About PMPA 2025

  • Date: 5–7 December 2025

  • Host: Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)

The Malaysia Space Law Moot Court Competition (PMPA 2025) will take place on 5–7 December 2025 at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) through its Faculty of Syariah and Law (FSU). The competition is organized by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) through its Space Regulatory Division, in collaboration with Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) and with Yayasan Inovasi Malaysia (YIM) as the Strategic Implementation Partner. This competition is open to all public and private institutions of higher learning (IPTA and IPTS) in Malaysia that offer law programmes.

Who Can Join?

Open to all public and private universities in Malaysia (IPTA & IPTS) offering law programmes.

Competition Language

All proceedings will be conducted in English.

Registration Fee

Absolutely FREE – No fees required!

What’s Covered?

  • Accommodation & Meals – Fully sponsored throughout the competition.
  • Networking Opportunities – Connect with legal minds, industry experts, and policymakers in space law.

Champion will receive

  • Prestigious Trophy
  • Attractive Cash Prize
  • Sponsorship to represent Malaysia at the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition – Asia Pacific Round

Exclusive Training

The winning team will undergo professional training sponsored by MOSTI, preparing them to compete at the highest level in the Asia Pacific Round.

Our Vision & Objectives

  • Promoting the substance and significance of the Malaysian Space Board Act 2022 [Act 834], including issues related to international space law.

  • Providing participants with the opportunity to study and apply the Malaysian Space Board Act 2022 [Act 834] and the United Nations (UN) space treaties in resolving the given space law issues.

  • To produce and subsequently train the future space legal practitioners so that they are able to adapt and be competent in handling contemporary space law proceedings involving current space-related issues.

  • To provide a platform where participants, law students, space regulators, and space industry players can exchange views on space law and its interrelation with the space industry and aerospace technology