Kuala Lumpur, April 19 -- Malaysia is ramping up efforts to develop its space technology, with a particular emphasis on the deployment of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites.

Speaking at the launch ceremony of Altel Digital Integrated Sdn Bhd (ALTEL Digital) on April 18, Malaysian Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the initiative will position space-based connectivity as a key driver for the country's digital, industrial, and economic sectors.

ALTEL Digital's entire infrastructure, including the Ground Earth Station, Telemetry, Tracking and Command (TT&C) Centre and Application Data Centre, will be established and operated within Malaysia to comply with national security standards.

ALTEL Digital is a strategic joint venture b...