27 April 2011

MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (“MEASAT”) announced that Malaysia’s no.1 rated HD channel, ONE HD, has joined MEASAT’s video neighbourhood.

ONE HD, owned and operated by Sony Pictures Entertainment Networks Asia, delivers high definition Korean drama, reality programming, and music shows. Initially launched in Malaysia in October 2010, the channel has performed exceptionally well, making it the most popular HD channel in the country. ONE HD is now being made available on MEASAT-3 C-Band regional feed across Asia Pacific.

“We are proud to bring the no.1 HD channel in Malaysia to the Asia Pacific region,” said Jarod Lopez, Director of Sales, Broadcast Services, MEASAT. “ONE HD is the first regional language channel on MEASAT’s HD video neighbourhood at 91.5°E.”

The MEASAT-3/3a satellites located at the orbital hot slot of 91.5°E provides premium video content to the region. MEASAT has a total of 17 HD channels on its video neighbourhood, making MEASAT the preferred satellite operator for HD content distribution in the region.