MEASAT Global Berhad’s Principal Engineer for Spectrum Management, Pavindran Vasudhevan, has received the 2026 Asia-Pacific Space Community Council (APSCC) Young Talent Award in recognition of his contributions to satellite spectrum management, regulatory affairs and satellite-terrestrial spectrum coexistence.

Presented during the APSCC 2026 Space Conference and Exhibition in Bali, Indonesia, on 3 November, the award recognises outstanding professionals aged 35 and below in the Asia-Pacific satellite and space industries. Pavindran is the fifth MEASAT engineer to receive the distinction, following previous recipients in 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2024.

Among his notable achievements, Pavindran led technical trials and interference studies demonstrating that Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) satellite systems could operate alongside mobile networks without harmful interference in a previously underutilised spectrum band. Working with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), his contributions helped establish the technical foundation for regulatory approval of the band for satellite broadband services in Malaysia.

The development has enabled additional spectrum resources to support satellite connectivity, particularly in remote and underserved communities. It also contributes to more resilient communications infrastructure during emergencies and natural disasters.

Since joining MEASAT’s Spectrum Management team in 2017, Pavindran has played an important role in securing the company’s spectrum and orbital resources through international regulatory coordination. His responsibilities include representing MEASAT at Asia-Pacific Telecommunity meetings ahead of the International Telecommunication Union’s World Radiocommunication Conference, as well as mentoring junior engineers.

MEASAT Chief Operating Officer Yau Chyong Lim said the recognition reflects Pavindran’s technical expertise and commitment to advancing the satellite industry. The achievement also underscores MEASAT’s continued investment in developing engineering talent and strengthening satellite connectivity across the Asia-Pacific region.