Season Zero of E1 Championship, the premier simulation racing (sim-racing) championship in the Asia Pacific, is flagging off on 19th November 2020 on eGG Network. Races will happen weekly at 10:00 p.m. (GMT +8), with the final race slated for 21st January 2021. All races will be broadcasted on eGG Network across all its channels in eight countries, and will also be live streamed on its Facebook page. A roster featuring 22 of the region’s top sim-racers who will compete in a total of eight … [Read more...] about E1 Championship flags off with the region’s top sim-racers competing for a share of US$15,000
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eGG Network and Axle Sports team up to launch the E1 Championship
With a growing interest in e-motorsports, Astro’s gaming and e-sports platform eGG Network has partnered with Axle Sports as they launched the E1 Championship, an online-only racing series that discovers the best drivers in the Asia Pacific region. In a virtual press conference attended by professional race driver Alex Yoong, Founder of Axle Sports and CK Lee, Head of Sports at Astro Malaysia on 20 October, Alex shared that sim racing's popularity has accelerated recently. Alex said, “It’s … [Read more...] about eGG Network and Axle Sports team up to launch the E1 Championship
Astro: Agility in adapting to the new world
Against the backdrop of social distancing SOPs and guidelines, Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (“Astro”) held its 8th Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) virtually on 29 July from All Asia Broadcast Centre, Bukit Jalil. The meeting was chaired by Tun Zaki Azmi, with the Directors, Group Chief Executive Officer Henry Tan, and Astro Management in attendance. Shareholders and proxies participated remotely in the AGM and voted online. All 17 tabled resolutions were successfully passed. Speaking at the … [Read more...] about Astro: Agility in adapting to the new world
How the video industry supports Asian economies during COVID-19
The video industry plays a critical role in the health and vibrancy of Asian economies, from employing large and skilled work forces, investing in local talent and productions, to entertaining and informing the citizens of our countries during these difficult times. And there is no time more important than now for the industry to work together to further support these countries as its people suffer the brunt of what the pandemic is bringing in its wake. Many initiatives across Asia Pacific … [Read more...] about How the video industry supports Asian economies during COVID-19
VIACA launches comedy central channel on Astro
ViacomCBS Networks International, a unit of ViacomCBS Inc. (VIACA) announced an extended collaboration with Astro, Malaysia’s leading multi-platform content and consumer company, with the launch of a Comedy Channel linear channel. This is available as part of Astro’s Variety Pack on Channel 718 (HD). Customers can also stream Comedy Central on Astro’s streaming mobile app service, Astro GO and watch Comedy Central shows such as Lip Sync Battle and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah on … [Read more...] about VIACA launches comedy central channel on Astro
Eksklusif Bersama Bapak Jokowi airs on Astro AWANI
Astro AWANI is pleased to present Malaysia’s Eksklusif Bersama Bapak Jokowi in conjunction with Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s official visit to Malaysia on 8 August. Ahead of the visit, Astro AWANI’s Rizal Zulkapli and Ashwad Ismail interviewed President Jokowi in Jakarta on wide ranging topics including his second term strategy for Southeast Asia’s largest nation, his views on Indonesia’s relationship with Malaysia, ASEAN and the global communities, as well as palm oil issues … [Read more...] about Eksklusif Bersama Bapak Jokowi airs on Astro AWANI
