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JohnLai
post Jun 6 2018, 10:25 PM

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QUOTE(smileguy @ Jun 6 2018, 06:56 PM)
I am waiting for Gobind to take astro to task on this,definately he will  tongue.gif ! Aastro's bad luck has started rclxms.gif .............or is Good Luck!!! biggrin.gif
http://www.astroawani.com/berita-bisnes/as...1-bilion-177505
37 exclusive matches only on astro...............thats quite sad ! hmm.gif  Hope things change soon for malaysians,just like BN we hope assto's dominance end cool2.gif
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https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018...-us-says-astro/
Protecting customer data is important for us, says Astro

PETALING JAYA: Astro has lodged two police reports on media reports of a data leak involving their customers’ data.

An Astro spokesperson said the company would like to clarify media reports concerning the unauthorised disclosure of Astro IPTV customer data.

“Firstly, this relates to IPTV customers provisioned by Maxis only.

“The management of IPTV customers is a joint responsibility between Astro and its telco partner, Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd (Maxis). No other ASTRO customers are affected,” the spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday (June 6).

Astro was made aware of this incident on Jan 26, the company added.

“On the same date, we sought assistance from MCMC (Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission) and had the search engine provider remove the link.

“All trace of customer data online was immediately removed. Subsequently, Astro lodged a police report on Feb 8,” the spokesperson said.

Protecting customer data is of utmost importance to Astro and we have complied with all data protection protocols and obligations.

“In any case we have revalidated all our security measures and confirm they are intact.

“It has now come to our knowledge that this data has resurfaced and Maxis was promptly requested to extend its assistance with the investigation.

"We lodged a second police report today, informed MCMC and will also lodge a report to the Department of Personal Data Protection,” the spokesperson said.

The spokesperson added the company is working closely with the authorities to address the issue.

“We confirm no customer financial data was disclosed. We are also working with Maxis to carry out additional forensic investigations.

We will provide an update once we receive more information from the authorities. Meanwhile, we will remain vigilant in our data protection efforts in protecting our customers’ data,” the spokesperson said.

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post Jul 14 2018, 11:05 PM

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QUOTE(smileguy @ Jul 14 2018, 07:36 PM)
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018...sse-fight-live/
Say Hi to RTM HD, biggrin.gif Let it be the starting point for a big kill!! rclxms.gif
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The bitrate...... sad.gif ( 4.5 - 4.7 Mbps ) 1080 interlaced.........not progressive.
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post Jul 30 2018, 07:31 PM

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QUOTE(cyberkoh88 @ Jul 30 2018, 07:02 PM)
wah Astro will screen English Premier League in 4K......
https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2...-epl-broadcast/
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Probably 4K via H264.
Note: Astro doesn't have the capital to replace decoders with HEVC support. There are licensing issues with HEVC too. Plus AV1 codec is getting ready. Everyone is adopting wait and see strategy.


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post Aug 8 2018, 08:30 PM

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QUOTE(Qash-M @ Aug 8 2018, 07:49 PM)

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Hahaha....what a joke. Instead of Awani News in HD.....astro just took SD version and letterbox it. puke.gif
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post Aug 13 2018, 11:21 AM

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QUOTE(Qash-M @ Aug 12 2018, 08:24 PM)
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Seem like Astro decided to use HEVC.


According to the faqs from the link:
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I would like to subscribe to Astro’s 4K UHD service. How can I do so, and how much will this service cost?
Astro’s 4K UHD services is not commercially available yet. To watch Astro’s 4K UHD broadcast, customers will require a 4K UHD set top box from Astro, to be unveiled later this year. However, Astro’s 4K UHD service is available for preview at selected 4K UHD showcase locations with our partners. You may register your interest for 4K UHD from Astro here, and we will keep you updated with the latest news and availability on the 4K UHD services.



Plus the signal from Measat 3a 12316 V seem to indicate HEVC codec. Not that my freesat can decode it. blink.gif
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post Oct 9 2018, 09:10 PM

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QUOTE(nexona88 @ Oct 9 2018, 09:05 PM)
Should upgraded more channels into HD...
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Nay.....Astro insists 'HD' is a premium stuff worth charging. dry.gif

By right, HD is a commodity goods these days.
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post Oct 9 2018, 10:00 PM

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QUOTE(nexona88 @ Oct 9 2018, 09:32 PM)
thanks to monopoly  bangwall.gif

but their days are numbered... incoming Ansa Broadcast  cool2.gif
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Not to mention cheap internet + Netflix + China legal IPTV service = bad combo for Astro.

