Astro Sensasi
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| Country | Singapore |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Singapore |
| Network | StarHub TV |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Malaysian Indonesian |
| Picture format | SDTV (480i 4:3) HDTV (1080i 16:9) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Astro |
| Sister channels | Astro Warna |
| History | |
| Launched | 7 August 2007 (as Hub Sensasi)[1] 28 April 2022 (as Astro Sensasi) |
| Closed | 28 April 2022 (as Hub Sensasi) |
| Links | |
| Website | StarHub TV |
Astro Sensasi - which means 'Sensation' in Malay, is the first and only dedicated Malay channel that showcases a large variety of programmes ranging from dramas, movies, entertainment and variety, documentaries to other magazine programmes.
History
August 7, 2007
- Sensasi started as the first Malay language cable television channel in Singapore, broadcasting 18 hours a day from 7:00 am to 1:00 am. The channel launched at 7:00 pm.[1]
May 1, 2013
- Sensasi began broadcasting 24 hours a day and using the slogan Detik Detik Sensasi. Sensasi began airing 6 hours of new content per day instead of 3.5 hours per day. Talk shows and magazine shows are now airing a week after its first broadcast in Malaysia.[2]
April 28, 2022
- Hub Sensasi changes to Astro Sensasi. Astro Sensasi started Indonesian programming as well as Malaysian programming. It is currently owned by Astro.[3]
References
- ^ a b "StarHub Launches Sensasi - Singapore's First And Only Malay Entertainment Channel". Starhub. 25 July 2007.
- ^ "StarHub TV Breathes New Life Into Sensasi". Starhub. 25 April 2013.
- ^ "Media Statement - Free Preview Bonanza on StarHub with Paramount, Der Klassiker, Astro Sensasi" (Press release). April 20, 2022. Retrieved May 9, 2022.