Betting Big on Vernacular Content
'Local is a very, very big category,' executive director and co-founder of Media Partners Asia Vivek Couto shares his insights.
Sat Dec 30 2017
Rio Olympics: 3,000 hours of coverage, 12 dedicated channels on Astro
Malaysians can look forward to the most comprehensive coverage of Rio 2016 Olympics with 12 dedicated channels on Astro.
Mon Aug 01 2016
Astro launches eGG, the first eSports channel in Southeast Asia
eGG channel 808 will be made available for Free to all Astro and Astro on the Go customers in Malaysia starting June, 2016.
Wed Apr 27 2016
Malaysian U19s begin AFF Championship hunt
Stadiumastro brings you up-to-date on all sport events taking place every week on your favorite HD channels and on Astro On-The-Go.
Sat Aug 15 2015
Astro offers Dota 2 Championships 2015 live
The International 2015 to be broadcasted LIVE on Astro SuperSport Plus Channel 808 & Astro on the Go.
Thu Jul 30 2015
Astro pre-tax profit rises to RM720.9 million in FY15
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's pre-tax profit for financial year ended Jan 31, 2015 (FY15) rose to RM720.88 million from RM569.23 million in the previous year.
Mon Mar 30 2015
Astro launches 10 new channels
Astro launched 10 new channels including eight High Definition (HD) channels which will begin broadcasting November 16.
Wed Nov 12 2014
Astro to bring comprehensive coverage of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics
Astro will deliver comprehensive coverage of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on two dedicated HD channels.
Thu Feb 06 2014
Astro to telecast live all matches of 2014 FIFA World Cup
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd will telecast live all 64 matches of the 2014 Fifa World Cup in Brazil through 10 channels.
Fri Nov 08 2013
Pay-Per-View for LIVE Events now on Astro On-The-Go
Astro has introduced a new service that allows Malaysians to enjoy the best of LIVE entertainment and sports on a simple pay-per-view basis.
Tue May 21 2013
Astro On-The-Go launch in Melbourne
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Mon Mar 04 2013
Students overseas impressed with Astro 'On The Go'
Astro 'On The Go' (AOTG) is receiving warm response from Malaysians living abroad, especially students as the new offering can help them keep abreast with local issues.
Sun Mar 03 2013
Astro 'On The Go' brings abroad Malaysian closer
Astro 'On The Go' will bridge the gap for Malaysians, especially those living abroad.
Fri Mar 01 2013
What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025