Pahang is Getting an International Rocket Launchpad, the First-Ever in Southeast Asia!

The development of the International Space Port in Pahang is expected to be completed as early as the next 3 to 5 years.

According to a report by BERNAMA, the chairman of the state Investment, Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee, Datuk Mohamad Nizar Mohamad Najib, confirmed this.

The wenchang space launch site

He also explained that this first international rocket launch site in Southeast Asia will create 2,350 job opportunities in addition to providing economic spillover to the tourism sector.

“In terms of advantages, I was informed that, among the optimal site areas (to be developed), is along the Equator line around the east coast, especially Pahang and Sabah,” he said.

A cooperation with China to kickstart things

The Pahang State Development Corporation (PKNP) has signed a Letter of Intent with China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) and Lestari Angkasa Sdn Bhd to establish strategic cooperation in the development of the space technology sector in Malaysia.

“PKNP and Lestari Angkasa Sdn Bhd will also conduct a working visit to Wenchang Space City in Hainan, China, this May as part of the feasibility study and planning work for the development of the International Space Port project in Pahang,” he added.

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