![Malaysia’s video piracy ranking falls but women are leading consumers lured by Korean dramas Malaysia’s video piracy ranking falls but women are leading consumers lured by Korean dramas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/41455807458_WatchingTV.jpg)
Malaysia’s video piracy ranking falls but women are leading consumers lured by Korean dramas
Malaysia has now fallen to fifth place and surprisingly, its the women who are driving the consumption of pirated content.
Fri Apr 26 2024
![73 per cent production companies unaware of need to obtain license before employing child, young actors - DOSM 73 per cent production companies unaware of need to obtain license before employing child, young actors - DOSM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707383651_TBDATUKSERIDRMO.jpg)
73 per cent production companies unaware of need to obtain license before employing child, young actors - DOSM
Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said 361 companies that employ child and young actors in film and dramas were involved in the survey.
Mon Feb 19 2024
![Use South Korea's Hallyu approach to attract tourists - Nancy Use South Korea's Hallyu approach to attract tourists - Nancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51664967289_TBNANCYPERANTISISWA.jpg)
Use South Korea's Hallyu approach to attract tourists - Nancy
Nancy said South Korea had started promoting Hallyu through its popular dramas, movies and pop music over the past 20 years.
Tue Oct 18 2022
![Hottest Korean shows premiere on Astro this February! Hottest Korean shows premiere on Astro this February!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51643958380_koreandramaastro.png)
Hottest Korean shows premiere on Astro this February!
This February, K-pop fans can enjoy the hottest K-dramas and K-variety shows, premiering on Astro via tvN (Ch 395 HD), K-Plus (Astro GO Ch 396), On Demand and Astro GO.
Fri Feb 04 2022
![MCO 3.0: Filming activities only allowed at official studios - Finas MCO 3.0: Filming activities only allowed at official studios - Finas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61621696706_Filming.jpg)
MCO 3.0: Filming activities only allowed at official studios - Finas
The official studios include Finas studios, Iskandar Malaysia Studios and Jelas Juta Studios which would be operational from May 25 from 8 am to 8 pm.
Sat May 22 2021
![Malala teams up with Apple to produce new dramas, documentaries Malala teams up with Apple to produce new dramas, documentaries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51615270614_MALALA.jpg)
Malala teams up with Apple to produce new dramas, documentaries
The girls' education champion joins a roster of artists that have signed up to work with the Apple TV streaming service.
Tue Mar 09 2021
![Shooting of films, dramas and commercials allowed from June 10 Shooting of films, dramas and commercials allowed from June 10](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51589538626_Filming.jpg)
Shooting of films, dramas and commercials allowed from June 10
The SOP includes ensuring social distancing and personal hygiene.
Tue Jun 02 2020
![FOX and Jessica Alba to work on new AI drama 'Girl 10' FOX and Jessica Alba to work on new AI drama 'Girl 10'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/41458709890_JessicaAlba.jpg)
FOX and Jessica Alba to work on new AI drama 'Girl 10'
Following the current trend for AI dramas, FOX is looking to develop the futuristic, Jessica Alba-produced "Girl 10".
Fri Sep 30 2016
![Nicole Kidman a fan of Bollywood films Nicole Kidman a fan of Bollywood films](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/51449308754_NicoleKidman.jpg)
Nicole Kidman a fan of Bollywood films
The 48-year-old Oscar winner says she fell in love with Indian movies while working on Baz Luhrmann's "Moulin Rouge!", which was inspired by Bollywood dramas.
Sat Dec 05 2015
![Friday Fives: Car manufacturers who ventured into the world of K-Drama Friday Fives: Car manufacturers who ventured into the world of K-Drama](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://carmalaysia.my/getmedia/a4258d66-6e01-4717-b4d4-30bb47b4fdd3/k-drama-cars-cover.jpg.aspx?width=295&height=200&ext=.jpg)
Friday Fives: Car manufacturers who ventured into the world of K-Drama
Forget about that stylish coupe SUV in a world filled with dinosaurs and the hot-hatch in an acapella show. Watch these Korean Dramas that these four-wheeled eye-candies starred in!
Fri Jul 10 2015
![Twin hostage dramas grip France Twin hostage dramas grip France](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-01/61420859672_300x250.jpg)
Twin hostage dramas grip France
France grappled with two hostage dramas on Friday.
Sat Jan 10 2015
![2013: International court dramas in the headlines 2013: International court dramas in the headlines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-12/61388271752_120x90.jpg)
2013: International court dramas in the headlines
From the Egypt's former President Mohammed Morsi's charges to the sentencing of the accused in the infamous Delhi gang rape incident, the year 2013 saw its own share of court drama.
Mon Dec 30 2013
![British hit drama Downton Abbey leads way in TV exports British hit drama Downton Abbey leads way in TV exports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-03/71363942471_295x200.jpg)
British hit drama Downton Abbey leads way in TV exports
Britain in 2012 held on to its position as the world's second biggest exporter of television programmes after the US on the back of hit dramas such as Downton Abbey and Call the Midwife.
Fri Mar 22 2013
![Russian film director Alexei German dies at 74 Russian film director Alexei German dies at 74](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-02/71361445530_120x90.jpg)
Russian film director Alexei German dies at 74
Russian film director Alexei German, known for his hard-hitting dramas, died on Thursday at 74, his son said.
Thu Feb 21 2013
![No place for film touching on religious sensitivities - Maglin No place for film touching on religious sensitivities - Maglin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-02/71359905498_295x200.jpg)
No place for film touching on religious sensitivities - Maglin
Films or dramas seen as touching on religious sensitivities should not be aired in Malaysia, said Datuk Maglin Dennis D'Cruz.
Sun Feb 03 2013