Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. has announced an agreement with Level 3 Communications (NYSE: LVLT), to upgrade the Setanta Sports channel on the MEASAT-3/3a video platform from standard definition to high definition. Founded in 1992, Setanta is an international sports broadcaster with operations in Ireland, Canada, Australia, Asia and Africa. Setanta owns and operates premium sports TV channels on a subscription basis to residential and commercial customers through … [Read more...] about Setanta Sports to go HD with MEASAT
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Martial Arts TV joins MEASAT’s HD lineup
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) has announced an agreement with Martial Arts Networks Ltd (Martial Arts TV) to distribute the Martial Arts TV HD channel (Martial Arts TV HD) via the MEASAT-3a satellite. Martial Arts TV HD provides a wide variety of combat sports, such as mixed martial arts and kickboxing, as well as martial arts programmes including anime, movies, reality, video game and lifestyle programming. Jarod Lopez, Vice-President, Broadcast Sales, MEASAT, … [Read more...] about Martial Arts TV joins MEASAT’s HD lineup
MEASAT’S HD bouquet reaches 34 channels
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. has inked an agreement with Encompass Digital Media for the addition of HISTORY North East Asia regional feed on MEASAT’s HD video neighbourhood at 91.5°E via the MEASAT-3 satellite. HISTORY provides entertainment programming with award-winning original series and event specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive and engaging manner across multiple platforms. “The expansion of MEASAT’s HD … [Read more...] about MEASAT’S HD bouquet reaches 34 channels
MEASAT expands HD video neighbourhood with two new channels
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd has announced an agreement with RRsat America - Global Communications Network Inc. (RRsat) to distribute Russia Today English HD (RT) and Russia Today Documentary HD (RTDoc) channels via the MEASAT-3a satellite across Asia. RT is a global multilingual television news network, broadcasting around-the-clock from Moscow and Washington, DC. It covers major political, economic and cultural issues of the time, with supporting analysis, … [Read more...] about MEASAT expands HD video neighbourhood with two new channels
Cartoon Network HD joins Measat
Kuala Lumpur – Measat Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (Measat) has announced an agreement with GlobeCast for the distribution of the Cartoon Network HD channel via its Measat-3 satellite. Jarod Lopez, Senior Director, Sales and Marketing, Measat, said, “The addition of Cartoon Network HD further strengthens the variety of channels on Measat’s video neighbourhood.” The satellite service provider now distributes 25 HD channels on its video platform. Cartoon Network is one of … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network HD joins Measat
Key appointments at Measat
Measat Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (Measat) has appointed Zainudin bin Abdul as Vice President of Satellite Engineering and Operations and Yau Chyong Lim as Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Planning. In his new role, bin Abdul will be responsible for overseeing the management of the fleet of Measat satellites. He has been with the company since 1993. Prior to his new appointment, bin Abdul was the Director for Fleet Planning and Special Projects. Yau, who has been with the … [Read more...] about Key appointments at Measat