OnScreenAsia : Fashion One launches on DETV in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Fashion One announced the availability of its fashion and entertainment channel in Malaysia, broadcasted digitally via DETV's IPTV platform. DETV subscribers can now enjoy the latest news and trends in Fashion and Entertainment through Fashion One, TV's unique mix of programs that includes coverage from all international fashion weeks, top designers, model and photographer profiles, exclusive fashion events and parties, luxurious destinations, to a daily dose of entertainment news, and much more! Fashion One is available on DETV on channel 230. Malaysia is Fashion One's third market in Asia, following roll-outs in the Philippines and Thailand since mid this year. Fashion One is represented by GlobeCast as the channel's sole distributor in territories in Asia. "The Asia-Pacific region has undoubtedly one of the strongest growth potential in broadband and IPTV adoption rates, and we are proud to be represented by the forerunner in digital broadcasting in Malaysia," said Eric Klein, CEO of Fashion One. "We are pleased to be a part of DETV's expanding portfolio of international channels, and we are optimistic that viewers' expectations will be exceeded further when we launch our channel in high-definition digitally over the internet in Malaysia." A subsidiary of REDtone – a Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) status company and broadband service provider, DETV is Malaysia's first IPTV provider and it has been steadily growing its subscriber's base since its launch in January this year. "We are excited to have on board a top fashion and entertainment channel such as Fashion One as we continuously strive to enhance our offering to subscribers," Wei Chuan Beng, Managing Director of DETV said, adding that DETV subscribers will appreciate and enjoy the high quality, variety and round the clock programming that Fashion One delivers."