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Korea Herald
7 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Malaysia Gears Up to Lead Regional Drone Innovation with DronTech Asia 2025 Launch
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysia took a significant step forward in positioning itself as a regional drone technology hub with the official launch of DronTech Asia 2025, held today at Ujana Ilmu, MATRADE. The event was officiated by YB Tuan Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), alongside YBhg Rear Admiral Fadhil bin Abdul Rahman, Director General, Defence Cyber & Electromagnetic Division, Malaysia Armed Forces, representing the Chief of Defence Force Malaysia, NAICO Malaysia CEO Ts. Shamsul Kamar Abu Samah, Aerosea Exhibitions Chairman YBhg Tan Sri Asmat Kamaludin and Director YBhg Datuk Dr M Gandhi. The soft launch showcased Malaysia's commitment to advancing drone technology through collaboration, talent development and strategic policy support in line with the Malaysian Aerospace Industry Blueprint 2030 (MAIB 2030) and New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030). NAICO Malaysia CEO, Ts. Shamsul Kamar, noted that DronTech Asia 2025 represents a collective ambition to align industry, academia and government in shaping Malaysia's future mobility landscape. The event will serve as a strategic platform for showcasing technological excellence while catalysing cross-border collaboration in areas such as AI-integrated drones, urban air mobility, counter-UAS and regulatory harmonisation. Aerosea Exhibitions Sdn Bhd's Chairman who represents the lead organiser of DronTech Asia 2025 said today "This year's event holds even greater significance as it aligns with Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025. It offers a timely platform to foster regional partnerships and spotlight how drone technology is transforming industries and contributing to ASEAN's digital and economic advancement. The successful inaugural edition in Bangkok last year welcomed 68 exhibitors and 3,482 participants from 41 countries. This year, we're taking it a step further — hosting over 100 participating companies from 15 countries, expecting around 5,000 trade visitors, across 5,500 square metres of exhibition space. I am proud to say that Malaysia is no longer catching up — we are actively setting the pace and establishing ourselves as a serious player in this fast-moving sector." NAICO Malaysia also reaffirms its commitment to talent development, highlighting recent initiatives such as the Pioneer Aerospace Talent Challenge, which featured STEM-based competitions including e-drone racing and aerospace modelling, supported by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Education. DronTech Asia 2025, set to take place from 30 September to 2 October 2025 at MITEC Kuala Lumpur, will feature exhibitions, high-level forums and regional networking opportunities to accelerate drone adoption, innovation, and investment across ASEAN. National Aerospace Industry Corporation Malaysia (NAICO Malaysia) is an agency under the Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), with a mandate to develop and position Malaysia as the preferred aerospace economy in Southeast Asia, and an integral part of the global aerospace value chain by 2030. NAICO Malaysia is guided by the Malaysian Aerospace Industry Blueprint 2030 (MAIB 2030) under Rancangan Malaysia Ke-12. The MAIB 2030 is also supported by the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) to bolster the Malaysian aerospace industry towards achieving MAIB goals by 2030. - END – Aerosea Exhibitions Sdn Bhd is the lead organiser of DronTech Asia 2025. An award-winning leader in business events organisation, Aerosea was recently honoured with the Best New Home-Grown Event Excellence Award 2022/2023 by the Malaysian Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (MACEOS) for their exceptional management of CyberDSA 2023, among other leading events in Malaysia.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Malaysia Gears Up to Lead Regional Drone Innovation with DronTech Asia 2025 Launch
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysia took a significant step forward in positioning itself as a regional drone technology hub with the official launch of DronTech Asia 2025, held today at Ujana Ilmu, MATRADE. The event was officiated by YB Tuan Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), alongside YBhg Rear Admiral Fadhil bin Abdul Rahman, Director General, Defence Cyber & Electromagnetic Division, Malaysia Armed Forces, representing the Chief of Defence Force Malaysia, NAICO Malaysia CEO Ts. Shamsul Kamar Abu Samah, Aerosea Exhibitions Chairman YBhg Tan Sri Asmat Kamaludin and Director YBhg Datuk Dr M Gandhi. The soft launch showcased Malaysia's commitment to advancing drone technology through collaboration, talent development and strategic policy support in line with the Malaysian Aerospace Industry Blueprint 2030 (MAIB 