Sirius TV in the offing

Unperturbed by the daunting task, Khairuddin Abdul Rahmanpic), the promoter behind Sirius TV, felt he has what it takes to make a splash in the satellite pay-TV business. - MOHD SAHAR MISNI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Sirius TV, a new startup in the pay-TV market in Malaysia, is taking the plunge in the satellite pay-TV business following the expiry of Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s 20-year concession for such a service in the country.

Scheduled for launch next month, the company is to offer 30 pay-TV channels using satellite transmission to deliver content.