The newly-launched Measat-3D satellite is important for Malaysia to achieve its 100 percent Internet coverage target before 2025 and improve the quality of its broadband services, Communications and Multimedia Minister Annuar Musa said.

He said this was because the services offered by the satellite can be fully utilised in a couple of months’ time.

“So, there are two important aspects relating to the launch of the satellite today. First, it will...