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Soon, you ll be getting your packages delivered to your doorsteps by drones. Only if you re residing in Malaysia, that is.
Teleport, a logistics venture of airasia Digital recently partnered with the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC), the Lead Secretariat of the National Technology and Innovation Sandbox (NTIS), to launch the Urban Drone Delivery Sandbox.
Going for the long haul.
Expect to have drones delivering your packages real soon, Malaysians. IMAGE: airasia.
NTIS - airasia explores urban drone deliveries
CYBERJAYA, 6 March 2021 - Malaysian consumers can look forward to a new shopping experience as Teleport, the logistics venture of airasia Digital today partnered with Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC), the Lead Secretariat of the National Technology and Innovation Sandbox (NTIS), to launch the Urban Drone Delivery Sandbox and develop a long-term viability of urban drone delivery service.
The pilot project for the delivery of goods from airasia s e-commerce platforms including airasia shop using automated drones is set to be carried out through a 6-month phased approach at the third National Technology and Innovation Sandbox (NTIS) test site in Cyberjaya. The service is currently at testing stage with two local drone operators VStream Revolution Sdn Bhd and Meraque Services Sdn Bhd.
CYBERJAYA, 6 March 2021 - Malaysian consumers can look forward to a new shopping experience as Teleport, the logistics venture of airasia Digital today partnered with Malaysian Global. | March 11, 2021
British Indian survey finds reluctance in community towards COVID-19 vaccines
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Last Updated: Jan 21, 2021, 07:37 PM IST
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The research by the 1928 Institute, a platform created to research and reflect the views of British Indians as the UK s largest ethnic minority group, follows concerns about a lower uptake of COVID-19 jabs among Britain s ethnic minority populations and is calling on the authorities to fund a clear and concerted public health campaign.
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Traditional healthcare practices and Ayurvedic medicine were also flagged as important to a large number for their mental and physical well-being during the lockdown.
London: Only 56 per cent of British Indians would take a vaccine to protect against COVID-19 and women fall within the significantly less likely to be open to a jab over fertility concerns, a new survey by a think tank led by Oxford University experts said on Thursday.