The total mobile service revenue in Malaysia is poised to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2 per cent from $5.2 billion (€4.8bn) in 2023 to $6.1 billion in 2028, supported by growth in mobile data service revenues, according to GlobalData, th data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Malaysia Mobile Broadband Forecast (Q1 […]
The Malaysian Cricket Association (MCA), the governing body for the sport in the country, will use Magnifi, the AI-powered highlight generation platform, for its cricket coverage. As part of this engagement, the Malaysian Cricket Association will leverage Magnifi to capture cricket highlights for social media platforms. This process utilises cricket-specific metatags, such as a ‘boundary’, ‘six’, […]
Amagi, the leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), deployed on Amazon Web Services (AWS), today announced its partnership with Malaysia’s leading media and entertainment company, Astro. Astro, in partnership with Amagi, is modernising systems and infrastructure for the playout and origination of its existing linear channels and playout disaster recovery […]
GfK’s Radio Audience Measurement (RAM) is the single radio audience measurement for Malaysia’s market, as appointed by Commercial Radio Malaysia (CRM). Prior to this, CRM has awarded GfK a three-year contract from 2022 to 2024 to continuously provide RAM in Malaysia. This marked CRM and GfK’s third collaboration since 2016. Astro Radio continuously supports the […]
MEASAT Global Berhad, the Malaysian satellite solutions provider, has officially signed with SpaceX to become the Official Authorised Reseller for Starlink Hardware and Services in the markets that MEASAT serves. MEASAT says the Official Authorised Reseller status enables it to solidify its position as a one-stop provider for customers in pursuit of the most suitable […]
Starting January 10th 2024, the HITS NOW channel will be available to Astro viewers in Malaysia on Channel 702. HITS NOW is the latest addition to Astro’s line up of Rewind Network’s offerings alongside the existing HITS and HITS MOVIES channels available on their service. All Astro customers will be able to watch a free preview […]
Rewind has announced that, starting January 1st 2024, the HITS NOW channel will debut on Unifi TV in Malaysia and will be made available on Channel 452 as part of its TV packs. All Unifi TV Pack subscribers will be able to enjoy a 1-month free preview from 1st until January 31st 2024. The partnership […]
Double Vision, the Malaysian production arm of the Vision New Media group, has announced that both seasons (20 x 60’) of its localised version of Hans Rosenfeldt’s hit Scandi series The Bridge have sold to Stan, the Australian streaming service. The agreement, brokered by Lyle Bettson-Barker, SVP Australia and New Zealand from Banijay Rights, represents […]
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, […]
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 […]