Resilience in cash flow and cost control: Despite weaker earnings, Astro’s ability to generate cash and reduce operating expenses is a positive sign.

SRC is not a one-off cost but part of Astro’s transformation agenda. While it pressures margins in the short term, it is essential for enabling hybrid satellite-broadband services, self-installation options, and streaming integration. In other words, Astro is spending now to secure future relevance in malaysia.