Tag: Yau Chyong Lim

  • MEASAT recognised as Regional Satcom Operator of the Year 2023

    MEASAT recognised as Regional Satcom Operator of the Year 2023

    Mumbai: MEASAT, Malaysia’s premier satellite operator was recognised with the Regional Satcom Operator of the Year 2023 award at the 26th Annual Awards for Excellence in Satellite Business. The awards ceremony took place in Paris on 13 September as part of the World Satellite Business Week conference. The prestigious event was organised by Euroconsult Group, the leading global strategy consulting and market intelligence firm specialising in the space sector and satellite-enabled verticals.

    The Annual Awards for Excellence in Satellite Business recognises the most forwardthinking businesses and innovators shaping the future of the global space sector. In each year, accomplishments by space and satellite companies that have distinguished themselves are celebrated, while people and entities that contribute positively to the space and satellite sectors are recognised.

    “MEASAT is deeply honoured to receive the Regional Satcom Operator of the Year 2023 award by Euroconsult at the industry-leading World Satellite Business Week conference. This recognises our team’s hard work that has benefited clients, communities, schools, frontline security forces, and the countries in which we operate. As Malaysia’s homegrown Satellite Solutions Provider and Rural Broadband Service Provider, we focus on bridging communications gaps across Asia-Pacific. We’ll continue leveraging the latest technologies to bring solutions for enterprise clients, expand mobility services, and ensure digital inclusion for underserved communities,” commented MEASAT chief operating officer Yau Chyong Lim.

    This is the third recognition for MEASAT by Euroconsult. In 2016, MEASAT received the Regional Operator of the Year award at the 13th Annual Awards for Excellence in Satellite Communications, while in 2008, the company received the Regional Satellite Operator of the Year award at the Excellence in Satellite Management Awards held in conjunction with the 12th World Summit for Satellite Financing.

  • eSports channel Every Good Game available for pay TV operators via MEASAT

    eSports channel Every Good Game available for pay TV operators via MEASAT

    MUMBAI: MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd (MEASAT) announced today the launch of eGG, or Every Good Game, South East Asia’s first dedicated 24/7 HD eSports channel. The channel is now available to pay TV operators via MEASAT-3a at 91.5°E.

    eGG’s exciting content includes gaming tournaments, walkthroughs, expert guides, documentaries, game house tours and more. The High Definition channel fills a gap in Asia’s eSports market, a market which is experiencing phenomenal growth especially amongst the highly coveted millennial segment. eGG is produced by Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (Astro) with Astro’s professional high quality production values.

    “MEASAT is proud to distribute eGG, a pioneer in eSports, in Asia,” said MEASAT chief commercial officer Yau Chyong Lim. He further added, “This unique channel strengthens the diversity of offerings from MEASAT’s 91.5°E video hotslot.”

    MEASAT’s 91.5°E orbital slot is Asia’s leading video broadcast neighbourhood. With three collocated satellites, powerful wide-coverage beams and high recognition from regional head ends and Pay TV operators, 91.5°E continues to be the preferred choice for Asian video distribution.

  • eSports channel Every Good Game available for pay TV operators via MEASAT

    eSports channel Every Good Game available for pay TV operators via MEASAT

    MUMBAI: MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd (MEASAT) announced today the launch of eGG, or Every Good Game, South East Asia’s first dedicated 24/7 HD eSports channel. The channel is now available to pay TV operators via MEASAT-3a at 91.5°E.

    eGG’s exciting content includes gaming tournaments, walkthroughs, expert guides, documentaries, game house tours and more. The High Definition channel fills a gap in Asia’s eSports market, a market which is experiencing phenomenal growth especially amongst the highly coveted millennial segment. eGG is produced by Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (Astro) with Astro’s professional high quality production values.

    “MEASAT is proud to distribute eGG, a pioneer in eSports, in Asia,” said MEASAT chief commercial officer Yau Chyong Lim. He further added, “This unique channel strengthens the diversity of offerings from MEASAT’s 91.5°E video hotslot.”

    MEASAT’s 91.5°E orbital slot is Asia’s leading video broadcast neighbourhood. With three collocated satellites, powerful wide-coverage beams and high recognition from regional head ends and Pay TV operators, 91.5°E continues to be the preferred choice for Asian video distribution.