Levelling the playing field: The call for equal regulation across all platforms
Digital platforms like social media share content and ads but are not subject to local governance frameworks.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Astro Sound+Vision to elevate Malaysian screen content to access global platforms
High-quality post-production is crucial for Malaysian content aiming for international success, says Euan Smith, Group CEO of Astro.
Mon Nov 18 2024
RM800K and counting, Astro defends stories that matter in the battle against piracy
It's more than just lost revenue; it's lost opportunities, lost jobs, and lost futures for those who create the content audiences love.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Astro affirms leadership as Malaysia’s home of sports, yielding solid Q2FY25 performance
Astro delivers an unparalleled experience, rallying millions of Malaysians around some of the worlds biggest sporting events.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Self-regulation complements, not replaces, the legal framework
Social media and user-generated content have drastically transformed the content ecosystem in recent years.
Tue Sep 03 2024
UNGCMYB and Astro amplify sustainability for Malaysia
UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB) and Astro has launched the 'Forward Faster Louder Programme
Mon Aug 05 2024
Malaysians rally to donate RM108,281.50 in 48 hours for Malaysia4Palestine initiative
The funds, collected during the Malaysia4Palestine campaign held from May 25 to May 26, 2024, were officially handed over to AAKRP today.
Wed Jul 03 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 deepens commitment to transformation, witnesses growth in new customer signup
Astro publishes a press release on its commitment to transformation and the growth it made on new customer signup
Tue Jun 25 2024
Astro and NACSA team up for a nationwide coding challenge
The programming tournament aims to normalise safe digital navigation throughout cyberspace to shield internet users from online harm.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Astro reports Q4FY24 profit of RM44mln
Amid ongoing macroeconomic headwinds and foreign currency volatility, Astro's Q4FY24 revenue1 was resilient q-o-q at RM820mn.
Thu Mar 21 2024
The Content Forum champions safe and inclusive online curated content with new guidelines
The OCC Guidelines underscores the Content Forums dedication to nurturing a dynamic creative content environment.
Wed Dec 20 2023
Astro sees growth in ARPU, Adex and broadband
Result highlights for the third quarter of the financial year ending 31 January 2024 (Q3FY24).
Thu Dec 14 2023
Astro to offer world-class post-production services with business acquisition of basecamp films
Astro SoundVision services include high-quality cinema-based colour grading, Dolby Vision HDR post-production.
Fri Sep 15 2023
Astro launches new BIZfibre broadband service targeting SMEs
Astro has launched BIZfibre, an all-new broadband service targeting SMEs, which accounts for 97 pct of total business establishments in Malaysia.
Thu Nov 10 2022
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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