After the successful introduction of the MyBorderPass and Auto Gate facilities at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, International travellers will now benefit as they are introduced at Penang International Airport. Announced on 2nd April 2025, State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said the system is currently in the planning stage with the tender process already underway.
Penang International Airport (PIA) improvements
It is expected that the introduction of the ‘MyBorderPass’ system and Auto Gate facilities for both locals and foreigners in coming months to enhance immigration and clearance processes will
…. help ease congestion at immigration counters, improve overall clearance efficiency, and reduce long queues during peak hours. Visitors from 63 countries and regions will be eligible to use the Auto Gate system.Wong Hon Wai
He added that PIA now has 35 Self-Service Check-In Kiosks to enhance passenger check-in efficiency. Of these, 15 kiosks are designated for AirAsia, while the remaining 20 are allocated for Scoot, Cathay Pacific, and Malaysia Airlines. Discussions are ongoing with other airlines to extend the use of these kiosks which are strategically placed throughout the airport to facilitate smooth passenger flow and prevent overcrowding.
Airport Expansion
Based on the latest available information from February 2025, international flight frequency at PIA stands at 320 flights per week, up from 208 flights per week in 2016, a 150% increase. With passenger numbers and flight frequencies continuing to rise, the current 16 aircraft bays are insufficient to meet this growing demand.
…. As part of the expansion, 12 new aircraft bays will be added — six with contact stands and six remote bays, bringing the total to 28 aircraft bays, nearly doubling the current capacity.
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