KUALA LUMPUR – SG Academy Sdn Bhd wants to train more drone operators to fill the void in the market following the increasing use of drones in various local and global sectors, said business development manager Muhammad Syafiq Salleh.
He highlighted that SGA, which is an operator of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programmes, currently focuses on re-skilling and developing capabilities of all parties including students, graduates and also individuals who have been laid off due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“SGA recognises that there is increasing demand in drone technology, which is not limited to taking videos and photos only, but involves other sectors such as logistics, construction and agriculture.
“Now, even the delivery of goods in urban areas use drones. The progress of construction projects can also be monitored through drones and in agriculture, drones are used to spray pesticides in rice fields, oil palm plantations and durian orchards,” he explained.
Syafiq emphasised that drone technology is an important aspect of controlling the country’s maritime borders.
SGA also offers other programmes namely mechatronics, computing systems, creative multimedia and culinary arts.
The Kuala Lumpur-based academy has trained a total of 600 professional drone operators across various sectors throughout 2020-2022.
“We have also established close cooperation with the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC), which provides facilities and office space for SGA to widely develop drone technology and research,” he said.
MTDC also provides full support to SGA in the local and international markets through promotional events in various industries, Syafiq added.
SGA is among six companies that are part of the centre of nine pillars (Co9P), which was created to develop the fourth industrial revolution (IR4.0) to enhance the technological growth of small and medium-sized enterprises.
The nine pillars of IR4.0 in Co9P consist of autonomous robots, simulation, system integration, internet of things, cyber security, cloud computing, additive manufacturing, big data and augmented reality.
Syafiq further commented that the rapid development of technology gives young people the opportunity to compete and gain new skills.
“They should start by identifying the problems around them and build technology-based solutions and I believe young people can compete healthily and create better products,” he said. – Bernama, September 6, 2022
