KUALA LUMPUR: Uzma Bhd
has inked agreements with key partners - the Malaysia Space Agency (MYSA), SIRIM, MIMOS Bhd, Lebtech Energy Sdn Bhd, and Global Farm Biotech Sdn Bhd - to further advance Malaysia’s geospatial industry.
The signings came ahead of the launch of UzmaSAT-1, a state-of-the-art Earth Observation (EO) satellite developed through a collaboration between Uzma and Satellogic, a company specialising in Earth-observation satellites.
In a statement, Uzma said it signed memorandums of understanding (MoU) and exchange of a letter of interest with the parties to drive various initiatives, including enhancing AI and remote sensing for soil health monitoring with MYSA’s Researcher Industry Scientific Exchange (RISE) programme.
It will also explore advanced satellite imaging techniques for border security and precision agriculture with MIMOS, and support GeoAI's efforts to achieve ESG measures through Carbon Accounting with SIRIM.
Additionally, it will collaborate with Lebtech Energy and Global Farm Biotech to market satellite-based solutions for urban data analysis and paddy cultivation.
Uzma, which has officially unveiled UzmaSAT-1, aims to evolve the landscape of satellite imagery capabilities and geospatial services in Southeast Asia by leveraging access to high-temporal and high-resolution satellite imagery from the largest commercial EO constellation in orbit.
"The UzmaSAT-1 Programme represents a transformative leap towards more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable practices across diverse industries," it added.
Uzma chairman Datuk Abdullah Karim said the UzmaSAT-1 satellite initiative underscores its relentless pursuit of cutting-edge solutions, reflecting its ambition to extend its expertise beyond traditional boundaries.
"By venturing into the space sector, we not only solidify our position as a leader in the energy and geospatial industries but also embrace the future by expanding our capabilities into new and exciting realms.
"Uzma is dedicated to leveraging technology to create sustainable growth and to deliver impactful solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and the world," he said.
Uzma CEO Datuk Kamarul Redzuan Muhamed, meanwhile, said The industry's future is being shaped by the disruptive capabilities of satellite data, which can revolutionise how industries operate by providing real-time, accurate insights while delivering cost and operational efficiencies.
