Astro Prima

Astro Prima
Country	Malaysia
Broadcast area	Malaysia
Headquarters	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Programming
Language(s)	Malay
Picture format	16:9 HDTV (1080i)
Ownership
Owner	Astro
Sister channels	Astro Ria; Astro Oasis; Astro Citra; Astro Rania; Astro Aura
History
Launched	1 January 2003; 22 years ago (SD); 14 January 2019; 6 years ago (HD)
Founder	Ananda Krishnan
Replaced	Astro Maya HD; Astro Warna
Closed	1 June 2019; 5 years ago (Singtel TV) (SD); 12 April 2021; 4 years ago (Astro) (SD); 31 March 2022; 3 years ago (Kristal-Astro) (HD)
Former names	Prima; (01.02.2003 - 28.09.2003)
Links
Website	gempak.com

Astro Prima is a Malaysian pay television channel owned by Astro, launched on 1 January 2003. It broadcasts Malay dramas, documentaries, classic movies and comedies.

History

Formerly this channel used to air foreign programs and English news, but the channel started to air Malay programs in 2007. Today, Astro Prima was one of the Astro's main channel due to its viewing popularity.

Astro Prima launched its HD simulcast in 14 January 2019 with Astro Oasis.

Astro Prima will merge with Astro Warna for stronger reach on 3 December 2024.

Logo history

Astro Prima HD logo (January 14, 2019 - December 2, 2024)
Astro Prima logo used since December 3, 2024

Programming

Primawara Slot

Jihad Iskandar
Perempuan Dalam Pusungan
Mira Sofea
Duri
Keluarga Iskandar S1
Keluarga Iskandar S2 (moved to Astro Warna and Astro Mustika HD)
Dia Suamiku
Sahara
Halimah Jongang S1
Halimah Jongang S2
Aiman Tempe Mania The Series
Tok Ompek Simpang Ompek
Nur Melinda
Tiara
Sufiyah
Tanggang Ayu
Sarafina
Dari Cinta Jauh
Adam Dan Hawa (also aired on Astro Maya HD, after end of the episode on Astro Mustika HD, Astro Ria and later begin on Astro Bella)
Cinta Ibadah (also aired on Astro Maya HD)
Sehangat Asmara
Seludup
Pendekar Durian Lempuk
Impian Laili
Jodoh Itu Milik Kita
Bercakap Dengan Jin S1
Bercakap Dengan Jin S2
Kusinero Cinta

Tiara Slot

Memori Cinta Suraya
Lara Aishah
Papa Ricky
Arluna
Semusim Rindu
Dendam Aurora
Syurga Yang Kedua
Monalisa
Berbahagi Suami

Teleprima Slot

Antara Safa Dan Marwah
Bukan Salah Kami
Dari Kerana Mata
Warkah Syurga
DIVA
Aku Tunggu Kau Ni
Seteguh Hati Rabiatul Adawiyah

Reality Shows

Akademi Fantasia 2014 (also aired on Astro Ria and Astro Maya HD) (first episode and grand finale only)
Ceria Popstar 2 (also aired on Astro Ceria and Astro Maya HD) (grand finale only)
Maharaja Lawak Mega 2011 (also aired on Astro Mustika HD and Astro Warna)
Gegar Vaganza (also aired on Astro Ria and Astro Maya HD)
Jeng Jeng Jeng Prankshow 2011(Astro Prima)
Juara Johan (also aired on Astro Mustika HD) (selected episode only)
Primadona S1
Primadona S2
Primadona S3
Primadona S4 (also aired on Astro Maya HD)
Primadona S5
Kilauan Emas S1
Kilauan Emas S2
Kilauan Emas S3
Kilauan Emas S4 (also aired on Astro Maya HD)
Kilauan Emas S5 (also aired on Astro Maya HD)
Sebelum Terlambat
Motif
Jaguh Kampung S4
Kembara Chef Wan S2 (also aired on Astro Maya HD)
Diari Fakir
Terima Kasih Ibu
Menantu vs Mentua
Raikan Wanita
Lesung Pipit (Also aired on Astro Maya HD)
Anugerah Meletop Era 2015 (Also aired on Astro Maya HD and Astro Ria)
Check In Check Out
Tua Pun Boleh
Pengakuan
Raja Pantun
Kami Prihatin

Ramadan Specials

Primadona Ramadan Special 2014
Hajat Ramadan Special 2014
Dapur Chef Ammar Ramadan Special 2014
Hajat Ramadan Special 2015
Cik Bunga Encik Sombong

Hari Raya Specials

Primadona Khas Syawal 2014
Dapur Chef Ammar Khas Syawal 2014

Sinetrons

AlKautsar
Fitri Buah Hatiku
Cinta Indah Musim ke 2
Hafizah
Dia Bukan Cinderella
Keangunan Tuhan
Cowok
Putih Abu-Abu

Film Bollywood

Coming Soon 2023 " Will be broadcast every Sunday, at 2.00 pm

2023

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega
Hum Saath Saath Hain
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Mann
Chal Mere Bhai
Bobby
Raju Chacha
Dil Kya Kare
Aa Ab Laut Chalen

Maya HD

Astro Maya HD was launched on 24 June 2013 & was focused on Astro's Malay channel contents, including from Astro TVIQ & Arena, to replace Mustika HD where the channel will be only focusing on Mustika pack channels. The channel was available on channel 135 and was included in the Family Pack. On 14 January 2019, the channel split into HD simulcast channels of Astro Prima & Astro Oasis, and moved from channel 135 to channel 121 & 122.

The channel is also referred to as Maya, Maya HD, Astro Maya & 135.