World News: May 2011
[This article was published in the May 2011 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
World News: May 2011
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Biometric Identification for Tourists in Malaysia
From 1 June 2011 onwards, foreigners entering Malaysia will have their thumbprints taken under a biometric system. Covering all 96 entry points, this security effort is meant to register and monitor foreigners from their arrival until departure, informed Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
