As one of the developing countries, Malaysia has started its space program since 1996 with the launch MEASAT-1 and MEASAT-2 communication satellites, and is now operated by a private company called Measat Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd, formerly known as Binariang Sdn. Bhd. The launch of MEASAT-1 and MEASAT-2 led to a rapid increase in Malaysian infrastructure development, both in telecommunication and broadcasting industries, including the launch of the world's first digital Direct-To-Home(DTH) Multi-Channel TV Service, ASTRO. In year 2000, Malaysia launched its first national remote sensing satellite named TiungSAT-1 and four years later, Malaysia completed its second national remote sensing satellite RazakSAT™. After the development success of two national satellites, Malaysia is ready to take a step further by setting up and to successfully operate an "Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) Centre" which will be used for most of the assembly and integration works for a satellite as well as the launch and environmental testing for a satellite. When a satellite is launched, it suffers a huge environmental impact both while on earth and in space. The vibro-acoustic and electromagnetic effect during launch and thermal effect in space may damage the satellite before it even begins its lifetime. Each satellite's qualification and acceptance tests differ from another due to the unique satellite's design characteristic such as the satellite's position, movement, local time, etc. Besides that, the orbit, altitude and launcher selection also plays an important role the determining the satellite test setup and test parameters. This centre will be the next stepping stone for the development of space program in Malaysia; therefore it is critical that the planning of AIT facility is in line with the objectives of the country's space program. This paper explains the overall setting up the Malaysia AIT facility including the test equipments that are needed to conduct environmental tests on the satellites and conclude by explaining the current progress of establishing the Malaysia AIT facility as well as future plans to be taken to establish this facility as one of the top testing facility.978-1-4244-3628-6/09/$25.00 ©2009 IEEE
The United Nations (UN) Rio+20 summit obligated nations to develop set of universal development goals as indicated in the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs). These goals were designated to enhance and further improve strategies cope with failures of the expired millennium development goals (MDGs) (Under-Secretary-General, 2013). Researches and other official reports at present indicate that SDGs are the extension or the continuation of the expired MDGs. The MDGs were mostly relief projects toward improving human life through aid based approach. The MDGs projects did not thus so far remarkably improve the target sectors but alleviated hunger and reduced extreme poverty in some countries while countries like Somaliland, hunger and poverty are on the increase. This doesn’t mean that MDGs were totally failed projects, but to indicate that the set targets were not improved as supposed to be due to lack of context based national strategic framework. Additional monitoring and evaluation of MDGs was haphazard since there had not been specific indicators adopted to report the progress. The SDGs signed up by the Somaliland government this year (2017) would inherit challenges hindered MDGs to produce the anticipated outcomes if they are not strategically avoided. Socioeconomic development and national sustainability are often posed as being in conflict because of tradeoffs between the growing demands of least developed counties like Somaliland as well as lower standards of living and poor capacity of the national institutions. This review paper suggests a need to adopt an indigenous integrated framework, which ensures that synergy is exploited and collaborative strategies are put in place towards achieving SDG targets. This paper proposes a comprehensive framework and key recommendations focusing on filling the gaps left in the MDGs and accelerate in achieving the new goals and targets of SDGs.
Malaysia’s endeavour to a space program is an important milestone in carving our very own niche in the space sector. This initiative can act as a catalyst, not only to the space industry, but also to the existing thriving local aerospace sector in the country. Science, technology and innovation are the main drivers that will move our nation’s economy forward. Aspects of these enabling capabilities are especially important to the development of the space industry, and are priorities for the success of Malaysia’s space initiative. The authors have identified five specific existing enablers that has Malaysia possessed in order to succeed in this highly competitive business. These enablers are; Supportive Government Policies; Strong and Developed Infrastructures; Innovative Financing Schemes; Vibrant Business Climate; and High Quality of Life. However, this study cautions that these enablers will only facilitate our space endeavour, but not necessarily ensure its success. This paper also dwells on the issue that these factors are not only important enablers to the space industry, but also can be promoters of innovative ideas and applications. Sometimes this is perceived as pushing technology, when, in fact, the entire system works together to provide solutions to delivery policy problems.
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