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{{Short description|Malaysian radio network company}}
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On 1 January 2018, Astro Radio dropped the suffix “[[Frequency modulation|FM]]” as part of the rebranding for all its 11 radio stations, to focus on digital platform, inline with the current technology development.
{{blockquote|"...Over the years, social media has proven to be a great platform to engage with our fans. Delivering content in this digital age means; engaging with our fans through various interactive platforms that drive talkability and social engagement. Platforms like these enable us to build a community of fans centered on tastemakers, such as our own talent who are household names.”<ref>[{{cite news |url=https://radioinfo.asia/news/astro-radio-refreshes-11-brands]/ |title=Astro Radio refreshes 11 brands |date=3 January 2018 |work=RadioInfo Asia}}</ref>|source=Jake Abdullah, former Chief Executive Officer of Astro Radio.|author=}}
 
=== Astro Radio stopped operations in Sabah and Sarawak and moved to Bukit Jalil ===
In October 2023, HITZ and MY for Sabah and Sarawak were officially stopped and will be returned to Bukit Jalil.<ref>[https://www.hmetro.com.my/rap/2023/10/1016032/hitz-fm-my-fm-henti-operasi-berpangkalan-di-sabah Hitz FM, MY FM henti operasi berpangkalan di Sabah]</ref>
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In October 2023, [[Hitz (radio station)|HITZ]] and [[My (radio station)|MY]] broadcasts for Sabah and Sarawak have been completely stopped by Astro Radio and will be returned to Bukit Jalil.<ref>{{cite news |last=Tan |first=Yu Ang |date=3 October 2023 |title=Astro Radio Ceases Operation In Sabah & Sarawak, All Staff Given Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) |url=https://weirdkaya.com/astro-radio-ceases-operation-in-sabah-sarawak/ |work=WeirdKaya}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.hmetro.com.my/rap/2023/10/1016032/hitz-fm-my-fm-henti-operasi-berpangkalan-di-sabah |title=Hitz FM, MY FM henti operasi berpangkalan di Sabah |first=Najiy |last=Jefri |date=3 October 2023 |work=Harian Metro |language=ms}}</ref>
 
In January 2024, [[Era (radio station)|ERA Sabah]] and [[Era (radio station)|ERA Sarawak]] have officially started broadcasting from Bukit Jalil. As a result, ERA Sabah and ERA Sarawak will not be stopped by Astro Radio until now.<ref>[{{cite news |url=https://bm.syok.my/info/era-sabah-era-sarawak-personaliti-baru |title=ERA Sabah dan ERA Sarawak Perkenal Barisan Personaliti, Segmen Baru] |first=Syazwan |last=Aizad |date=9 January 2024 |work=Syok |language=ms}}</ref>
{{blockquote|After 13 years of Astro Radio being based in Sabah, radio station Hitz FM Sabah and MY FM Sabah closed its office operations in the state effective September 30.
 
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* News, Sports & Talk (Online only)
** [[Astro Awani]]
** [[Astro Arena (TV channel)|Astro Arena Radio]]
** 优内容 (YOU Streaming)
 
'''Syok''' also offered pop-up stations, featuring tracks for some occasions, such as [[Public holidays in Malaysia]]. In addition, they also provide Featured Radio, which include partnered radio stations such as Red Radio (in partnership with [[AirAsia]]), [[Rakita (Malaysian radio station)|Rakita]], [https://www.onafo.my/ AFO RADIO], and [[ABS-CBN Corporation]] ([[TeleRadyo]], [[MOR Entertainment]] and [[MyxRadio]]).