A team of three Malaysians, all 29 years old, has created technology capable of enhancing wireless charging in space, including on the moon, showcasing Malaysia’s ability to make meaningful contributions on the global stage.
Muhammad Kamil, Razlan Dhamir Hamdan, and Justin Lee, possessing qualifications in software engineering and marketing, collaborated to develop a wireless power bank designed for satellites, according to FMT.
Their project qualified for the Startup World Cup held on 1 December last year, a prestigious competition featuring top startups worldwide to identify the next emerging unicorn.
Inspired by Neil Armstrong’s historic moon landing, Razlan conceived the idea of a wireless power bank for satellites. Muhammad and Lee joined the initiative soon after.
Razlan, a graduate of Universiti Teknologi Mara, explained that their project involves constructing a wirelessly connected charging station for satellites, utilising radio signals, similar to wirelessly charging a smartphone with a power bank.
Compared to conventional technology, which tends to be bulky and energy-inefficient, their approach enables efficient channeling of power.
Razlan emphasised the advantage, stating, “Conventional technology is very large and not energy-efficient because, for example, if you want to send 100 watts of power (to space), the customer’s device may not receive it fully. We, on the other hand, can channel all of it.”
Muhammad revealed that their invention has garnered attention from Astrolab, a lunar rover developer, which has entered into an agreement with SpaceX to transport its first rover to the moon aboard a Starship flight scheduled for 2026.
With an agreement in place, Muhammad expressed hope for “moon testing technology” to validate their technology before securing customers.
He aspires that their endeavours will challenge the perception that Malaysians are merely technology users and not contributors to its advancement.
Muhammad encouraged fellow Malaysians to embrace innovation, stating, “Not many Malaysians are brave enough to develop new technology. I hope to encourage more Malaysians to invent their own technologies. We may be doing something in space, but surely there are others who are brave enough to create new technologies for use on earth.”
