MEASAT EXPANDS SUPPORT TO AFRICAN MARKET

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Measat Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd is
expanding its support to the African market, with the commisssioning of its
AFRICASAT-2 satellite.

In a statement Friday, MEASAT said it had on Jan 13, brought into service
the AFRICASAT-2 satellite at the 5.7°E orbital location.

"Africa is emerging as a key market for satellite communications," said
MEASAT's Senior Vice-President, Space Systems Development,Dr. Ali R. Ebadi.

"The commissioning of AFRICASAT-2 strengthens our network coverage
in this key region," Aki said.

AFRICASAT-2 provides both C and Ku-Band capacity for telecommunications and
broadcasting services across Africa,Southern Europe and the Middle East.
-- BERNAMA