{
  "id": 18920364,
  "title": "Malaysia to leverage AI and satellite networks for disaster preparedness",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/malaysia-to-leverage-ai-and-satellite-networks-for-disaster",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-08T11:16:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/08/malaysia-to-leverage-ai-and-satellite-networks-for-disaster-preparedness/242499"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Malaysia is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite networks to enhance disaster preparedness and communications resilience, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Speaking at the Digital Leadership Forum Ministerial Panel during Mobile World Congress Doha 2026, Fahmi highlighted the potential of these emerging technologies to complement traditional telecommunications infrastructure, particularly in remote or disaster-affected areas where alternative connectivity solutions might be necessary. Fahmi emphasized the importance of reliable connectivity during disasters, stating that it can mean the difference between timely assistance and isolation for affected communities. To support these efforts, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has developed the MCMC PRIME, a mobile radio and internet communications system designed for use when conventional networks are disrupted, particularly during severe flooding.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}