MediaCorp MD joins Media Prima

KUALA LUMPUR - Media Prima has hired the managing director of MediaCorp Studios Melvin Ang to spearhead its move into digital content.

Ang has moved from the Singapore-based media company to Malaysia, and will take on the role of executive advisor.

During his time at MediaCorp, Ang was behind the launch of four free-to-air channels and a movie production company. But his experience in digital content is the main reason for his hire, revealed a Media Prima source. Before his role as MD of MediaCorp Studios he was head of airtime sales and marketing.