Kuala Lumpur – Asian satellite operator, MEASAT Global Berhad (“MEASAT”), showcased its state-of-the-art satellite system and its plans to further support the growth of Malaysia’s ICT industry during an official visit by YB Dato’ Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, Minister of Communication and Multimedia Malaysia, to the MEASAT Teleport and Broadcast Centre (“MTBC”) in Cyberjaya.

The Minister’s visit was organised to understand the capabilities of MEASAT and how MEASAT can support the Malaysian Government in its objectives to efficiently improve the ICT infrastructure across Malaysia for the benefit of the rakyat (people).


YABhg. Tun Dr. Hj. Mohammed Hanif, Director of MEASAT Satellite Systems presenting a memento to YB Dato’ Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, Minister of Communication and Multimedia.

“In today’s globalised economy, connectivity and communication infrastructures are key enablers of economic and social growth,” said YB Dato’ Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek. “In order for Malaysia to achieve developed nation status, the Government has invested strategically in nation-wide ICT infrastructure to support the growth of our industries, services and rakyat (people). As an aspiring high income nation, broadband penetration in itself is not adequate. We need to facilitate high speed and stable connectivity,” he continued.

During the visit, MEASAT announced the upcoming launch of the company’s next satellite, MEASAT-3b. The satellite, with a total project cost of US$370 million (approximately RM1.25 billion), is planned to be launched from the European Spaceport in French Guinea in May 2014. When operational, the satellite will be used to expand video and data services across Malaysia, India, Indonesia and Australia.

“MEASAT is committed to being the satellite operator of choice for the Malaysian Information and Communication Technology Industries, while developing a Malaysian champion with a strong customer base across Asia, Australia and Africa,” said YABhg. Tun Dr. Hj. Mohammed Hanif bin Omar, Director, MEASAT Satellite Systems.