Kristal-Astro

Kristal Astro (Jawi: كريستل استرو) was a sole operator of Brunei's multi-channel pay-TV service. It was officially launched on January 24, 2000.^{[1][2][3][4][5]} The company is a joint-venture between Kristal Sdn Bhd and Malaysia's MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad.

Kristal Astro

Type	Direct Broadcast Satellite
Country	Brunei
Founded	January 24, 2000 (2000-01-24)
Headquarters	Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Broadcast area	Nationwide
Owner	Astro, DST Group
Parent	Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad
Dissolved	March 31, 2022; 12 months ago (2022-03-31)
Official website	www.kristalastro.com

All channels are customized to ensure that all programs adhere to Brunei's religious, cultural, and social values. Subscribers will also have access to pay-per-view services, as well as a wide range of interactive services, such as home banking, home shopping, and distance learning.

Subscribers receive the satellite service using the state-of-the-art Digital Multimedia System (DMS), the same system introduced by Astro in Malaysia.

The operations of Kristal Astro are backed by DST Group's expertise in the areas of marketing, sales, information technology, and technical support.

Kristal Astro has announced that it is shutting down in Brunei after 22 years of operation. According to its official notice, Kristal Astro has ceased operations on March 31, 2022, at 11:59 pm. The statement mentions “considering the fast-changing technology trends causing huge shifts in consumer preferences towards digital media consumption, we have come to a fork in the road that calls for us to make this difficult decision. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.”^[6][7]

See also

• Astro Malaysia

References

1. (PDF). 14 January 2022. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 January 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
2. . Asia-Pacifc Broadcasting Union. 31 January 2022. Archived from the original on 31 January 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
3. "Kristal-Astro pact to launch DTH digital satellite TV in Brunei". KLiK. Business Times. 25 January 2000. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
4. "Kristal-Astro dilancar ke Brunei". KLiK. Berita Harian. 25 January 2000. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
5. "Astro spreads wings to Brunei in joint venture". KLiK. New Straits Times. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
6. Kristal Astro's Operation Closure [1], Kristal Astro.
7. "Astro's satellite TV service is shutting down in Brunei after 22 years in operation". MSN. Retrieved 16 March 2022.

External links

• Kristal Astro's official website
• Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad's official website
• Astro Malaysia's service website