Malaysia’s app for passport-less immigration clearance gets users’ thumbs up, despite glitches and data security concerns
[Channel NewsAsia] - 02/6/2025
The MyBorderPass app - which facilitates both QR code and facial recognition immigration clearance at the borders - is currently only for Malaysians but there are plans to expand usage to foreigners by the middle of this year.
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