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January 07, 2009 22:27 HK/SIN

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	NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC AND WORLDWIDE RETAIL STORE TO LAUNCH FIRST ASIAN FLAGSHIP STORE IN SINGAPORE

	SINGAPORE (Dec. 12, 2008) —National Geographic and Barcelona-based Worldwide Retail Store SL have chosen Singapore as the site of the Society’s first flagship store in Asia. Opening on Sunday, Dec. 14, the Singapore store in Vivo City will be National Geographic’s second global experiential space, following the launch of its store in London last month.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNELS INTERNATIONAL AND FINAS COMMISSION TWO NEW ONE HOUR DOCUMENTARIES BY MALAYSIAN FILMMAKERS

Two new one-hour high-definition documentaries by Malaysian filmmakers commissioned to showcase local talent to the world

2 July 2008, Kuala Lumpur - National Geographic Channels International and National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (FINAS) today announce the commissioning of two new one-hour high-definition (HD) documentaries.

JOIN ASIA'S FAVOURITE CELEBRITIES IN THE COUNTDOWN TO NAT GEO'S TOP 30 THIS JUNE

Countdown starts from 1 - 30 June at 8.00 pm and 11.00 pm (HKG/ SGP/ MAL) Exclusively on National Geographic Channel

29 MAY 2008, Singapore - National Geographic Channel has packed in the action to celebrate its 10 years in Asia with its viewers this June. Viewers have voted for their favourite programmes and will get to watch them on the Channel presented by Asia's favourite stars. From cutting-edge Science and Megastructures to Investigations, Culture, Wildlife and Amazing Moments, each programme will be presented by celebrities from Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Philippines and Thailand. The countdown starts from 1 - 30 June, every night at 8.00 pm and 11.00 pm (HKG/ SGP/ MAL).

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL ASIA AND SAMSUNG ASIA BRING AWARD-WINNING WILDLIFE FILMMAKERS TO SOUTHEAST ASIA

World Renowned Wildlife Filmmakers, Dereck and Beverly Joubert
Tour Southeast Asia to Showcase the Big Cats of Africa in Full High-Definition

22 May 2008, SINGAPORE - National Geographic Channel Asia and Samsung Asia have partnered to bring Dereck and Beverly Joubert, multiple award-winning wildlife filmmakers and National Geographic Explorers-in-Residence, to Southeast Asia. This public outreach initiative seeks to raise the awareness and further the understanding of wildlife conservation through their lifelong filming, research and exploration in Africa as well as to showcase their latest documentary, Living with Big Cats, shot and produced in full high-definition.

BE INSPIRED - IGNITING THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS SPIRIT

Join Internationally Renowned Photographer, Jeff Hutchens for Exclusive Photography Exhibitions in Singapore, New Delhi and Shanghai

14 May 2008, SINGAPORE - In celebration and support of the spirit of Special Olympics, National Geographic Channel Asia has partnered with DHL to showcase an exclusive photography exhibition titled "BE INSPIRED - IGNITING THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS SPIRIT" in Singapore, New Delhi and Shanghai by award-winning photographer, Jeff Hutchens.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL CELEBRATES 10 YEARS IN ASIA WITH STAR-STUDDED CAMPAIGN

JOIN MILLIONS ACROSS ASIA IN NAT GEO'S TOP 30
VOTE NOW AND WIN A ONCE IN A LIFETIME TRIP TO ANTARCTICA!

2 May 2008, Hong Kong - National Geographic Channel celebrates its 10th anniversary in Asia with a dynamic, high-profile campaign starting today. For the first-time ever, viewers from Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia are invited to vote for their favourite documentary programmes at www.ngcasia.com/top30. The top 30 programmes will be fronted by well-known international artistes and over 20 other celebrated Asian artistes when they go on-air this June. This campaign which places our audiences in the centre of action, offers another opportunity for National Geographic Channel to further its engagement and commitment to bring its audiences closer to the brand.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL AND SAMSUNG PARTNER TO LAUNCH BRAND NEW HIGH-DEFINITION CROSS-PLATFORM MARKETING CAMPAIGN IN ASIA

SHOWCASING THE BEAUTY OF THE WORLD IN FULL HIGH-DEFINITION

25 April 2008, Singapore - National Geographic Channel Asia and Samsung Asia jointly announce the launch of a brand new integrated marketing campaign to further promote full high-definition in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Timed to the launch of Samsung's Series 6 flagship full high-definition television (HDTV), the cross-platform partnership brings together National Geographic Channel's exciting HD programmes and Samsung's cutting edge product innovations to showcase the beauty of the world in full high-definition splendor.

BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER 'MALAYSIA TO THE WORLD' RETURNS

National Geographic Channels International and National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia Partner to Further Showcase High-Definition Malaysian Productions to the World

1 April 2008, Kuala Lumpur - National Geographic Channels International ("NGCI") and the National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia ("FINAS") today jointly announce the sequel of its landmark partnership agreement to commission one-hour original documentary programmes in high-definition (HD) that showcase Malaysia to the world and encourage local filmmaking talents.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL SHARES KEY LEARNINGS FROM THE WORLD'S MOST PHENOMENAL VIRAL OUTBREAKS

National Geographic Channel's NAT GEO INVESTIGATES
Presents a Four Sunday specials at 10.00 pm, Starting 23 March 2008

20 March 2008, Hong Kong - National Geographic Channel Asia today announced the special telecast on the NAT GEO INVESTIGATES slot, a four Sunday specials to take a close up look at the rise, the mutation and the spread of the microkillers that can reach a pandemic scale, threatening our survival. The special telecast is in response to the recent influenza outbreak in Hong Kong as well as the avian flu that threatened China, Indonesia, Vietnam and Myanmar.

TAIWAN TO THE WORLD (SEASON 2)PREMIERES GLOBALLY ON NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL

New season unravels the secrets of Taiwanese Black Bears, Fluorescent Pigs, Kungfu Masters, Horseshoe Crabs and Fighting Crickets

26 February 2008, Taiwan - National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) and Taiwan's Government Information Office (GIO) today jointly announce the global premiere of the second season of Taiwan to the World, airing exclusively on National Geographic Channel. Taiwan to the World is the only documentary production initiative in Taiwan by NGCI and GIO that reaches a global audience.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL REVEALS FRESH INSIGHTS INTO FIDEL CASTRO

Special Telecasts on "Castro" Exclusively on National Geographic Channel

21 February 2008, HONG KONG - Following the resignation of Fidel Castro as president of Cuba, National Geographic Channel will air special telecasts on "Castro", a two-hour special on Saturday, 23 February 2008 at 9.00 pm (HKG/SGP/MAL), with repeat telecasts on Sunday, 24 February 2008 at 1.00 am and 4.00 pm (HKG/SGP/MAL).

National Geographic Channel Asia launches one-of-a-kind

Documentary Making Competition Among Schools in Hong Kong

13 February 2008, Hong Kong - With full support from the Education and Manpower Bureau and Hong Kong Parents Teachers Association, the one-of-a kind " Think Again" Awards documentary Making Competition 2008 - organized by the National Geographic Channel and Wiseman Education - was kicked off this year with remarkably positive feedbacks. A total of 1000 students, forming over 200 teams, have signed up for this year's competition. To fuel the already heated contest, the organizers received responses from almost 40 teams sent forth by some of the most prestigious schools in Shenzhen and Suzhou, China, in addition to the local and international schools submissions in Hong Kong.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL ASIA LAUNCHES
NAT GEO JUNIOR FOR YOUNG VIEWERS

Inspiring our young viewers to explore beyond the classrooms
Starts Monday, 4 February, every weekday at 10.00 am and 5.00 pm

30 January 2008, Hong Kong - National Geographic Channel Asia today announced the launch of Nat Geo Junior, a 2 x one-hour block on National Geographic Channel for young viewers. Commencing on Monday, 4 February 2008, Nat Geo Junior will air every weekday for one-hour from 10.00 am to 11.00 am and from 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm (HKG/SGP/MAL) on the Hong Kong and ASEAN regional satellite feed. Nat Geo Junior is created to inspire our young viewers to explore our modern world, beyond the classroom through its educational and highly engaging documentary programmes.

A NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL EXCLUSIVE
MALAYSIA SPECIAL: SMART TUNNEL

Another landmark HD Production of National Geographic Channels International, the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage of Malaysia, the National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia and in association with Astro to showcase "Malaysia to the World"

17 January 2008, Kuala Lumpur - National Geographic Channels International (NGCI), the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage of Malaysia and the National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (FINAS) today jointly announce the launch of the premiere of Malaysia Special: SMART Tunnel, an one-hour National Geographic Channel exclusive on the making of the world's first storm water tunnel with a built-in motorway. This is the final of two made-in-Malaysia high-definition documentary programmes produced under the USD 400,000 "Malaysia to the World" NGCI-FINAS High Definition (HD) Documentary Fund 2006. The first documentary "Becoming a King" premiered in August 2007 was the most watched documentary programme across all international factual entertainment channels in Malaysia for the week of 27 August to 2 September 2007.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL ASIA PAYS TRIBUTE
TO SIR EDMUND HILLARY - HERO OF EVEREST

