Disney Content Travels to Malaysia

SINGAPORE: Through an extended license agreement between Disney Media Distribution and Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), a range of Disney animated content is set for broadcast on the free-to-air channels TV1 and TV2 in Malaysia.

The deal covers hit box-office movies from Pixar and The Walt Disney Studios, including Aladdin, Pocahontas, Ratatouille and The Jungle Book 2, as well as a range of preschool series and TV movies, such as Tinkerbell, Mulan 2 and Tarzan 2. The shows and movies will be aired across Malaysia on TV1 and TV2 in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Dato’ Norhyati Hj. Ismail, the deputy director-general for strategic at Radio TV Malaysia, commented: “The partnership and alliance with Disney demonstrates RTM’s commitment to bring the Malaysian audience the best wholesome family and children’s content in television entertainment. RTM is delighted to offer Malaysian viewers Disney’s award-winning and creative content in both Bahasa Malaysia and English, appealing not just to children but to multilingual audiences of all age groups.”

Amit Malhotra, the VP of program distribution at Disney Media Distribution for the Asia Pacific, added: “RTM has a long and respected heritage of broadcasting compelling content that audiences across Malaysia have grown up with and love. Our alliance with RTM helps extend our reach to more kids and families across Malaysia by creating another touch point for them to view their favorite Disney content.”