Sarawak Bomba uses drones to monitor forest fire
KUCHING: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (Bomba) will use drones provided by the Department of Environment (DOE) and the Natural Resources and Environment Board Sarawak (NREB) to monitor areas at risk of forest fire. Sarawak Bomba director Khirudin Drahman said the drones, equipped with a siren, would complement the department’s preparations in […]
Refrain from engaging in open burning
MIRI: Members of the public, particularly those involved in agriculture, are urged not to engage in open-burning activities that could spark fire outbreaks and result in occurrence of haze. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said surveillance and ground patrol by the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) on Wednesday (Apr 21) stopped three incidents […]
Drones to monitor open burning
MIRI: The State Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) and Department of Environment (DoE) will collaborate with Curtin University and Naim Group of Companies in using drones to monitor open burning activities here. Senadin assemblyman Datuk Lee Kim Shin said the initiative was to prevent bush fire at prone areas in the division especially in […]
Drones to be used in fire-prone areas
MIRI: The relevant authorities here have been told to step up their efforts to curb open burning in view of the approaching dry season. Transport Minister and minister-in-charge of Miri Division Disaster Management Committee (MDDMC), Datuk Lee Kim Shin made the call on Sunday after visiting the Tudan Watchtower here. He said the Natural Resources […]
Drones to help army with monitoring
SIBU: The army is making use of drones to enhance monitoring of the movement control order (MCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs). According to 9th Infantry Brigade commander Brigadier-General Shamshor Jaafar, with the usage of drones, announcements and reminders pertaining to the SOPs can be relayed to the people. “The enforcement of the MCO in Sibu […]
Time to get into digital economy
BY WARTAWAN PORTAL KUCHING: Malaysia is moving towards a digital economy where most industries are using artificial intelligence (AI), drones, robotics and others. Perhaps, some jobs such as accounting, banking and warehousing, will no longer require full manpower in the future. Hence, the younger generations are strongly advised to acquire digital technology skills and knowledge. […]
Scramblers, ATVs, drones proposed for border patrol
KUCHING: Scramblers or off-road motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and high-capacity drones are among the equipment to be procured by the Sarawak Border Security Committee (SBSC) for patrolling the state’s land border. Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister II Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing, who is also SBSC chairman, said that they would work together […]
Drones facilitate searches for missing persons
KUCHING: Utilising drones to locate missing persons during search and rescue (SAR) operations has not only saved time but is more precise, said Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director Khirudin Drahman. He said the department had deployed drones to aid its rescue teams to locate missing persons such as those attacked by crocodiles or […]
No permit, no drones allowed
KUCHING: Flying drones in restricted areas without a permit during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period will result in legal action taken by the police. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said permission to fly drones can only be obtained from the police, while the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) handles the issuance […]
Flying of drones prohibited
KUALA LUMPUR: All parties including media practitioners are reminded to refrain from flying drones at any location across the country, while the movement control order (MCO) is being enforced until May 12. Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Air Operations (PGU) Drone Unit chief, Supt Rasha Azaldin Shafii said flying drones without obtaining permit from the Civil Aviation Authority […]
