The Immigration Department (JIM) has increased its preparedness to the highest level by conducting continuous monitoring of inspection systems at the country’s entry points to facilitate voter returns ahead of the Johor state election.
Immigration Department director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban stated that inspection systems at the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB) and Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) are currently operational.
“Our system is currently running smoothly, and we are using the existing system rather than a new one. If there is a disruption, our technical team will immediately troubleshoot the system.
“If the system is down, manual procedures will be taken to ensure inspections at the Immigration, Customs and Quarantine (ICS) complexes continue without disruption,” he told Bernama in a news report.
Zakaria stated that the JIM technical team will continue to monitor the system’s performance around the clock in order to detect and address any disruptions as soon as possible.
“We must ensure a problem-free system on that day (polling day) so that voters in Singapore can return to fulfil their civic responsibilities without difficulty,” he stated.
Previously, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail assured voters that his ministry would ensure smooth travel for those working in the republic, including the implementation of a comprehensive mitigation plan in the event of system disruptions.
BSI, which connects JB Sentral and Woodlands, and KSAB, in Tanjung Kupang, via the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link (Linkedua), are among the world’s busiest gateways, serving up to 300,000 passengers per day.
172 candidates will compete for 56 seats in Johor’s state election. Polling will be held on Saturday (11 July), with early voting scheduled for 7 July.
 has increased its preparedness to the highest level by conducting continuous monitoring of inspection systems at the country's entry points to facilitate voter returns ahead of the Johor state election. ){kind=link}