A file picture of a drone being used for agricultural purposes in Permatang Nibong, Bukit Mertajam. – ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star
LANGKAWI: The Transport Ministry is encouraging local companies and industries to integrate drones into their daily operations to keep pace with modern technology.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said industry players should adopt the use of drones due to its versatility and ability to resolve certain pressing issues such as the lack of manpower in the agricultural sector.
"Drone technology is a new field that needs to be looked into and it is closely related to the Transport Ministry because in terms of regulation, it is under the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM).
"We, on the government side, welcome this and also want to facilitate the development and growth of drone technology because it is really needed at this point," he said when met after visiting Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2023 (Lima'23) booths at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre here on Tuesday (May 23).
Meanwhile, Loke said he had received positive feedback from foreign guests at Lima'23.
"I got quite good feedback from foreign guests, especially ministers who were quite impressed with Lima'23 this time – not only with the size of the exhibition but also the performances that were presented (during the opening gambit)," he said.
The Seremban MP also expressed hope that the event managed by the Defence Ministry and the Transport Ministry (commercial sector) could be used as a platform to introduce the country's capabilities to the world. – Bernama
