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New Astro FAST channels on sooka, NJOI

All sooka and NJOI customers in Malaysia can now access five new FAST channels at no additional cost. This addition compliments the existing ten FAST channels available for sooka customers, expanding customers’ choices to include more dramas, comedies, travel shows and Astro’s very own content such as Super Spontan All Stars, Suri Hati Mr Pilot, […]

November 8, 2023

Fine for Astro ISD pirate

The Petaling Jaya Sessions Court in Malaysia has charged salesperson, Nazwan Bin Zainal Abidin RM33,000 (€6,643) for selling TV boxes pre-loaded with unauthorised Astro content under Section 43AA(1)(h) Copy Right Act 1987. He pleaded guilty to the charges and paid the fine. Nazwan committed the offence on June 14th 2023 at a retail outlet at […]

October 2, 2023By Colin Mann

Astro unveils Astro Premier channel

Astro, the Malaysian digital streaming and content company, has launched new channel, Astro Premier as the destination for all premium content locally and regionally. Available to all Astro customers until February 1st 2024, Astro Premier offers Astro Originals’ complete library of popular series. The channel will showcase a selection of content with the latest Astro […]

September 22, 2023

Heavy fine for Malaysian ISD seller

The Ampang Session Court in Kuala Lumpur has charged and fined a salesperson, Leong Wei Xiang, RM20,000 (€4,000) for selling TV boxes pre-loaded with unauthorised Astro content under Section 43AA (2) of the Copyright Act 1987. He pleaded guilty to the charges and paid the fine. Leong committed the offence on October 21st, 2022, at […]

August 4, 2023By Colin Mann

Qalbox partners with Astro

Qalbox by Muslim Pro, the entertainment streaming service renowned for its diverse global Muslim content, has joined forces with Astro to exclusively stream Muslim-focused content in Malaysia. In line with Muslim Pro’s aim of becoming the digital home for all things Muslim, this strategic alliance represents a pivotal moment in the country’s entertainment landscape, offering […]

August 3, 2023

Astro Fibre expands reach in Sabah

Astro’s partnership with Celcom Timur (CT Sabah) has commenced, providing high-speed broadband to a potential of 118,000 homes across towns such as Kota Kinabalu, Tawau, Semporna, Kunak, Sandakan, Penampang, Lahad Datu, Beaufort, Keningau, Kota Belud, Kota Marudu, Kudat, Putatan, Ranau, Tenom and Tuaran. As an introductory offer, the Primary Pack with Astro Fibre 50Mbps plan […]

June 9, 2023

Astro adds WeTV on Ultra Box

Astro has added WeTV, a streaming service from Chinese tech giant Tencent, to its Ultra Box service across Malaysia.  WeTV boasts a wide catalogue of Asian content such as Chinese dramas Prosecution Elite (coming soon) starring Dilraba Dilmurat, Tong Dawei, Gao Xin, and You Jingru, The Love You Give Me which is an adaptation of […]

May 23, 2023

Viu Premium on Astro Ultra Box

As part of the New Astro Experience, the Malaysian pay-TV operator is expanding its streaming service with more Asian entertainment by welcoming the Viu app to its platform. Astro customers can now access Viu on multi-screens, including the Ultra Box for popular shows such as K-Dramas Taxi Driver 2 and Delivery Man, as well as […]

March 13, 2023

New streaming apps on Astro Ulti Box

Astro, the Malaysian satellite television and IPTV provider, has announced the addition of the iQIYI, TVBAnywhere+, beIN Sports Connect and BBC Player apps on the Ulti Box so customers can stream more global sporting events and Asian entertainment including Korean, Chinese and Hong Kong dramas and movies, British programmes, local favourites and anime on their […]

December 22, 2022

Malaysia: “Landmark” ruling in EPL copyright case

The High Court of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur has issued what pay-TV operator Astro describes as a “landmark” ruling determining a local commercial premises to have acted illegally by showing pirate broadcasts of sports and entertainment content, including Premier League football. The Directors of 42 East Pub and Restaurant in KL were showing content in their […]

November 24, 2022By Colin Mann