TechnologyAuthorities target limited commercial launch in 2027Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke speaks at a forum on the country's commercial drone ambitions on June 24. (Photo by Norman Goh)NORMAN GOHJune 24, 2026 18:19 JSTKUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia expects to unveil a national roadmap for its commercial drone sector by the end of this year, including plans to launch flying taxi services, as authorities aim to position the country as a regional hub for next-generation aviation technologies.