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TheMalaysian Centre of Remote Sensing (MACRES) was a Malaysianremote sensing centre. An agency under theMinistry 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 inMentakab,Pahang,Malaysia.
On 15 February 2008, MACRES was upgraded as a full government department and known asMalaysian Remote Sensing Agency (MRSA). In 2019, it had merging withNational Space Agency (ANGKASA) bring about the establishment ofMalaysian Space Agency (MYSA).[1]