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MEASAT recognised as Regional Satcom Operator of the Year 2023
Mumbai: MEASAT, Malaysia’s premier satellite operator was recognised with the Regional Satcom Operator of the Year 2023 award at the 26th Annual Awards for Excellence in Satellite Business. The awards ceremony took place in Paris on 13 September as part of the World Satellite Business Week conference. The prestigious event was organised by Euroconsult Group, the leading global strategy consulting and market intelligence firm specialising in the space sector and satellite-enabled verticals.
The Annual Awards for Excellence in Satellite Business recognises the most forwardthinking businesses and innovators shaping the future of the global space sector. In each year, accomplishments by space and satellite companies that have distinguished themselves are celebrated, while people and entities that contribute positively to the space and satellite sectors are recognised.
“MEASAT is deeply honoured to receive the Regional Satcom Operator of the Year 2023 award by Euroconsult at the industry-leading World Satellite Business Week conference. This recognises our team’s hard work that has benefited clients, communities, schools, frontline security forces, and the countries in which we operate. As Malaysia’s homegrown Satellite Solutions Provider and Rural Broadband Service Provider, we focus on bridging communications gaps across Asia-Pacific. We’ll continue leveraging the latest technologies to bring solutions for enterprise clients, expand mobility services, and ensure digital inclusion for underserved communities,” commented MEASAT chief operating officer Yau Chyong Lim.
This is the third recognition for MEASAT by Euroconsult. In 2016, MEASAT received the Regional Operator of the Year award at the 13th Annual Awards for Excellence in Satellite Communications, while in 2008, the company received the Regional Satellite Operator of the Year award at the Excellence in Satellite Management Awards held in conjunction with the 12th World Summit for Satellite Financing.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
