Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia (TWDC SEA), together with Astro, Malaysia’s leading Pay-TV operator, will launch Disney XD, a brand new kids channel in Malaysia on 15 September. Disney XD, aimed at kids aged 6-14, will be the first international kids channel on Astro’s basic platform and will be available in English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin and Tamil. Available in both SD (channel 617) and HD (channel 637), the 24-hour service features a mix of … [Read more...] about Disney XD to launch in Malaysia
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Succeeding in Malaysia’s increasingly competitive TV market
Virat Patel The consumer is the winner More and more players are challenging Malaysia’s incumbent pay-TV operator (Astro) and its FTA broadcaster (Media Prima). They believe that the 50% of Malaysian households that do not subscribe to pay-TV will come into play as technology innovation reduces access costs and as household incomes rise. Telekom Malaysia (TM), Maxis, YTL, ABN and several other niche players have either launched new services or have them in the pipeline. As is … [Read more...] about Succeeding in Malaysia’s increasingly competitive TV market
Industry Promotion
TV ASIA Plus: What are FINAS’ objectives and targets for the year? The current market in Malaysia is growing significantly with the active support of the Malaysian government, through FINAS, as well as other government agencies such as Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC). In line with Malaysia’s Economic Transformation Program (ETP) that was announced by the prime minister in 2009, the government has implemented and … [Read more...] about Industry Promotion
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
APAC leads global TV market, to hit 1bn TV sets in 2012
The Asia Pacific region is now the world’s largest TV market, and is forecast to pass the one billion TV sets mark this year, according to market analyst Informa Telecoms & Media. The research firm added that the region – mainly driven by China and India – tops the pay-TV subscription market, with 394 million households subscribed to pay-TV services by the end of last year. When it comes to revenues, however, APAC lags behind other regions. In particular, China and India … [Read more...] about APAC leads global TV market, to hit 1bn TV sets in 2012
Sky is the limit for MEASAT
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. Has signed an agreement with SkyVision Global Networks, for capacity on the AFRICASAT-1 satellite across the African region. The multi-transponder deal enables SkyVision to continue providing its existing cost effective, tier-one internet connectivity solutions to ISPs, enterprises, telcos and mobile operators in the region. The AFRICASAT-1 satellite which is located at the 46°E orbital slot provides C-band coverage across the African … [Read more...] about Sky is the limit for MEASAT