Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Astro Box Office Movies (ABOM) Tayangan Hebat Package?

  ABOM Tayangan Hebat package consists of two dedicated channels (Ch 952 & 953) premiering at least eight new movies monthly without any commercial interruptions.

• What are the Astro Box Office Movies (ABOM) Tayangan Hebat channels?

  ABOM Tayangan Hebat consists of two channels which are Ch 952 & 953.

• How many movies are there?

  There will be a minimum of eight new movies available for the entire month. These movies premiere mostly on the first of the month and ends on the last day of the month.

• What is the best time to catch movies?

  Different movies will show at different times throughout the day. However, at least one movie will consistently start each day at the 2 pm and 9 pm prime time belts.

• What kind of movies does Astro Box Office Movies (ABOM) Tayangan Hebat showcase?

  You can enjoy Malaysian, Asian and International movies of different genres such as horror, drama, thriller, action, comedy and romance on TV mostly for the first time and exclusively on ABOM Tayangan Hebat.
  
  Note that Astro has the sole discretion in determining the movie titles and / or special programmes to be offered.

• Does Astro Box Office Movies (ABOM) Tayangan Hebat showcase anything else aside from movies?

  Yes. There are special bonus programmes from time-to-time such as local / international concerts, variety shows, drama series or bonus movies. There are no additional costs to ABOM Tayangan Hebat customers for bonus programmes.

• What if I miss the premiere of a movie?

  BOM Tayangan Hebat operates on a Near Video On Demand (NVOD) format. This means that ABOM Tayangan Hebat movies showcase for a particular month are:

  • scheduled at different times during that month on daily basis; and
  • are available for the entire month on channel 952 & 953.

  You can catch the re-runs of the eight featured movies for the month as this package is designed to give customers the convenience to watch a particular movie title when they desire.

• Can I just purchase one movie or just one channel?

  No. You can only subscribe to ABOM Tayangan Hebat as a package. Movies and individual channels are not sold separately under this package.

• How much is the package?

  Subscribe to ABOM Tayangan Hebat at only RM9.95 monthly (0% GST) to enjoy all the exciting programmes on Astro channel 130.

• Why should I sign up to Astro Box Office Movies (ABOM) Tayangan Hebat?

  Subscribe to ABOM Tayangan Hebat at only RM9.95 monthly (0% GST) to enjoy all the exciting programmes on Astro channel 130.

  • ABOM Tayangan Hebat offers eight brand new movies every month with an availability of one month.
  • Movies shown on Tayangan Hebat is without any commercial interruptions
  • You can enjoy an array of movies from Malaysia, Asia and internationally which premieres first and exclusively on TV
  • ABOM Tayangan Hebat is a 24-hour-a-day channel showcasing eight new movies a month. Each movie is played at least once a day.
  • You can watch any of the eight featured movie titles at your own convenience as these movies are available for the entire month
  • ABOM Tayangan Hebat is only priced at RM9.95 monthly (0% GST).

• How do I sign up for Astro Box Office Movies (ABOM) Tayangan Hebat?

  There are three ways:

  1. Call to subscribe Astro Box Office Movies at 03 9543 3838 (8 am – 12 midnight)
  2. Sign up online at www.astro.com.my
  3. Sign up via SMS
  4. Type ABOMHEBATNameICNumber and send to 32888

• How do I know if I have successfully subscribed to Astro Box Office Movies (ABOM) Tayangan Hebat?

  After you have ordered, please leave your decoder on stand-by mode to receive the service upload. Your service should be available within 24 hours after ordering. When the words "OK to watch" appear, press the "OK" button on your remote to start watching.
  
  You are not required to install any new equipment to your decoder. Your existing decoder, remote control and active smartcard are all that is necessary. Please call 1300 82 3838 if you are unable to view the channel.

• How do I check Astro Box Office Movies (ABOM) Tayangan Hebat schedules & movie synopsis?

  You can check the schedules and movie synopsis by visiting www.astro.com.my or by pressing GUIDE/INFO button on your remote control.

• How is Astro Box Office Movies (ABOM) Tayangan Hebat billed?

  Your ABOM Tayangan Hebat order will appear on your next Astro bill after we have activated your service. You can subscribe to this package anytime and the subscription fees will be pro-rated according to your current billing cycle.

• Once I have subscribed to Astro Box Office Movies (ABOM) Tayangan Hebat, do I have to call Astro to reactivate my subscription on a monthly basis?

  No. Renewal is automatic each month.

• Will there be any additional charge if I cancel the package?

  Yes. Similar to other Astro packages, customers will be charged an administrative fee of RM10.00 (0% GST) upon cancellation of the ABOM Tayangan Hebat pack.