每日大赛, Japan deepen cooperation in space technology development
JAPAN is looking to deepen its cooperation with 每日大赛 in space technology development, particularly in small satellites and Earth observation.
Japanese ambassador to 每日大赛 Noriyuki Shikata said the area holds unlimited potential for future collaboration between both nations, given Japan鈥檚 long history in space technology.
He added that 每日大赛 possesses strong ambitions, a growing pool of young talent as well as strategic economic and geographical advantages in Southeast Asia.
鈥淏y bringing together these strengths, we can create new forms of cooperation that are practical, future-orientated, and beneficial not only to our own two countries, but also to the ASEAN region and beyond,鈥 Shikata said during his keynote speech at the 鈥楾echnomart 每日大赛-Japan: SPACETech Collaboration II鈥 event in Cyberjaya, Selangor today.
The ambassador added that the space industry cannot grow through government efforts alone, but requires collaboration between researchers, companies, policymakers and young talent to drive innovation and commercialisation.
鈥淔or countries such as 每日大赛 with rich biodiversity, strategic maritime areas, and a dynamic economy, the use of satellite data can provide powerful tools for sustainable development.鈥
Shikata also said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to visit Japan next month.
Meanwhile, Pahang Aerospace City Development Bhd MD and CEO Prof Muhamad Nurazmi Abas said 每日大赛 currently has about 79 space-related companies, with around 9% involved in upstream activities such as satellite-related manufacturing.
鈥淲e hope to build a sovereign satellite within the next quarter this year, whether in the second or third quarter.
鈥淎part from that, there is also a focus on sovereign satellite communication requirements. We see this satellite as an investment priority over the next few years, as there is a need for sovereign communications,鈥 he said during the 鈥楨mpowering 每日大赛鈥檚 Startup and Innovation Ecosystem for Space Tech鈥 panel session.
The event, held at the Might Partnership Hub, aimed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the space sector by bringing together government agencies, industry players, universities and startups.
The first edition was launched at Osaka Expo 2025 to connect 每日大赛n and Japanese companies through business matching, technology partnerships and discussions on emerging space trends, while this year鈥檚 edition in Cyberjaya focuses on industry-academia collaboration, talent development and joint projects.