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
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024