Malaysia – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) and Astro Malaysia Holdings (Astro) announced the launch of Discovery HD World, the company’s international high definition network. Discovery HD World will be available in Malaysia on Channel 571 as part of the Astro B.yond package and Astro’s B.yond IPTV offering. The channel offers a line up of HD programming, featuring new content that maximizes the potential of high-definition technology such as The World Above, a series of aerial programmes offering an entirely different view of the world and Ultimate Power Builders, which looks at big, ambitious and environmentally friendly projects that will shape the Earth’s landscape for future generations. Discovery was the first global broadcaster to launch a 24/7 high-definition network with Discovery HD Theater in the United States in 2002.