Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. has announced a capacity deal with MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems (ASTRO) to carry the UEFA European Football Championship 2012 (Euro 2012) live for Brunei via the MEASAT-3 satellite. The Euro 2012 contribution service is being provided to Radio Television Brunei (RTB) via MEASAT Teleport and Broadcast Centre throughout the whole tournament. The Euro 2012, the 14th edition of European Championship for national football teams organised by … [Read more...] about MEASAT to deliver live broadcast of Euro 2012 to Brunei
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Astro now available anytime, anywhere
Kuala Lumpur – Astro has started the first of three phases of Astro On-The-Go, an innovative service that enables subscribers to watch Astro anytime, anywhere using their smartphones, tablets or laptops. Astro On-The-Go’s first phase includes free preview of Astro On-The-Go from May 30 until August 31. This free preview includes 11 TV channels, Catch Up Titles, Video On Demand Titles and LIVE events. The 11 TV channels include CNN, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, One HD, Astro Awani, … [Read more...] about Astro now available anytime, anywhere
New Players
Telekom Malaysia (TM), Maxis, YTL, ABN and several other niche players have either launched new services or have them in the pipeline. As is happening around the world, the Malaysia TV market suddenly looks crowded but interesting. Early entry: All the players have launched commercially, but Astro, Media Prima, TM and Maxis are best placed if they can leverage their existing customer bases. Many devices: Astro’s B.yond and the new 1Malaysia TV service are available on smart phones/ tablets … [Read more...] about New Players
ASTRO commits to 18 transponders on MEASAT-3b
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT Global Berhad (MEASAT Global) has entered into an agreement with MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems Sdn. Bhd. (ASTRO) for capacity on the MEASAT-3b satellite. Under the agreement, ASTRO has committed to leasing 18 Ku-band transponders on MEASAT-3b for the life of the satellite for its Direct-To-Home (DTH) services in Malaysia and Brunei. The MEASAT-3b satellite has been designed to provide an additional 48 Ku-band transponders to the 91.5°E orbital location. Operating in … [Read more...] about ASTRO commits to 18 transponders on MEASAT-3b
MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia to return to Sunway Lagoon
Malaysia – MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2012 is coming to the Surf Beach at Sunway Lagoon on 14 July and will feature global phenomenon Justin Bieber, Korean pop sensations Jay Park and Kara, and the nation’s singer-songwriter Mizz Nina. MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2012 will be staged in front of a live audience of about 15,000 fans, and is being sponsored by Sunway Integrated Resort City, Lenovo, Xpax and Twisties, and supported by broadcast partner Astro. MTV World Stage … [Read more...] about MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia to return to Sunway Lagoon
ESPN STAR Sports provides Olympics coverage on Astro
Kuala Lumpur – ESPN STAR Sports, the official broadcaster of the London 2012 Olympic Games, recently announced its broadcast coverage on Astro that will provide the most extensive coverage of the sporting meet in Malaysia across 15 channels. ESPN STAR Sports will deliver more than 3,800 hours of round-the-clock coverage of the London 2012 Games from 27 July to 12 August. Coverage can be seen on ESPN (Astro Ch 812), STAR Sports (Astro Ch 813), ESPN HD (Astro Ch 832) and ESPNEWS (Astro Ch … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports provides Olympics coverage on Astro
