In 2017, Indonesia’s aerospace exports only reached US$103.9 million, while Singapore and Malaysia’s exports reached US$7.4 billion and US$2.1 billion, respectively.

Aerospace is a globalised industry with exacting and uncompromising standards. It is a gateway industry to other higher value sectors such as high-end medical devices and robotics.

Malaysia has long established an aerospace industry ecosystem. Through the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) from 2021-2025, we are bolstering our position among the key players in Asia Pacific.

The country's aerospace industry supply chain consists of design and engineering services, aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services as well as training for students and professionals.

Aerospace manufacturing and MRO services are the most dominant in Malaysia, contributing to more than 90 per cent of the industry revenue.

There are now more than 240 aerospace-related companies operating here, comprising both local and global players. The industry has generated more than 25,000 skilled jobs, of which 95 per cent are locals. The aerospace industry is among the leading industries in Malaysia embracing 4IR (fourth industrial revolution) technology.

Major global players have established their regional centre in Malaysia to serve the growing Asia Pacific market. This includes Airbus' regional engineering support centre for all of Asia except China, and GE Aviation.

The latter, through GE Engine Services Malaysia, is the only GE Aviation full overhaul centre in Asia Pacific.

Similarly, our local aerospace industry is designing and producing parts and components that move on the back of the wing, in the cockpits and fuselages of global carriers' aircraft. Malaysia in fact is among the world's largest aircraft components manufacturers.

Propelling Malaysia's aerospace industry

Developed countries such as the United States of America, South Korea, China, Japan and Singapore have strong aerospace industries at the core of their innovation economies.

South Korea, for example, is a significant producer of aerospace technology, producing their own T-50 fighter jets. The country is also globally dominant in the E&E (electrical and electronics) and M&E (machinery and equipment) sectors with conglomerates like Hyundai and LG both having aerospace divisions among their technology development drivers.

Propelling Malaysia's aerospace industry in the 12MP brings a new set of challenges and opportunities given the disruption and uncertainties brought about by the pandemic.

The International Air Transport Association expects global travel to return to pre-pandemic levels between 2023 and 2024, with regional travel being the main driving force. Global OEMs expect the commercial aircraft market to gradually recover between 2023 and 2025.

After this point, the OEMs anticipate an increase in orders on top of the delivery of backlog orders. It is forecasted that the demand for new commercial aircraft will be geared towards fuel-efficient aircraft and will be dominated by single-aisle jets for short-haul routes as well as for air cargo, defense and space sectors.

The pandemic has adversely affected the global aerospace sector. However, we should prepare ourselves for the future. The 12MP is an opportune time for us to do just that.

Interestingly enough, the Malaysian supply chain has seen more requests for quotations (RFQs) during the pandemic, reflecting adjustments in the global supply chain favouring the country. Thus, it is crucial to ensure that the local aerospace industry is supported throughout this pandemic to sustain its skills and competencies, as well as grow its technology and innovation capabilities.

The triple helix partnership between industry, government and academia will be strengthened under the 12MP to accelerate the digitalisation and automation of the supply chain as part of its Industry 4.0 transformation.

A more coordinated strategy among industry stakeholders is crucial in ensuring the goals of the Malaysia Aerospace Industry Blueprint 2030 are achieved. Enhancement of the industry's institutional capacity is then anticipated to propel growth.

Training and other industry catalysts

Covid-19 and emerging climate change requirements are forcing companies like Airbus and Boeing to develop more environmentally-friendly aircrafts and engines.

The development of Airbus' zero-emission hybrid-hydrogen commercial aircraft known as ZEROe and Boeing's ecoDemonstrator 787 harnesses the power of big data for real time efficient flying. Thus, Malaysia's capabilities in this sustainable aviation area needs to be mobilised considering biofuels and hydrogen are already beginnig to gain a  more important role.

Additionally, Malaysia has several public universities with strong aerospace engineering capabilities, particularly in testing new aerodynamic designs as well as in mechanical and electrical engineering.

Our TVET colleges today are already producing some of the region's most high skilled aerospace technicians. Nonetheless, education and industrial training through the triple helix approach should be given more focus in building up the necessary skills for future industrial needs.

Over the years, Malaysia has strengthened its position as a key player in the regional aerospace industry. From the setting up of Malaysia Airlines' engineering and maintenance facilities in 1972 to the establishment of UMW Holdings Bhd's aerospace manufacturing engine components for Rolls Royce in 2015 and the recent domination of Aerodyne Sdn Bhd in global drone services, we are becoming major players.

Aerodyne, a homegrown company, is already the second largest drone technology company in the world, providing services to the telecommunications, energy, infrastructure, agriculture and transportation industries in more than 20 countries.

Aerodyne is an example of how new emerging and disruptive aerospace sub-sectors like drone services and satellite internet are creating new opportunities for revenue and employment.

The aerospace industry will play a catalytic role in the nation's economic recovery by spearheading Industry 4.0 transformation and creating new economic opportunities.

Going forward, aerospace is just one of many industries that the country will have to focus on, in order to become a high-income nation. The 12th Malaysia Plan will facilitate this industry, among many others, to harness its strengths and reduce its inefficiencies.

*The writer is the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department in charge of economy

The aerospace industry has been identified as one of the strategic industries under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) to propel the country into the high technology trajectory, generating RM30 billion revenue by 2025 from RM11.6 billion in 2020.
According to the 12MP document released by the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) today, the industry, which is projected to create 30,000 jobs over the next five years, would be transformed to produce more complex products and services.

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And you still failed to understand when comparing ID and MY Aero indusrtry.
Even Honda uses subcon to build parts. Subcon can work if there is order from the parent company, all spesification and dimension parts are given. Even the parent company can set how much gain you can have if not they can find other to build for them.

Brigade tenggara la kot!

Sad thing is most major MY defence industries are failing.
Defrech, SMEO, BNS, are failling

Then you should understand when comparing.something, right?

You can compare MY and SG areo industry because both  are apple to compare

local shipbuilders can do the same job at a much cheaper price, and has more extensive experience.
they wanted to prop up bns, MMHE lost most of the skill needed building warships.
even hong leong lurssen tutup kedai. because of preferential treatment to bns.
back in 2016 or 2017 they declared profit, just because one of their law team found discrepancies in contract wording. not because of they are making real profit.
it's just to show the team in MoD who drew up the contracts are sh*t!

Piaggio Aerospace has won a nearly $221 million (€200 million) contract from the Italian Ministry of Defense for nine new P.180 Avanti Evo+ twin turboprops and the upgrade of 19 earlier Avantis. Under the order—which was outlined in April, committed to in July, and finalized on December 26—the aircraft will be delivered over the next four years. The July commitment was undertaken by the Italian government to increase the attractiveness of Piaggio to prospective purchasers.

“The order—just one year after the extraordinary administration started—is the result of the joint and generous effort of all parties involved: the Italian government, the armed forces, and local institutions,” extraordinary commissioner of Piaggio Aerospace Vincenzo Nicastro said. “This represents, for Piaggio Aerospace, a turning point: with the restart of aircraft production, we will also be able to gradually reintegrate workers [who are] currently [on] temporary layoffs.” He added that the restructured OEM continues to finalize new aircraft orders from the private market as well as prepare a plan to sell its assets.

The SAS, SBS, and the Special Reconnaissance Regiment are believed to have bought 150 of these rifles. They have already been deployed in Syria and Iraq.

THE SAS has been armed with a £9,000 rifle that can blast helicopters out of the sky with a single shot.

The Gepard GM6 Lynx is extremely powerful despite only weighing 23lb and measuring less than four feet long.

With a range of just over one mile, the Hungarian-made semi-automatic rifle has a barrel that retracts to absorb its huge recoil.

A member of the Special Forces told the Mail on Sunday: "The GM6 is fantastic. It’s like going into battle carrying an artillery piece. The troops call it the Howitzer. It an absolutely massive punch.

"The rounds it fires can stop a truck bomb in its tracks. A team equipped with one of these could take out half a dozen very expensive fighters or helicopters very quickly."

The rifle can fire five .50-calibre Raufoss Mk2 bullets in less than three seconds.

The rounds can smash through armour and then explode inside an armoured vehicle.

The SAS, SBS and Special Reconnaissance Regiment have reportedly bought 150 of the rifles.

Some of them have already been used in Syria and Iraq.

Similar weapons are also believed to be used by military forces in Canada, Hungary, India, Mali and Romania.

Do not look down on Indonesia.

Not to praise but it is true that American made jets last very long compared to Russian made jets.

Tudm F18D hornet were aquired in 1996. All Still flying well

Mig29 was aquired around 2007 to 2009. Where are the MIG29 now?

Binatang apa tu?

Well the design were fairly new i guess. It's wasn't in their website 6 month ago if not mistaken 

Kinda disappointed they didn't put the sea axe design upfront.

Under the hull is stabilizer I think.
It is not new tech....it just an optional if needed

Well this sigma 7311 design is by Damen standard a FAC depicted being at 1000 tons.

It probably more or less a militarized version of Stan patrol 6811. One of the 2 design that are reported being pitch by Damen for 2LMS.

Fremm, AH140, F15EX,Rafale....all of them will not exceed $15 billion....where the other $110  billion will be spent?