(Kuching, 17th) Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari pointed out that Sarawak's venture into the aerospace sector is not about sending astronauts into space, but rather about using satellite technology to collect data on the state's resources.
He said Sarawak is planning to launch its own nano-satellite, also known as a CubeSat, to further enhance its capability in data collection and analysis for resource exploration.
Speaking last night in Kuching at the pilot launch of the Institute of Contemporary Leadership (ICL) and the inaugural homecoming event for alumni of the Professional Certificate in Contemporary Leadership (PCCL), he said in his keynote speech: “Following renewable energy, data is the new resource. Data itself is a resource.”
Abang Johari stated that satellite data can help Sarawak leverage emerging technologies to identify and analyze the various resources within the state.
He also emphasized the importance of spectrum, pointing out that Sarawak needs to cooperate with the federal government to secure the rights to use the spectrum required for signal transmission between low-earth-orbit satellites and the ground.
He said that Sarawak’s direction of development also reflects that future leaders must understand emerging technologies and be able to translate technology into practical applications.
“Research is very, very important. We must look to the future,” he emphasized.
Abang Johari said the aerospace initiative is one part of Sarawak's broader push to use technology and research to drive future economic development.
Speaking last night in Kuching at the pilot launch of the Institute of Contemporary Leadership (ICL) and the inaugural homecoming event for alumni of the Professional Certificate in Contemporary Leadership (PCCL), he said in his keynote speech: “Following renewable energy, data is the new resource. Data itself is a resource.”
Abang Johari stated that satellite data can help Sarawak leverage emerging technologies to identify and analyze the various resources within the state.
He also emphasized the importance of spectrum, pointing out that Sarawak needs to cooperate with the federal government to secure the rights to use the spectrum required for signal transmission between low-earth-orbit satellites and the ground.
He said that Sarawak’s direction of development also reflects that future leaders must understand emerging technologies and be able to translate technology into practical applications.
“Research is very, very important. We must look to the future,” he emphasized.
Abang Johari said the aerospace initiative is one part of Sarawak's broader push to use technology and research to drive future economic development.