<p>Malaysia has issued a license to Starlink, the satellite communications service started by Elon Musk, to provide internet services in the country, particularly in remote areas, its communications minister said on Thursday.</p>.<p>Minister Fahmi Fadzil said in a Facebook post that Starlink, which is operated by Musk's SpaceX, would begin by providing its services to schools and higher education institutions.</p>.<p>The government was also prepared to work with satellite communications firms, including Starlink, to ensure 100 per cent internet coverage in populated areas, Fahmi said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-trending/who-is-kairan-quazi-the-14-year-old-engineer-hired-by-spacexs-starlink-1227171.html">Who is Kairan Quazi, the 14-year-old engineer hired by SpaceX's Starlink?</a></strong></p>.<p>Around three per cent of populated areas in Malaysia face issues with internet access, due to geographical and infrastructure challenges, he added.</p>.<p>The announcement comes a week after Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held a call with Musk to discuss his companies investing in Malaysia.</p>.<p>The government earlier this year announced that his electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla would open an office in Malaysia. It also approved the company's application to import battery-run EVs into the country, as part of a wider government effort to promote sustainable mobility.</p>.<p>Separately on Thursday, Tesla unveiled its sport utility electric vehicle - Model Y - at an event in Kuala Lumpur, with deliveries to Malaysia to begin next year.</p>.<p>The rear-wheel drive model has a starting price of 199,000 ringgit ($43,765.12), Tesla said in a statement.</p>.<p><em>($1 = 4.5470 ringgit)</em></p>
<p>Malaysia has issued a license to Starlink, the satellite communications service started by Elon Musk, to provide internet services in the country, particularly in remote areas, its communications minister said on Thursday.</p>.<p>Minister Fahmi Fadzil said in a Facebook post that Starlink, which is operated by Musk's SpaceX, would begin by providing its services to schools and higher education institutions.</p>.<p>The government was also prepared to work with satellite communications firms, including Starlink, to ensure 100 per cent internet coverage in populated areas, Fahmi said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-trending/who-is-kairan-quazi-the-14-year-old-engineer-hired-by-spacexs-starlink-1227171.html">Who is Kairan Quazi, the 14-year-old engineer hired by SpaceX's Starlink?</a></strong></p>.<p>Around three per cent of populated areas in Malaysia face issues with internet access, due to geographical and infrastructure challenges, he added.</p>.<p>The announcement comes a week after Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held a call with Musk to discuss his companies investing in Malaysia.</p>.<p>The government earlier this year announced that his electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla would open an office in Malaysia. It also approved the company's application to import battery-run EVs into the country, as part of a wider government effort to promote sustainable mobility.</p>.<p>Separately on Thursday, Tesla unveiled its sport utility electric vehicle - Model Y - at an event in Kuala Lumpur, with deliveries to Malaysia to begin next year.</p>.<p>The rear-wheel drive model has a starting price of 199,000 ringgit ($43,765.12), Tesla said in a statement.</p>.<p><em>($1 = 4.5470 ringgit)</em></p>