Astro Prima

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Astro Prima
Country Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia
Broadcast area Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia
Headquarters Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Programming
Language(s) Malay
Picture format 16:9 HDTV (1080i)
Ownership
Owner Astro
Sister channels Astro Ria
Astro Oasis
Astro Citra
Astro Rania
Astro Aura
History
Launched1 January 2003;22 years ago (2003-01-01) (SD)
14 January 2019;6 years ago (2019-01-14) (HD)
Founder Ananda Krishnan
Replaced Astro Maya HD
Astro Warna
Closed1 June 2019;6 years ago (2019-06-01) (Singtel TV) (SD)
12 April 2021;4 years ago (2021-04-12) (Astro) (SD)
31 March 2022;3 years ago (2022-03-31) (Kristal-Astro) (HD)
Former namesPrima
(01.02.2003 - 28.09.2003)
Links
Website gempak.com

Astro Prima is a Malaysian pay television channel owned by Astro, launched on 1 January 2003. It broadcasts Malay dramas, documentaries, classic movies and comedies.

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History

Formerly this channel used to air foreign programs and English news, but the channel started to air Malay programs in 2007. Astro Prima is among Astro's main channel due to its viewing popularity.

Astro Prima launched its HD simulcast in 14 January 2019 with Astro Oasis.

Astro Prima was to merge with Astro Warna for stronger reach on 3 December 2024.

Logo history

Programming

Primawara Slot

Tiara Slot

Teleprima Slot

Reality Shows

Ramadan Specials

Hari Raya Specials

Sinetrons

Film Bollywood

Coming Soon 2023 " Will be broadcast every Sunday, at 2.00 pm

2023

  • Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
  • Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
  • Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega
  • Hum Saath Saath Hain
  • Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
  • Mann
  • Chal Mere Bhai
  • Bobby
  • Raju Chacha
  • Dil Kya Kare
  • Aa Ab Laut Chalen

Maya HD

Astro Maya HD was launched on 24 June 2013 & was focused on Astro's Malay channel contents, including from Astro TVIQ & Arena, to replace Mustika HD where the channel will be only focusing on Mustika pack channels. The channel was available on channel 135 and was included in the Family Pack. On 14 January 2019, the channel split into HD simulcast channels of Astro Prima & Astro Oasis, and moved from channel 135 to channel 121 & 122.

The channel is also referred to as Maya, Maya HD, Astro Maya & 135.