Malaysians will watch HD but not 3D World Cup 2010 games

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Malaysians will watch HD but not 3D World Cup 2010 games

By Noorsila Abd Majid

OK. Sad news first -- the historic 3D telecast of the 2010 FIFA World Cup opening match between South Africa and Mexico, scheduled to kick off on June 11, will only be available in the United States.

But the good news is - we in Malaysia will be the first in Asia to watch all the matches on High Definition (HD) broadcast, with the newly launched Astro B.yond.

"Astro doesn't have the facilities to screen anything 3D yet," a spokesperson from the satellite TV broadcaster said. "But we're slowly changing our production, starting with Astro B.yond. And yes, Malaysia is the first country in Asia to have the World Cup telecast on HD."

Astro B.yond's HD broadcast boasts 10 times better quality images in true high-definition details, five times better audio quality with Dolby 5.1 cinematic surround sound, richer colours and wider screen compared to standard definition (SD) TV. So you can feel as if you've been transported to South Africa to watch the World Cup.

To sign up for Astro B.yond, click www.astro.com.my/byond or call the ASTRO customer Hotline 1300 82 3838. As the installation of Astro B.yond involves homes throughout Malaysia, it will be on a first come, first served basis.

Published Jan 19, 2010

 

[singveld]

PAP and their dog shit civil servants.

we are lacking in internet speed and now HD contents. All because of your incompetent.

 

[Cestbon]

Stupid Starhub and Singtel compete each other for bidding. Actually should work together. Let say Starhub pay Singtel $10million for not bidding and Starhub bid for $1 million. Both side will save lot of money and the loser are sport channel itself and FIFA.

 

[Leongsam]

PAP and their dog shit civil servants.

we are lacking in internet speed and now HD contents. All because of your incompetent.

It's a dumb game watched by stupid people. Soccer fans around the world come from the lowlife of society.

Singapore is better off without live coverage of the World cup. The time saved can be spent doing something more productive instead.

Iraqi Soccer Fan Shoots Player Dead



March 17, 2009
BAGHDAD (Reuters) -- An Iraqi soccer fan shot dead a player of the opposing team as he tried to score an equalizing goal in the final minutes of a match, police have said.

The shooting on March 14 in Hillah, 100 kilometers south of Baghdad, during a match between local teams, underscored the country's propensity to lawlessness even as violence by militant groups falls to lows not seen since mid-2003.

"As soon as Haider Kadhim [the player] was alone in front of the goalkeeper and close to equalizing, a fan in the crowd fired a pistol at him," a senior police officer in Hillah, who declined to be named, told Reuters.

"We arrested this fan immediately, but unfortunately the player died."

 

[boundThunter]

That stupid ah qua game started a war too

The "Football" War (La guerra del fútbol, in Spanish), also known as the Soccer War or 100-hours War, was a four-day war fought by El Salvador and Honduras in 1969. It was caused by political conflicts between Hondurans and Salvadorans, namely issues concerning immigration from El Salvador to Honduras. These existing tensions between the two countries coincided with the inflamed rioting during the second North American qualifying round for the 1970 FIFA World Cup. On 14 July 1969, the Salvadoran army launched an attack against Honduras. The Organization of American States negotiated a cease-fire which took effect on 20 July, with the Salvadoran troops withdrawn in early August.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_War

 

[KennyMGM]

Stupid Starhub and Singtel compete each other for bidding. Actually should work together. Let say Starhub pay Singtel $10million for not bidding and Starhub bid for $1 million. Both side will save lot of money and the loser are sport channel itself and FIFA.

Heard that FIFA is asking for 100 million.! Greed.

 

[Char_Azn]

Stupid Starhub and Singtel compete each other for bidding. Actually should work together. Let say Starhub pay Singtel $10million for not bidding and Starhub bid for $1 million. Both side will save lot of money and the loser are sport channel itself and FIFA.

Its a joint bid lah

 

[singveld]

it will be funny though if sinkies cannot watch world cup.

 

[Char_Azn]

it will be funny though if sinkies cannot watch world cup.

No one in SG will find it funny. Everyone else will find it funny. It's really the result of our "wonderful Goal 2010 project" :oIo::oIo::oIo::oIo:

 

[shOUTloud]

I seriously hope we dun get the World Cup even though it will be the first time since 1994 that I am going to miss one. The greed of FIFA is too much to bear.

 

[Ramseth]

No one in SG will find it funny. Everyone else will find it funny. It's really the result of our "wonderful Goal 2010 project"

Yes, kind of funny. Failing to qualify for the World Cup and failing to qualify to watch it too.

 

[Char_Azn]

Yes, kind of funny. Failing to qualify for the World Cup and failing to qualify to watch it too.

Singtel claims they need to report to Shareholders if they loss money. KNN don't know how to see the bigger picture. Who are the real shareholders of Singtel? The biggest shareholder is Temasek, which means the Government who are in turned elected by the citizens A.K.A Angry Paying Customers. :oIo::oIo::oIo:

 

[Ramseth]

I have an idea which may or may not work. MDA, SingTel and Starhub jointly announce a soft-boycotting of the World Cup, i.e. won't pay FIFA and won't broadcast. The Singapore Pools, sports goods makers, beer breweries etc. would most likely panic and scramble to lobby and sponsor.

 

[oli9]

Yes, kind of funny. Failing to qualify for the World Cup and failing to qualify to watch it too.

