Malaysia
Thai pay-TV operators poised for World Cup ITTs
Fifa has gone to market in Thailand with media rights to the next men's World Cup, with pay-television operators able to bid to show the tournament for the first time following a change in regulation.
Lee continues to pay off commercially for PSG
Paris Saint-Germain is continuing to benefit from the marketing pull of its South Korean international winger Lee Kang-in, striking a new sponsorship deal with a division of SK Group, one of the country's…
Astro nets Premier League renewal in Malaysia
Pay-television broadcaster Astro has renewed its exclusive rights to the Premier League and FA Cup in Malaysia from 2025-26 to 2027-28
EXCLUSIVE: BeIN to hold Uefa club rights in all its Asian markets
BeIN Sports is close to finalising a deal that would see it hold Uefa club competition rights in all its active Asian markets, SportBusiness understands
Where next for CGF after Malaysia snubs 2026 Commonwealth Games?
The Commonwealth Games will not be heading to Malaysia in 2026, after the Southeast Asian country's government rejected a hosting offer, citing costs.
Malaysia claims CGF offer for 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Olympic Council of Malaysia said it has been offered the chance to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) pledging £100m (€117.6m/$128.5m) to support such an undertaking.
Team takes Uefa club competition rights to market in raft of Asian territories
Team Marketing has gone to market simultaneously with Uefa club competition broadcast rights in 13 different Asian countries and territories as it begins to wrap up the 2024-27 sales cycle
BeIN expands Bundesliga rights with three-year APAC deal
Pay-television broadcaster beIN Sports has acquired rights to the Bundesliga in 10 territories across the Asia-Pacific region as part of a new deal with the German Football League (DFL) until 2025-26
W-Sport goes live in Malaysia through Astro
Women’s sports television channel W-Sport has secured exposure in Malaysia through a deal with pay-television broadcaster Astro.
Mola extends Boxxer rights in Italy and Southeast Asian markets
Streaming service Mola has extended its exclusive media rights deal with UK boxing promoter Boxxer in its home market of Indonesia, along with Malaysia, Singapore and Italy
SEA Games media rights ‘bought’ in four participating countries
Media rights deals for the Cambodia 2023 Southeast Asian Games have been agreed in five participating countries, the secretary-general of the organising committee has announced
Malaysian Football League hits reset, aims for return to ‘glory days’
Recent changes in Malaysian club football include league restructure and major new commercial deals
Astro returns as Malaysian Football League broadcaster in three-year deal
Malaysian pay-TV operator Astro has acquired domestic media rights to the country's top club football competitions in a three-year deal running from 2023 to 2025
beIN Sports Asia-Pacific appoints Low to lead acquisitions
The Asia-Pacific arm of international sports broadcaster beIN Sports has hired experienced sports media executive Andy Low as director of content
Premier Sports renews NRL rights in Asia
Pay broadcaster Premier Sports Asia has acquired exclusive live rights in more than 20 markets in Asia for Australia's National Rugby League in a five-year deal from 2023 to 2027
Astro adds beIN Sports Connect to internet connected set-top boxes
Malaysian pay-TV operator Astro has introduced the beIN Sports Connect app to its internet connected set-top box to bolster its sports offering
Barcelona renews with regional sponsor Sebang
Spanish LaLiga club Barcelona has renewed its sponsorship deal with Korean car battery brand Sebang Global Battery
Premier League and Astro hail ‘landmark’ piracy ruling in Malaysia
The English Premier League and Malaysian pay-television operator Astro have hailed a “landmark ruling” after an eatery in Kuala Lumpur was found to have breached copyright laws by showing pirated sports broadcasts.