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Selangor has committed RM500,000 to develop its drone technology sector, including upgrades to the Droneport-1000 facility at Universiti Selangor. The state aims to position itself as a regional hub for unmanned aerial systems and related technologies.
A keropok vendor in Melaka has been charged with using a drone to smuggle tobacco into Sungai Udang Prison, marking an escalation in prison contraband tactics.
Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will unveil his long-delayed defence investment strategy, prioritising advanced technologies including drones and autonomous systems to strengthen the nation's military capabilities.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has committed government support to establish Malaysia as a leading drone technology hub, outlining plans for enhanced regulations, research investment, and private-sector partnerships.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysia to rapidly advance its unmanned aerial vehicle sector, citing the global drone market's projected growth to USD55 billion by 2030 and the industry's intersection with AI and digital transformation.