Malaysia: Astro adds Mango TV, U Panda TV and Pokémon channels
September 30, 2026

By Nik Roseveare



Astro, the Malaysian entertainment company, is expanding its content line-up with the launch of Mango TV (CH 336) and U Panda TV (CH 337) from October 1st, alongside the Pokémon Pop-Up Channel (CH 121), which will be available from October 1st to 31 December 31st.

Mango TV brings viewers some of China’s most popular dramas, original variety shows, reality programmes and movies from Hunan TV and Mango TV. With a vibrant mix of contemporary and trend-driven content, the channel is a go-to destination for fans of Chinese entertainment, featuring everything from binge-worthy dramas to hit variety programmes. U Panda TV complements the line-up with a selection of family and factual entertainment, spanning history, culture, travel, nature, food and lifestyle. Both channels are available 24 hours a day in Chinese with Chinese, Malay and English subtitles/


Astro is celebrating 30 years of Pokémon with the Pokémon Pop-Up Channel, which will feature over 600 episodes in English dub, giving fans the opportunity to revisit memorable moments from across the Pokémon franchise. Viewers can also stream episodes anytime via On Demand, Astro GO, and Sooka. Featuring 13 Pokémon series, the channel showcases a line-up spanning different eras, including Pokémon: Indigo League, Pokémon: The Johto Journeys, Pokémon the Series: XY, Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon and Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series. Episodes will air in chronological order beginning with Season 1, and viewers can tune in to eight new episodes every weekday.

Astro customers looking to watch the latest season can watch the Malay-dubbed Season 24: Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series on Astro Ceria (CH 611) every Thursday and Friday.