Special telecasts on "Surviving Everest - A Tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary"
Exclusively on National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo Adventure

11 January 2008, Singapore - National Geographic Channel Asia conveys its deepest condolences to the family of the late Sir Edmund Hillary and the sons of the Everest.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNELS INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES NAT GEO WILD ON HONG KONG CABLE TELEVISION

Nat Geo Wild Continues to Extend its Distribution in Hong Kong

31 December 2007, Hong Kong - National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) announces the launch of Nat Geo Wild on Hong Kong Cable Television. Nat Geo Wild, the award-winning 24-hour pure wildlife channel will commence telecast on Hong Kong Cable Television Channel 33 on 1 January 2008. It is the only channel from NGCI that is available in dual voice track options, catering to both English and Cantonese speaking viewers in Hong Kong.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL & PCCW'S NOW TV LAUNCH HONG KONG'S FIRST HIGH-DEFINITION DOCUMENTARY CHANNEL

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL HD DEBUTS IN GREATER CHINA TODAY, EXCLUSIVELY ON now TV

19 December 2007, Hong Kong - National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) and now TV today announced the launch of Greater China's first high-definition (HD), 24-hour documentary channel - National Geographic Channel HD, exclusively on now TV in Hong Kong.

National Geographic Channel and FOX International Channels Asia win 12 awards at PROMAX/ BDA Asia Awards 2007

Together are one of the most awarded network at PROMAX/ BDA Asia '07

19 November 2007, Hong Kong: National Geographic Channel Asia and FOX International Channels Asia have won a total of 12 awards at PROMAX/ BDA Asia 2007 held in Singapore yesterday, together becoming one of the most awarded network at the awards this year. Competing with over 100 companies from 15 Asian countries, National Geographic Channel Asia bagged 4 awards and FOX International Channels Asia won 8 awards. These new wins now bring the total tally of awards won this year at PROMAX/BDA International, CASBAA Ad Awards and PROMAX/BDA Asia by National Geographic Channel and FOX International Channels in Asia to 22.

	FOX AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL TOP PEOPLEMETER RESULTS IN JAPAN

	2 November 2007: FOX and National Geographic Channel (NGC), Japan have topped the first Peoplemeter research for Cable and Satellite channels in Japan. The first week's data released earlier this week by Video Research Ltd. places FOX as the number one entertainment channel and fourth highest rated channel in prime time ratings amongst the 38 channels measured by the panel. National Geographic Channel (NGC) has come out number one in prime time ratings for documentary channels.

	OLD TREASURE, NEW FUTURE INSIDE: THE EMPEROR'S TREASURE An Unprecedented National Geographic Channel Global Premiere in High-Definition

	24 October 2007, Taipei, Taiwan - The world-renowned National Palace Museum in Taiwan is home to one of the world's greatest Chinese art collections, including more than 600,000 pieces of the priceless imperial Chinese treasure. National Geographic Channels International and the National Palace Museum in Taiwan, jointly announce that the unprecedented collaboration has resulted in the global National Geographic Channel documentary premiere, Inside: The Emperor's Treasure, showcasing the rare treasures in high-definition to the world.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNELS INTERNATIONAL,
OFF THE FENCE AND MEDIA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE PARTNER TO CULTIVATE LOCAL FILMMAKING TALENTS

HIGH-DEFINITION (HD) DOCUMENTARY INITIATIVE GROOMS
SINGAPOREAN FILM MAKERS

8 October 2007, Cannes, - National Geographic Channels International (NGCI), along with the leading independent production and distribution company, Off the Fence (OTF) and the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) today announced a landmark partnership initiative to commission fifteen one-hour original documentary programmes in high-definition (HD) to encourage Singaporean filmmaking talents.

	"LONG LIVE THE KING!" MALAYSIAN-PRODUCED "BECOMING A KING" DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME TOPPED THE TELEVISION RATING CHARTS IN MALAYSIA

	2 October 2007, Kuala Lumpur - National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) and Astro today jointly announce that the one-hour National Geographic Channel Exclusive "Becoming a King" documentary programme, produced by Malaysian filmmakers, was the most-watched English language programme among the international channels on 27 August 2007. For the week of 27 August to 2 September 2007, "Becoming a King" was also the most watched documentary programme across all international factual entertainment channels in Malaysia. (Source: AGBNMR .)

