KUALA LUMPUR – September 27, 2013 – Telekom Malaysia’s HyppTV and RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network announced an exclusive carriage deal that brings the newly launched RTL CBS Entertainment HD channel to Malaysia.
The new channel is now part of HyppTV Mega Pack, offering world-class content for every member of the family.
Jeremy Kung, Executive Vice President of New Media TM said, “We have always put in the extra effort in serving our subscribers excellent contents which gives more value to their money. With RTL CBS Entertainment HD, we are very delighted in being able to expand the channels unique world class and top rated programs and series to our HyppTV customers nationwide.”
Through the two companies’ shared 360° approach to content delivery, RTL CBS Entertainment HD is also available on HyppTV Everywhere allowing subscribers to watch shows anytime and everywhere on multiple devices including PC’s, laptops, smartphones and tablets.
“Apart from including this channel on our HyppTV Mega Pack, subscribers will also be able to catch their favorite programs such as The X Factor USA or America’s Got Talent to name a few, everywhere they are on our latest multiscreen offerings, HyppTV Everywhere,” Kung said.
On HyppTV Channel 616, RTL CBS Entertainment HD features reality shows such as The X Factor USA and America’s Got Talent; entertainment news from Entertainment Tonight, and top rated US series such as Elementary and the upcoming Under the Dome.
“We are very excited to partner exclusively with HyppTV to bring RTL CBS Entertainment HD to Malaysia,” says Jonas Engwall, Chief Executive Officer, RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network. “We share in HyppTV’s commitment to deliver high quality content to Malaysian viewers and we see strong growth potential for HyppTV with the addition of our channel available both for linear viewing and through HyppTV Everywhere.”
