Can Sabah UAV fly?

DCA reply from Malaysia Civil Aviation Department. The following are mandatory requirements.

First of all, aerial photography, photography and video recording need the approval of the Ministry of Surveying and Mapping. The application letter includes specific flight time, position coordinates, altitude and map images.

Secondly, if you fly near an enterprise in downtown Kuala Lumpur, you need a letter of approval from the city Council.

For foreigners coming to Malaysia, flying drones must be approved by PUSPAL issued by MCMC (Malaysia Communications and Multimedia Committee).

Prepare the above information, and then submit the application to DCA of Civil Aviation Department at least 14 working days in advance. The fee is 250 git (about 400 RMB) within 20kg and above 20kg 1000 git (about 1600 RMB). If the UAV exceeds 20kg, the applicant needs to have a Private Pilot License (PPL) or a Commercial Advertising Flight License (CPL).

Of course, there are still many people flying to Sabah, flying casually on the island of Semporna, and nobody cares. If you don't fly to the island near the airport or use the garrison helicopter, you will be fine. Spadan Island is a local no-fly zone. Flights to water resorts on Mabu Island and Kapalai Island will also be stopped. One more thing, it's windy on the island, so fly carefully!