KOTA KINABALU, Jan. 11 -- The Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) will reconfigure its passage way for international passengers transiting to domestic flights after several incidents of Chinese tourists entering the country without immigration clearance.

Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Christina Liew said that there was urgency to reposition the route to be as clear as possible to avoid any more incidents that has even resulted in tourists being sent to detention centres by mistake.

"We want to reposition the route as soon as possible for passengers once they arrive at the airport to ensure that they don't miss the immigration stamp.

"Chinese New Year, or Spring season is coming up, and we are anticipating an increase in Chinese tou...