Astro continues excellence in service by bagging six awards at Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards 2024
Astro's commitment to top-tier content and cutting-edge tech ensures an exceptional audience experience.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath
Queensland Premier Steven Miles told the Australian Broadcasting Corp that 64,000 people were without power on Friday due to the storm.
Fri Jan 26 2024
Fahmi congratulates Suhaimi Sulaiman on appointment as Broadcasting D-G
Fahmi Fadzil has congratulated broadcast personality Suhaimi Sulaiman on his appointment as the new Broadcasting director-general.
Thu Jan 19 2023
PM opens Angkasapuri Media City
Ismail Sabri said the Angkasapuri Media City would become another broadcasting icon in the country.
Wed Oct 26 2022
Emulate Indonesian broadcasting industry, Annuar urges M'sian broadcasters
The broadcasting industry ecosystem in Indonesia is impressively comprehensive, which should be emulated by Malaysian broadcasters.
Sat Aug 20 2022
Malaysia, Thailand should renew bilateral agreement to deepen cooperation - Annuar Musa
Tan Sri Annuar Musa urged Malaysia and Thailand to renew bilateral agreements to deepen cooperation in the field of telecommunications, broadcasting and creative industries.
Tue Jun 21 2022
Broadcasting Dept apologises after TAWAUfm aired Maghrib azan earlier
The Department of Broadcasting Malaysia, Sabah today apologised for the mistake of its radio station, TAWAUfm in airing the Maghrib azan earlier than scheduled, yesterday.
Mon Apr 04 2022
RTM needs rejuvenation to remain relevant - Annuar
RTM needs to be rejuvenated to remain competitive and relevant in the broadcasting world, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa.
Fri Apr 01 2022
Olympics: From clothing hauls to TikTok trends, Gen Z Olympians show new side of Games
Gen Z were particularly active in contributing to the Olympics hype, Exarchos said.
Fri Feb 11 2022
RTM negotiating to get broadcasting rights for 2022 World Cup - Annuar
The government has, in principle, agreed for RTM to negotiate with the agent appointed by the world football governing body FIFA to obtain broadcasting rights for the 2022 World Cup.
Mon Jan 31 2022
'We're not giving up': The radio station for Afghan women
From Taliban-controlled Kabul, Radio Begum is broadcasting the voices of women that have been muted across Afghanistan.
Sun Dec 12 2021
WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng Shuai situation
The decision to pull tournaments that could cost the U.S.-headquartered WTA hundreds of millions of dollars in broadcasting and sponsorship.
Wed Dec 01 2021
Astro staff dies after car crashes into his bicycle
A broadcasting company staff's excitement over his new bicycle turned tragic when he died after being hit by a car on Kilometre 38.3 Jalan Cyberjaya (Dengkil/Puchong) heading to Cyberjaya here today.
Fri Oct 22 2021
Vibrant Afghan radio reduced to religious relic
Since the Taliban came to town, Ebrahim Parhar sits alone at the radio station, broadcasting hours of religious sermons.
Sun Oct 17 2021
MEASAT-3 outage: Telecommunication, broadcasting services restored - MCMC
Telecommunication and broadcasting services that were disrupted since June 21 following MEASAT-3 satellite technical issues have been restored, said the MCMC.
Thu Jun 24 2021
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