Currently, e‑Invoicing is not mandatory for all customers. However, it is mandatory for customers who subscribe to Astro Fibre or Broadband services, as this follows the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia’s (IRBM) national e‑Invoicing requirement.

For other Astro services, e‑Invoicing is optional, but customers are encouraged to opt in as it supports quicker processing, smoother transactions and a more seamless billing and tax compliance experience over time.

Starting 16 February 2024, you may be asked to perform Astro ID verification when you log in to their Astro account on digital platforms such as www.astro.com.my, Astro GO, My Astro etc. This 2-step process encompasses verifying your email address or phone number and re-entering of your existing password.

Currently, Maxis, Digi, Celcom, TuneTalk, U-Mobile, Yes, XOX and Webe.

The TVBAnywhere+ app supports seven languages: Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Vietnamese, Thai, Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesia. For major drama titles, subtitles are available in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesia. Subtitle availability may vary depending on the title.

The Ultra Box or Ulti Box and the SIM Card are property of Astro, as per our General Terms and Conditions for Astro Services. Therefore, customers are accountable for returning the boxes upon the termination of their Astro subscription. Otherwise, an RM100 (exclusive of Sales and Service Tax) box fee will be charged to the customer's account.

The iQIYI app offers subtitles in multiple languages for all their content excluding some variety shows. However, no dubbing option is available yet. You will be able to select or switch off your subtitles when you play your video in full screen.

Yes, you can download selected content on the iQIYI app for offline viewing at a later time. To find the titles you have downloaded, you may go to Profile > My Downloads.

Advance payment is only applicable to Astro TV pack purchases. If you subscribe to an Astro Fibre+TV bundle, only one month of your TV subscription fee (excluding tax) is required to be paid upon sign-up. The full tax amount and the first-month subscription fee for Astro Fibre will be paid on your first month's bill.

Please update your auto-debit payment details via My Astro Portal.

For more information about the Astro Fibre App, you may click here for a detailed user guide.

Advance payment can be made via credit/debit card or online banking.

Refund fee is subject to your processing bank. However, Astro did not impose refund processing fee.

Yes! You can call our courier agent back/installer directly to reschedule the collection date and time.

We wish to advise you to make your payment before the following month's bill is generated in order to avoid interruption in your viewing experience. Please note that to reconnect your subscription, there will be a charge of up to RM20 (excl. gov tax) upon reconnection, except for Commercial & Hotel customers.

Find out more about the reconnection fee here.

If you're trying to visit a website and it won't load, but others do, there could be a variety of causes. If the site itself is down, there's not much you can do but wait.

If you can load the site on other computers or devices (make sure you try different means of connecting to the internet), there may be an issue with your computer or network.

There are some quick fixes that will solve most problems, but you may have to get your hands a little dirty.

1. Try loading the site on a different device.
   • Try loading the website on your phone or on another computer. If the website loads on the other device, the problem lies with your computer.
   • If the website doesn't load on another device, the problem is either with the network
2. Restart your computer.
   • Oftentimes, a simple reboot will fix the problem you're having. Reboot your computer and test the website again.
3. Try loading the site in a different browser.
   • There may be some settings configured incorrectly on your browser. Try a different web browser to see if you can load the website.
4. Temporarily disable your antivirus program.
   • Your antivirus software may be interfering with your ability to load certain websites.
   • Try disabling the software and then loading the site again. Make sure you enable it again once you have identified the problem.
5. Reset your modem and router.
   • Traffic to or from a certain website may be getting tripped up by your modem or router. Resetting these devices may allow you to access the website again.
6. Check your computer's date and time settings.
   • If your date or time is set incorrectly, you may not be able to connect to secure (https://) websites.
   • Check your computer or mobile device's clock to make sure that it is set to the correct time and date.

In the event the problem persists, please provide below details for further escalation:

i. List of websites effected.
ii. Run the Speed Test via LAN (cable) and Wi-Fi connection - Please click here for Speed Test guideline.
iii. Run the Traceroute Test - Please click here for Traceroute Test guideline.
iv. Run the Ping Test - Please click here for Ping Test guideline.

Once you've gathered all the results, kindly send them all through the Feedback Form below.

Quick Info
A Speedtest is a service that provides free analysis of Internet access parameters, such as connection data rate.
A Ping Test shows how long it takes for packets to reach host.
A Traceroute Test traces the route of packets to destination host from our server.

