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Ashwad Bin Ismail
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Editor-in-Chief, Astro AWANI
Kuala Lumpur
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Film , Entertainment , Tv
Lifestyle, Food, Science
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Astro AWANI
Astro AWANI is a leading Malaysian news channel, established in 2007 and operated by Astro, a major pay TV provider in the country. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Astro AWANI is recognized as Malaysia's most trusted news brand for seven consecutive years, according to the Reuters Institute Digital News Report. The channel is owned by Astro Awani Network Sdn. Bhd., which specializes in postproduction services and the motion picture and video industries. Astro AWANI offers a variety of news and entertainment programs, including hourly news bulletins through its flagship program, Buletin Awani, and current affairs discussions in Agenda Awani. The channel features exclusive interviews, investigative reports, and a range of magazine shows. It is accessible on multiple platforms, including Astro Channel 501 and a dedicated mobile app, providing content in both Bahasa Malaysia and English. With an annual revenue of $7 million and a team of approximately 132 employees, Astro AWANI plays a significant role in the Malaysian media landscape.
Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Founded: 2007