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The Sun
25-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Nanta leads delegation to Asia-Pacific Transport Forum in South Korea
PUTRAJAYA: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi will lead Malaysia's delegation to the Asia-Pacific Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Forum 2025 and the High-Level Roundtable Meeting in South Korea. In a statement today, the Ministry of Works said it received an invitation from South Korea's Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) and aims to explore potential collaborations, technology transfer in ITS and the development of infrastructure built on advanced technologies. As Malaysia's ITS Council chairman, Nanta is scheduled to attend the High-Level Roundtable Meeting on May 28 in Suwon Special City. The roundtable is held alongside the Asia-Pacific ITS Forum 2025, which runs from May 28 to 30 at the Suwon Convention Centre. 'The meeting will gather ministers and leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region to exchange best practices and drive forward the ITS agenda and sustainable transport development,' the statement added. 'The high-level roundtable meeting will enable participating leaders and country representatives to strengthen global collaboration and chart a more inclusive path forward for ITS development,' the statement read. The organisers are expecting over 10,000 participants and 196 exhibitors to attend the forum. The ministry said the forum offers a valuable opportunity for Malaysia to showcase its national vision and strategies for sustainable mobility, driven by ITS technology. The delegation will also engage with global industry players to share experiences and explore the mainstreaming of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics as effective solutions to transport and mobility challenges. 'This working visit is expected to further enhance Malaysia-South Korea ties, which date back to 1960, particularly in the areas of technology, infrastructure and smart transport innovation,' the ministry said. South Korea is currently Malaysia's eighth-largest trading partner, with total trade at RM109.34 billion (USD23.94 billion) in 2024.
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Nanta leads delegation to Asia-Pacific Transport Forum
PUTRAJAYA: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi will lead Malaysia's delegation to the Asia-Pacific Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Forum 2025 and the High-Level Roundtable Meeting in South Korea. In a statement today, the Ministry of Works said it received an invitation from South Korea's Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) and aims to explore potential collaborations, technology transfer in ITS and the development of infrastructure built on advanced technologies. As Malaysia's ITS Council chairman, Nanta is scheduled to attend the High-Level Roundtable Meeting on May 28 in Suwon Special City. The roundtable is held alongside the Asia-Pacific ITS Forum 2025, which runs from May 28 to 30 at the Suwon Convention Centre. 'The meeting will gather ministers and leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region to exchange best practices and drive forward the ITS agenda and sustainable transport development,' the statement added. 'The high-level roundtable meeting will enable participating leaders and country representatives to strengthen global collaboration and chart a more inclusive path forward for ITS development,' the statement read. The organisers are expecting over 10,000 participants and 196 exhibitors to attend the forum. The ministry said the forum offers a valuable opportunity for Malaysia to showcase its national vision and strategies for sustainable mobility, driven by ITS technology. The delegation will also engage with global industry players to share experiences and explore the mainstreaming of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics as effective solutions to transport and mobility challenges. 'This working visit is expected to further enhance Malaysia-South Korea ties, which date back to 1960, particularly in the areas of technology, infrastructure and smart transport innovation,' the ministry said. South Korea is currently Malaysia's eighth-largest trading partner, with total trade at RM109.34 billion (USD23.94 billion) in 2024.
The Independent
07-02-2025
- The Independent
Bird detection radars to be installed at all South Korea airports after Jeju Air crash
All airports in South Korea have been ordered to install bird detection cameras and thermal imaging radars following the Jeju Air crash in December. On 29 December, 179 people were killed in the deadliest aviation incident on South Korean soil when an aircraft skidded off a runway at Muan International Airport and hit a concrete perimeter fence. A preliminary investigation released last month confirmed that bird strikes played a role in the fatal crash, with feathers and blood stains from Baikal teals, a migratory duck species, found in both engines of the Boeing 737-800. Now, the country's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) has said: 'All airports will be equipped with at least one thermal imaging camera.' In a statement on Thursday it added: "Bird detection radars will be installed at all airports to enhance early detection of distant birds and improve response capabilities for aircraft', reports BBC News. These radars will detect and relay the size and direction of birds to air traffic controllers and pilots. The pilot of the Jeju Air flight had been advised by the control tower to be cautious of "bird activity" shortly before reporting that the plane had struck a bird and declaring a mayday signal at 8.59am. Currently, only four South Korean airports – Incheon, Gimpo, Gimhae and Jeju Island – have thermal imaging cameras. From March, cameras will start to be installed at all 15 domestic airports. The cameras and radars are expected to be rolled out at airports in 2026, with mobile sonic devices also introduced at aviation hubs to help deal with "medium and large sized birds". MOLIT announced measures to improve airport safety in South Korea on 5 February. These included 'establishing improvement measures for bird strike prevention' following an investigation into facilities that attract birds around airports, such as food waste facilities, between 20 and 23 January. The exact cause of the crash of the Bangkok to South Korea flight is still under investigation.