Yes, customers who have upgraded their packages or reconnected their Astro service in February 2024 will be charged with 8% Service Tax from 1st March 2024, for services period on or after 1st March 2024.

You will continue to have access to Disney+ until the end of your current subscription cycle. After that, you will no longer be able to access Disney+ through Astro.

You can cancel your Simply South subscription here. Kindly note that we will not be able to offer a refund if you do decide to leave Simply South app before your subscription ends.

Multiroom (Smart TV) is a secondary subscription that allows you to enjoy your favourite Astro shows instantly in different rooms at the same time on your Astro Smart TV app. Subscribe to Multiroom (Smart TV) at a promotional price of RM14.99 per month (excl. any govt. tax), and simply download the Astro Smart TV app on your second TV screen to stream.

SecureGo: A transaction authentication alert that is sent to your registered device. With SecureGo, you can either approve or reject the transaction in a matter of seconds. 

WhatsApp OTP: OTP stands for One Time Password which is a 6-digit number that is sent to your mobile number via WhatsApp for verification purposes 

The new packs and access to Netflix on the Ultra Box and Ulti Box is available for Astro IPTV customers.

Check out our user guide for a quick and easy way to get started!

Download our user guide in English

Download our user guide in Malay

Download our user guide in Chinese

Do you need more information? Watch our Astro Ultra How to videos here.

Upgrade to Sun NXT Premium via www.astro.com.my/sunnxt or the MyAstro app. For further assistance, contact our customer service at 03-9543 3838.

Video On Demand (VOD) is a new way of enjoying your Astro, for free* as part of your subscription. Here's what you can do by watching your show via VOD:

1. Pick and choose your show anytime of the day without needing to wait for your show to air.

2. Catch-up on episodes you've missed or binge-watch all episodes instantly.

3. Pause, rewind, or fast-forward to your favourite parts of the show.

4. Watch full uncut episodes.

5. No weather or other disruptions during your viewing time.

6. Browse our library of recommended shows for you based on your viewing history. Everything you see is free as part of your subscription.

7. To rent additional blockbuster movies on a pay-per-view basis, visit the "Store' section in our VOD library.

When using our One Time Payment (OTP) method, you may register more than one credit card per account. However, a single card account can only be used for a maximum of three accounts for OTP transactions.

When using our auto-debit facility, you can only register one card with Astro. Any subsequent card registrations will override the current one.

If you're still having trouble activating your Prime Video subscription, please reach out to Astro Customer Service for help:

1. Sending a WhatsApp message with "Hi" to 03-9543 3838 for assistance.
2. www.astro.com.my/contactus/form

Starting Thursday, November 14, 10 AM, Netflix will increase the prices for Netflix subscriptions across all plans (Basic, Standard, and Premium) in Malaysia. For Astro subscription packs that are bundled with Netflix, the price change will only take effect on 1 March 2025.

If you subscribe to Netflix through Astro, please note the following changes:

1. New Netflix add-on sign-ups: The new prices will take effect immediately.
2. Existing Netflix add-on customers who subscribed before November 14, 2024: The price change will take effect for billing cycles starting on or after November 21, 2024.
3. Astro subscription packs that are bundled with Netflix: The price change will only take effect on March 1, 2025.

We would need you to run few tests in order for us to understand your issue and to assist you in fixing the problem.

You may proceed with the troubleshooting steps below which should not require any longer than 15 minutes.

1. Please run each of the tests according to your your Laptop/PC Software.
2. Compile the pictures / screenshots of your test results in one file (i.e Microsof Word document, PDF file) and attach them in the Support Ticket below in order for us to assist you further:
   • List of websites effected.
   • Run the Speed Test via LAN (cable) and Wi-Fi connection - Please click here for Speed Test guideline.
   • Run the Traceroute Test - Please click here for Traceroute Test guideline.
   • Run the Ping Test - Please click here for Ping Test guideline.
3. Once you/ve gathered all the results, kindly send them all through the Feedback Form below.

Quick Info
A Speedtest is a service that provides free analysis of Internet access parameters, such as connection data rate.
A Ping Test shows how long it takes for packets to reach host.
A Traceroute Test traces the route of packets to destination host from our server.

Astro is continuously improving our user interface and introducing new features to our platforms to ensure that your Astro experience is more seamless, efficient and user-friendly.

