Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) announced today that it had signed an agreement with GlobeCast Asia to provide transponder capacity for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa. “This will be the first time MEASAT has been involved in distributing the FIFA World Cup,” said Terry Bleakley, Vice President, Commercial Operations, MEASAT. “The MEASAT-3 satellite located at the 91.5°E orbital slot has an excellent footprint and is the ideal … [Read more...] about MEASAT, GlobeCast gear up for World Cup 2010
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CASBAA Singapore Satellite Industry Forum 2010
Themed ‘More than Bandwidth’, this year's CASBAA Singapore Satellite Industry Forum 2010 is sponsored by SKY Perfect JSAT, SES World Skies, Arianespace, AsiaSat, Eutelsat, GE Satellite, Intelsat, MEASAT, Space Systems/Loral and Space X. Moderated by Jason Bates (editor, Via Satellite), the last session gathers the satellite leaders including Osamu Inoue (senior EVP, group president, satellite business group, SKY Perfect JSAT), Rob Bednarek (CEO, SES WORLD SKIES), Andrew Jordan … [Read more...] about CASBAA Singapore Satellite Industry Forum 2010
MEASAT launches Annual Space University Scholarship
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT is inviting Malaysians to apply for a fully paid scholarship to study for a Masters Degree in Space Studies or Space Management at the International Space University in Strasbourg, France. The scholarship, provided in 2010 with the support of Boeing Satellite Systems, is part of MEASAT's CSR program focused on supporting the development of future technology leaders for the Malaysia's satellite industry. The scholarship, for a one-year program commencing September 2010, is … [Read more...] about MEASAT launches Annual Space University Scholarship
MEASAT expands support for African market with commissioning of AFRICASAT-2
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT announced that it had on 13 January 2010 brought into service the AFRICASAT-2 satellite at the 5.7°E orbital location. "The African market is emerging as a key market for satellite communications," said Dr. Ali R. Ebadi, MEASAT's SVP, Space Systems Development. "The commissioning of AFRICASAT-2 at 5.7°E strengthens our network coverage in this key region." Operating in inclined orbit, AFRICASAT-2 provides both C and Ku-Band capacity for telecommunications and broadcasting … [Read more...] about MEASAT expands support for African market with commissioning of AFRICASAT-2
MEASAT appoints new Director, Occasional Use and Broadcast Services
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT announced the appointment of Janice Boo as director, occasional use and broadcast services. Prior to joining MEASAT, Boo held senior sales positions at Total Sports Asia Limited (TSAL) including most recently sales director of the media department. At TSAL she was responsible for the sales and marketing of the broadcast rights of various sports properties in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan. … [Read more...] about MEASAT appoints new Director, Occasional Use and Broadcast Services
MEASAT and Ascent deliver Sundance and WE tv to Asia
Kuala Lumpur - Rainbow Media, MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT), and Ascent Media Pte. Ltd. have announced an agreement to distribute Sundance Channel and WE tv across the Asia-Pacific region via MEASAT-3a. The channels will be distributed in high and standard definition. This is the first time both brands will be made available in Asia. "Our collaboration with Rainbow Media dates back to 2007 when VOOM HD, the first HD channel on MEASAT-3, was launched in Asia. The addition of … [Read more...] about MEASAT and Ascent deliver Sundance and WE tv to Asia
