Astro All Asia Networks plc
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| Astro All Asia Network plc | |
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| Type | Public |
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| Founded | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Technology Park Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia |
| Area served | Malaysia Brunei Indonesia |
| Industry | Media |
| Products | Pay TV services Programming Content |
| Website | http://www.astro.com.my http://www.astro-nusantara.com |
Astro All Asia Networks plc is a Malaysia-based investment holding company and provides management services to its subsidiaries. The company, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in content creation, aggregation and distribution activities, including the provision of Direct-to-Home subscription television, radio broadcasting services, library licensing, multi-media interactive services, magazine publishing, Malaysian film production, talent management, creation of animation, interactive content and television content distribution.
The company operates business through four business segments: multi channel television Astro (satellite TV), radio Airtime Management and Programming, library licensing and distribution, and others.
In April 2005, the Company acquired Thr.Fm radio network, which is Malaysia's private Indian radio station. Astro launched Malaysia's first subscription IPTV channels based on content licenced from Goal TV ( English Premier League Soccer club TV for Liverpool, Chelsea and others) and Akademi Fantasia ( a localised version of an Endemol's Fame Academy ).
In June 2005, Astro acquired Yes Television (Hong Kong) Limited and Goal TV Asia Limited to distribute broadband and broadcast content in the region.
In 2006, Rohana Rozhan CFO of AAAN plc was appointed as CEO of the Astro Malaysia & Brunei Pay TV businesses.
| Corporate Directors: Chairman and Non-Executive Director: Badri Masri | Group CEO: Ralph Marshall | Others: Tan Poh Ching | Mohamed Khadar Merican | Bernard Anthony Cragg | Chin Kwai Yoong |
| Subscription Television: Astro | Kristal-Astro | Astro Nusantara Radio Networks: Airtime Management and Programming | Airtime Marketing and Sales India |
Annual Revenue: RM 2,013 million MYR ( 17% FY 2005) | Employees: 2,495 (FY 2006) | Stock Symbol: KUL:ASTRO (5076)
Website: www.astroplc.com |
