However, Neoh said “one good thing” about the company is that “at least it is generating quite a healthy level of cash flow every year”, since most of the group’s costs stem from the depreciation of content and transponder assets.

He added that a potential reinstatement of dividends could serve as a catalyst for the stock, noting that Astro has not been paying dividends for the past two to three years. Neoh said Astro is doing all that it can to stop the company’s decline.

RTM so important meh.....

u jual org collect

Resilience in cash flow and cost control: Despite weaker earnings, Astro’s ability to generate cash and reduce operating expenses is a positive sign.

SRC is not a one-off cost but part of Astro’s transformation agenda. While it pressures margins in the short term, it is essential for enabling hybrid satellite-broadband services, self-installation options, and streaming integration. In other words, Astro is spending now to secure future relevance in malaysia.

SRC is not a one-off cost but part of Astro’s transformation agenda. While it pressures margins in the short term, it is essential for enabling hybrid satellite-broadband services, self-installation options, and streaming integration. In other words, Astro is spending now to secure future relevance in Malaysia’s fast-shifting entertainment market.

declared Dividen

pharma sudah ada dividen

Astro actually gains some breathing room from RTM’s exit, even though at first glance it looks like a setback. Here’s why:

- Cost relief: Carrying RTM channels meant paying rental and transmission fees. With RTM pulling out, Astro saves on these costs, which helps margins at a time when its earnings are under pressure.

- Portfolio focus: RTM’s channels (TV1, TV2, Okey) are free-to-air and widely accessible. Their presence on Astro didn’t add much exclusivity. Dropping them allows Astro to concentrate on premium, differentiated content — sports, international rights, and Astro Originals — which are the real drivers of subscription value.

- Negotiation signal: By not caving to RTM’s rental demands, Astro shows discipline in cost negotiations. This strengthens its bargaining position with other content providers, especially as it renegotiates sports rights like the FIFA World Cup.

- Digital pivot: Losing RTM may accelerate Astro’s push into OTT (Sooka, Astro Go) and fibre bundles, where it can differentiate with exclusive content and integrated services rather than duplicating what’s already free elsewhere.

In short, Astro avoids paying for channels that don’t boost subscriber stickiness, trims costs, and sharpens its focus on content that truly matters for retention and growth.

if down until 1 cts also, their BOD and CEO still do nothing. no need to announce wan