This channel maybe will move to CH 620 or 621 at 17 Jan 2022.

Hi. As we continuously refresh our content offering for a better viewing experience, please be informed that ART Movies channel (CH129) will cease transmission on 1 February 2022 at 00:00 hours.

We regret that there is no other channel offering Arabic content for now. Thank you for your understanding and support.

No vlogging today that I'm sorry that channel (ART Movies) is no perfect on Astro. Therefore, there will be no Arabic content on Astro, forever (Shahid VIP is better), which means: No Arafah Day Live Telecast. I know, this is sus, sus to the highest degree. I wish some of Arabic linear channels (permanently) will be coming to Astro and Kristal-Astro as well: MBC 1 Global (GMT), MBC 3 EU, MBC Masr USA, ART Tarab, ART Cima, ART Hekayat, ART Hekayat 2, Al-Arabiya News Channel and Iqraa TV. There, that's my suggestion for these Arabic channels that I've recommend to Astro (JK, Astro focuses Ultra Box and stuffs, not that so-called request new channels). I still love Astro and International stuffs too, but Astro stills my No. 1 favorite satellite TV provider in the country, but someone dislikes Astro for negative reasons etc. I guess it's time to move on without any Arabic channel(s) on Astro and I regret Astro's decision for changes and I'm sad and cry inside my heart, also desperate as well. Well, I guess I watch Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network instead or could be worse than flooding.

Errr... Means someone is sad to see that ART Movies channel is leaving Astro, and it breaks his/her heart very much?

EN: NOTICE
CLOSURE OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Dear Valued Customer,

We would like to informed you that Kristal Astro Sdn Bhd will be permanently ceasing its business operations on 31st March 2022 at 11:59 pm. Considering the fast changing technology trends causing huge shifts in consumer preferences towards digital media consumption, we have come to a fork in the road that calls for us to make this difficult decision. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. In view of the above, all accounts will be terminated starting from 31st March 2022 at 11:59 pm. Our representative will be in touch with you via phone regarding your accounts within the next several days. Please refer to our FAQs on our website www.kristalastro.com to find answers to questions you may have or Customer Service Team via Hotline 8350327 or 8350329 or via WhatsApp helpline 8816888available every day from 8am to 8pm, if you have any further enquires or require any assistance. We very much appreciate your patronage over the past 21 years and we wish to THANK YOU for your kind support. The Management of Kristal Astro.

BM: NOTIS
PENUTUPAN PERNIAGAAN

Kepada Pelanggan yang dihormati,

Dengan ini kami ingin memaklumkan bahawa Kristal Astro akan menutup operasi perniagaannya secara kekal bermula pada 31hb Mac 2022 pukul 11:59 malam. Perkembangan teknologi yang sangat pesat telah membawa perubahan yang besar dan ini menyebabkan pelanggan untuk lebih cenderung kepada penggunaan media dalam talian. Dengan ini, kami ingin memohon maaf kerana terpaksa akur untuk membuat keputusan yang sukar ini. Berkenaan perkara di atas, semua akaun-akaun sedia ada akan ditutup bermula dari 31hb Mac 2022 pukul 11:59 malam. Wakil Khidmat Pelanggan kami akan menghubungi awda dalam masa terdekat melali talian telefon berkenaan dengan akaun awda. Sila rujuk kepada Soalan Lazim (FAQs) kami di laman sesawang www.kristalastro.com atau hubungi Khidmat Pelanggan kami melalui Hotline 8350327 atau 8350329 atau memalui Talian Bantuan WhatsApp 88166888 beroperasi setiap hari dari 8.00 pagi hingga 8.00 malam jika awda mempunyai sebarang pertanyaan lanjut atau memerlukan sebarang bantuan. Kami ingin mengucapkan TERIMA KASIH dan setinggi-tinggi penghargaan di atas sokongan dan kepercayaan yang diberikan sepanjang 21 tahun tempoh perkhidmatan. Pihak Pengurusan Kristal Astro

Huh, interesting. Some negotiations lead through the continuation of ART Movies broadcast on Astro?

Maybe last minute suddenly the channel didn't get to cease?
Wah, I wonder who has such "veto power" within Astro to stop the channel from ceasing...
Out of all other better quality channels, someone just manage to stop ART Movies channel from being cease on Astro? Wow...

