Telekom Malaysia Berhad : HYPPTV LAUNCHES NEW ISLAMIC CHANNEL, SALAM HD AND REVEALS EXCLUSIVE RAMADAN AND RAYA PROGRAMMING FOR HYPPSENSASI HD AND HYPPINSPIRASI HD

Kuala Lumpur

2 June 2016

• Introducing HyppTV's latest Islamic Factual and Lifestyle Family Channel called 'Salam HD'
• Exclusive Local Drama Series and Exciting Lifestyle Programmes on HyppTV local channels HyppSensasi HD and HyppInspirasi HD

Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) via its award-winning IPTV service, HyppTV - further enriched its library of content with fresh, and exclusive local productions on HyppSensasi HD as well as HyppInspirasi HD starting June 2016. In addition, HyppTV also unveiled its newly re-branded channel 'Salam HD' - formerly known as 'Hikmah' - on HyppTV Channel 113, starting 5 June 2016, featuring comprehensive Islamic content in Bahasa Malaysia and focusing on Islamic factual and lifestyle programmes in HD, suitable for family viewing.

The launch of the new programmes and 'Salam HD' are in conjunction with HyppTV's 'Keindahan Ramadan, Keriangan Syawal' campaign for the coming holy month of Ramadan and Raya celebration. The campaign, which carries an official hashtag #SetulusHati' is embarked on to celebrate and encourage the spirit of sincerity not only during Ramadan and Syawal, but in daily life throughout the year.

The 'Keindahan Ramadan, Keriangan Syawal' campaign as well as the media preview screening of the new programmes was officially launched by Emily Wee, Vice President, Business and Media Operations, New Media, TM at Menara KL. Also present were celebrities from HyppTV's new drama series such as Mimi Lana, Johan Asha'ari, Amaris, Daler Yusof, Sariyanti, Fadhlan Hazim, Zoey Rahman, Zain Hamid, Risteena, Adeline Tsen, Feroz Khan, and Elfira Loy. Celebrity chef Fendi Dapur Bujang as well as Chef Ismail were also present at the event together with local singer, Dans from HyppTV's first Rock themed reality show - 'Rockers' and a Nasyid group 'In2Heart'.

Commenting on the event, Emily Wee said: 'With the holy month of Ramadhan just around the corner, we are excited to offer a variety of exclusive local content for our customers through our exclusive local channels HyppSensasi HD and HyppInspirasi HD. We will not only showcase programmes with Ramadhan themed specials but we will also offer 'Salam HD' an Islamic content focused channel, suitable for the whole family.'

At the same event, HyppTV also officially unveiled Salam HD - a newly rebranded channel (formerly known as Hikmah). Salam HD offers a comprehensive Islamic content in Bahasa Malaysia. Focusing on Islamic factual and lifestyle programmes, the channel will offer a variety of exciting new and exclusive Islamic content such as documentary, magazine, talk show, telemovies and drama series. Currently being offered as a free channel, Salam HD will be also available with time-shift and catch-up function as well as on HyppTV Everywhere for viewers who are on the move.

The content offering of 'Keindahan Ramadan, Keriangan Syawal' campaign will feature (4) new exclusive local drama series on HyppSensasi HD such as 'Lip Lap Raya' starring Daler Yusof and Sariyanti and 'Cinta Tangkap Muat' starring Johan Asha'ari and Mimi Lana starting 6 June 2016. Drama series 'Mr. Secret Admirer' starring Feroz Khan and Elfira Loy will premiere on 17 June 2016 while 'Spylah Sangat' starring Zain Hamid and Risteena will start on 22 June 2016. In addition to the local drama series, HyppTV also introduces 'Euromaxx', an entertainment show in Bahasa Malaysia every Sunday, starting 12 June 2016 featuring entertainment highlights from Europe, hosted by Hunny Madu and Nina Nadira. 'Euromaxx' is a local programme adaptation based on the original version produced by Deutsche Welle (DW) Channel, an international channel based in Germany. HyppSensasi HD will also feature Raya specials programmes such as 'Konsert Ella 2016' which was recently held at Stadium Melawati, 'Rockers Raya' a musical raya special featuring finalists of HyppTV's first Rock themed reality show 'Rockers', and a special telemovie 'Cinta Sticky Notes' starring Ayda Jebat and Izzue Islam. In addition to the drama series and lifestyle programmes, HyppSensasi HD will also showcase special tele-movies during Ramadan every Saturday at 8.00 pm in June.

In addition, fans of lifestyle programmes on HyppInspirasi HD, will enjoy the spontaneous and fun cooking shows hosted by the popular host Fendi on 'Dapur Bujang Ramadan' at 7.00 pm daily starting 6 June with FAMA and Agromas coming in as sponsors for the show. Celebrity chef, Chef Ismail will also be sharing his delicious and exciting recipes in 'Chef Mail Masak Bersama Pensonic' every Thursday at 9.30 pm together with celebrity guests such as Faizal Hussein, Marsha Milan Londoh, Ungku Ismail, Abam Bocey, Amber Chia, Elfira Loy and many more. During the Raya celebration, comedy fans should also look forward to 'Sitcom Raya' a comedy special on HyppInspirasi HD.

Guests and members of the media present were given a preview of all the new programmes at the event today.

HyppSensasi HD and HyppInspirasi HD are available on HyppTV Channel 116 and HyppTV Channel 111 respectively. The channels can be subscribed with HyppTV Aneka Pack at RM30 per month or ala-carte at RM9 per month at no additional HD fee. The channels are available with 14 days catch-up feature and 2 hours' time-shift function and also available on HyppTV Everywhere for viewing at PC or smart devices for viewers who are the move. HyppTV Everywhere app is available for download from Google Play Store or Apple App Store. The app offers an easy in-app registration with Facebook, email or mobile number.

'In addition, with the recently launched HyppTV HyppRush Contest on 2 May 2016, HyppTV customers can stand a chance to win smartphones every week and a car every month. With the growing numbers of customers subscribing and using the service, we are excited to reward our loyal customers not with just the variety of content offered but also with exciting contests,' she added.

For more info on HyppRush contest which is currently ongoing until 31 December 2016, visit www.tm.com.my/hypprush.

HyppTV now offers its customers a total of 114 channels with 48 channels in High Definition (HD) - consisting of 51 premium channels, 26 free channels, 5 Radio channels, 10 Video-On-Demand (VOD) channels and 22 interactive channels in a wide variety of affordable packages or via ala-carte options. HyppTV customers will also enjoy the world class entertainment line-up on the move via HyppTV Everywhere or HyppPlay, a Video-On-Demand channel which offers a series of content available on HyppTV for binge watching.

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