Discovery Rolls Out Three New Channels in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27: Discovery Networks Asia is launching
three new channels in Malaysia on the Astro platform on May 1: Discovery
Science, Discovery Home & Health and Discovery Real Time.

The new channels join the existing Discovery Channel, Animal
Planet and Discovery Travel & Living, which reach over two million
households in Malaysia.

Discovery Science provides a look at the impact of science
and technology on our everyday lives through a range of programming focused on
cutting-edge scientific research and discoveries, exploration, astronomy and
space. Discovery Home & Health and Discovery Real Time are part of
Discovery Lifestyle Networks, an international portfolio of lifestyle channels
that also includes Discovery Travel & Living, which launched in Malaysia in
2005. Discovery Home & Health offers female-focused content on
relationships, babies, beauty and wellbeing, while Discovery Real Time features
practical programming for viewers on how to make the most of their leisure
time, including programs focused on motors, home improvement, design and
gadgets.

“The launch of Discovery Science, Discovery Home &
Health and Discovery Real Time demonstrates our commitment to investing in
expanded viewing options and strengthening our presence in the Malaysian
market,” said Tom Keaveny, the executive VP and managing director of Discovery
Networks Asia. “Astro is a key partner for Discovery and we are building a
strong portfolio of channels in what is now one of Asia’s most important pay TV
markets. ”