MTV Live (Ch 718) will officially end its broadcast globally, including in Malaysia, by December 31, 2025.

Piece of cake. No penalty fees will be charged.

Plus, when you add HBO Max to your Astro bill, you’ll also enjoy access to HBO channels 411, 412, 414, and 415.

This post has been edited by doubleM2: Oct 18 2025, 05:20 PM

HBO Max’s most affordable plan in Malaysia is available exclusively on Unifi.

HBO Max Mobile Plan — Only on Unifi, nowhere else.
• Only RM13.60/month
• 1 device, SD quality

How does it look?

It’s because they’ve been approved by Malaysia’s Film Censorship Board (LPF) for broadcast. Therefore, this applies to all local ads (excluding TV channel promos).

Why it’s required?

Legal compliance:
Under the Film Censorship Act, all ads are treated like “films” and must be submitted to the Lembaga Penapis Filem (LPF) for approval.

Unique ID = proof of approval:
Once cleared, LPF issues a certificate with a unique code. That code must appear on the ad itself as visible evidence it has been vetted.

Accountability:
If there’s ever a complaint about an ad, the ID lets regulators trace it back to the exact version and approval record.

Content control:
It ensures ads don’t slip through with sensitive, misleading, or unapproved material.

This post has been edited by doubleM2: Oct 21 2025, 12:15 AM

No, it’s directly from Sun TV Network. It has nothing to do with Astro.

Restoring your Ultra Box to factory settings and switching from satellite mode to Plug & Play is safe. Your channel entitlements will remain intact.

However, please note that your settings and streaming app logins will be reset in the process.

This post has been edited by doubleM2: Oct 22 2025, 11:41 PM

Astro will be phasing out On Demand service on the old B.yond PVR & DMT5 decoders by December 31, 2025.

• Linear channels and PVR recording will still work, but On Demand will no longer be available.
• To continue enjoying On Demand, customers are encouraged to upgrade to the new Astro Ultra Box or Ulti Box.

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Perks:

• Access to 60,000+ On Demand titles — movies, dramas, sports, kids, etc.
• Cloud recording — up to 1,500 hours
• Access to streaming apps — beIN Sports Connect (for Sports Pack); Disney+, HBO Max, Prime Video (for Movies Pack)
• Play from Start & multi‑screen streaming on Astro GO
• Modern interface with faster navigation
• 4K UHD support (Ultra Box only)

Astro is running a campaign to help existing PVR decoder users switch:
• Some customers get free upgrades, others may have minimal fees depending on package/contract. Contact Astro for confirmation or further assistance.
• If you don’t upgrade, you can still watch your subscribed channels and use PVR, but no more On Demand after 2025.

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TL;DR: On Demand service on old Astro B.yond PVR ends Dec 31. Linear channels & PVR still work, but to access On Demand you’ll need to upgrade to Ultra/Ulti Box.

This post has been edited by doubleM2: Oct 25 2025, 02:30 PM

You can subscribe to the Astro One: Entertainment Pack, which comes bundled with Disney+ (Basic) and HBO Max (Standard), at RM69.99 (excluding tax). This promotion runs until November 18.

• The pack comes with a one-time 24‑month contract.
• The bundled apps, originally offered under the “Duo Bundle” add-on worth RM21.60 with a 12‑month contract, are included at no extra cost.

It comes with the Ulti Box Plug & Play as the default choice. If you’d like to upgrade, contact Astro for assistance.

Details at https://promotions.astro.com.my/details/disneyhotstarhbomax

This post has been edited by doubleM2: Oct 25 2025, 02:25 PM

Astro Aura & Astro Rania are now on sooka.

Astro is extending its exclusive year-end promotion, available only for new sign-ups until Jan 31, 2026.

Astro One’s Entertainment & Sports Pack are now from RM69.99/mth.

Special perks include:
• Disney+ Basic & 24-mth Kids Pack channels for Astro One: Entertainment Pack
• 24-mth Kids Pack channels for Astro One: Sports Pack

https://promotions.astro.com.my/details/year-end-campaign

Viu is now RM4.99 per month for the first 6 months. Limited time offer.

https://astro.com.my/viu