Hong Kong/ Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia’s Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA), and the Malaysian Federation Against Copyright Theft (MFACT), which represents the Motion Picture Association (MPA), raided three pirate optical disc burner labs and a related printing facility in Johor on Dec 13. One female worker in her 40s was arrested, 76 optical disc burners, 11,382 pirated discs DVDs and VCDs, 4,800 blank DVD-Rs as well as eight printers were seized. Authorities … [Read more...] about Anti-piracy sweep continues in Malaysia
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Peacock edges out Sparrowhawk – NBC-U confirms management integration
Singapore - Andrew Hanna, Managing Director of Sparrowhawk Media in Asia Pacific, will leave the company at the end of January 'to pursue new opportunities' thus concluding the Sparrowhawk chapter in Asia. Raymund Miranda, Managing Director Asia, Global Networks, has been confirmed as leader of the integrated Global Networks operations in Asia, following NBC Universal's acquisition of Sparrowhawk Media in October. Roma Khanna, President of NBC Universal Global Networks, commented, "Asia is a … [Read more...] about Peacock edges out Sparrowhawk – NBC-U confirms management integration
LG Dacom launches IPTV
Seoul - Korea's third-largest fixed-line operator, LG Dacom, has further intensified competition by becoming the market's third IPTV service provider. LG Dacom's broadband-based internet protocol television, dubbed 'myLGtv,' is available through a bundled product, which also includes broadband Internet access and a telephone service. The broadband service is offered by LG Dacom's subsidiary, LG Powercom. The company said its packaged product provides more HD content than its rivals, and is as … [Read more...] about LG Dacom launches IPTV
Al Jazeera Children’s Channel (JCC) opens Malaysia office
Kuala Lumpur - Al Jazeera Children's Channel (JCC) has opened a representative office at Cyberjaya, Malaysia, to help extend its reach into the Asia-Pacific. JCC's Executive General Manager, Mahmoud Bouneb said the move was part of a strategy to grow the channel's portfolio and offer world class animation and multimedia content for Arabic speaking children around the world. The Malaysian bureau will coordinate content exchange initiatives in the region, knowledge and skills exchanges, and other … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera Children’s Channel (JCC) opens Malaysia office
Free wireless and digital promises for Hong Kong
Hong Kong - PCCW-HKT Network Services have been appointed by the government as the contractor to provide free wireless Internet across the SAR. Broadband Internet free Wi-Fi will be accessible at around 350 public locations. The government is targetting over 8,000 wireless hotspots - free and paid for - by mid 2009. And Principal Assistant Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Kevin Choi announced that digital broadcasting will cover half of Hong Kong's population at its initial … [Read more...] about Free wireless and digital promises for Hong Kong
Turner and Alva Brothers team to launch entertainment channel in India
New Delhi - Turner International and the Alva Brothers have partnered to launch an entertainment channel in Hindi and other Indian languages, targeted at the urban Indian audience. Turner will also acquire a minority stake in the Alva Brothers' production house Miditech which includes all shares previously held by ICICI Ventures. The partners are currently seeking regulatory approvals. The 50-50 broadcasting JV that is yet to be named, will be co-managed by both partners, leveraging on the Alva … [Read more...] about Turner and Alva Brothers team to launch entertainment channel in India