by Diana Othman

MALAYSIA'S new massive customs, immigration and quarantine facility, named the Sultan Iskandar Complex, was in full operation for the first time on Tuesday.

At the complex on Tuesday, immigration clearance was smooth with as many as 30 lanes opened up for Malaysia-bound cars. The facility, built on a 113-ha site, boasts 76 lanes for cars and 100 for motorcycles.

However, the problem of congestion persisted with most motorists taking about one to two hours to get from the Woodlands checkpoint to the complex.

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