Astro was already lacking content, now its trimming down even more.

Only reason we still have it is because orang tua kat rumah masih mau tengok, but honestly, I dont know what got already.

Warner TV, Food network, Animal Planet all sudah hilang. I mean it was barely anything, but at least was something la. The astro Movie channel keep putting on damn old movies. The tamil stuff all benda ambik dari youtube and put on as special show. Plus, last time at least can watch older episode on Astro go, now its only limited to the last two episodes.

Then keep on repeating old stuff again and again. Some shows were good la, but keep repeating it again for what?

Honestly, dunno why paying so much for. Potong content but still cahrging more and more. Its just becoming more of a hub for your streaming service where they are more of promoting the convience of subscribing to many services with one bill.

Sudah minta family potong sahaja tapi masih mau, but only see the drama which is also on disney plus. Burden by other peoples decision.

This post has been edited by allomicro: Jun 4 2025, 07:46 AM

Good deal ? Broadband + cable tv

sadly no alternative . There is unifi TTV but not much stuff there as well.

android box not elderly friendly. they just want to open remote n switch channel old school way

if burden let them pay not you .

This post has been edited by MegaCanonF: Jun 4 2025, 07:50 AM

Android TV box kan ada

Many sellers providing the app service outside

astro's value proposition has been spiralling downwards for decades, so many ppl stop using it. in return, to cut cost, they had to cut expenses, lower down their value even further

it's a vicious cycle

This post has been edited by DarkAeon: Jun 4 2025, 07:52 AM

normal price?

49 is the astro pack itself, Unifi macam can go RM90 for 500mbps in unifi thread people mentioned

Wait u jadi old ppl, then u know why assteruk is some sort of good.

Astro best selling point now is SPORT packages.

It depends on what you want to watch. Most new gen just like to watch movie and Astro do not own the right to the movie, thus those on HBO, Cinemax cannot be recorded. For Asia region, usually the HBO Cinemax normally stream older movie compare to other region. This is beyond Astro control. Even if you subscribe to Netflix, the Asia region will get different movie compares to other region. If you want the video like from US region, then you need to VPN. You will see different choices of movie. This is why Astro like Astro Go only have old movie or B Grade ones that they can store in their library. Other than that I probably go for news.

The trend nowadays that those network like HBO, Cinemax and Netflix sign contract with production houses, thus you can only find certain series on specific network only. This forcrs people to sign with HBO, Netflix and Cinemax, not just one. Even Korean drama also can only be found on one network only This is why more and more local contents in Astro. Production houses has to compete with better contents to get slots on Astro for their drama or series. Those who are not watching local contents will find this is annoying.

Thos one they give very basic channel.95+ include all the free tv1,2,3 and all the radios station. No movie, no sport,not even rtm sport i think, indian and chinese channel also give basic punya.

Kuthir's monopoly, crony and brain child all dying one by one.

If it is pointless, then it will close down due to no profits

Todi Kodi kan ada

Got some news channel

Bbc,abc,

https://www.klsescreener.com/v2/stocks/view/6399


Profit year by year drop

Shares price also

i only have astro due to their sports content la... F1, worldcup, champs league, premier league, badminton... other than that i dont watch other channels...

android box always buffering... very frusfrating la

Bundle With internet, Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, sports etc total actually not bad, compared to having all the different subscriptions separately

lol now baru sedar? Dah >10yrs i cancelled that shit

astro only for fifa and olympic, yea pretty much the rest is pointless and shit

ever since the Netflix arrival , immediately 95% of my circle already unsub astro, only the old boomer / boomer still use

With Astro box can also stream netflix, iQiyi, Disney+Hotstar. Up to 4 devices. Not only TV

Even now got more streaming services including amazon and a few indian ones as well. But can I cancel when I dont like? Biasa astro when want to cancel anything they will charge you or make it damn hard to do so. I usually switch streaming services every few months, so I just cancel and switch. I dont think it would be that easy with astro.

Ya la. Last time kena con by astro and asked to take up this service. My father is the one that took it. Till now is stuck with that. Want to change to my name for tax purpose pun tak boleh. Mau tukar to others (unifi or digi), the technician itself say might not have enough port. So I end up just continue to pay lo.

only reason is it is the only not-so-bad satellite tv service. good for jungle people.

Anak derhaka. Bila you kecik, bapa awak belikan untuk awak, so now its your turn.

The problem is they mostly see youtube on the tv and they know how to use streaming service. Tapi when ask to potong will start with all the sandiwara.

assthrow is for boomers gen...

new gen's dont even have assthrow in their house...but got netflux, plime or dickneys

I get it. lots of stuff a geo locked. Every now and then I get a relative calling me asking why some movies which came in the news that it has been released on OTT/Disney tak ada. I have to explain all the time.

The problem is now astro keep cutting stuff and repeating. At least last time ok still, got some shows that can watch, even the older channels like Hits or some AXN stuff also ok la. But now, its just repeating the same stuff. They have 3 version of FBI and keep on repeating blue blood dont know how many times already.

