Elon Musk’s Starlink Intends To Provide Satellite Internet Service In Malaysia

MITI Minister, Azmin Ali

Starlink, a high-speed, low-latency broadband internet provider operated by Elon Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX, plans to expand its footprint in Malaysia to enable the country to increase its internet penetration rate, especially the rural area.

Senior Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said however, several matters were still being considered by the government on Starlink’s (policy-related) proposals to introduce internet service using satellites.

So far, the government has scrutinised some of the proposals submitted by Starlink.

“Starlink representatives will be in Malaysia next week to scrutinise these proposals, and we hope this can be finalised in the near future as they are ready to come to Malaysia, bringing these new technologies that would benefit the country’s economy,” he said.

Starlink’s presence is important for Malaysia in facilitating its digital transformation agenda, he said, adding that, “I believe that with Starlink’s presence in Malaysia, it will be able to further strengthen Malaysia’s economic position in Southeast Asia and globally,” he said.

Meanwhile, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chief executive officer Datuk Arham Abdul Rahman disclosed that the negotiation process with SpaceX and Starlink was currently at the middle stages.

“The companies see the potential in Malaysia, and the government is currently facilitating the process to realise their proposed project in the country,” he told Bernama.

Besides meeting with SpaceX dan Starlink, Azmin also had a meeting with Cue Health Inc., a healthcare technology company that develops portable diagnostic tests for at-home use.

Azmin said the company had introduced a medical device specifically to perform a range of tests, including that of COVID-19 using pioneerng technology.

“They have identified several suitable sites for this investment, and they will be in Malaysia in June to finalise a suitable place for the investment in Malaysia,” he said.

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