For details on our latest interface, Picture-in-Picture mode and auto-start interactive mode on Astro GO, please click here. For enhancements to the Title Information Page, the ability to disable the Profile Selection Screen and adjustable auto-standby timing, please click here.

In addition, we have also recently introduced an infinite scrolling feature at the title information page and the ability to select the video quality directly from the video player. For more information, please click here.

Zee5 is the only app that has a change in price upon the SST increase. Prices of Netflix, Disney+ , Viu, iQIYI, WeTV and Qalbox will not be affected.

Astro customers can subscribe to WeTV VIP via Astro as an add-to-bill service for only RM13.90/month (RRP RM13.90) to enjoy the app on their big screen TV via the Ultra/Ulti Box, wetv.vip or on the go with the WeTV mobile app which is available on Android and iOS devices.

For more details on the WeTV VIP Membership, please refer to Q12 - Q17.

Please ensure that you are using the correct ID for eKYC submission.

For Malaysians :

1. Please ensure you are using MyKad or MyTentera.

2. Capture the front and back of your ID.

3. Ensure that there is no glare when capturing the photo.

4. Ensure that are capturing it in a bright room to have the highest picture quality.

5. Please do not cover your ID when capturing it, as it may impact the OCR Optical Character Recognition accuracy.

For Malaysian Permanent Resident and Other Nationality :

1. Please use Passport only.

2. Please capture your whole passport, which has your personal information on it and your signature.

3. Ensure that there is no glare when capturing the photo.

4. Please do not cover your ID with your when capturing it, as it may impact the OCR Optical Character Recognition accuracy.

Yes, Astro is bounded by the PDPA. All information received will be used in accordance with our Privacy Notice

Please provide your primary mobile number via My Astro Portal, or send it to one of our platforms found here.

Note:

• Any changes of contact details to be requested by account holder only.
• Only account holder's contact to be updated as primary mobile number in the system.

Astro does not provide installment plan facilities. You are advised to pay your charges before the due date, as per your monthly bill statement.

There will be no changes as long as they relate to the Astro Broadband/Fibre services. This includes add-on subscriptions on Mesh WiFi, which remains at 6%.

No, you are not required to print any form before handing the Ultra Box or Ulti Box. However, when you return your Astro Box at a courier partner's branch, you will need to fill out a consignment note. Please retain this note for at least 14 days as proof of return.

As an existing customer, you will notice some changes after migrating to the new Disney+ app as some personalised viewing data, such as profiles, viewing activity, downloads and app preferences, will not be migrated.

Therefore, you will need to set up your profiles and preferences again when you first start using the new Disney+ app.

For further enquiries regarding the Disney+ app migration, new Disney+ app experience and app-related features, please visit the Disney+ Help Centre.

You should have received an email or SMS with your activation details, please click on the link provided to be redirected to the Netflix website to activate your account.

Alternatively, you can also activate Netflix on your Ultra/Ulti Box. Please surf to CH 741 on your Ultra/Ulti Box (or click the Netflix button on your Astro remote) and follow the instructions on the screen.

Yes, you can request e-invoicing for your last month's bill if you obtain approval before the last date of the allowable period for the month: 5 days after the end date of the invoice period.

Scenario A (Only for Aug ’24):
Bill Date: 07 Aug 2024
Bill Start/End Period: 07 Aug – 06 Sept 2024
Timeframe requesting e-invoice: 07 Aug – 11 Sept 2024 (within 5 days after the end bill period)
Request Outcome: You will get the e-invoice for last month’s bill dated 07 Aug 2024.

Scenario B (For Sept ’24 onwards):
Bill Date: 01 Sept 2024
Bill Start/End Period: 01 Sept – 30 Sept 2024
Timeframe requesting e-invoice: 01 Sept – 5 Oct 2024 (within 5 days after the end bill period)
Request Outcome: You will be getting the e-invoice for last month’s bill dated 01 Sept 2024

Scenario C (For Sept ’24 onwards):
Bill Date: 01 Sept 2024
Bill Start/End Period: 01 Sept – 30 Sept 2024
Timeframe requesting e-invoice: 6 Oct 2024 onwards (more than 5 days after the end bill period)
Request Outcome: You will be getting the e-invoice for the next bill cycle.

Yes, you may submit for the termination of account, but it is subjected to an Early Termination Fee (ETF) based on the remaining contract.