2030) and New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030). NAICO Malaysia CEO, Ts. Shamsul Kamar, noted that DronTech Asia 2025 represents a collective ambition to align industry, academia and government in shaping Malaysia's future mobility landscape. The event will serve as a strategic platform for showcasing technological excellence while catalysing cross-border collaboration in areas such as AI-integrated drones, urban air mobility, counter-UAS and regulatory harmonisation. Aerosea Exhibitions Sdn Bhd's Chairman who represents the lead organiser of DronTech Asia 2025 said today "This year's event holds even greater significance as it aligns with Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025. It offers a timely platform to foster regional partnerships and spotlight how drone technology is transforming industries and contributing to ASEAN's digital and economic advancement. The successful inaugural edition in Bangkok last year welcomed 68 exhibitors and 3,482 participants from 41 countries. This year, we're taking it a step further — hosting over 100 participating companies from 15 countries, expecting around 5,000 trade visitors, across 5,500 square metres of exhibition space. I am proud to say that Malaysia is no longer catching up — we are actively setting the pace and establishing ourselves as a serious player in this fast-moving sector." NAICO Malaysia also reaffirms its commitment to talent development, highlighting recent initiatives such as the Pioneer Aerospace Talent Challenge, which featured STEM-based competitions including e-drone racing and aerospace modelling, supported by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Education. DronTech Asia 2025, set to take place from 30 September to 2 October 2025 at MITEC Kuala Lumpur, will feature exhibitions, high-level forums and regional networking opportunities to accelerate drone adoption, innovation, and investment across ASEAN. National Aerospace Industry Corporation Malaysia (NAICO Malaysia) is an agency under the Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), with a mandate to develop and position Malaysia as the preferred aerospace economy in Southeast Asia, and an integral part of the global aerospace value chain by 2030. NAICO Malaysia is guided by the Malaysian Aerospace Industry Blueprint 2030 (MAIB 2030) under Rancangan Malaysia Ke-12. The MAIB 2030 is also supported by the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) to bolster the Malaysian aerospace industry towards achieving MAIB goals by 2030. - END – Aerosea Exhibitions Sdn Bhd is the lead organiser of DronTech Asia 2025. An award-winning leader in business events organisation, Aerosea was recently honoured with the Best New Home-Grown Event Excellence Award 2022/2023 by the Malaysian Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (MACEOS) for their exceptional management of CyberDSA 2023, among other leading events in Malaysia. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE DronTech Asia Sign in to access your portfolio
Borneo Post
22-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
i-CATS, Naico ink MoU to propel Sarawak's aerospace aspirations
Shamsul Kamar (front, left) and Mohamad Kadim (front, right) exchange the MoU documents, witnessed by Liew (behind, left) and Selangor's Exco for Investment, Trade & Mobility Ng Sze Han. KUCHING (May 22): The i-CATS University College has formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Aerospace Industry Corporation Malaysia (Naico Malaysia) during the prestigious Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima 2025) in Langkawi. The MoU was signed and exchanged by i-CATS vice-chancellor Prof Emeritus Datuk Ts Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi and Naico Malaysia chief executive officer Prof Ts Shamsul Kamar Abu Sama. It was witnessed by Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong. According to a press release from i-CATS yesterday, the signing marked a significant milestone in the university college's effort to build collaborative frameworks with industry stakeholders. 'These partnerships are essential for transferring real-world knowledge into the classroom and ensuring students are exposed to the latest advancements in aircraft systems and satellite engineering,' read the statement. While still in the development phase, i-CATS's aerospace programmes are designed to align with Sarawak's aspirations of creating a vibrant aerospace system – one that attracts investment, generates high-income jobs, and promotes innovation-driven growth. The university college aims to become a central pillar in this ecosystem, serving as both a training ground and think tank for Sarawak's aerospace ambitions. 'As the global aerospace industry becomes increasingly competitive and technology-driven, Sarawak's proactive steps in building local capacity today will ensure it plays a leading role in the aerospace economy of tomorrow. 