Discovery boosts reach in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR - Discovery Networks Asia has extended its reach in Malaysia with the launch of three additional channels on the Astro platform.

Discovery Science, Discovery Home & Health and Discovery Real Time will air in May, in English, joining existing brands Discovery Travel & Living, Animal Planet and Discovery Channel.

Tom Keaveny, executive vice president and managing director, Discovery Networks Asia, said: “This launch shows our commitment to investing in expanded viewing options and strengthening our presence in the Malaysian market. Astro is a key partner for Discovery and we are building a strong portfolio of channels in what is now one of Asia’s most important pay-TV markets.” 

Discovery Science offers programming on the impact of science and technology on everyday lives, Discovery Real Time looks at how viewers could best spend their leisure time and Discovery Home & Health is a women-skewed channel on relationships, babies, health and wellness.