Figures so, and the price of their service is getting less affordable for all (NJOI, IPTV etc.)...



This post has been edited by Qash-M: Mar 31 2015, 11:36 PM

THE prices of goods and services should not be going up a full 6% once the Goods and Services Tax (GST) kicks in come April 1, says the Customs Department, adding that the resulting impact on household expenditure should be an increase of just 0.58% to 1%.

Its GST director Datuk Subromaniam Tholasy says this is due to the nature of the GST, which allows businesses to pass cost savings down the supply chain by claiming for their input costs.

Giving an example, he says that based on Customs’ projections, Astro’s prices, which currently have a 6% service tax, should come down as it would enjoy more cost savings.

“Astro’s input costs which are currently not claimable would become claimable. So the cost of doing business will come down a little and I expect a slight drop in prices. The extent of savings would depend on the type of business,” he tells The Star.

Subromaniam says businesses also currently pay the 6% service tax for their costs such as audit fees, as well as 10% for goods such as furniture and office equipment, all of which are not claimable under the current tax system.

“As for water and Astro, our computation shows that there should be 0.72% and 0.64% savings respectively,” he said, noting that this was despite Astro being a standard-rated service.

However, once the GST kicks in, he points out that any costs related to business would be claimable as input tax and businesses would be able to save costs this way.

It's Day 1 of GST's implementation and NO, ASTRO is not cutting the subscription fees down, instead additional 6% is now attached to PVR & On-the-GO subscription which were previously not subject to tax. You get it all wrong, sir.

This post has been edited by izwanikhsan: Apr 1 2015, 07:43 AM

These facts and figures are all bullshit,it is not the least for the rakyat ,all these big monkeys paint a picture to fool the rakyat,the truth is NOTHING goes down all will go up,just watch,if can throw the cheaters out next ge ! If all they say is TRUTH why run and hide ,have balds to come out for a dialogue :angry:The govt has exhusted all avenues to rob the rakyat,internet was tax free now all Internet is on GST so in other words they are all out to rob us to fullfill their lust for money,even fondling condoms,ky jelly and sanitary pads!

This post has been edited by smileguy: Apr 1 2015, 09:22 AM

More and more traditional TV companies are opting to launch streaming services.

Check out the latest newsletter of the streaming entertainment HERE!

In conclusion: Astro is getting expensive. Only idiot macai customers would believe that Astro+GST is better savings.

This post has been edited by Qash-M: Apr 1 2015, 03:52 PM

New Year’s Resolution, 2015: Cut the cable.



Everyone has their own reasons for cutting the cord, but my decision was both financial in nature, as well as based in common sense. I spend more time online than sitting around mindlessly watching television, outside of a few favorite shows. And there’s so much quality TV content being produced these days that I have a massive selection of new shows to choose from after I binge watch my way through one series and need to move on to something new.

Reference: http://techcrunch.com/2015/02/01/the-diary...cutter-in-2015/

This post has been edited by izzudrecoba: Apr 1 2015, 03:54 PM

after cancelling the astro subscription, do you guys have to return the decoder+remote+smartcard ?

Yes need to return. But till now I still can watch astro on the go.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcP-9TYdMvw

>30 HD channel for starter

NJOI/HD Family gonna eat dust lah.

that's how long after you gave them the deactivation notice ?

If it turns reality .................not just dust, Njoi can close and .... off!! The PR of the officer is very much better then our asstro lady

1 month notice. Then after terminate must return within 30 days

Haha interesting

must be a lot from new local content provider.

Maybe lowyat can have their own digital tv channels finally.

Guys anyone having this annoying problem like me? Sometimes my astro pvr fail to record programs, sometimes only. Anyone know why???

Same here. Sometimes it records only half way, sometimes there is pixelation despite clear weather when the program is being recorded.

Yes record have way also I kena few times. Any idea why this happen bcs it is quite frustrating...

hi,

any astro installer here? pls pm me..tq

Same goes to mine. I call the customer service and she said try to monitor for a few days and if the same thing occur, the decoder need to be replace by a new one