MEASAT Global Berhad (“MEASAT”) – Malaysia’s premier satellite solutions provider has once again been recognised by the Asia Pacific Satellite Communications Council (“APSCC”) for the quality of its young talent, when Ahmad Faisal Hartono, Senior Engineer in Satellite Engineering at MEASAT received the 2024 APSCC Young Talent Award in Bangkok, Thailand yesterday. Faisal is the fourth young engineer from MEASAT to receive the honour, following wins by other team members in 2018, 2019 and 2022.
The APSCC Young Talent Award recognises outstanding young professionals aged 35 and below working in the Asia Pacific satellite and space industries, focusing on those who demonstrate (i) innovation and leadership in solving difficult problems; and (ii) outstanding leadership ability resulting in significant accomplishments in the space technology and satellite business field. With the award as an incentive, the council seeks to catalyse a healthy talent pipeline and talent retention, besides driving career development with new opportunities.
Along with the award, Faisal is among three finalists who received a full scholarship to
attend the 2025 Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program (“SH-SSP”) at the University of South Australia in Adelaide, Australia.
“I am very honoured by this recognition from the APSCC and the nomination from MEASAT’s leaders. Although I am relatively new at MEASAT, I am proud to have already contributed towards exploring new opportunities for the company in the rapidly evolving
satellite industry. This award will further motivate me to achieve new milestones in the
space and satellite industry, as well as inspire and guide others to innovate and push
boundaries together,” Faisal commented.
A young leader at MEASAT and in the industry
Faisal joined MEASAT in 2023 as a Senior Engineer in the Customer Engineering Department before moving into the Satellite Engineering Department in 2024, bringing
with him 10 years of experience in engineering, including 5 years in the satellite industry,
and armed with a Master of Science in Space Engineering, from the University of Surrey,
and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Cardiff University, both in
the United Kingdom.
In addition to his role at MEASAT, Faisal is an active member of international space communities. He leads a research project under the Space Generation Advisory Council
(“SGAC”) that aims to address the growing challenge of space debris, whereby the project
was presented at the International Astronautical Congress (“IAC”) 2024 in Milan, to an
audience of international government agencies, industry players and experts from both
industry and academia worldwide, highlighting its significant contributions to space safety
and sustainability.
MEASAT is a premium satellite communications services provider in the Asia-Pacific
region. Our MEASAT-3b and MEASAT-3d satellites at the prime 91.5°E hotslot facilitate
the distribution of Direct-To-Home TV channels to over 20 million viewers across the
region.
As Malaysia’s leading satellite solutions provider, we offer a wide range of customised
services. From cellular backhaul and corporate networks to high-speed broadband
internet, we cater to the needs of diverse clients, including government,
telecommunications companies, maritime and oil & gas industries, enterprises, and small
and medium-sized businesses. Additionally, we serve as an authorised reseller of Starlink
services, further expanding our reach and capabilities.
MEASAT takes pride in being Malaysia’s primary Rural Broadband Service Provider. Through our CONNECTme service, we deliver high-speed broadband to over 500,000 Malaysians in remote areas, bridging the digital divide and opening up a world of opportunities for education, healthcare and economic development.
Our commitment to excellence has been recognised internationally. MEASAT has been
honoured three times, most recently in 2023 with the prestigious Regional Satcom Operator of the Year Award by Euroconsult Group based in Paris, affirming our leadership
in satellite-enabled communications.