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
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
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
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
Content: Who's in control? You are
As the content sphere grows larger with multiple creators pushing content through, there is a crucial need for more effective regulation.
Fri Nov 04 2022
Content Code 2022 debuts to uphold a robust content ecosystem
The Content Forum advocates for everyone in the content ecosystem to play their own respective roles in self-regulating the content they create and the content they consume.
Wed Nov 02 2022
Astro to invest more on local content, streaming services - Group COO
Euan Smith said the company aims to make Astro an "incredibly effective machine," offering the best content via the right products.
Mon Sep 12 2022
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024