SpaceTech Malaysia announced 6 initiatives at its inaugural AGM, aims to boost nation’s space economy

• Develop skills, advance technology, and bring funding
• will collaborate strongly with the government to create a prosperous place economy in the future.

The SpaceTech Malaysia Association ( SMA ) held its first Annual General Meeting ( AGM ) in late March, electing a number of office holders to serve on its 2025/26 executive committee, with Sean Seah serving as chairman.

Seah&nbsp’s choice completes his career, as it was when he founded SpaceTech as a new chapter of Pikom in 2021 while serving as chairman of the National Tech Association of Malaysia ( Pikom ). Seah also co-founded and led Angkasa-X Innovations Sdn Bhd as co-founder and CEO in the same year. Angkasa-X aims to use satellites to provide both South Asian internet access and satellite-as-a-Service solutions for countries in the area, with crops supervising one of the solutions.

” Space is no longer simply about exploration; it is a matter of economic and regional security.” Malaysia has take a decisive decision regarding its potential in the room business. After the AGM, SMA, which was officially registered under the Societies Act in 2023, acknowledged Pikom’s contribution to initiating the first base of Malaysia’s place technology area.

The executive committee’s full list ( 2025–2026 ) includes:

Four directors were likewise chosen to serve as National Council Representatives, ensuring SMA has a global presence and not just a Klang Valley focus.

• Prof. Oliver Liu, of Huawei Technologies Malaysia ( Kuala Lumpur ),
• Mercu Tekun Sdn Bhd ( Selangor )- Norhizam
• Lee Kok Lim, Mechmodule Tech Sdn Bhd ( Penang ),
• Sean Liak – SMA Sdn Bhd ( Sarawak/Sabah )–

SMA believes that its formation represents a crucial step in Malaysia’s space journey by bringing together space industry people, academia and research institutions, government departments and agencies, and both foreign and domestic investors ( FDI &amp, DDI) under a integrated approach to foster innovation, advance technology advancement, and boost national features. A series of National Space Camps, aimed at inspiring young talent through STEAM ( with the A representing the Arts ), are being planned with partners Pikom and Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation ( SDEC ) as potential partners.

Agenda for Malaysia’s place: A top priority at the country level.

The Malaysian government’s goals are outlined in the National Space Policy 2030 ( Dasar Angkasa Negara 2030 ) and the Malaysian Space Exploration 2030 ( MSE2030 ) framework. These target regions include:

Satellite sovereignty and infrastructure development – Expanding home satellite capabilities to lessen emphasis on international networks for communication, routing, and security.
• Aerospace & SpaceTech Industry Development: empowering local businesses to develop cutting-edge technologies for the entire space supply chain.
• National Security & Space Data & Use of Earth observation and geographic data for weather endurance, disaster management, and defense.
• Enhancing Malaysia’s position in regional and international area diplomacy, AI-driven applications, and deep space exploration through global positioning and collaboration.

With a rely on:

Regulatory Reforms – Working with MCMC, MYSA, Bahagian Penguasa Angkasa, and others to update registration, range management, and business storage requirements.
• Investment & Market Growth – Bringing together international aerospace companies, government-linked investment arms, and venture capital to promote local industry growth.
• Working with universities and TVET organizations to make Malaysia’s second generation of space professionals, Talent & Workforce Development.

In order to comply with federal place goals, SMA announced six important activities:

Supporting Malaysian-built dish growth and data command is National Satellite Infrastructure & Data Sovereignty.
• Policy & Regulatory Advancement – Creating forward-thinking regulations for space-related business and range use.
• Technology Development and Innovation & Innovation Accelerating Space-focused R&amp, D, dish architecture, and AI-integrated programs
• Investment & Market Access: positioning Malaysia as a market-leading place for storage investments and technologies transfers.
• Expanding Malaysia’s footprints in regional and international assistance through Global Partnerships & Space Diplomacy.
• Through mentoring, scholarships, and education, STEAM Education aims to create a tenacious space workforce.

In order to carry out ^the various initiatives, SMA intends to work wi^th various partners/agencies, including MYSA, MYDigital, NAIO ( National AI Office ), JUPEM ( Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia ), MOSTI ( Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation ), as well as international collaborators. Some announcements are scheduled to be made on May 15^th. SMA will even reflect Malaysia at important global engagements, including:

Promoting space as a pillar of maritime-aerospace integration in LIMA 2025 ( Langkawi, 20–24 May ).
• Putting Malaysia on the global innovation stage with the 76th International Astronautical Congress ( Sydney, 29 September – 3 octobre )
• Engaging with Asia-Pacific’s satellite and spectrum stakeholders is a priority for APSCC 2025 ( Taipei, 4–6 November ).