Astro is starting 2026 loud, bold, and sustainably strong! The homegrown media giant has once again proven it’s not just about great shows and entertainment — it’s also about driving positive impact for Malaysia and beyond.
Recently, Astro secured an impressive ESG score of 4.1 out of 5, placing the company firmly in the Top 1% of media companies worldwide. Yup, global level! That’s thanks to its 100th percentile ranking under the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index, assessed by international index provider FTSE Russell.
If that’s not a flex, we don’t know what is.
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Winning Big at ESG Awards 2025
Astro didn’t just stop at global recognition. They also brought home the Gold Award in the Telecommunications & Media category at The Edge’s ESG Awards 2025 — another major acknowledgement of their commitment to responsible, transparent, and sustainable business practices.
But wait… there's more.
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Astro Named 2-Star Lister in UNGCMYB’s ESG Select List 2025
Adding another milestone to the trophy shelf, Astro became a 2-Star Lister in the 2025 ESG Select List by the UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB).
They were recognised in two meaningful categories:
✨ ESG Breakthrough Innovation
✨ Purposeful Partnership
And trust us — these wins were earned for pretty cool and impactful reasons.
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Astro’s Cool Tech Leap: XR for Greener, Smarter Production
Astro has been experimenting with futuristic media tech… but with a green twist!
Through Extended Reality (XR) technology, Astro has been able to:
- Reduce the need for physical set construction
- Cut down location shoots
- Lower energy-heavy lighting usage
- Minimise material waste
Basically, Astro has found a way to be super creative while also being super sustainable. A win-win for the planet AND the production budget.
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Purposeful Partnership: Giving ESG Stories a Louder Voice
Astro also stood out because of its inspiring partnership with UNGCMYB through the Forward Faster Louder Programme — an initiative that uses Astro's massive media reach to amplify ESG stories from:
- Corporates
- MSMEs
- Community heroes
- Everyday Malaysians making a difference
When your voice reaches millions, why not use it to inspire positive change, right?
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12,000 Hours of “Voice For Good” Content — That’s A LOT of Good Vibes
Through its Voice For Good initiative, Astro broadcast 12,000 hours of PSAs and ESG-related content last year.
Talk about commitment — that’s almost 1.5 years’ worth of nonstop impact programming if you watched it back-to-back!
Astro’s mission is clear: Use its platforms to highlight real issues, uplift underserved communities, and spark meaningful conversations nationwide.
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Astro’s Impact in Malaysia: Big, Bold, and Getting Bigger
Here’s how Astro continues to shape Malaysia’s media and entertainment landscape:
- Reaches 5.2 million homes — that’s 64% of Malaysian TV households
- Connects 9,100+ enterprises
- Engages 16.2 million weekly radio listeners
- Draws 13.6 million monthly digital visitors
- Delivers top-tier content from Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, BBC Player, Prime Video & MORE
- Powers 1 million+ streaming homes with its Astro Ultra & Ulti boxes
Astro has evolved from a traditional broadcaster into a full-fledged media powerhouse connecting Malaysians everywhere — on TV, radio, digital and on-the-go.
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A Greener, Stronger, More Sustainable Malaysia — One Broadcast at a Time
Astro isn’t just entertaining Malaysia — it’s helping to build a more sustainable future through innovation, storytelling, and purposeful action.
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With all these achievements under its belt, Astro shows no signs of slowing down. If anything, the company is gearing up for even bigger impact and fresher ideas in 2026 and beyond.
And honestly… we’re here for it.
