KUALA LUMPUR: Measat Global Bhd and healthcare technology company Mudah Healthtech Sdn Bhd are collaborating to accelerate the expansion of the Sihat Xpress telehealth service.
The partnership aims to serve up to one million Malaysians in remote areas, supported by the CONNECTme Now satellite broadband service and Measat’s extensive distribution network.
In the latest expansion, new Sihat Xpress telehealth kiosks were launched in the villages of Kampung Manikulau near Ranau and Kampung Bonor near Sook, in partnership with the Sabah State Treasury Department.
These kiosks serve as an essential healthcare link for nearly 1,000 residents across both villages and allow villagers to manage their daily health through guided self-care tools and on-demand doctor consultations.
“The Sabah State Treasury Department is pleased to collaborate with forward-looking private enterprises like Measat and Mudah Healthtech to implement solutions that improve the lives of Sabahans,” said state treasurer Datuk Mary Angela Sipaun.
She added that challenging geography often limits medical access in remote areas.
“We are committed to exploring innovative technology to bridge this infrastructure gap for our underserved populations.”
The Sihat Xpress service is now being rolled out across a different locations in Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia, focusing on high-impact areas that are limited by geographical barriers.
Beyond rural villages, Measat and Mudah Healthtech are also expanding the Sihat Xpress ecosystem into workplaces and urban clinics.
To date, over 1,000 clinics have been digitalised since 2024 under the Madani MSME Digital Grant.
“Our collaboration with Mudah Healthtech for the Sihat Xpress initiative is rooted in our commitment to offer holistic SpaceTech solutions that go beyond basic connectivity.
“We want healthcare to come to the patient, rather than the patient travelling long distances for care. By supporting broadband-enabled digital healthcare, we are leveraging satellite technology to truly dissolve geographical barriers,” said Measat chief operating officer Yau Chyong Lim.
Mudah Healthtech founder and managing director Datuk Dr Kantha Rasalingam added that the synergy between both parties allows them to bridge healthcare disparities and transform how medical services are delivered.
“By integrating our smart kiosks with Measat’s reliable connectivity and a robust network of doctors, we are revolutionising healthcare management to be truly personalised and accessible for all,” he added.
