Kuala Lumpur- Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (Astro) announced its first six months results of the financial year ending 31 January 2016. They declared a 4% y-o-y growth in revenue to RM2.7 billion, a 7% rise in EBITDA to RM962 million, and a 15% increase in PATAMI to RM306 million; leading to Free Cash Flow (FCF) generation of RM589 million. Tun Zaki Azmi Chairman of Astro says, “Amidst a challenging operating environment coupled with soft consumer sentiment, the group continues to … [Read more...] about Astro delivers growth in H1FY16
Astro on the Go
Astro’s on the Go
Kuala Lumpur - Heading to a place with no internet? Just download your favourite TV shows and movies before you go. Astro on the Go users can now download their favourite content and watch it anytime anywhere without an internet connection, with its newly launched download feature. This new feature made available on the Android version of AOTG is the first video streaming service in Malaysia that enables downloads of TV shows and movies to be watched offline. By downloading programmes … [Read more...] about Astro’s on the Go
Astro launches dedicated sports channels
Kuala Lumpur – Astro, the home of all sports, announced the launch of WWE Network, SETANTA Sports HD and Cricket HD channels to bring nonstop coverage for sports fans in Malaysia. WWE Network and SETANTA Sports HD are available for subscription now while Astro Cricket HD will be launched in the 3rd quarter of 2015. WWE Network is available in SD (Channel 820) and HD (Channel 840) and offers all 12 WWE monthly special events like BattleGround, SummerSlam, Survivor Series and others … [Read more...] about Astro launches dedicated sports channels
Astro on the Go offers FREE access to 4 channels
Kuala Lumpur – Astro on the Go (AOTG) now offers all Malaysians FREE access to 4 channels starting 1 July to 30 September. Watch Astro Oasis, Astro AEC, Astro Xiao Tai Yang and Astro Vaanavil anytime, anywhere via Astro on the Go. Viewers can enjoy the best of local Islamic programmes such as Salam Muslim, Mail dan Sudin Sambut Ramadan and Tanya & Ngaji on Astro Oasis this Ramadhan and Raya. For a more local Chinese flavour, Astro AEC will showcase primetime infotainment programmes … [Read more...] about Astro on the Go offers FREE access to 4 channels
Fetch TV to expand overseas
Five years after launch, Australian IPTV wholesaler Fetch TV is ready to start exporting its model and services abroad, after building good momentum at home and completing its first overseas project, an overhaul of Malaysian mobile OTT offering Astro On-The-Go. Astro Overseas Limited – a sister company to Astro, Malaysia’s biggest pay-TV operator – is Fetch’s main backer, with a 75% stake. Fetch is also eying entry into New Zealand, later this year or early in 2016, … [Read more...] about Fetch TV to expand overseas
All sports channels on AOTG
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Astro has announced that all Astro SuperSport, Fox Sports and Eurosport channels are now available on its Astro on The Go (AOTG) platform, thus offering sports fans the convenience of anytime, anywhere viewing. Astro also has plans to strengthen its sports proposition for all Malaysians including non Astro customers access to all Astro and Fox Sports channels via an over the top (OTT) service soon. With these additions, AOTG now offers experience for Astro … [Read more...] about All sports channels on AOTG
