Kelvin Tang Kang Wee

SIJIL KOMPETENSI OPERASI DRON (SKOD)

Posted on December 4, 2025 by kelvin

2-4 December 2025 | In Malaysia, anyone who wants to operate a drone for mapping or any photography work must have a proper certification to show they can operate it safely and follow the national rules and regulations. Sijil Kompetensi Operasi Drone (SKOD) is one of the mandatory recognising certifications for an operator’s competency in the safe handling and operation of drones for UAV mapping.

The Centre for Real Estate Studies (CRES), Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, UTM recently organised the SKOD certification course at UTM from 2–4 December, providing essential training for academic staffs and students who needs to operate drones safely and legally for mapping or other professional work.

The SKOD programme is conducted by ADTEC JTM Kampus Mersing, formally known as Institut Latihan Perindustrian (ILP) Mersing under the Department of Human Resources, Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA). It ensures that operators comply with the national aviation regulations set by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) for professional drone applications, including mapping, surveillance, inspection and related operations.

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UTM Strengthens Hydrographic Collaboration with SDUST

Posted on November 18, 2025 by kelvin

Qingdao, 14 Nov 2025 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) deepened its international partnerships through a courtesy visit to the College of Geodesy and Geomatics, Shandong University of Science and Technology (SDUST) in conjunction with the FIG/IHO/ICA IBSC Intersessional Meeting & Stakeholder Workshop 2025 from 9-14 November 2025 at Qingdao, China.

Throughout the week, UTM delegation engaged in strategic discussions to enhance research collaboration, student mobility and capacity building in hydrographic surveying. The visit also connected UTM with key global institutions and industry stakeholders in marine geospatial technology. Key highlights included:

Technical visit to Qingdao Tidal Benchmark Station, the reference point for China’s National Vertical Datum 1985.
Industry engagements with Beijing Hydro-Tech Marine Technology Co. Ltd. (MBES & SSS sea trials) and Qingdao Yuehai Information Services Ltd. (marine GIS and big-data solutions).
Exploration of maritime heritage at the Qingdao Naval Museum, linking naval history with modern hydrographic relevance.

The IBSC Stakeholder Workshop 2025 brought together 12 local and international agencies and organizations, strengthening global cooperation aimed at elevating standards and competence in hydrographic surveying education. This milestone visit marks a new chapter in UTM–SDUST collaboration, positioning UTM as a rising leader in marine administration and hydrospatial domain regionally and globally.

For more information, please visit UTM NewsHub – https://news.utm.my/2025/11/utm-sdust-charting-new-horizons-in-hydrography-collaboration/

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ISKANDAR PUTERI LOW CARBON CARNIVAL 2025

Posted on October 25, 2025 by kelvin

24 Oct 2025 | Honoured to be part of the invited team for the Iskandar Puteri Low Carbon Carnival 2025 It’s indeed a great privilege to showcase our project, to share knowledge and experiences in promoting sustainability education and low carbon practices with the education community and citizens of Johor

Jejak Pulau Haba Bandar, Lindungi Kawasan Kita!

24 October 2025 (Friday)

11:10 AM – 12:00 PM

Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP)

Huge thanks to our incredible #HEATMAPX team Dr. Norhadija, Nurfazira, Chang and Fatin Azha from #FABUlous #UTM! Credits also goes to our “behind-the-scene” warriors, Dr. Alvin, Dr. Tan, Dr. Hafiz, Dr. Alafiza and Fahim who are busy in the lecture halls and on duty in Sarawak. Your support, effort and dedication made our #GKIPRK5.0 possible!