Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Time frame: August 31, 2005
Type: Consumer demonstration only
Partners: Astro, Maxis Communications Berhad ("Maxis"), Nokia
Channels: TV1, TV3, Astro Ria, AEC
Description: Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato' Seri Abdullah Hj Badawi and Deputy Prime Minister, YAB Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak had the opportunity to view the live broadcasts of the celebrations on TV1 and live simulcasts of other Merdeka programmes on TV3, Astro Ria and Astro AEC on the eve of the Merdeka Day celebrations. Astro plans to move forward from the demo stage to commercial services in the near future. This will be announced once a decision is made based on trial results and in consultation with the regulator.
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