Uzma Berhad Secures Groundbreaking Remote Sensing Satellite Development Project

LANGKAWI, 20 May 2025 – Uzma Berhad (“Uzma” or “Company”), a leader in the energy, technology, and space sectors, is pleased to announce that the Company is the successful bidder for the prestigious Malaysia’s Pembangunan Satelit Penderiaan Jauh Negara (PSPJN) (Remote Sensing Satellite) project. 

The PSPJN, a Private-Public Partnership project (“PPP”), is a concession project spanning 8 years, comprising 3 years to develop and 5 years operating in low earth orbit. It is a vital component of Malaysia’s National Space Policy 2030 (“MSE2030”), is aimed at advancing the nation’s space infrastructure and increasing its self-reliance in obtaining crucial data for key sectors such as agriculture, disaster management, environmental monitoring, and national security.  

Dato’ Kamarul Redzuan Muhamed, Group CEO of Uzma Berhad, said, “The PSPJN project marks a significant leap forward in our journey to contribute meaningfully to Malaysia’s space ambitions under the frameworks of MSE2030 and SISP2030. Building on our past achievement of successfully launching UzmaSAT-1 in January 2025, we continue to push the boundaries of technology and innovation. Through this project, we aim to help further solidify Malaysia’s position as a leader in space technology in Southeast Asia.”  

PSPJN is expected to deliver high-resolution, multispectral imagery to support national for strategic and high-value applications across sectors including security, resource mapping, monitoring, agriculture, disaster response, and environmental monitoring, among others. 

Uzma’s subsidiary, Geospatial AI Sdn Bhd (“GeoAI”), a leading geospatial intelligence services provider, will be in charge of the technical and operational aspects of the satellite. With extensive expertise in satellite technology, remote sensing, and geospatial data solutions, GeoAI is well-positioned to ensure the successful development, launch, and deployment of the satellite, meeting the highest national standards for quality, reliability, and performance.  

Dato’ Kamarul further said, “This would not have been possible without the invaluable guidance and support of key agencies, particularly the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (“MOSTI”), the Malaysia Space Agency (“MYSA”), Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (“MIGHT”), and Public Private Partnership Unit (“UKAS”). Their belief in our capabilities has been instrumental in allowing us to reach this stage in Malaysia’s space journey. As the satellite development moves forward, Uzma remains committed to collaborating with government agencies, local stakeholders, and global partners to realise the full potential of this transformative project.”  

In January 2025, Uzma also successfully launched its first commercial very high-resolution Earth Observation satellite, UzmaSAT-1, which provides advanced geospatial intelligence and data solutions for a range of critical applications.  

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