Tonton (video portal)

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tonton
Type of site
Streaming media. Video on demand
HeadquartersPersiaran Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, Petaling, Selangor
Owner Media Prima Berhad
IndustryEntertainment
URL https://tonton.com.my
Users 7.6 million
LaunchedAugust 2010
Current statusActive

tonton is Malaysia's 1st and largest home grown video streaming service [1] with over 7.6 million registered users.

Contents

tonton offers both free membership (tonton FREE) and subscription-based video on demand (tonton VIP).

Starting from just RM3, free members who upgrade to tonton VIP will receive unrestricted access to a library containing almost 30,000 hours of local and syndicated content, exclusive LIVE events in HD, video ad-free experience, download and watch later functionality, enjoy VIP perks at events and much more. Viewers who upgrade to the tonton VIP membership will also get to binge watch all exclusive content, dramas and more.

Content

tonton Originals

A "tonton original" is content that is produced or co-produced tonton exclusively on their services.

In 2013, tonton began acquiring original content for its library, beginning with the drama Dan Calonnya Adalah starring Faralyna Idris, Anding Indrawani and Amar Baharin.

Live Streaming

tonton offers live streaming of exclusive events such as football matches, award shows and concerts in HD.

Live TV Channels

Local channels:

International channels:

Theme Channels

Device support

Devices that are compatible with tonton streaming service include tablet, mobile phones, laptop, computer and Smart TV.

International expansion

In 2016, tonton began offering streaming service to Singapore and Brunei.

Ambassadors

2016

Ayda Jebat, the face of tonton Ayda Jebat dalam sesi bergambar wajah tonton.jpg
Ayda Jebat, the face of tonton

2017

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References

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  2. Menjadi tonton VIP bersama Saharul Ridzwan dan Mia Ahmad Selebriti Online | 30 August 2016.
  3. Menjadi tonton VIP bersama Saharul Ridzwan dan Mia Ahmad Selebriti Online | 30 August 2016.