KOTA BHARU, April 17 — The Kelantan Department of Environment (DOE) is using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones to monitor peat soil fires in Mukim Beris Lalang, Bachok.

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, March 7 — The Selangor Water Management Authority (Luas) uses drones to control 20 reservoirs and seven dams throughout the state from being encroached by irresponsible parties. The agency informed that drones are regularly flown in areas gazetted as protection...

BANGI, Feb 13 — The drone industry in Malaysia is expected to reach a market value of up to RM12.13 billion or 4.3 per cent of the global market share this year, Deputy Finance Minister I Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said.

SEOUL, Dec 27 — Five North Korean drones crossed into South Korea on Monday and South Korea responded by scrambling jets and attack helicopters and opening fire to try to shoot down the North Korean aircraft, the South Korean military said.

YONG PENG, Oct 7 — Malaysian research student Haziq Ramli wore an outfit resembling a light jetpack, with poles strapped to his biceps, to wield a long pole that clipped the sharp fronds and heavy bunches of fruit from oil palm trees nearly twice his height.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 24 — The Civil Aviation Regulations 2016 will be amended to improve the country’s drone industry by introducing an online drone flight permit application system, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

JELI, Dec 31 — The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Air Division is using drones to monitor and assess the level of risk of areas affected by floods.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 24 — More than 20 drones were activated today to facilitate flood relief operations, including sending critical supplies such as food, medicines and power banks, to several areas in Selangor.

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SUBANG, Nov 25 — The Selangor government is exploring the drone industry, particularly in the commercial drone industry, due to bright prospects in the market. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the acceptance of commercial drones in service for multiple...

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The use of drones is effective in helping the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) to ensure security and maintain control at the country’s borders, as well as to record pictures and videos as evidence to bring to courts.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — The government has approved the proposal to acquire 16 vertical take-off and landing drone units for the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) under the 12th Malaysia Plan, with an estimated ceiling of RM48 million.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Drones have once again become the "eyes" for authorities, especially the Royal Malaysia Police, to monitor the Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) compliance at Ramadan bazaars around the capital.