Six up for Measat in May


Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek accompanied by by MEASAT Satellite Systems CEO Paul Brown-Kenyon visiting the earth satellite centre during his visit to MEASAT Telepport and Broadcast Centre in Cybejaya.

CYBERJAYA: Satellite operator Measat Global Berhad will be sending its sixth satellite to space in May, a move that could improve data services especially to rural areas in Malaysia, says Communication and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek.

The US$370mil (RM1.25bil) Measat 3-b project will also serve other markets in the region, including Brunei, Indonesia, India and Australia.

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