Astro Holdings Sdn Bhd

ASTRO provides interactive TV services by aggregating and distributing multimedia content to a variety of users through the many communication and mobile devices available today. The Group's focus on growing and creating innovative interactive content has seen exponential growth in transactions through its digital platform. The Group is seeking to... increase its participation in large under-penetrated economies that will benefit from the anticipated liberalization of the media industry and the fast-growing consumer sector, particularly in developing regions. Consistent with this objective, Astro has invested in a joint venture to provide DTH satellite services in India. The group also provides studio infrastructure and airtime marketing consultancy services in India and owns 20% of South Asia FM Ltd. which has licenses to own and operate 23 FM radio stations in India. The group is looking to extend its business model in other emerging and under-penetrated market in Asia. ASTRO was de-listed from the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad on 14 June 2010, following a successful take-over offer by Astro Holdings Sdn Bhd, a company owned by Usaha Tegas Sdn Bhd/its affiliates, and Khazanah Nasional Berhad.Read More