By Amar Shah Mohsen SHAH ALAM, Nov 29 — The Selangor government is exploring greater involvement in drone sports, state executive councillor for youth, sports and entrepreneurship Mohd Najwan Halimi said, citing the potential of the industry. He said while the state currently places greater...

By Fitri Hazim Hazam KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 –Yayasan Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated), or MBI, has allocated RM20,000 to implement a drone technology learning project at four schools. Its chief Ahmad Azri Zainal Nor said the funds will cover the purchase, training, and education on drone...

By Danial Dzulkifly SELANGOR is boldly cementing its position as a digital innovation leader, with a sharp focus on adopting Industry 4.0 solutions. The state is embarking on an ambitious journey to drive digital transformation across various sectors as it aims to revolutionise its economic...

CHUKAI, July 5 — The use of drone technology on the fourth day of the search-and-rescue (SAR) operation for victims involved in the Jeram Air Putih water surge tragedy, is assisting in locating two more victims who are still missing.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — Malaysia’s drone industry has been ranked as the top Southeast Asian country in the Drone Readiness Index (DRI) 2023, reaching the 21st spot in the index, up from the 30th position last year, said the Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI).

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SUBANG, Sept 9 — Selangor is now the first state in Malaysia to establish a Centre of Excellence for Drones (SDEC) in Bestari Jaya, to further spur the industry’s progress. Selangor Aviation Technology and Innovation Sdn Bhd (Selati) managing director Mohd Zulkifli...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is looking into the use of drones in firefighting operations using chemicals, said JBPM director-general Datuk Seri Mohammad Hamdan Wahid.

By Ida Nadirah Ibrahim ADVANCEMENTS in technology have opened up employment opportunities that were traditionally unavailable to most people. In the wake of Covid-19 and as more and more people lose their jobs, the Selangor government has embarked on an opportune chance to upskill and reskill...

SHAH ALAM, April 14 — The Selangor government, through the Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre (STDC), has formed a strategic partnership with Malaysian-based drone services company Aerodyne Group (Aerodyne) to develop specialised skills training, focusing on developing drone and data experts in the state.

By Zareef Muzammil KUALA SELANGOR, Oct 20 — The Selangor government will begin utilising high-tech drones in November to monitor its rivers in efforts to prevent the encroachment and contamination of water resources. State executive councillor for environment Hee Loy Sian said RM2 million has...

SHAH ALAM, Sept 10: The state government will be monitoring its rivers using drone technology to prevent unexpected events that would pose a risk to the raw water source channelled to the water treatment plants.