No flying of unauthorised drones during polls


No-fly zones: Flying drones without authorisation is prohibited during the state elections. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: The people have been reminded not to fly drones without authorisation in places of mass gatherings during the coming state elections in Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Penang, Selangor and Negri Sembilan.

In a Facebook post, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) said the prohibition was to ensure the smooth running of the polls and to prevent untoward incidents, especially in relation to public safety and security.

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