Malaysia issues licence to Elon Musk’s Starlink to bring Internet services to remote areas


Fahmi said in a Facebook post that Starlink, which is operated by Musk's SpaceX, would begin by providing its services to schools and higher education institutions. — Photo by Mariia Shalabaieva on Unsplash

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has issued a licence to Starlink, the satellite communications service started by Elon Musk, to provide Internet services in the country, particularly in remote areas, its communications minister said on July 20.

Minister Fahmi Fadzil said in a Facebook post that Starlink, which is operated by Musk's SpaceX, would begin by providing its services to schools and higher education institutions.

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