disruptions are still possible, but our focus is to ensure that on polling day, July 11, disruptions can be avoided," Saifuddin Nasution stated. He confirmed that contingency plans, including Plan A and Plan B, have been prepared should any issues arise.
The current status shows that disruptions are still possible, but our focus is to ensure that on polling day, July 11, disruptions can be avoided.
Saifuddin Nasution, who also serves as the Secretary-General of Pakatan Harapan (PH), expressed his hope that Johor residents will elect a state government that aligns with the federal government. He emphasized the importance of synchronicity between the state and federal administrations for the smooth implementation of development policies. "We want to ensure Johor continues to benefit from various federal government policies and projects. We do not want central government plans to be complicated at the state level," he added.
We want to ensure Johor continues to benefit from various federal government policies and projects. We do not want central government plans to be complicated at the state level.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.