Report: Astro to gain from anti-piracy measures

According to Maybank Investment Bank (IB) Research, the regulator is in talks with ISPs to deny Internet access to Android TV boxes - a move that will ultimately benefit players such as Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd.

PETALING JAYA: After pushing Internet service providers (ISP) to lower broadband prices last year, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is said to be focused on combating content piracy this year.

According to Maybank Investment Bank (IB) Research, the regulator is in talks with ISPs to deny Internet access to Android TV boxes - a move that will ultimately benefit players such as Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd.