MEASAT Global Berhad, in collaboration with Apadilangit Space Academy, has launched the Malaysia Space Dream initiative, aiming to inspire young Malaysians to pursue careers in space science and technology. The initiative kicked off on 22 November at MEASAT’s Teleport and Broadcast Centre in Cyberjaya, where 50 students aged 13 to 18 participated in the Postcard to Space activity. These students created AI-generated postcards expressing their space dreams, which will be sent to the edge of space via Blue Origin’s Club for the Future and returned as keepsakes.
The Malaysia Space Dream initiative, organised by Apadilangit Space Academy, is a multiphase programme that includes the Earth & Space Online Hackathon and National Space Camp. It seeks to align with Malaysia’s National Space Policy 2030 by nurturing a future workforce in the space sector. Participants in the Postcard to Space activity will also engage in interactive demonstrations and guided tours of MEASAT’s facilities, gaining insights into satellite technology and spacetech careers.
Yau Chyong Lim, Chief Operating Officer of MEASAT, expressed the company’s commitment to developing a robust talent pipeline for the spacetech sector, stating, “It is inspiring and beneficial for young Malaysians to have a tangible space experience through Postcard to Space.” Hafez Murtza, CEO of Apadilangit Space Academy, added, “We want to give young Malaysians a tangible connection to space exploration.”
The initiative aims to collect at least 5,000 postcards nationwide and engage students in solving real-world challenges through the hackathon phase. Supported by various Malaysian organisations, the programme is set to contribute significantly to the country’s space ecosystem.
