MANCHESTER: Sarawak is targeting the launch of its first nano-satellite using CubeSat technology by 2030, positioning the state on a new trajectory in developing a high-tech ecosystem based on chips, satellites, geolocation data and real-time artificial intelligence (AI) grids.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the target forms part of the state’s broader direction to master future technologies that increasingly rely on AI, semiconductors and real-time data management capabilities.
According to him, CubeSat-based nano-Satellite technology has the potential to enable Sarawak to develop its own satellite constellation to obtain earth imagery, geolocation data and strategic information that can be utilised across various development sectors.
“By 2030, our target is to launch our first nano-satellite using CubeSat. Through a satellite constellation, we can obtain earth imagery and geolocation data,” he said in an UKAS report during the Sarawak Agenda Town Hall titled ‘Sarawak Towards The Future’ held in conjunction with Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak 2026, UK Edition on Sunday (May 3 local time) here.
The session was moderated by Chief Political Secretary to the Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman.
Elaborating further, Abang Johari said future technologies will rely heavily on the integration of chips, satellites and real-time AI grids.
“Future technology will depend greatly on chips, satellites and real-time AI grids. AI itself will rely heavily on chips, including satellite chips,” he added.
In this regard, he stressed that talent development in areas such as semiconductors, AI, satellite technology, engineering and data must be strengthened to ensure Sarawakians are equipped to meet the demands of the new economy by 2030.
