PARLIAMENT | Astro remains the exclusive provider of satellite broadcast services in Malaysia as none of the four companies granted licences to offer alternative services have commenced operations.

Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Eddin Syazlee said Astro currently maintains a non-exclusive right to operate as a satellite broadcast network facilities provider until the expiration of its licences on Feb 1, 2020.

The Kuala Pilah MP said Astro’s licence as a content application service provider (Casp) will only expire on Feb 8, 2022...