Sights set on Asean for M’sian combat robot competition

KUALA LUMPUR: The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry is planning to organise an Asean-level Malaysia Combat Robot Competition next year.

Deputy Minister Datuk Mohammad Yusof Apdal (pic) said the proposal, which takes into account Malaysia’s role as the Asean Chair next year, aims to create opportunities and draw the attention of member nations to the field of robotics in Malaysia.