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
[LETTER TO EDITOR] Empowering Malaysian creativity: Standing together against piracy
The prevalence and convenience of digital piracy now poses an even greater threat to the sustainability of the entertainment industry.
Mon May 06 2024
Malaysia’s video piracy ranking falls but women are leading consumers lured by Korean dramas
Malaysia has now fallen to fifth place and surprisingly, its the women who are driving the consumption of pirated content.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Malaysia on a warpath to best digital piracy
On December 22, 2021, Malaysia amended its Copyright Law, adding Section 43AA which makes it illegal to commit or assist in copyright infringement using streaming technology.
Sun Mar 24 2024
Two commercial enterprises pay damages for illegally streaming Astro content
Astro secures court orders against an F&B outlet & a hotel for illegally streaming its content.
Mon Feb 19 2024
One individual pleaded guilty to selling TV boxes with unauthorised content
Tiew Ai Teng, 38, was found in possession of 5 Android TV Boxes preloaded with unauthorised content.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Unemployed man fined RM10,000 for film piracy
The man had shown to the public the five pirated subscription copies of the film works, whose copyright belonged to Astro.
Wed Sep 07 2022
Content Forum lauds all anti-piracy initiatives and stands as one to combat piracy
Digital piracy is robbing every single professional working in the creative content ecosystem.
Tue Apr 05 2022
Music piracy isn't on its way out just yet
While there has been a drop in illegal downloads of songs and albums in recent years, it's possible that this trend is reversing. So what's going on?
Mon Feb 07 2022
Local film piracy continues, FDAM urges KKMM, authorities to act
Ahmad said the association viewed the matter seriously with the latest case involving the film Hantu Kuat Ketawa directed by Mawi.
Sat Feb 05 2022
S.Korea military suffers worst COVID-19 outbreak aboard anti-piracy ship off Africa
Authorities have begun an operation to airlift them home while a replacement team will steer the vessel back home.
Mon Jul 19 2021
Astro lauds clampdown on piracy
High Court rules sale of TV Boxes that provide unauthorised access to copyrighted works as illegal and punishable by law.
Mon May 24 2021
Despite the rise of streaming services, music piracy persists
Music industry professionals were hoping that streaming would put an end to piracy.
Fri Apr 30 2021
Media, entertainment industry loses RM3 bln annually through piracy
It has also resulted in the government losing an estimated RM500 million in tax revenue and leaving thousands of jobs at risk.
Wed Feb 24 2021
59 pirate websites blocked in Australia
The orders coincided with a major anti-piracy campaign by Creative Content Australia headed by actor Bryan Brown on Friday.
Fri Aug 18 2017
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
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024