Astro to invest over RM300 mln in local content for FY2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd is committed to investing over RM300 million in local content for its financial year ended Jan 31, 2024 (FY2024), despite the macroeconomic headwinds that necessitate prudent cost management. Astro group chief executive officer Euan Smith said Astro had invested RM308 million in local content for FY2023, an 11 per […]
Astro to ensure equal access to education for all children
KUCHING: In championing equal access to education for all, Astro Kasih, the sustainability arm of Astro, has built a hostel for Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sungai Paku in Kapit. It was equipped with facilities with the aim to encourage higher student enrolment from the surrounding villages. Astro’s Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Henry Tan said the […]
TM, Astro collaborate to deliver high quality digital experience
KUALA LUMPUR: Telekom Malaysia Bhd and Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Measat Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd (Astro) today inked deals to collaborate in delivering high-quality digital experience to all Malaysians. The collaboration also signifies both companies’ commitment to support the “Jalinan Digital Negara” (Jendela) initiative in providing wider broadband coverage and a better […]
Astro launches Ultra Plug & Play Box without satellite dish
KUALA LUMPUR: Satellite pay-TV operator Astro has officially launched the Ultra Plug & Play Box, offering an uninterrupted experience of international and local content without a satellite dish. Astro commercial director Azlin Arshad said the first-of-its-kind offering enables its customers to self-install and enjoy the Ultra Box features of Cloud Recording and Play from Start […]
Disney+ Hotstar to debut on June 1
KUALA LUMPUR: The Disney+ Hotstar streaming service will be launched in Malaysia on June 1, The Walt Disney Company announced today. Consumers can subscribe directly to the service for RM54.90 for three months, or via special packages made available in collaboration with Astro. In a statement today, the company said the streaming service offers viewers […]
Astro to benefit from 5G singular network
KUALA LUMPUR: Astro Malaysia Holdings would be a potential beneficiary to the fifth-generation (5G) open access as it can be a provider of mobile, broadband and content services, Citi Research said. The research house said the government’s plan to build a singular 5G network infrastructure could potentially lead to Astro’s entry as a mobile virtual […]
Astro Ultra Box available for customers
KUCHING: The Astro Ultra Box is now available to Astro IPTV customers who are currently on Maxis Home Fibre network with speeds from 30Mbps. All non-contracted Astro IPTV customers can upgrade to the Ultra Box for free to enjoy over 50,000 videos on demand, cloud recording, and other benefits. New Astro IPTV customers from Starter […]
Astro to air ‘TV Pendidikan’ beginning tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry and Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (Astro) have agreed on a collaboration to air the ministry’s educational television programme (TV Pendidikan) on Astro’s Tutor TV channels, beginning tomorrow. The ministry in a statement today said the programme would be aired every Monday and Friday, on channels 601 (10 am to 11 am and 3 pm […]
Astro extends complimentary viewing to May 12
KUALA LUMPUR: Astro says it is extending its complimentary viewing for all customers including Astro NJOI and Astro GO until 11.59pm on May 12, 2020. In a statement today, Astro said customers can continue to stay home and stay entertained with complimentary viewing of learning content, news, concerts, Asian movie channels, HITS movies, HITS HD and the Cartoon Network. “The learning channels […]
Astro expands its broadband services with Allo partnership
KUALA LUMPUR: Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (Astro) and Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) wholly-owned subsidiary Allo Technology Sdn Bhd (Allo) have announced a strategic partnership where Astro will offer its unique bundled broadband and content offering to new and existing residential areas connected by Allo. In a statement today, Astro group chief executive officer (CEO) Henry Tan said the offering, which […]
