The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has awarded a feasibility study grant to Malaysia’s Hexa Capital Consultancy to advance the Malaysia-U.S. submarine cable project, officially known as the Malaysia-U.S. (MYUS) Submarine Fiber Optic Cable System. This milestone initiative will become the first subsea cable directly linking Malaysia and the United States, enhancing digital connectivity and economic collaboration across the Pacific.
Malaysia currently connects to 18 international subsea cable systems. However, only the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) currently links the country directly with the United States. The upcoming MYUS Cable will transform that landscape, providing a new, secure, and high-capacity route across the Pacific.
The MYUS network spans approximately 19,220 kilometers, featuring six landing stations in Southeast Asia—including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines—and three landing stations across U.S. states and territories in the Pacific. While engineers have yet to release full capacity details, the project demonstrates a major leap toward stronger regional connectivity.
According to USTDA Director Enoh T. Ebong, the MYUS system will strengthen the region’s digital future by increasing affordable and reliable connectivity. “This project enhances access to secure and cost-effective digital services across Southeast Asia, including remote and underserved communities, while reinforcing a trusted communications link with the United States,” Ebong said.
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