Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. Has announced that UTV Entertainment Television Limited had signed an agreement for capacity on MEASAT-3a for the carriage of UTV Movies, their flagship Hindi movie channel. UTV Movies is distributed by UTV Global Broadcasting Limited, the broadcasting arm of UTV. The channel is the only Hindi movie channel originating from a motion picture studio, boasting an enviable library of blockbusters. "We are pleased to announce our association with … [Read more...] about UTV Movies joins MEASAT’s video neighbourhood
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Li, Life Inspired joins MEASAT’S HD neighborhood
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT has signed an agreement with LI: Life Inspired, Li TV HD channel to be distributed via the newly launched MEASAT-3a satellite. Li TV joins as the seventh channel on the MEASAT-3 / 3a HD distribution platform. The 24-hour linear channel is a ground-breaking multi-media entertainment concept which boasts a vibrant stable of world-class-quality, first-run entertainment across five key programming pillars of Food, Home, Wellness, Travel and Style. "We are delighted that Li TV … [Read more...] about Li, Life Inspired joins MEASAT’S HD neighborhood
MEASAT-3a satellite successfully launched
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT announced the successful launch of the MEASAT-3a satellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. The satellite was launched on a LandLaunch Zenit-3SLB launch vehicle. The historic event was witnessed by a group of senior Malaysian government and private sector officials, as well as a select group of 14 students from Malaysia, India, Indonesia, the Philippines and the United Kingdom. When deployed after the completion of in-orbit testing, expected end-July 2009, … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3a satellite successfully launched
MEASAT-3a lifts off successfully
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) is pleased to announce the successful lift-off of the LandLaunch launch vehicle from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan carrying the MEASAT-3a satellite into orbit. Launched at 3.50 am Baikonur time (5.50 am KL time), the satellite is currently being lifted into orbit aboard the LandLaunch Zenit-3SLB launch vehicle on a 6 hours 25 minutes mission. After the completion of the mission, the satellite will be separated from the launch … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3a lifts off successfully
MEASAT adds Unitel Classica HD; stocks surge amidst merger rumours
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. and Classica Asia GmbH i.Gr. announced that a five-year agreement has been signed for MEASAT to distribute the Unitel Classica HD channel via the MEASAT-3 satellite. The Unitel Classica's HD channel features premium audiovisual classical music productions with the leading artists and the best orchestras in high definition format. Based on one of the world's largest HD film stocks, the channel broadcasts the greatest operas and concerts as well as … [Read more...] about MEASAT adds Unitel Classica HD; stocks surge amidst merger rumours
MEASAT-3a set for June 22 launch
Kuala Lumpur – Measat Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) has announced that the Measat-3a satellite is now at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan in final preparations for launch. The satellite, manufactured by Orbital Sciences Corporation of Dulles, US, is scheduled for launch on a Zenit 3-SLB Landlaunch launch vehicle at 3.50am local time (5:50 a.m. KL time) on Monday 22 June 2009. Measat-3a, the company’s fourth satellite, will add an additional 12 Ku-Band and 12 C-Band … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3a set for June 22 launch