Johor bahru: The Immigration Department (JIM) has intensified its preparedness to the highest level by conducting continuous monitoring of inspection systems at the country's entry points to facilitate the return of voters ahead of the Johor State Election. Immigration Department director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said that, so far, inspection systems at the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB) and Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) are operating normally.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Datuk Zakaria Shaaban emphasized that their systems are currently operating smoothly without the implementation of a new system. In the event of any disruption, the technical team is ready to troubleshoot immediately. Should the system fail, manual procedures will be enacted to ensure that operations at the Immigration, Customs and Quarantine (ICS) complexes continue seamlessly.

Zakaria highlighted that the JIM technical team is committed to round-the-clock monitoring of system performance to promptly identify and address any disruptions. "We must ensure a problem-free system on that day (polling day) so that voters who are in Singapore can return to fulfil their civic responsibility without any difficulty," he stated.

Previously, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail assured that his ministry would ensure smooth travel for voters working in the republic, including activating a comprehensive mitigation plan should any system disruptions occur.

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, handling up to 300,000 people daily.

The Johor state election will see 172 candidates contesting 56 seats. Polling will be held on Saturday (July 11), while early voting is scheduled for July 7.