KOTA BARU, March 30 -- The Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security Complex (ICQS) in Rantau Panjang has been experiencing heavy congestion since early this morning as travellers from Thailand and Malaysia return home for Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) Rantau Panjang commander Siti Khadijah Hamzah said the congestion is expected to continue until the night before the celebration.

"The number of Thai nationals crossing the border reached 18,934 from March 23 until yesterday, causing significant congestion at the border checkpoint," she told Bernama today.

"Since 7.30am, visitors have been queuing in long lines, at times stretching nearly four kilometres from the entry point.

"This situa...