
Astro records viewing rate, broadcasts over 3,000 hours of PSA throughout MCO
Astro strives to keep Malaysians informed and entertained by offering complimentary access to Astro, NJOI and Astro GO channels.
Thu Jun 18 2020

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

Astro Top Gun: Customer is The King
Always, always, remember that the customer leads and the customer is 'King', says Henry Tan of the Astro Group.
Sun Dec 24 2017

Astro's Rohana Rozhan appointed as UUM adjunct professor
Astro Group CEO Datuk Rohana Rozhan has been appointed as Adjunct Professor at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM).
Thu Nov 02 2017

Astro wins Digital Transformer in Malaysia award
IDC's DX Awards recognises outstanding organisations that have made critical breakthroughs in digital transformation across the Asia Pacific region.
Tue Oct 24 2017

Astro bags 3 awards at Marketing Excellence Awards 2016
Astro Group won three honours at the advertising & marketing Magazine's Marketing Excellence Awards 2016, held here, Thursday night.
Fri Oct 28 2016

Astro bags 5 awards at The Spark Awards for Media Excellence 2016
Astro Group won big with five honours at The Spark Awards for Media Excellence 2016, held in Singapore on Thursday night.
Fri Aug 19 2016

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025