KUALA LUMPUR: The partnership between Measat Global Bhd and Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) opens up opportunities for better connectivity among the underserved community as well as increase the nation's workforce productivity and economy, a technology expert said.
It was reported earlier that Measat has officially inked a partnership with SpaceX to become the official authorised reseller for Starlink hardware and services.
The collaboration enables Measat to solidify its position as a one-stop provider for customers in satellite services and solutions while Starlink will be able to benefit from Measat's established market presence and strong on-ground customer service and technical support.
Kartel Digital Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Hafiz Azman highlighted that the main benefit of this partnership is more about the quality and reliability of Internet connectivity that complements each entity's expertise.
"Measat does not provide low earth orbit (LEO) type of satellite connection like Starlink, which gives a more stable and faster Internet connection, but they have the expertise and tech support infrastructure to serve local customers.
"On top of that, Measat already has many clientele in different industries, so it is a symbiotic type of partnership that of course, overall, will increase our nation's workforce productivity and economy in the long run," he told Bernama.
Hafiz noted that the partnership will certainly accelerate the country's aspiration to become a high-income nation that focuses on digital technology and economy as the government is aggressively pushing the Malaysia Digital initiative.
He said better and more reliable Internet connection services can promote productivity in businesses, encourage entrepreneurship, and also help to create more highly-skilled workers in the future.
The small and medium enterprises could also leverage the digital tools to help them start and grow their business, he added.
"With the partnership between Measat and SpaceX, I believe there will be more home-grown entrepreneurs who will succeed not just locally but globally," he said. - Bernama