For a 1st world nation & not getting WC coverage (regardless what FIFA is charging) is like pushing us to the dark ages.
The FTs would be most disappointed & probably didnt bargain for this when they set up shop here.
This is surely a 1st World Failure!!!!

 

[Ash007]

For a 1st world nation & not getting WC coverage (regardless what FIFA is charging) is like pushing us to the dark ages.
The FTs would be most disappointed & probably didnt bargain for this when they set up shop here.
This is surely a 1st World Failure!!!!

eh.. which FTs are you referring to? Most Ah Nehs I know prefer watching Cricket then soccer.

 

[oli9]

I have an idea which may or may not work. MDA, SingTel and Starhub jointly announce a soft-boycotting of the World Cup, i.e. won't pay FIFA and won't broadcast. The Singapore Pools, sports goods makers, beer breweries etc. would most likely panic and scramble to lobby and sponsor.

Greedy Spore Pools already mentioned they wont chip in.
Im waiting for APB to at least sponsor in kind. World of Sports has no money in their coffers. Brand names like Nike/Adidas has already tie up with their respective nations for the WC so dont expect anything from them. We can only go for local sponsorship.
As for Singtel-Starhub, they really screwed it big time this round.

 

[oli9]

eh.. which FTs are you referring to? Most Ah Nehs I know prefer watching Cricket then soccer.

ang mo tua kee

 

[slohand2]

Malaysians will watch HD but not 3D World Cup 2010 games

To sign up for Astro B.yond, click www.astro.com.my/byond or call the ASTRO customer Hotline 1300 82 3838. As the installation of Astro B.yond involves homes throughout Malaysia, it will be on a first come, first served basis.

Published Jan 19, 2010

We should change our broadcasting/receiving rules and allow the citizens to have satellites. Then we can just subscribe to astro. With their footprint over Asia, its just the regulations that we need to overcome

 

[LeeLaoPeh]

Its a joint bid lah

why only join bid by 2 private entity ? where is mediacorp shares ?
in other country the public broadcaster will still shows some free matchs on tv . we really pays tv subsciptions to watchs adverts ?

 

[metalslug]

http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Sports/Story/A1Story20100120-193006.html

Wed, Jan 20, 2010
my paper

How to break World Cup telecast impasse

By Chia Han Keong

THE running joke in the football fraternity goes: It's just as well that Singapore football failed to meet its 'Goal 2010' target of reaching the South Africa World Cup Finals this year.

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For even had they been successful, Singaporeans would be unable to see their footballers' exploits live on local television.


Indeed, the current impasse between football's world governing body Fifa and Singapore's two telco giants, SingTel and StarHub, on broadcasting rights for June's football extravaganza is showing little sign of progress.

As it stands, SingTel and StarHub are unwilling to meet the high price set by Fifa to grant them broadcasting rights to telecast the 64 World Cup matches.

They reasoned that potential subscribers would have to pay nearly three times as much as what they did for the 2006 World Cup package.

This amounts to about $150 to see every match to be played in South Africa.

And, contrary to rumours, free-to-air telecasts of key World Cup matches (usually the opening match, the two semi-finals and the final) are dependent on whether the telcos secure the broadcasting rights - and not as a back-up plan should their negotiations fail.

Together with news that Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) will be encrypting its satellite signal source so as to ensure only Malaysian viewers get to watch their free-to-air World Cup matches, it means Singaporeans are virtually blocked out of this year's biggest sports event, unless the two telcos strike a deal with Fifa.

Some are suggesting that the telcos - and local football fanatics - should take a stand against Fifa's greed, and not bow to unreasonable demands.

Fine and dandy. But, until the day Singapore's football team actually make the World Cup Finals, such assertion from a football minnow is unlikely to cause a rethink in Fifa's pricing of its greatest asset.

Indeed, however noble and forceful our actions may be, we are not in a position to demand a lower price from Fifa.

To deprive local viewers of the telecast of arguably the most-watched sporting event in the world could also leave a black mark on the two telcos, who have already caused much disapproval over their bidding wars for broadcast rights for the popular Barclays Premier League football matches.

It is a lose-lose-lose situation - for the two telcos, Fifa and local fans.

Yet, there could be a way to break the deadlock - and that is to look for a third party willing to lend financial assistance.

Why not reach out to potential sponsors such as Tiger Beer?

Surely, the brand's company, Asia Pacific Breweries, would be glad to fork out some cash - not least because it is depending on live matches to boost its sales.

Another major organisation could be Singapore Pools, which has been a frequent supporter and sponsor of local sports.

While the lottery and betting operator has come out and stated that it will not chip in with the bid, perhaps it can help by subsidising the eventual subscription packages.

SingTel and StarHub can, in turn, provide extra advertisement opportunities or other benefits with these sponsors and partners.

Perhaps such partnerships are being worked out now, as fans look on with keen interest on how this impasse is played out.

SingTel and StarHub should not be blamed for disagreeing with Fifa over the exorbitant broadcast fee. They need to justify such a major undertaking to their shareholders.

But they also need to explore and exploit every possible way of sealing the deal - and with greater urgency, as a significant number in the population are eager to enjoy a football fiesta that comes around only once in four years.

Saying 'no' is pointless. The World Cup will shrug and move on, while Singapore is left behind, just like its football dreams.


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