Hong Kong - CASBAA announced the winner of the prestigious Annual CASBAA Chairman's Award for an ‘outstanding contribution to the Asia Pacific multi-channel pay-TV industry over the past 12 months'. The 2009 Award went to the ASTRO DTH platform in Malaysia for ‘Consistently growing revenue in a challenging market'. Rohana Rozhan, CEO of ASTRO said, "We are delighted with CASBAA's recognition of ASTRO's excellent performance in the Asia Pacific's pay-TV market." "In view of the … [Read more...] about ASTRO nets CASBAA Chairman’s Award
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Astro wins award at the TV Innovation Awards
Kuala Lumpur - Astro has been announced the winner of the Interactive TV category in this year's TV Innovation Awards ceremony that was held in the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles. The TV Innovation Awards recognizes companies that are creating products and services that are driving the new TV paradigm. These corporate companies are judged by an independent panel of distinguished industry experts in the field of telecommunications and digital media, administered by IMS Research … [Read more...] about Astro wins award at the TV Innovation Awards
Malaysia rights tussle touted as rest of region up for grabs
Kuala Lumpur - As SingTel secured the EPL rights that they describe as ‘game-changing', bidding for English Premier League soccer is reported to have gone to a second round in Malaysia, and for the region. In Malaysia, still in the running are Astro and Telekom Malaysia which, like SingTel, wants to boost subscriber numbers for its IPTV service in competition with dominant DTH operator Astro. But rights for Malaysia are currently with ESPN STAR Sports, as part of a pan-regional rights … [Read more...] about Malaysia rights tussle touted as rest of region up for grabs
Astro looks to HDTV to retain market leadership
Kuala Lumpur - Astro All Asia Networks plc posted a net profit of RM27.8mil for the second quarter ended July 31 compared with a net loss of RM247.3mil in the previous corresponding period, reports The Star Online. However, the pay TV operator's net profit was lower compared with RM34.5mil in the first quarter mainly due to higher finance costs (up by RM13.2mil) and higher cost due to the cessation of the satellite direct-to-home (DTH) business proposal in Indonesia and expenses previously … [Read more...] about Astro looks to HDTV to retain market leadership
FourFourTwo on Malaysia’s Astro
Kuala Lumpur - Astro has launched a 30-minute weekly football news and magazine programme based on magazine brand, FourFourTwo. Lee Choong Khay, head of sports business at Astro, said the launch fitted in with the TV platform's aim to be the number one choice for sports content. FourFourTwo, which will appear on the Astro SuperSport (Channel 811), is anchored by sports presenter Jason Dasey, together with Mix-FM DJ, Jay Menon. Football fans can anticipate in-depth interviews with local and … [Read more...] about FourFourTwo on Malaysia’s Astro
Astro brings 1Malaysia to the world
Kuala Lumpur - ASTRO celebrates Malaysia's 52nd Independence Day with the launch of ‘NegaraKU, The Best of 1Malaysia', a series of more than 150 programmes and premiere titles showcasing Malaysia's rich diversity, achievements, personalities, beauty, cultures and nature to the world from 15 August to 16 September 2009. Viewers can log on to www.astro.com.my to catch the schedules of the special ‘NegaraKU - The Best Of 1Malaysia' programmes from 15 August till 16 September 2009. … [Read more...] about Astro brings 1Malaysia to the world
