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
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024