The Malaysian Centre of Remote Sensing (MACRES) was a Malaysian remote sensing centre. An agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Malaysia). Its role was to provide data and solutions for remote sensing applications. In 1991, it was recognised as a federal institute of research in the field of remote sensing and related technologies. The main centre was located in Kuala Lumpur and the ground receiving centre was located in Mentakab, Pahang, Malaysia.

On 15 February 2008, MACRES was upgraded as a full government department and known as Malaysian Remote Sensing Agency (MRSA). In 2019, it had merging with National Space Agency (ANGKASA) bring about the establishment of Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA).

Malaysian Centre of Remote Sensing

See also

Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) Malaysian Remote Sensing Agency (MRSA) National Space Agency (ANGKASA)

Malaysian Centre of Remote Sensing

References

Satellite meteorology

Governmental meteorological agencies in Asia

Former federal ministries, departments and agencies of Malaysia

1988 establishments in Malaysia

Government agencies established in 1988

2008 disestablishments in Malaysia

Government agencies disestablished in 2008

Malaysian Centre of Remote Sensing