Astro NJOI
Astro NJOI is a Malaysia free satellite television service launched on 18 February 2012 in collaboration with the government of Malaysia and Astro.[1] It was officially announced by former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak on 20 December 2011.[2] At launch, the service provided 18 television channels and 19 radio stations. However, existing Astro customers may purchase this service through separate account.[3]
At launch, the set-up which consist of a set-top box, Out-Door Unit (ODU) satellite dish, smartcard and remote control unit, was available at a one-time payment of RM 305 at all Astro authorised retailers, with a standard installation fee of RM 100 from an Astro-authorised installer as stated on the website. In mid-2013, the one-time payment was reduced to RM 280, and installation remains at RM 100. The platform uses prepaid card method where one can pay for the day and amount for the prepaid channels that one wants to watch. The decoder's HDMI output is locked out and this leaves users with composite signal and component video output. However, certain decoders with updated firmware are able to use the HDMI output. NJOI launched of its first HD channel, channel 300 (Xi Yue HD), on 1 February 2015.[4] In 2016, the recommended retail price has been set at RM285 (inclusive of GST). RM350 (excluding RM100 installation) had been the new price of new set from 1 February 2017. On 1 October 2017, the total price has been set at RM355. Njoi's main competitor would be antenna based DTT service, MYTV.
Current TV Channels
This colour box is for NJOI customers who have HD Decoder to watch HD channels and is not available for NJOI who still using normal Decoder.
| Channel | NJOI Now |
|---|---|
| 8TV |  |
| Astro AEC |  |
| Astro Arena | |
| Astro Awani | |
| Astro GO Shop Malay | |
| Astro GO Shop Malay (HD) | |
| Astro GO Shop Mandarin (HD) | |
| Astro Maya HD | |
| Astro Oasis | |
| Astro Prima | |
| Astro Tutor TV PT3 | |
| Astro Tutor TV SPM | |
| Astro Tutor TV UPSR | |
| Astro Vaanavil | |
| Astro Xi Yue HD | |
| Astro Xiao Tai Yang | |
| Bernama News Channel (BNC) | |
| CCTV4 | |
| Celestial Classic Movies (CCM) | |
| eGG Network (HD) | |
| Hello (HD) | |
| iNJOI | |
| iView | |
| Makkal TV | |
| NJOI Service Portalb | |
| NTV7 | |
| TV Alhijrah | |
| TV Okey | |
| TV1 | |
| TV2 | |
| TV3 | |
| TV9 | |
Note
- ^a High definition (HD) simulcast on NJOI Now.
- ^b NJOI Service Portal is a one-stop interactive channel where customers can purchase NJOI Prepaid channels, as well as to get tracked through Prepaid balance, latest promotions etc.
Current Prepaid Channels
This colour box is for NJOI customers who have HD Decoder to watch HD channels and is not available for NJOI who still using normal Decoder.
Note
Current Radio Channels
These radio channels are same as Astro.
- Ai FM
- Asyik FM
- Bayu Radio
- Classic Rock
- Era
- Gegar
- GO Xuan
- Gold
- Hitz
- India Beat
- Jazz
- Kenyalang Radio
- Lite
- MY
- Melody
- Minnal FM
- Mix
- Nasional FM
- Opus
- Osai
- Raaga
- Sabah V FM
- Sinar
- Traxx FM
- Wai FM
- Zayan
See also
References
- ↑ "PM launches country's first free satellite TV service". The Star. Archived from the original on 20 December 2011. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
- ↑ "Free satellite TV". The Star. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
- ↑ "njoi - FAQ". Astro. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
- ↑ "Free to Njoi - hi-def TV shows". The Star. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
External links
| Corporate directors |
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| Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd |
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| Astro Overseas Limited |
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