Nasi kandar chain shells out RM221K in settlement for illicit Astro broadcasts
Thaqwa (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd faces a lawsuit for breaching subscription agreements on unauthorised use of smart cards, decoder boxes and more.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Astro's 1Q net profit up 14.1 pct to RM17 mln
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's net profit rose to RM17 million in the first quarter ended April 30, 2024 (1Q) from RM15.89 million in the same period a year ago.
Wed Jun 26 2024
Astro secures RM400 mil term loan facility from SMBC
The term loan is available for multiple drawdowns and the first drawdown shall be made within 3 months from the date of the Facility Agreement.
Mon Aug 14 2023
Astro appoints Euan Daryl Smith as GCEO-designate
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd has appointed Euan Daryl Smith as group chief executive officer(GCEO)-designate with immediate effect.
Mon Sep 26 2022
Media kept 'overweight' despite 'butterfly effect' fears over merging of streaming services by US media giants
CGS-CIMB has raised concerns about the "butterfly effect" on the local entertainment companies that offer SVOD services.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Astro to invest more on local content, streaming services - Group COO
Euan Smith said the company aims to make Astro an "incredibly effective machine," offering the best content via the right products.
Mon Sep 12 2022
MACC still investigating ex-Astro CEO case
MACC is still investigating the case involving former Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd group CEO Datuk Rohana Rozhan in connection with the US$10 million allegedly received from Tim Leissner.
Wed Apr 13 2022
ASTRO posts RM127mn PATAMI in Q4FY22, 20% Q-O-Q
ADEX 56%, lifted by economic recovery and resumption of signature productions.
Thu Mar 31 2022
Astro unveils Netflix streaming in its new subscription packs
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd officially unveiled its All-New Astro Experience, enabling customers to stream Netflix and enjoy better value and savings with new subscription packs.
Tue Nov 09 2021
TM, Astro collaborate to deliver high quality digital experience
TM and Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems today inked deals to collaborate in delivering high-quality digital experience to all Malaysians.
Wed Sep 29 2021
MEASAT-3 outage: Telecommunication, broadcasting services restored - MCMC
Telecommunication and broadcasting services that were disrupted since June 21 following MEASAT-3 satellite technical issues have been restored, said the MCMC.
Thu Jun 24 2021
Astro customers will soon enjoy Netflix on Ultrabox and Ultibox
Astro customers will enjoy access to watch Netflix via Ultrabox, immediately after the collaboration is launched and via Ultibox.
Thu Jun 24 2021
Outage at Astro's satellite provider, affected channels being restored
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's satellite provider MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd experienced an outage from this afternoon and Astro is working to address the issue.
Mon Jun 21 2021
Astro, Axiata, Pos Malaysia, Careplus named best company for investor relations
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd, Axiata Group Bhd, Pos Malaysia Bhd and Careplus Group Bhd have been named Best Company for Investor Relations at the virtual 10th MIRA IR Awards 2020.
Thu Dec 17 2020
Astro Q3 net profit falls to RM164.53 mln
Astro Malaysia Holding's Bhd's net profit for the third quarter (Q3) ended Sept 30, 2020, fell to RM164.53 million from RM170.85 million in the same quarter last year.
Thu Dec 03 2020
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024