Probably the warner TV and stuff related to Max streaming service now.

Eh, apa ini? boleh dapat astro ke?

Actually its just two or three channel that people at home watch. So if I can just get those and show that its easy enough to use, then maybe boleh convince to potong.

Hmm, maybe I should revisit KODI and see. Dont know much about it.

Even older generation now all main henfone now. YouTube, tiktok, etc. line is still a bit slow so live streaming not so big yet.

pay to watch badminton? stop watching badminton

On a box ayam can get all the anime to stream. Long time said goodbye to Xtro.

Indeed. oldfolks see assthrow... me and kids see those...

Older people more into more reliable news on TV. Young people more into movies and news on social media only

and delay

Actually not just astro, cable tv business died all over the world. The market move to Netflix like platform with their own original series to maintain customer

Astro however good at making local movies with it's astro shaw. Last time they released tv series High Council also it was a hit but the caveat is that tv series only viral after it released on Netflix

i too want to know... any users can advise...
us changing channel to channel, same as the astro remote?
or like the present smart tv, where you have to point each character until you spell out the movie you want?..

I suppose u don't watch sports coz if u do, u know that astro is so far the best for it. But that's it.

Also I think they have a lot of local in house Malay content, so Malays still watch it.

Old ppl dont like these stuff. Else, Astro already no subscriptions.

Astro survive because of HD football n old gen prefer the old ways of watching tv. They dont like extra steps.

give up with kodi.

Add fibre broadband and inludes hbo max, disney shit seems like a good deal until you realize this is like hotel california

Most of the program in Astro is available in Youtube la. After convincing my dad to change to youtube, he is even more happy now. No looking back.

but not stable... nowadays cant load anymore not sure why

I paid RM110 (b4 SST) for Super Pack 3 (since years ago and don't want to upgrade to current plan)

include Sports, Disney+ Hotstar, most of the Chinese channels, HBO Max, Prime Movies, Documentaries, News and some Korean Channels

Seem Ok to me as Disney and Max if subscribe outside already almost RM60, but I mainly for EPL only

for org kampung, they like astro ceria, warna etc etc because got shows that ngam with them. so astro still sellable to outside of city folks.

Dude
Wake up!

Its 2025
Who the hell still use estro

xD

Ppl still watch TV meh?

come on la, Astro sudah lama tak relevant.

Took you so long to realise this?

OK i admit I’ve fallen for the maxshit RM25/month offer for the premium suucka streaming for sports. Can stream on both mobile & TV but seconds delay from actual assteruk. I can live with this rather than paying RM99 for actual sports package & all the ding dongs installation of assteruk.

ayam use one ok jer.

use RD.

This post has been edited by Silfer: Jun 4 2025, 09:41 AM

like lowyat.net

watch the AEC news

Paying almost 200 for assteruk to keep the folks happy, both mine and in laws and my house shares it on different platform viewing, if you look at it that way divided, it’s quite affordable

It’s a seamless experience especially for older folks and most importantly no need for tech support from me

if possible please dont use it

Only Indians and Sport lovers saving Astro. If Media Prima creates a Tamil channel, Indians will shift there.

waifu still watch drama. some astro original series quite good. im on basic subscription ok lar

Its actually two services, bundled as one. Astro with the box and you get internet from them also. So basicly the same as getting astro plus unifi or what ever internet service. Just you get from them is bundled and slightly cheaper la. You still use the control to change channel.

Last time it was called Astro IPTV, means hujan also can see using internet, now all astro can connect with internet.

But if you are using the new astro box its like astro go on the phone, but still can surf channels.

Ya, I stopped watching sports quite sometime. So yes, in terms of sports, easier to use astro.

Also, indian content still got in astro, but nowdays kurang also. Their content used to be ok to good, but now way less with shows getting cancelled. This is the local content. The ones from india got audience but not everyones cup of tea. Which the reason astro still running in my house.

besides monopoly on sports channels, olmypics, what else does astro offer actually? we dont need them for old dramas anymore, especially when TVB has their own app.

When the next two generation finally dies off, so will astro

Dulu TV2/TV3/NTV7 got indian content, especially in the late mornings and on weekends. It was quite ok la. But after astro masuk, the indian content on these channels slowly got less and less. Now Hindi is considered Indian and you only get local stuff at odd hours like 2 am in the morning or afternoon.

The india channels also can replace with stuff streaming stuff, but the local stuff is still whats holding some of them, including my household.

Even Sun TV, which you need to pay an extra RM 20 or something for the past 20 years is now free/included in the basic pacakage. Tells you that the indian crowd might be thinning out for astro as well.

It wont be long till they tutup the indian channels, then its only sports.

I guess Malaysia still dont care about IP ya, anything watch Astro outside Astro itself is illegal except astro box, astro mobile app and astro smartTV app. Plus all android box are illegal. You can unsubscribe astro but watch with legal way such as netflix, max, disney+ etc.

