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Sarawak Signs MoU with MEASAT to Support Space Industry Development

Press ReleaseOctober 15, 2024

Kuching, 15 October 2024 – The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MEASAT Global Berhad (MEASAT), Malaysia’s premier satellite solutions provider to enhance Sarawak’s space industry development. The signing, witnessed by YB Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi, Minister for Utility and Telecommunication. The MoU exchange ceremony will follow during the International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS) 2024 on 16 October 2024, officiated by YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Premier of Sarawak, at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching.

Advancing Sarawak’s Space Industry: The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and MEASAT to propel the state’s space industry forward. The MoU exchange at IDECS 2024 was witnessed by the Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg.

Representatives from the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and MEASAT participate in the MoU signing, marking a significant step towards advancing Sarawak’s space industry development, witnessed by YB Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi, Minister for Utilities and Telecommunication Sarawak
Seated (From left to right):
• Ganendra Selvaraj, Chief Commercial Officer of MEASAT Global Berhad
• Yau Chyong Lim, Chief Operating Officer of MEASAT Global Berhad
• Dato Dr Anderson Tiong Ing Heng, General Manager of Sarawak Multimedia Authority
• Ir. Daryl Redas Noel, Digital Infrastructure Division of Sarawak Multimedia Authority

Standing (From left to right):
• Grace Huong Siew Hung, Director of Sarawak Civil Service Digitalisation
• Shaharul Rezza Hassan, Director of MEASAT Global Berhad
• Datu Jafri Bin Lias, Permanent Secretary of Ministry Of Utility And Telecommunication Sarawak
• YB Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi, Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Sarawak
• YBhg Dato IR. TS. Sudarnoto Osman, Chief Executive Officer of SDEC
• Buslai Bin Seman, Chief Executive Officer of Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd (SAINS)