Drone tech takes off with inclusion in school syllabus


Looking to the future: Dr Adham (second left) examining the drones during the pre-launch of the Drone Edu Challenge 4.0 at Iskandar Puteri. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) syllabus in schools is expected to also include lessons related to the drone industry and technology in the future, says Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.

The Science, Technology and Innovation Minister said his ministry would work closely with the Education Ministry to realise the plan to increase industry players in the drone sector in the future.

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