Nick Jr. & MTVNHD to Launch in Singapore, Malaysia

SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR: Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) is taking two of its channels, Nick Jr. and MTVNHD, into Singapore and Malaysia.

The services are launching on StarHub in Singapore on May 18, and Telekom Malaysia Berhad’s HyppTV in Malaysia on June 1. The deals involve cross-platform broadcast of Nick Jr. and VOD programs.

“The launch of Nick Jr. and MTVNHD in Asia shows our commitment to deliver high-quality programming to our audiences in Asia,” said Indra Suharjono, the executive VP and managing director at Viacom International Media Networks North and Southeast Asia. “Nick Jr.’s strong Play-to-Learn philosophy promotes social and thinking skills through playful entertainment and connected learning. Nick Jr. is a highly recognized channel having won multiple Peabody Awards and Parent’s Choice Awards. MTVNHD, on the other hand, raises the music experience to a new level on Asia’s pay-TV offerings. Discerning music lovers in this region now have a place where they can find rich content. We will be launching the channels aggressively to the rest of Southeast Asia.”