This post has been edited by peace4ever: Jun 4 2025, 10:30 AM

I just downgrade my package to the basic 50 ringgit package only plus change the broadband to astro 500mbps package. Before using superpack 1 but after a while, no mood to watch tv.

i spend most my time in youtube premium.
many things to watch there.

astro is only for soccer- which not watching every match like last time.
yes- mainly maintain it as share the account with in-laws....

anyway- TVB era is gone- but they just sort of maintain the habit and traditions. and cant switch to new stream of entertainment.

how about netflix.... there are some nice show- but also not something you could watch daily right?

never subscribe to Astro but I heard once you get in it's difficult to get out just like hotel california

and basically shit CS

is true!

when you sign up, they smile and greet you

when you decide to terminate it, they will come out with 1001 reasons of fear of lost

No sign but need pay

Astro is pointless, but then I got free disney and max with my subscription, on top of the sports package. So, okay la..

Still got people using Astro?!

Astro is still useful when the place has no internet connection amirite? And there are many places without internet connection or its so bad.

Still using Astro to watch football

My mum still insists on keeping the Astro in my house

Every month pay RM 120... She said she wants to watch the international news and sports for my brother

For me, waste of money

Astro for old people or retired with lots of time

since can get all packaged in one no need sub here sub there

But then again for me will be steam je when i retire

Is a good deal even without watching much. Unifi 500mpbs is RM149 where got 90. Astro using Unifi as backbone also

How you kena con? Internet speed is slow or got cap? I think like 139.99 is cheaper than unifi 500mbps.

Thing I hate about Astro is after paying subscription still need to watch ads.

Kesian JB people don't need astro and that was like 20 years ago .

beli je ehem svi cloud or evpad. no need monthly. as long as got internet…

Releasing its results on Tuesday, the pay-TV entertainment group reported a full-year net profit of RM129. 15 million, up from RM36. 88 million in FY2024, helped by lower finance costs and reduced amortisation of intangible assets.

But they still making profit.

only switch to astro from google tv for radio when getting ready in the morning, sometimes watch berita

myiptv4k je

if u mainly watch EPL only then can consider subscribing to astro sooka sports package instead, its around rm30 a month for sports content can watch on any devices

This post has been edited by rooney723: Jun 4 2025, 04:51 PM

disney online, hk https://www.viu.com/ott/my/en/category/596/HK-Dramas

Actually what does google tv offers ? All i see is paid subscriptions

most people here macam dont understand from the Astro user POV on why are they still subscribing

its not just about how "diverse" or "variety" of the things in astro, its just because its mostly convenient and fits into their watch case. its like telling another random dude on street that "you are eating your sandwich wrongly", makes no sense

you can argue there are many TV boxes out there being "better" and i believe so too but ultimately is it as simple as using Astro for the current users?

i dont use Astro but even i can see such POV. especially in the days where every bloody streaming service wants to segregate and charge their own, in the end the bloody costs are on par or even more than Astro

this. i agree 100%. my area dont have unifi, so depends on other telco such as celcom, umobile etc to stream. u know la these telco sometime buffering till idk when.

so astro is the best solution for me. i got to watch epl, motogp, ufc even ppv in the comfort of my living room except if got heavy rain (yes, i used old ultra box).

Got those chinese channels which the old folks like to watch so they still have loyal subscribers there

just get the rm49.90 plan for orang tua

there have most orang tua need there

what type also ngam

On news not many seller already got arrested? Still they dare to sell?

still got wah lai toi or not ah?

long long time no touch astrok d, but it did bring back some good memories when all the family members and friends talking about the same movie or drama

Software still rampant. Just use back old TV box

come on, you know why they fucking failed.

ridiculous easy to use somemore

if old folks still dunno how to use simple remote buttons better go for permanent sleep

except him

char siu spotted

that price, astro subscription is free when compare with times broadband package

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 3): Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd said a salesperson was fined RM20,000 by the Ampang Sessions Court on Thursday (Aug 3) for selling TV boxes pre-loaded with unauthorised Astro content.

Leong Wei Xiang, 23, had pleaded guilty to the charge under Section 43AA(2) of the Copyright Act 1987, said Astro in a statement.

This year alone, Astro said it has filed five legal actions against piracy and copyright infringement where a total of 10 individuals were found guilty and fined accordingly.

The Copyright (Amendment) Act 2022 was gazetted on Feb 10, 2022. Enforcement of the law was implemented by the government on March 18, 2022.
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/5398125

I know many sell it from Shopee. Actually shopee still not aware of the dangerous still blur2. If arrested then shopee director also can enter lokap. Astro probably gather more proof only.

so careful if you want sell online.

This is what happens when there is no open competition ..

Sports channel assteruk easy and stable
Waiting netflix of sports lwn assteruk

it's just an android platform where u have preinstalled apps like youtube, netflix and google voice to search stuffs using ur remote