15 September 2011

MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. ("MEASAT") announced today that MEASAT-2 had been successfully brought back into operational service at 148°E.

"We are delighted to announce that MEASAT-2 is now available to provide inclined capacity across the South East Asia and Oceanic regions," said Yau Chyong Lim, Senior Director, Sales and Marketing, MEASAT.

MEASAT-2 was launched in 1996. The spacecraft, manufactured by Boeing Satellite Systems, is designed to provide up to six (6) C-band and six (6) Ku-band transponders.

"The 148°E orbital slot is a key location with excellent coverage over the East Asia and Oceania regions," continued Yau. "We are currently finalising the design of the MEASAT-2 replacement spacecraft – to be named MEASAT-2a satellite – to support growing transponder demand for telecommunications and broadcasting services in the regions, and expect announcements on this program shortly."