PUTRAJAYA, Oct 30 — The first phase of the Advance Passenger Screening System (APSS) kicks off tomorrow, involving 10 airlines including Malaysia Airlines (MAS), VietJet Air (Vietnam), Emirates (UAE), Scoot (Singapore) and US-Bangla Airlines (Bangladesh).
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the implementation of the first phase will allow the Home Ministry (KDN), Immigration Department (JIM), and the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) to evaluate the effectiveness of the joint operation with the airlines involved before expanding it to all international airlines in March 2026.
“Through the APSS, passenger information will be checked before arrival at the country’s entry points. This approach allows authorities to identify potential safety risks earlier and take appropriate proactive action, thereby strengthening the prevention aspect.