SpaceX contributes 50 starlink kits to support Malaysia's disaster preparedness
KUALA LUMPUR: United States Aerospace Company, SpaceX, donated 50 units of Starlink kits to Malaysia to support the country’s disaster preparedness, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
United States aerospace giant SpaceX has provided Malaysia with 50 Starlink kits, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. During a courtesy call at the Perdana Putra Building in Putrajaya, Anwar received the donation from a SpaceX delegation. This delegation also met with Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, during which they discussed strengthening strategic cooperation through Starlink, a satellite internet service operated by SpaceX.
The focus was on expanding network access, particularly in rural areas. Anwar expressed his appreciation for Starlink's role in supporting the government's efforts to improve internet coverage, including in rural areas of Sabah, Sarawak, and Orang Asli settlements. He also welcomed the establishment of Starlink's Point of Presence (PoP) infrastructure in Cyberjaya to enhance local data traffic and service quality.
Anwar emphasized that technological advancements should bring tangible benefits to the people, while ensuring cybersecurity, data protection, and safe internet usage remain priorities.
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