SpaceX contributes 50 Starlink kits to support Malaysia’s disaster preparedness
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says he also discussed expanding network access in rural areas during his meeting with US aerospace company SpaceX today.
Source: Free Malaysia Today on MSN · October 3, 2026 at 5:02 AM · AI-assisted report
Single-sourcePUTRAJAYA, 3 OCTOBER 2026 —
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said SpaceX donated 50 Starlink kits to Malaysia during a courtesy visit by a SpaceX delegation at the Perdana Putra Building in Putrajaya on Wednesday, 30 September.
The donation, announced by the prime minister, is intended to strengthen the country’s disaster‑preparedness and to support the expansion of Internet access in rural and remote areas, including Sabah, Sarawak and Orang Asli settlements on the peninsula.
Anwar said the meeting focused on deepening cooperation through Starlink, the satellite‑Internet service operated by the U.S. aerospace company. He welcomed the planned operation of Starlink’s Point of Presence (PoP) infrastructure in Cyberjaya, noting that it would facilitate local data traffic and improve service quality for users.
In a social‑media post, Anwar said he appreciated “Starlink’s role in supporting the Government’s efforts to expand coverage and improve the quality of Internet access through the National Digital Network (JENDELA), including in rural areas of Sabah and Sarawak as well as Orang Asli settlements in the peninsula.” He added that the government remained committed to ensuring that technological advances translate into tangible benefits for the people, while prioritising cybersecurity, data protection and safe Internet use.
The prime minister stressed that “technological advancement must bring tangible benefits to the people” and that “alongside the expansion of Internet coverage, cybersecurity, data protection and safe Internet usage must continue to be given priority.” He said the government wants rural communities to have access to quality and secure Internet services so they are not left behind in the country’s development.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil attended the meeting and was present when the donation was announced. The Starlink kits are expected to be deployed to enhance connectivity for disaster response and to support the broader goal of bridging the digital divide across Malaysia.
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Malaysia Impact
6/10The donation of 50 Starlink kits and the planned operation of a Point of Presence in Cyberjaya will directly enhance disaster response connectivity and expand internet access in rural areas, supporting the National Digital Network (JENDELA) initiative.
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