Cross-Border Railways (Border Control Co-location) Act 2026 · Updated to 30 Sep 2026 · Part 3 · Border Clearance and Railway Security Checks by Malaysia in Singapore
11. How long is recognition in effect
Feedback & supportAny recognition by the Minister under section 9 takes effect on the date the decision to recognise is made or on a later date stated in the decision.
A recognition under section 9 of a particular Malaysian border protection service officer as a Malaysian preclearance officer has effect until the happening of any of the following events, whichever is earliest:
Malaysian border protection service officer
“Malaysian border protection service officer” means an individual who is an employee of the Malaysian Government and performing duties in any of the Malaysian border protection services;
the recognition is withdrawn under section 12;
the expiry of the validity period specified in the recognition (which in no case exceeds 5 years after the decision to recognise is made);
the individual ceases to be a Malaysian border protection service officer.