Considering all netflix and China legal iptv contents are in HD brows.gif ......it might be astro doom....Seriously, it is time for astro to request subscribers to change to new decoder with AVC/H264........Maybe NJOI with old decoder can get discount for changing?
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post Dec 6 2018, 12:50 AM

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QUOTE(Qash-M @ Dec 5 2018, 10:55 PM)
As if today kids 6 hours mandatory education at school still ain't enough. doh.gif

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post Dec 20 2018, 10:38 PM

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QUOTE(nexona88 @ Dec 20 2018, 06:40 PM)
well I'm also waiting for any news...
seems like have some delay..

looks like focus on upgrading existing in house channels into HD first  brows.gif
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Ever wonder how other satellite tv providers implement UHD broadcast?

https://www.asiasat.com/sites/default/files...h%20AsiaSat.pdf


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post Dec 31 2018, 04:48 PM

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QUOTE(nexona88 @ Dec 31 2018, 03:48 PM)
Sports channels  also needed to delay??
What's there's to censored.. Not anyone naked right 😈
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Some countries people tend to streak naked around the stadium whistling.gif
Imagine A live sport event, broadcasted in 8K (maybe 4k for astro lah).......then suddenly there is hot man with large stick or sexy woman with perfect body curve + twin fresh papaya brows.gif streaking across the stadium LIVE!!!! drool.gif

*PAS kata haram*......
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post Jan 17 2019, 10:31 PM

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With upcoming TV3 and 8TV gonna be broadcasted in HD only after analog shutoff, will Astro also broadcasts those two in HD? hmm.gif

It doesn't make any financial sense for Media Prima to keep MPEG2 feed or for Astro to downconvert those H264 HD feed to MPEG2 considering those bitrates are mere 4.2Mbps each.....

Perhaps astro can take this opportunity to promote its new HD decoder too?
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post Jan 29 2019, 01:11 PM

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QUOTE(smileguy @ Jan 29 2019, 11:59 AM)
In which way does an android box affect asstro,its not thier content!!I think very doubtful we will follow suit,unless the box is from Israel!!!! tongue.gif
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QUOTE(SzeMeng76 @ Jan 29 2019, 12:44 PM)
I think they only can ban those "ahem" iptv app/bundled ahem iptv boxes.
Android Box itself not illegal what..  rolleyes.gif
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Malaysia has tendency to blanket ban everything....... whistling.gif
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post Feb 7 2019, 10:54 PM

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QUOTE(nexona88 @ Feb 7 2019, 08:28 PM)
Clampdown on Android TV box would boost lacklustre media sector, especially Astro

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 7): The government’s plan to ban Android TV boxes would be a positive catalyst to the lacklustre media sector, especially for Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd, given the continued effect of digital disruption, says Hong Leong IB Research (HLIB).

It was recently reported that the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), together with Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry, is considering banning the sale of Android set top boxes (STBs) in Malaysia, mirroring Singapore’s similar move last month.

Apart from that, both bodies are cracking down on the unauthorised websites that offer illegal streaming.

In a note today, HLIB explained that the sale of Android STBs have been growing rapidly in the last 2 to 3 years as a cheaper streaming alternative, which has hampered the development of Pay-TV in Malaysia.

“In Malaysia, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd appears to be the most impacted player with the rapid sales of Android STBs, as evident by its declining premium subscribers in the past 3 years. However, we note that Astro has managed to slowdown the subscriber loss with NJOI,” it said.

Should the ban materialise, HLIB notes Astro would be a beneficiary as this could possibly put a halt (or at least slowdown) to its declining premium subscriber base and possibly lift its average revenue per user (ARPU) (currently at RM99.90).

However, it said despite the ban on Android STBs, Astro would still face competition from legal streaming platforms, such as Netflix.

Regardless, another good news for Astro would be that Telekom Malaysia Bhd ™ announced their latest Unifi package would not be bundled with Unifi TV subscription, due to changing consumer trends.

“We view the news as a positive for Astro, as this could assist Astro to expand their subscriber base.
Astro controlled 77% market share of Pay-TV market in Malaysia and the rest is controlled by TM through Unifi TV,” HLIB said.
http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/clam...specially-astro
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I think there is misconception on Unifi TV part.
Author must be confused? Cause TM only announced there will be no hypptv/unifitv white box decoder being given. The FORCED unifitv/hypptv is still there........only via apps.....
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post Apr 8 2019, 09:29 PM

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QUOTE(izwanikhsan @ Apr 8 2019, 08:57 PM)
The current tax system is so complicated. Today Parliament approved Sugar Tax, Digital Servises Tax and Departure Levy. Voters won't view these positively in GE15.
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.......Ya lor, at least reduce the tax rate lah, why the fark 6%?
Why not 1 or 2%?
6% is really too high. sad.gif
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post Apr 18 2019, 08:43 PM

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QUOTE(Qash-M @ Apr 18 2019, 07:22 PM)
HEVC is mostly confirmed. nod.gif
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Time to 'force' all NJOI subscribers to buy new decoder. Good for revenue flow too.

I mean....after all......similar to GSM 2G and analog TV shutoff around the world........'nobody' actually complain about those shutoffs due to obvious inefficient usage of spectrum after being made available for many years.
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post Jun 17 2019, 11:51 PM

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What the? Why would Astro cease CH300?
What will happen to currently broadcasting dramas?

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post Jun 18 2019, 01:10 PM

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QUOTE(JuneResources @ Jun 18 2019, 11:44 AM)
Those Chinese viewer who subscribe the njoi can consider totally useless already. dry.gif
The only 1 free chinese channel with HD will ceased.  shakehead.gif
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QUOTE(nexona88 @ Jun 18 2019, 12:14 PM)
"forced" to buy Full Package from astro  instead  devil.gif
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Time to go the dark way fully...... dry.gif
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QUOTE(chuppachop @ Jul 17 2019, 09:36 PM)
Nice ..... Do post some pics when the channel is Live on air. 8-)
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https://www.facebook.com/Astro/videos/2356931167961364/

According to few comments on Astro facebook page.....

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