KUALA LUMPUR, 2 May 2024 – Brace yourselves for another season of electrifying Liga Malaysia! Astrois thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated season of Liga Malaysia 2024/25 with all 219 matches in High Definition (HD) kicking off with perlawanan Sumbangsih (Piala Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah) between JDT and Selangor FC on 10 May 2024.
This year marks a significant change for Astro customers, as all Astro customers will have full access to watch the new season of Malaysian Football League’s Liga Malaysia competitions LIVE in HD comprising perlawanan Sumbangsih (Piala Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah), Liga Super, Piala FA and Piala Malaysia on Arena Bola channels (CH803 and CH804), Astro Arena (CH801 and CH802), and stream on Astro GO. This exciting move aims to bring the league to more viewers and cultivate a wider, more passionate fan base for the league.
Tai Kam Leong, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Astro said, “The enthusiasm for the last season for Liga Malaysia was truly inspiring and we believe that by including the matches as part of our offering to all Astro customers, we can significantly fuel the growth of local football and bring the excitement on the pitch directly into the living rooms, or any device of choice to fans across the nation.”
“Building on the success of last season, we will be enriching our customers viewing experience with expert analysis by pundits, pre-match press conferences, and live training sessions with exclusive player interviews and behind-the-scenes access bring you closer to the heart of the game. As an Astro customer, we’ll bring the excitement of the games up a notch as you you'll be eligible for exclusive rewards, including the chance to witness live matches from the stands and meet your favourite footballers”, Tai added.
Dato’ Ab Ghani Hassan, President of the Malaysian Football League said, “I believe that partnering with Astro for the second year will be more fascinating as Astro upgrades broadcast production, football related TV contents, and the packages offered to local football followers.”
“I am grateful to Astro for their efforts and commitment to develop the football industry through comprehensive live broadcasts of Malaysian League matches, not to mention live broadcasts through high definition (HD) displays in all matches as well as ultra-high definition (UHD) in selected matches for adding to the audience's satisfaction,” he said.
Elevated Production and Enhanced Storytelling
Astro is dedicated to delivering a premium viewing experience for this season’s Liga Malaysia. Here's what all Astro customers can look forward to:
- Next-Level Production: Astro Arena will bring all the matches in High Definition (HD) for the new Liga Malaysia season on 4 channels. In addition, Astro Arena plans to provide the best quality in Ultra-High Definition (UHD) and audio quality in Dolby Atmos for 10 selected matches at different locations including the finals for Piala FA Cup and Piala Malaysia. Enhanced camera angles, sharper visuals, and a dynamic broadcast experience will put viewers right in the heart of the action, allowing them to feel the intensity of every play unfold.
- In-Depth Analysis: Expert commentary pundits will provide insightful pre- and post-game analysis, while exclusive player interviews will offer a deeper understanding of the game strategies and team dynamics. Our improved line up of expert guests will include national football legends such as former national players, Zaquan Adha, Safee Sali, Norsharul Idlan Talaha, and Dato’ Zainal Abidin Hassan. Furthermore, Astro Arena will increase its exclusive content through digital platforms to provide the latest news on the development of the team and players.
Beyond the Screen: Fostering Fan Connection
The passion for Liga Malaysia goes beyond the screen as we are committed to bringing our customers a series of fan engagements throughout the season. These engagements will provide fans with unique opportunities to connect with their favourite teams, players, and fellow supporters.
Fans can go beyond cheering from the stands with Ultimate Super Liga Fantasy, the first ever Liga Malaysia Fantasy League and sooka Score Predictor at the start of the new season. Through these gamification efforts, fans can experience the thrill of the game like never before win up to RM45,000 in cash prizes. In addition, we will enable more fans to have the opportunity to witness the game LIVE in stadiums by giving away 3,000 tickets especially for Astro customers throughout the season.
Where to Watch Liga Malaysia for sooka and NJOI customers
sooka: Liga Malaysia is available as part of the Sports + Entertainment Plan at RM29.60*/month. For customers who would like to watch Liga Malaysia on their TV screen, they can opt for the Premium Plan at RM47.10*/month. For more information visit sooka.my
NJOI: Liga Malaysia is available as part of the NJOI Family Pack with more than 50 channels including Arena Bola channels for only RM28* for 30 days. For customers who want to access more sporting events including Liga Malaysia, they can opt for the Sports Mega Pack at RM15*/day or RM47*/30days. Download My NJOI to purchase: Google Play Store | Apple App Store | Huawei App Gallery
All subscription plans by sooka and NJOI are contract-free and come with zero commitment.
Don't miss a single goal! Arena Bola channels (CH803 and CH804) will be available to Astro customers starting 3 May 2024. For new Astro customers, catch all the Liga Malaysia action with the New Astro from only RM41.99/month with 30% off**. With no additional charge to all Astro customers, premium production value, and exciting fan engagement opportunities, it’s the perfect time to get behind your favourite team and be a part of the growing Liga Malaysia community. For more information, please visit astro.com.my.
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