Survey shows Malaysians rely on radio for companionship during MCO 988 presenters continue to go on air during the MCO, adhering to SOP like wearing a mask. — 988 Malaysians are keeping their ears peeled to the radio especially during the movement control order (MCO). A survey looking into radio consumption habits was conducted by…
Have a star-studded Hari Raya with radio station Suria Get in the mood of Hari Raya with local radio station Suria’s line-up of festive programming: Baju Melayu Abah (May 21) Get your tissues ready as Suria unveils its very own short film, Baju Melayu Abah. Brimming with family values, the comedy drama follows a father’s efforts…
dimsum entertainment teams up with tech giant Huawei Fans of Asian shows can now catch their favourite series on Huawei Video, following a partnership between dimsum entertainment and Huawei. Video-on-demand service dimsum entertainment has partnered with the electronics giant to offer its content via Huawei Video, which is available on Huawei phones, including the flagship…
Star Online gaining global traction The Star Online has a remarkable international readership – it garnered more than four-fold jump in its international traffic over the past year. According to Google Analytics, the total international audience for the news portal stood at 2.27 million in March 2019 but hit 9.65 million in March this year.…
Three-man special panel to head SMG Star Media Group Bhd (SMG) will be temporarily headed by a three-man special committee effective tomorrow following the departure of group chief executive officer Andreas Vogiatzakis (pic). The committee comprises three non-executive directors of the company, namely Datuk Fu Ah Kiow, Datuk Dr Mohd Aminuddin Mohd Rouse and Chan…
Star Golden Hearts Award 2020 opens for nominations The Star and Yayasan Gamuda will team up once again to launch the Star Golden Hearts Award (SGHA) to honour Malaysian unsung heroes. Entering its sixth year, this year’s award kicks off during a challenging time for the country amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Star Media Group (SMG)…
AI the way to move forward In an effort to battle the transmission of Covid-19 efficiently while reducing exposure among employees, Star Media Group is making use of artificial intelligence (AI). The newly installed SensePass and Thunder-E picture as well as thermal camera modules, on loan from Green Packet Sdn Bhd, will allow for contactless…
Star Media Group keeps students safe with eTuition As housebound students turn to video conferencing tools like Zoom for tuition, security issues are cropping up – the most prominent being Zoombombing, prompting many parents to ask if there is a safer solution. Zoombombing has allowed uninvited strangers to join a video call and harass other…
Feel the Burn with StarFit Staying active when you are housebound may be easy but keeping yourself committed to a fitness routine may be a little more challenging. If your fitness routine has been thrown out of whack, fret not. Star Media Group (SMG) has teamed up with Fitness First, CHi Fitness, Celebrity Fitness and…
Looking for the best Ramadan eats? Suria has got you covered This year’s Ramadan is unlike any other with the movement control order (MCO) in effect. Malay-language radio station Suria has launched a slate of Ramadan-themed programmes across different times of the month to help listeners navigate through the changes a little easier. Insta Bazar…