Mumbai: MEASAT, Malaysia’s premier satellite operator was recognised with the Regional Satcom Operator of the Year 2023 award at the 26th Annual Awards for Excellence in Satellite Business. The awards ceremony took place in Paris on 13 September as part of the World Satellite Business Week conference. The prestigious event was organised by Euroconsult Group, the leading global strategy consulting and market intelligence firm specialising in the space sector and satellite-enabled verticals.

The Annual Awards for Excellence in Satellite Business recognises the most forwardthinking businesses and innovators shaping the future of the global space sector. In each year, accomplishments by space and satellite companies that have distinguished themselves are celebrated, while people and entities that contribute positively to the space and satellite sectors are recognised.

“MEASAT is deeply honoured to receive the Regional Satcom Operator of the Year 2023 award by Euroconsult at the industry-leading World Satellite Business Week conference. This recognises our team's hard work that has benefited clients, communities, schools, frontline security forces, and the countries in which we operate. As Malaysia's homegrown Satellite Solutions Provider and Rural Broadband Service Provider, we focus on bridging communications gaps across Asia-Pacific. We'll continue leveraging the latest technologies to bring solutions for enterprise clients, expand mobility services, and ensure digital inclusion for underserved communities,” commented MEASAT chief operating officer Yau Chyong Lim.

This is the third recognition for MEASAT by Euroconsult. In 2016, MEASAT received the Regional Operator of the Year award at the 13th Annual Awards for Excellence in Satellite Communications, while in 2008, the company received the Regional Satellite Operator of the Year award at the Excellence in Satellite Management Awards held in conjunction with the 12th World Summit for Satellite Financing.