SpaceX donates 50 Starlink kits to Malaysia for disaster preparedness
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced Wednesday in Putrajaya that SpaceX donated 50 satellite internet kits to support Malaysia's disaster preparedness efforts.
Donation supports remote connectivity goals
The US aerospace company provided the equipment during a meeting with a delegation in Malaysia's administrative capital. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation through Starlink to expand internet access for people living in remote areas.
Initiative links to digital infrastructure plan
Anwar stated the donation supports the government's JENDELA digital infrastructure initiative to improve coverage and quality. The project specifically targets regions including Sabah, Sarawak, and Orang Asli settlements in Peninsular Malaysia.
Meeting occurred on September 30
The announcement took place after the delegation visited Petang earlier that day. Both sides agreed to use the technology to bolster connectivity in hard-to-reach communities across the nation.
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