MyRTKnet - Past, Present and Future

Abstract

Malaysia Real-Time Kinematic GNSS Network (MyRTKnet) has played a pivotal role in transforming the country’s geospatial landscape since its inception in 2002. This paper traces the evolution of MyRTKnet from its early establishment with just 27 stations in Phase I to its current configuration of 109 continuously operating reference stations (CORS) under Phase V. The network has undergone significant technological upgrades in both hardware and software to support high-accuracy real-time and post-processed positioning services for a wide range of applications, including land surveying, engineering, navigation, precision agriculture, and disaster response. The paper reviews key milestones, including the adoption of new GNSS constellations, coordinate system revisions following major seismic events, and the integration of semi-kinematic models to support time-dependent reference frames. It also highlights JUPEM’s proactive efforts to enhance network reliability, including the deployment of a secondary processing centre and the automation of station integrity monitoring. Looking ahead, MyRTKnet is being further developed to support multipurpose geospatial applications, mobile deployment for disaster resilience, web services for coordinate transformation, and its role as the national geodetic benchmark. The paper concludes by outlining JUPEM’s vision to align MyRTKnet with international geodetic standards and user demands, ensuring it remains a vital pillar of Malaysia’s geospatial infrastructure in the decades to come.