When I was browsing for apps on my Samsung Smart TV, I notice a new apps HBO Go was added just recently, it wasn't there recently
but I couldn't download it, gave me some sort of server error

So, out of curiosity, I check out the local asia HBO Go sites, hbogoasia.com
MY not on the list, only HK, Indo, Ph & SG available

but pinging hbogoasia.com.my and hbogoasia.my returns successful pings of 72.52.10.14
which differs from the IP ping results of other country servers

HBO taking the .MY domain name is understandable, it's to prevent cyber squatting,
but also put a server/device behind it that returns ping? 
something is going on, I highly suspect HBO Go is going to launch in Malaysia very soon.
Hopefully my speculation is true

You can now download the HBO Go app

Malaysians with an Astro Movies Pack subscription can finally download the HBO Go app and watch shows and movies on the move.

The app is available on both the Google Play and Apple App stores, and the service is also accessible via the website www.hbogoasia.my.

Users will be able to watch HBO original series like Game Of Thrones, The Wire, Veep and Westworld, as well as Hollywood movies, documentaries and cartoons.

Previously, selected HBO content was available through the Astro Go app and website.

HBO Go allows users to download up to 20 shows for offline viewing and the app supports Airplay and Chromecast for streaming content to a bigger screen. Users can also view HBO Go on two concurrent streams.

Astro says in a press statement that the content will be offered in full HD if available.

Non-Astro Movies pack subscribers will only be able to view content under the Without Registration tab. However, they will be limited to 40-second preview clips, behind the scenes featurettes and trailers for upcoming shows.

To gain access to the full library, they will have to commit to an Astro Movies Pack subscription which starts from RM71.95 for the Movies Bundle package. The subscription includes HBO, Cinemax and Fox Movies.

New users will also have to pay a one-time installation fee of RM199, which will be reduced to RM99 if they agree to a 24-month contract. The offer comes with a HD decoder.

Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2...DfykYwgs693q.99

finally found the hbo go malaysian apk, downloaded it from the playstore on pc by using a chrome extension

sideloaded it on my shield

However immediately after the login screen (either login using astro id or a guest) the app will crash automatically
Tried screen rotation app, change keyboard settings (like astro go) but to no avail. tried both internal and external storage as well

but it's bad if it's tied to Astro account only, would be nice if there are other options to subscribe to it

finally it's here after almost 1 year

it's great it's available here
but the library, is it the same with US one?

but it's bad if it's tied to Astro account only, would be nice if there are other options to subscribe to it

yep, it is tied to astro movies pack.

until hbo does it alone like netflix, no other way.

U can buy hbo U.S account. Just need VPN to watch

HBO Now is similar to Netflix, it's not tied to any cable/Sat TV subscription
Content also similar to HBO Go as well, IINM it's without the live TV but has more 18+ content
but it's only available in US 
been doing that since monkey years ago
but using VPN sometimes it's a hit & miss, it would be nice to stream it locally at full speed

But if you already has Astro, just a add-on of RM26.50 for Movie pack monthly, I would say it's one the cheapest high quality streaming service in M'sia for the moment.

The HBO app works on my phone but it does not work on my tv box. Seems like stuck constantly. Login with keyboard difficult and video playback image does not show up properly. Can hear voice only and some patches of garbage on screen.

Only work stream is the live TV stream.

Anyway the app is a phone app, it is difficult to use on tvbox.

Disappointed with HBO and Astro, always release TV unfriendly apps.

ya, too bad... cannot buy standalone to try, must go thru astro subscription.

really, i like to try it.... no chance for any free trial, i suppose.
yr box could do astrogo but cannot do this hbo go?

that is not good news.

if so, here we go again... what boxes can do hbo go... root, unroot, hide root...??

Yes my box can do astro Go but not hbo Go. I have root, but hide it using Magisk. Could be it tried to play using certain frequency and resolution not supported by my old TV.

we really have little idea until we hear others using other boxes have success or failure.

i could get into the UI and browse with my 2 boxes but haven't got any video playing - no movies pack.

will try to get that and try again.

one thing, i tried (and 2 others already said too) - AndroidTV - it crashes after log in screen, can't even browse.

Yeah possibly they purposely crippled the app for TV.

The play store  mentioned using mirror or cast to play on TV. It works, but I hate using mirroring as it gives bad image from time to time. Irritating.

I've the HBO Go apps installed on my MiBox
was using my US account on it and have no issues

but I don't have Astro movie pack, how to test?

I've the HBO Go apps installed on my MiBox
was using my US account on it and have no issues

but I don't have Astro movie pack, how to test?