Experience at Malaysian Immigration

Chai · 11th Jan 2007, 10:13 AM

The local government agencies have always been famous for their inefficiency, it's so bad you have to line up hours before they open, take days, weeks or even months to complete.

But I've heard that efficiency has been improved at the immigration. But not many has done the renewing passport on the latest 'chip-based' passport. So I have no clue how long it's going to take, what is needed.

Fortunately, I have the chip-based passport, so renewing is a lot faster because they have the automated e-kiosk machine. You will only have to bring your MyKad, old passport, a passport sized photo, RM300, and that's it. No forms required. But note that it's only for 18 and above. The e-kiosk machine is relatively easy to use, and takes about 5 minutes per person. The queue is significantly shorter than the counters. But an officer is still required to verify your passport, your MyKad before you are allowed to go to the machine.

The new passport can be collected by the next working day, so you will have to make another trip there, might be inconvinient for the working person like me. But it took me about 1/2 hour for my turn. And I certainly didn't have to queue up like crazy hours before they open!

Overall, I don't have much complains about the services, it's definitely much better than the experience I had before. I hope this will help the Malaysians with the new 'chip-based' passport renewal.

Adrian Wong · 11th Jan 2007, 03:38 PM

Wow.. That's great! I hate dealing with government agencies. Always a hassle.

marc · 16th Jan 2007, 04:51 PM

Neat! ! Maybe the RM300 fee would push many away, though. Hmm.

Chai · 16th Jan 2007, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marc

Neat! ! Maybe the RM300 fee would push many away, though. Hmm.

Yeah, that's true, so make sure you make full use of the RM300.

Dashken · 16th Jan 2007, 10:35 PM

You want to go where?

Chai · 17th Jan 2007, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dashken

You want to go where?

Went to Singapore already.

strawroot · 17th Jan 2007, 12:47 AM

i dont think i can fully utilise my passport before it dies... only full of stamps for entering singapore.. but not anywhere far

peaz · 20th Jan 2007, 01:57 PM

Well, the immigration has definitely improved... a new passport, application took just about 2 hours for me the last time.... not too bad if you ask me considering how much worse it used to be.

Miyuko · 23rd Jan 2007, 03:52 PM

Went to the one in Butterworth and it only took me 45 minutes

Adrian Wong · 27th Jan 2007, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Miyuko

Went to the one in Butterworth and it only took me 45 minutes

Oh, that's pretty fast.

11th Jan 2007, 10:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 25,779 Reputation: 3614 Rep Power: 67	Experience at Malaysian Immigration The local government agencies have always been famous for their inefficiency, it's so bad you have to line up hours before they open, take days, weeks or even months to complete. But I've heard that efficiency has been improved at the immigration. But not many has done the renewing passport on the latest 'chip-based' passport. So I have no clue how long it's going to take, what is needed. Fortunately, I have the chip-based passport, so renewing is a lot faster because they have the automated e-kiosk machine. You will only have to bring your MyKad, old passport, a passport sized photo, RM300, and that's it. No forms required. But note that it's only for 18 and above. The e-kiosk machine is relatively easy to use, and takes about 5 minutes per person. The queue is significantly shorter than the counters. But an officer is still required to verify your passport, your MyKad before you are allowed to go to the machine. The new passport can be collected by the next working day, so you will have to make another trip there, might be inconvinient for the working person like me. But it took me about 1/2 hour for my turn. And I certainly didn't have to queue up like crazy hours before they open! Overall, I don't have much complains about the services, it's definitely much better than the experience I had before. I hope this will help the Malaysians with the new 'chip-based' passport renewal. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/ Intel E8400 o/c 4.05GHz, Abit IP35 Pro, Corsair TWIN2X4096-6400C5DHX, Asus EN8800GTS 512MB, WD Raptor WD740, WD 5000AAKS x2, Antec TPII-480, EMU 0404 PCI

11th Jan 2007, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
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marc Team Tech ARP Join Date: 5 Oct 2003 Location: PJ Posts: 1,212 Reputation: 966 Rep Power: 15	Neat! ! Maybe the RM300 fee would push many away, though. Hmm.

23rd Jan 2007, 03:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
Miyuko Warming up Join Date: 11 Oct 2005 Location: Penang Posts: 91 Reputation: 49 Rep Power: 0	Went to the one in Butterworth and it only took me 45 minutes

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