HBO Max is coming despite no launch date yet - https://www.google.com/amp/s/variety.com/20...1235165924/amp/

WarnerMedia Readies Ground in Asia for HBO Max, Expanded Local Production

WarnerMedia has made three more senior content hires in Asia to bolster its original productions teams in advance of the launch of HBO Max in the region. In the Singapore-based team, Mark Francis has been appointed group lead of production and development (scripted and unscripted) and Wee Shi Ming has been named lead of entertainment content acquisition for North Asia content. They both report into Magdalene Ew, WarnerMedia’s head of content – entertainment for Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong. In Mumbai, Saugata Mukherjee joins WarnerMedia as head of content – entertainment, India. The newly-created role, like Ew, reports into Clement Schwebig, MD of India, Southeast Asia & Korea. The group has not yet set a launch date for HBO Max in Southeast Asia, but currently operates HBO Go as an interim service in eight markets in the region. Recent upgrades to the service include the addition of all new Warner Bros. Pictures, which will stream on HBO GO following their 45-day exclusive theatrical window. Earlier this month, WarnerMedia said that Jason Monteiro will oversee HBO Go and the eventual launch of HBO Max in the region, building and leading a team of cross-functional executives. His hiring followed the surprise exit from WarnerMedia of Amit Malhotra, an experienced streaming executive who joined from Disney Plus only in June last year. Of the latest hires, Schwebig said: “These are vital roles as we look to ramp up our original content and programming ambitions in this region. Saugata, Mark and Shi Ming have a great eye for a winning project and have enviable connections within the industry.” Francis is the former head of OTT content at Astro and was chief content officer at the now defunct regional streamer Iflix. His role is to develop Asian original productions under the “Max Originals” banner. Wee was previously at Viu and Sony Pictures Television Networks, where she was head of acquisition and programming for Asian content. Wee now works alongside Katheryn Lim, who leads content acquisition for international and English-language entertainment titles, with both of them reporting into Ew. Former Sony Liv and Disney exec, Mukherjee joined in late 2021 and is responsible for commissioning local originals, as well as acquiring and developing Indian content across all general entertainment genres. In September 2021, WarnerMedia previously announced the appointment of Audrey Wee as the physical production lead for its growing line-up of regional entertainment content in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong. And in July, May-Yi Lee was named lead of development and production – unscripted for the same region. Wee reports into Ew while Lee reports into Francis.

This channel (BabyTV) is no longer available. Please continue to enjoy more kids favourites from Moonbug Kids on Channel 618, Astro GO and On Demand. Thank you for your support.

Highly possible...
Those Arab expat / association & their embassy might have interfere...

Well if they too powerful...
Might well demand more Arab based channel on astro 😁😋

TV channels:-

MBC 1 International 2 (GMT version): Arabic general channel
MBC 3 EU (CET/GMT): Arabic kids channel
MBC Masr* USA: Egyptian Arabic general channel
Al-Arabiya News Channel: News and information channel
ART Hekayat: Egyptian series
ART Hekayat 2: Arabic evergreen series
ART Tarab (EST/GMT): Arabic classic music and Arab opera
Iqraa TV: Arabic religion channel

Apps:-

Shahid (Shahid VIP)
MySatGo

It is the broadcaster itself (e.g. Discovery, Turner,...) that wants to cease operations in Russia, not the other way round.
As for the reason, I think we all know why la. 

Good News!

Astro Tutor TV SK (Ch 601) and Astro Tutor TV SPM (Ch 603) will upgrade to HD from 1 April 2022. (hope this is not April Fool news)

Yes, something like this. They should just post this on their Facebook page, rather than wait till people first, then only answer them accordingly. 
Nah... My best guess for TV Okey is, it'll be a free HD channel, just like TV1 and TV2, for both Astro and NJOI users.
For Astro very simple one.
Did you see them mention anything about channel replacement as they cease Makkal TV and a few other channels? If no, that means don't have channel replacement ady la.

Also, did they mention anything about rebate or price reduction? If no, that means no price changes. As simple as that.

But Astro would somehow give you "hope" by turn another way round and tell you "We will let you know if there's channel replacement in the future." But most of the time, don't have la.
So, no need to "hope" so much on that.

Even if they suddenly launch new channels in the future, they won't tell you that it is a channel replacement for the previously ceased channels also.

Hi. Astro continuously reviews its content offering to ensure customers enjoy the best viewing experience. In line with this, Makkal TV (Ch 204) will no longer be available from 11.59pm on 31 March 2022. We apologies for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your support.

WakuWaku Japan has been closed as of today at midnight.
Time to move on to GEM now, huh?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEHzKP2LMIE