Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Sunway Group announced that it has entered a strategic collaboration with Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, to extend the cooperation on MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia. Sunway Resort City will continue as the event venue for the next three years, while exploring potential expanded collaborations across VIMN’s brands. MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia 2012 at Sunway Resort City last year broke attendance records as over … [Read more...] about Sunway and MTV Asia collaborate on “MTV World Stage”
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MEASAT appoints new Vice President for Broadcast Sales
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) has announced the appointment of Jarod Lopez as Vice President – Broadcast Sales. Lopez will be responsible for leading all of the broadcast distribution sales activities across the MEASAT and AFRICASAT fleet of satellites, as well as, supporting the expansion of the MEASAT business into the African region. Prior to assuming this role, Lopez – who has been with MEASAT since 2006, was MEASAT’s Senior Director of … [Read more...] about MEASAT appoints new Vice President for Broadcast Sales
ABU to create a Pan-Asia Pacific content market
The ABU TV Market Forum, organised by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), saw more than 100 broadcasters and content specialists representing 40 countries come together in Kuala Lumpur last week to set out a blueprint for a Pan-Asia Pacific content market. Called the ABU TV Program Market, the event is set to take place from 2014. ABU Secretary-General Javad Mottaghi said he was pleased with the level of engagement and support from all the stakeholders for a regional market and that the … [Read more...] about ABU to create a Pan-Asia Pacific content market
Animax posts positive ratings in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur – Animax has received strong viewership ratings in Malaysia from the second half of 2012 through February 2013, culminating in the channel topping ratings of Astro’s popular “Variety Pack” pay-TV channels for the last seven months. According to the network, in 2013, its full day ratings average is five times that of the next best rated channel in the pack. The months of January and February 2013 also saw Animax deliver four times the average full day ratings … [Read more...] about Animax posts positive ratings in Malaysia
MEASAT’s AZERSPACE-1 / AFRICASAT-1a satellite successfully launched
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) has successfully launched the AZERSPACE-1 / AFRICASAT-1a satellite. The satellite was launched on an Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle from the European Space Port in Kourou, French Guiana, on February 8 at 5.36am Malaysian time. The launch was witnessed via live telecast at the All Asia Broadcast Centre, Bukit Jalil by H.E. Mr. Tahir Karimov, the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Malaysia; YBhg. Datuk Che Azemi bin Haron, … [Read more...] about MEASAT’s AZERSPACE-1 / AFRICASAT-1a satellite successfully launched
Second season of “Top Gear Korea” launches on KIX and KIX HD
Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment will be rolling out the second season of Top Gear Korea, the only Asian adaptation of the popular motoring show by BBC, on KIX and KIX HD on January 22 at 9pm. The show retains the core trademarks of the iconic motoring show with a unique Korean spin. Hosted by former professional racing driver Kim Jin-Pyo, car and bike enthusiast Cho Min-Ki, and celebrity racing circuit member Yeon Jung-Hoon, viewers can expect informative car reviews, an … [Read more...] about Second season of “Top Gear Korea” launches on KIX and KIX HD
