Kuala Lumpur – Action entertainment channel KIX HD (Astro Channel 729) has started an “Are You Tough Enough?” Challenge to search for “Malaysia’s Toughest”. The launch of the month-long recruitment to find ten of Malaysia’s toughest individuals by KIX HD and Astro, the official platform, saw the spectacle of Malaysia’s youngest strongman, Zarol ‘Baby Ox’ Alfiyan, pulling two Hummers chained together. (From … [Read more...] about KIX HD searches for Malaysia​’s toughest​
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Reed MIDEM signs deal with GCMA
Kuala Lumpur – Reed MIDEM, organiser of professional, international tradeshows, has come to an agreement to cooperate with Global Creative Media Agency (GCMA), Malaysia to jointly create prominence and growth in the ASEAN region. GCMA has been appointed to be their regional representative office for ASEAN, serving Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines and Brunei. Malaysia will be the 41st international representative office of Reed and one of the Asian … [Read more...] about Reed MIDEM signs deal with GCMA
Media Prima declares improved dividend policy in FY2013
Bandar Utama – Media Prima Berhad (“Media Prima” or “the Group”), Malaysia’s largest and leading fully-integrated media group remained resilient despite a challenging year. Gross revenue grew to RM2.04 billion compared to RM2.01 billion in December 2012. The Group also recorded growth in Profit After Tax and Minority Interest (“PATAMI”) for the YTD December 2013 which stood at RM214.2 million. According to Datuk Johan Jaaffar, Chairman of Media … [Read more...] about Media Prima declares improved dividend policy in FY2013
Astro launches Malaysia’s first multilingual TV Guide
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Astro has introduced the next generation multilingual TV Guide, the first of its kind in Malaysia, which will be available to all Astro B.yond customers in phases nationwide beginning February 24, 2014 onwards. Liew Swee Lin, Chief Commercial Officer of Astro, said, “At Astro, we recognise ours is a journey to be better, to evolve, and to embrace innovation in every aspect of our business to be our customers' brand of choice. Astro’s brand promise … [Read more...] about Astro launches Malaysia’s first multilingual TV Guide
Astro to enter home shopping business
Kuala Lumpur – Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (Astro) through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Astro Retail Ventures Sdn Bhd has entered into a Shareholders’ Agreement with GS Home Shopping Inc. on February 11 to establish a home shopping business in Malaysia through Astro GS Shop Sdn Bhd (AGSSB). AGSSB will be 60% owned by Astro Retail Ventures Sdn Bhd and the remaining 40% by GS Home Shopping Inc., a home shopping operator in Asia with presence in South Korea, China, Vietnam, … [Read more...] about Astro to enter home shopping business
“Intelligence” premieres on RTL CBS Entertainment HD
Intelligence is a dramatic thriller starring Josh Holloway as Gabriel, a high-tech intelligence operative enhanced with a super-computer microchip in his brain. With this implant, Gabriel is the first human ever to be connected directly into the worldwide information grid and have complete access to Internet, WiFi, telephone and satellite data. He can hack into any data centre and access key intel in the fight to protect the United States from its enemies. Leading the elite government … [Read more...] about “Intelligence” premieres on RTL CBS Entertainment HD