00:00Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
00:03Bentong Minter, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, stated that this year,
00:08the Uzma-Sat satellite, a high-resolution satellite, has been launched by the Uzma-Bahat group.
00:17The question is, what is the status during the PSPJN satellite development program
00:24under MISA and when is it ready to be launched by the club?
00:28Silakan, Menteri.
00:58We are committed to satellite development and ensure the involvement of local industries,
01:04especially in the expertise of human resources and the use of local space technology facilities.
01:11In addition to minimizing government spending while reducing the risk of technology,
01:16the PSPJN approach also opens up new potentials to the local private sector
01:22to expand to fields such as manufacturing, launch and satellite service.
01:29Mr. Chairman, the RFP assessment and selection process has been completed in November 2024.
01:38At this time, the government is in the phase of consultation with the selection companies
01:45to ensure that all project needs are met systematically and comprehensively.
01:51In an effort to ensure the effectiveness and success of the PSPJN program,
01:55the government together with the selection companies will hold a value management lab
02:07on today, February 1, 2025.
02:11This meeting will be a platform to discuss in depth the aspects of the implementation of the project
02:18with a focus on optimizing costs and resources
02:24as well as the implementation of early mitigation steps to manage potential risks.
02:30The PSPJN satellite is expected to start operation in 2028.
02:36After the satellite starts operation, the payment of off-take will be made in installments
02:41based on the amount of data received and recognized by the government.
02:46This approach allows the government to ensure proper payment and balance with the value of the data received
02:54as well as encouraging companies to maintain high quality standards in the delivery of satellite data.
03:01This need will be further detailed with the selection companies
03:05during the finalization of the concession agreement document.
03:17My additional question is,
03:19I would like to ask for a further explanation
03:21on the status of the country's readiness in the context of the creation or ratification of the treaty
03:27under the United Nations Commitment on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.
03:31What is the government's main consideration in evaluating this statement
03:35and what is the expected impact on the country's space base,
03:39technological development, and the Malaysian population
03:43in international cooperation, especially ASEAN,
03:46in terms of space exploration and use in a safe manner?
03:51Thank you, Mr. President.
03:53Regarding the question of the space treaty,
03:56the Malaysian Space Agency has agreed to ratify and sign two space treaties,
04:04namely the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space.
04:12Including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, OST-1967,
04:19and Convention of Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space, REG-1975.
04:26The ratification of these two treaties is the first step to demonstrate the integrity of the country
04:33in managing its space program, which always emphasizes the aspect of safety and focuses on security.
04:41This statement is also in line with the efforts and commitment to protect the interests of the country
04:47and to give a diplomatic signal to the world, including ASEAN,
04:53that Malaysia is committed to be a responsible country in its space activities.
04:59This will increase the reputation of the country as a new space country,
05:04Space Emerging Countries, with permission,
05:07in addition to being able to be a national security instrument,
05:11especially from space incidents.
05:13That's all. Thank you.
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