Reuters – Thailand's army said on May 13 that 10 satellite television channels must stop broadcasting, including stations run by pro and anti-government groups, in order to "preserve peace and order". The army declared martial law earlier on May 13 to restore order after six months of anti-government protests. "The army asks that satellite television channels stop broadcasting in order to prevent the distortion of news, which creates misunderstanding," the army said in a televised … [Read more...] about Thai army tells rival political groups’ TV stations to shut down
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RTHK boss criticised for not fighting harder for new HQ
The South China Morning Post and Hong Kong’s The Standard reported that Roy Tang Yun-kwong, Radio Television Hong Kong's (RTHK) director of broadcasting, has been criticised for allowing the government to withdraw a HK$5.3 billion funding request for a new headquarters, after it became clear that the Beijing loyalists in the Legislative Council, whose votes were needed, would oppose it. RTHK Programme Staff Union chairwoman Choy Yuk-ling said had the director been … [Read more...] about RTHK boss criticised for not fighting harder for new HQ
ABC releases statement regarding negative coverage
The Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) has released a statement from Managing Director Mark Scott, and Director of News, Kate Torney. This is in response to reports by The Australian that the ABC’s Australia Network Asian broadcasting service may be axed in the May budget, due to unhappiness in the Abbott government over perceived overly negative coverage of Australia in the region, in regards to the broadcaster’s claims that navy staff tortured asylum seekers. … [Read more...] about ABC releases statement regarding negative coverage
MEAS​AT highlights state-of-the-art satellite capabilities during minister visit
Kuala Lumpur – Asian satellite operator, MEASAT Global Berhad (“MEASAT”), showcased its state-of-the-art satellite system and its plans to further support the growth of Malaysia’s ICT industry during an official visit by YB Dato’ Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, Minister of Communication and Multimedia Malaysia, to the MEASAT Teleport and Broadcast Centre (“MTBC”) in Cyberjaya. The Minister’s visit was organised to understand the capabilities of … [Read more...] about MEAS​AT highlights state-of-the-art satellite capabilities during minister visit
Cautious optimism for Pay-TV in Asia
Renewed economic dynamism and multi-platform competition are fueling the consumption of pay-TV and broadband in Asia Pacific. However, this growth depends on investment in content, distribution and new technology, benefiting consumers but coming at a high cost for pay-TV channels and distributors, according to Asia Pacific Pay-TV & Broadband Markets 2011, a new report published by leading industry analysts Media Partners Asia (MPA). The result is margin pressure for pay-TV providers in some key … [Read more...] about Cautious optimism for Pay-TV in Asia
