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Kristal-Astro

Kristal-Astro

Kristal Astro (Jawi: كريستل استرو) was a sole operator of Brunei's multi-channel pay-TV service. It was officially launched on 24 January 2000. The company is a joint-venture between DST Group's Kristal Sdn. Bhd. and Malaysia's MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad.

All channels are censored to ensure that all programs adhere to Brunei's religious, cultural, and social values. Subscribers will also have access to pay-per-view services, as well as a wide range of interactive services, such as home banking, home shopping, and distance learning.

Subscribers receive the satellite service using the Digital Multimedia System (DMS), the same system introduced by Astro in Malaysia. The channel line-up was the same as the Malaysian parent, but without the Malaysian terrestrial channels.