Starting on 31 January, the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation in Malaysia, led by Minister Chang Lih Kang, announced an invitation for local companies to submit requests for proposals (RFP) for the Remote Sensing Satellite Development project.
Approved by the Cabinet, the project will be executed through a public-private partnership, overseen by the Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA), with a launch expected in 2026, according to The Edge Malaysia.
Chang emphasised the importance of transitioning to local expertise to enhance airspace security, save costs, and safeguard national data security.
In addition to the satellite project, he outlined the Ministry’s focus on prioritised sectors, including artificial intelligence, the hydrogen economy, space technology, biotechnology (specifically in food security and precision medicine), and startup ecosystems.
Chang also highlighted ongoing efforts to establish a hydrogen technology ecosystem, with short-term goals aiming to export around RM20 billion worth of hydrogen energy to Korea, Japan, and Singapore by 2027.
The Ministry is actively collaborating with the industry to pilot a mobile hydrogen refuelling station and explore its applications in the mobility sector, with Sarawak leading the country’s efforts in hydrogen technology.