'i-CATS is proud to be part of this journey – transforming vision into action, and action into altitude,' it added. Currently, i-CATS is actively building capacity across several key areas of aerospace development, including systems engineering, aircraft design, avionics, satellite technology, and aerospace systems integration. The institution's initiatives aim to produce Sarawakian engineers, technicians, and innovators equipped with the knowledge and practical expertise to contribute directly to the local and national aerospace supply chain. With the support of the Sarawak Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD), i-CATS is aligning its academic programmes and research efforts with the Malaysian Aerospace Industry Blueprint 2030 (MAIB 2030). These efforts support Sarawak's mission not only to produce skilled talent, but also to foster home-grown research and development in aerospace technologies – paving the way for long-term industry sustainability within the state. aerospace i-Cats lead MoU NAICO
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Naico Malaysia forges partnerships to advance country's aerospace sector
LANGKAWI: National Aerospace Industry Corporation Malaysia (Naico Malaysia) has signed four memorandums of understanding (MoU) to advance Malaysia's aerospace sector and reinforce the nation's agenda for building a resilient, competitive and future-ready sector. Naico Malaysia established strategic partnerships with Perkeso (Social Security Organisation), Exim Bank Malaysia Bhd, MBSB Bank Bhd and i-CATS University College. The MoUs reflect Naico Malaysia's focus on ecosystem streamlining, ensuring companies have access to financial instruments, skilled human capital, and regulatory support. 'These partnerships and recognitions are not only timely – they are strategic. They demonstrate our shared commitment to drive sustainable talent development, enhance supply chain integration, and propel Malaysia's aerospace industry to new heights under MAIB 2030 and NIMP 2030,' Naico Malaysia CEO Professor Shamsul Kamar Abu Samah said at the signing event today. The event also witnessed the launch of the AeroPN Tech-Up Financing Programme by Malaysia Productivity Corporation. This initiative aims to support aerospace SMEs in scaling up technological capabilities and improving operational efficiency. In line with Malaysia's aerospace quality transformation goals, the ceremony featured the presentation of AS9100 Aerospace Quality Management Systems Certificates by Sirim QAS to several local aerospace companies. These certifications are key to Malaysia's ambition of integrating deeper into the global aerospace supply chain. They reflect a collective industry commitment to excellence, compliance, and global competitiveness. Naico Malaysia said it remains committed to its role as the industry development agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, bridging government, industry and academia to realise Malaysia's ambition to become the leading aerospace hub in Southeast Asia.
The Star
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
MBSB allocates RM1bil financing to support Malaysia's aerospace sector's growth
KUALA LUMPUR: MBSB Bhd has announced a RM1 billion financing facility to accelerate the growth of Malaysia's aerospace sector. The facility will support the national vision outlined in the Malaysia Aerospace Industry Blueprint 2030 (MAIB 2030), which aims to position the country as a leading aerospace hub in Asia, the group said in a statement today. It said the funding, which is made available through MBSB Bank Bhd and MIDF's development finance facility, is tailored for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) suppliers, as well as Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers. The facility also targets maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) providers and aerospace companies investing in expansion, automation, engineering, research and development, and talent development, said the bank. Group chief executive officer (CEO) Rafe Haneef said aerospace is not only a high-tech (technology) sector but also a high-impact one. "As Malaysia cements its role in the global supply chain and supplies to major OEMs, the returns to our economy are tangible, from skilled job creation to export value. "Our RM1 billion facility is designed to scale that impact by backing players with the ambition to lead in manufacturing, design and innovation. We are here to fund the future of aerospace, which is precisely where Malaysia can lead,' he said. Meanwhile, National Aerospace Industry Corporation Malaysia (Naico) CEO Shamsul Kamar Abu Samah said Malaysia's aerospace industry reached RM25.1 billion in revenue in 2024, driven by strong growth in MRO and manufacturing. He added that MBSB's RM1 billion facility is a timely boost to this momentum, directly supporting Naico Malaysia's mandate under MAIB 2030 and aligning with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry's New Industrial Master Plan 2030. - Bernama
