News Source: BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) — Local company, Mindmatics Sdn Bhd, has developed a Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) communication system, now known as RADKOM (Radio Komunikasi Malaysia), aimed at strengthening the country’s strategic communications capability.

Its director, Abdul Wahab Sulaiman, said the system has been under development since last year as part of efforts to advance secure, efficient and high-tech domestic digital communications.

The name RADKOM, he said, was officially given by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NATSEC) Asia 2026 exhibition yesterday.

“RADKOM has completed internal testing and is now ready for suitability trials by the Malaysian Armed Forces to assess its effectiveness in real operational

“The system adopts DMR standards aligned with the European Telecommunications Standards Institute

(ETSI), which are widely used globally,” he told Bernama.

Abdul Wahab said that among RADKOM’s key advantages are more efficient use of frequency and improved signal quality, which reduces interference.

“Its trunking system enables more secure, stable and organised communication, particularly in large-scale multi-agency operations,” he explained.

He said RADKOM supports both group and individual communication, making it suitable for sectors including security, utilities and transport.

“In terms of security, the system incorporates advanced encryption, including AES-256 encryption, as well as post-quantum cryptography to enhance data protection,” he said.

Abdul Wahab said the device is built to military-grade durability standards, capable of operating in harsh environments while supporting both digital and analogue modes within a frequency range of 350 to 479 MHZ and transmission power of up to four watts.

“It is also equipped with GPS, a 3000mAh lithium polymer battery, and can operate in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 60°C with humidity levels of up to 95 per cent,” he noted.

He said the development marks an important step towards reducing reliance on foreign technology while strengthening Malaysia’s domestic communications and security ecosystem, with potential for nationwide deployment across critical industries.

By Mohd Firdaus Md Saisi

News Source: BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) — The first locally manufactured ‘Kamikaze’ loitering munition drone, a pioneering creation by Malaysian company Mindmatics, is poised to engage targets commercially.

Named Todak, this innovative drone took one year to be developed and is currently undergoing further research and development, expected to be completed within the next six months.

Unveiling the drone at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NATSEC) Asia 2024, here, project manager Azman Ahmad said the drone is meant to precisely strike and destroy intended targets.

“Previously we developed surveillance drones, but we have now moved towards Kamikaze drones for specific objectives and purposes.

“There are a few agencies interested in this product, and we see a potential market among local and regional enforcement agencies,” he told Bernama at the Mindmatics booth.

Designed for intelligent munitions in the defence sector, the drone boasts an in-house developed Artificial Intelligence control algorithm, complemented by a handheld Fire Control Unit.

Azman emphasised that the drone, fueled by a 25.5V solid-state lithium-ion battery, offers an operational time of up to 40 minutes and possesses the capability to autonomously fly and engage both fixed and moving targets without the need for surveillance input.

Based in Kajang, Selangor, with almost 20 years of experience, Mindmatics specialises in providing a comprehensive range of solutions in information technology, computing, and electronics.

–BERNAMA