Angkasa-X, E&E companies to bolster cooperation in space technology

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 21 – Angkasa-X Innovation Sdn Bhd, a technological-social inclusion company, has inked Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with nine Penang electrical and electronics (E&E) companies to enhance cross-sector cooperation in space technology.

The nine companies are:

• HP Malaysia Manufacturing

• Texchem (M) Sdn Bhd

• Swift Bridge Technologies Sdn Bhd

• Cortex Robotics Sdn Bhd

• Mechmodule Technology Sdn Bhd

• Lingtec Instruments Sdn Bhd

• GSH Precision Technology

• AzPower Sdn Bhd

• LBSB Sdn Bhd

Angkasa-X chairman Dr. Sean Seah stated that these companies, along with Angkasa-X, are the founding members of the Malaysia SpaceTech Hub. This initiative aims to unite like-minded manufacturing industry players and pave the way for other sectors to collaborate and share their expertise.

“This will be the start of the satellite manufacturing and data-driven sectors working together in support of the government’s mandate towards the National Space Policy 2030,” he said during the MoU signing ceremony, which was witnessed by Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Dr. Seah emphasized that while the government is committed to rolling out the National Space Policy 2030, the industry is focusing on reducing production costs, developing high-end technology infrastructure, and enhancing local industry capabilities.

He noted that the E&E companies in Penang will form the backbone of space technology in Malaysia and will work closely with Angkasa-X to develop and enhance the space tech ecosystem.

“Each company will bring its expertise and collaborate in realizing the nation’s space tech aspirations,” he added.