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Oct 10, 2026
General : Budget 2027 To Support Malaysia’s Space Technology Industry – MEASAT
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Malaysia’s Budget 2027, unveiled in the Dewan Rakyat, earmarks RM6 billion for research, development and commercialization of space technology and RM8 billion for technical and vocational education and training. MEASAT’s COO, Yau Chyong Lim, highlighted the Sovereign AI Cloud and the JENDELA initiative, which will extend 4G to Orang Asli villages and 7,000 km of roads, as key enablers of a domestic satellite industry. The budget aims to secure sovereign digital infrastructure, improve connectivity for over 500,000 remote users via CONNECTme, and target RM10 billion in GDP contribution from space by 2030.
💡 Why It Matters
- · By funding local space and AI capabilities, Malaysia positions itself to retain control over critical data and services, reducing reliance on foreign providers and boosting national resilience.
