Yau Chyong Lim Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (“MEASAT”) announced the promotion of Yau Chyong Lim from Vice President, Business Development and Strategic Planning to Chief Commercial Officer. In his new role, Yau will oversee MEASAT’s Sales & Marketing and Network Engineering & Operations divisions, focused on building the MEASAT customer base and ensuring delivery of services. As a member of MEASAT’s Executive Committee, Yau will … [Read more...] about MEASAT appoints Chief Commercial Officer
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iSAT Africa partners with MEASAT Satellite Systems
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) announced an agreement with iSAT Africa Ltd. Fzc. (iSAT) for capacity on the AFRICASAT-1a satellite. Under the terms of their agreement, iSAT will expand their VSAT and broadcast solutions across Africa using AFRICASAT-1a’s high-powered pan-African C-band coverage. AFRICASAT-1a was launched in February 2013 and provides high-powered C-band satellite services and content across Africa with connectivity into Europe, the Middle … [Read more...] about iSAT Africa partners with MEASAT Satellite Systems
MEASAT-3b launched successfully
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Global Berhad (“MEASAT”) announced the successful launch of the MEASAT-3b satellite. The satellite lifted-off on an Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle from European Space Port in Kourou, French Guiana at 6.05am MYT (7.05pm GFT). The launch was witnessed by a group of senior Malaysian government and private sector officials, key MEASAT business partners and a group of four Malaysian secondary school children from SMS Sultan Mahmud Shah secondary school. The … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3b launched successfully
MEASAT-3b preparing for launch
Airbus Defence and Space, the world’s second largest space company, is preparing for the launch of MEASAT-3b, scheduled for September 11 (CEST) on board an Ariane 5 launcher, the programme which Airbus Defence and Space has been prime contractor for since 2003. “MEASAT-3b is the largest satellite ever to have been ordered by Asian operator MEASAT,” said François Auque, Head of Space Systems. “The satellite and its co-passenger will be launched by … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3b preparing for launch
Onlime expands capacity on AFRICASAT-1a
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (“MEASAT”) announced an agreement with Onlime GmbH (“Onlime”) for additional transponder capacity on the AFRICASAT-1a satellite. Under the terms of the agreement, Onlime expands capacity on AFRICASAT-1a to support their continuous growth in the African markets. Onlime, that brought together CET Teleport and the Limeline Group earlier this year, operates one of the leading teleports in Europe, offering a broad range … [Read more...] about Onlime expands capacity on AFRICASAT-1a
MEASAT Recognised as One of Malaysia’s Best Employers
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (“MEASAT”) announced August 22 that the company had been recognised by the HR Asia Magazine as one of “Malaysia’s Best Employers, 2014”. “It’s a great honour for MEASAT to be recognised by the HR Asia Magazine as one of Malaysia’s best employers,” said Paul Brown-Kenyon, Chief Executive Officer, MEASAT. “This award is testament to the continuous efforts made by our employees … [Read more...] about MEASAT Recognised as One of Malaysia’s Best Employers