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL CELEBRATES
HARI RAYA IN ASIA

Featuring Inside Mecca and Muhammad: Legacy of A Prophet

1 October 2007, Asia - National Geographic Channel Asia announces the airing of two highly-rated television documentary programmes this October: Inside Mecca and Muhammad: Legacy of A Prophet to celebrate Hari Raya in Asia.

EXPERIENCE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL HD AT ITS BEST
AT SINGAPORE CHANGI AIRPORT

National Geographic Channel Asia Partners Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore To Provide Full High-Definition Entertainment for Travellers

19 September 2007, Singapore - National Geographic Channel Asia announces the partnership with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), StarHub and Samsung Asia to bring full high-definition (HD) experience to Singapore Changi Airport. Renowned for its breathtaking visuals and compelling storytelling, this first-time initiative seeks to provide business travellers with the award-winning National Geographic Channel HD at its best.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL AND PROCTER AND GAMBLE PARTNER FOR THE FIRST TIME TO CELEBRATE
THE EVOLUTION OF BEAUTY

The 3-month campaign will reach out to 6 million National Geographic Channel households in Asia, Australia and New Zealand

3 September 2007, Singapore, -National Geographic Channel Asia and Procter and Gamble (P&G), the market leader in personal skin care products, have partnered for the first time to launch an on-air and interactive campaign on the evolution of beauty.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNELS INTERNATIONAL
LAUNCHES NAT GEO MUSIC

NGCI Partners with Major Music Labels For Viewers To Listen to the World

21 August 2007 Washington D.C. - National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) today announced the launch of Nat Geo Music, a 24-hour music channel debuting on 15 October in Italy on the Sky Platform to 4.2 million subscribers.

A NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL EXCLUSIVE:
BECOMING A KING

Unprecedented Access Reveals the Making of Malaysia's Thirteenth King

A Landmark HD Production of National Geographic Channels International, the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage of Malaysia, the National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia and in Association with Astro to Showcase Malaysia to the World.

27 August 2007, KUALA LUMPUR, - National Geographic Channels International (NGCI), the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage of Malaysia and the National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (FINAS) today jointly announce the launch of the premiere of Becoming A King, a one-hour National Geographic Channel exclusive that chronicles the majestic grandeur and tradition behind the coronation of Malaysia's thirteenth King, Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Al-Wathiqu Billah Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billal Shah. This is the first of the two made-in-Malaysia high-definition documentary programmes produced under the USD 400,000 "Malaysia to the World" NGCI-FINAS High Definition (HD) Documentary Fund 2006.

WATCH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MOMENTS OUTDOORS IN SINGAPORE!

National Geographic Channel Asia and SPH MediaBoxOffice Partner to Showcase the Best of National Geographic Channels in Singapore

16 August 2007, Singapore, - National Geographic Channel Asia and SPH MediaBoxOffice (SPH MBO) today jointly announced the launch of a content-marketing partnership to showcase the best of National Geographic branded content on SPH MBO's digital outdoor media network across Singapore.

BABIES BOOM ON NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL

“IN THE WOMB: TWINS, TRIPLETS AND QUADS”
OUT-PERFORMS ON CABLE TELEVISION RATINGS ACROSS ASIA

23 July 2007, Singapore – National Geographic Channel Asia today announces that the television premiere In the Womb: Twins, Triplets and Quads topped the factual-entertainment channels chart across Asia: Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan and India.

	NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN HONG KONG SCHOOLS Collaborating with Heifer Hong Kong to educate and fundraise

	30 June 2007, Hong Kong,: National Geographic Channel Asia, the leading documentary channel in the region, today announced its partnership with Heifer International - Hong Kong, a charitable organization, to promote the Read to Feed initiative -- a practical tool that encourages students to read and promote global education while empowering children to make a difference.

	National Geographic Channel and FOX International Channels Win 32 Awards at PROMAX/BDA International Conference 2007 in New York

	27 June 2007, Hong Kong, – National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) and FOX International Channels (FIC) have won a total of 32 awards, globally, at the recently held PROMAX/BDA International Conference 2007 in New York. National Geographic Channels International has bagged 19 awards and FOX International Channels, 13 awards. In Asia, National Geographic Channel and FOX International Channels have won a total of nine awards in the Promax World Gold and BDA World Gold categories.

	MEET OTHER TWINS, TRIPLETS AND QUADRUPLETS AND APPEAR ON NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL Initiative to Mark the Premiere of National Geographic Channel Special In the Womb: Twins, Triplets and Quads

	23 May 2007, Hong Kong - National Geographic Channel Asia today announces a first-of-its-kind regional initiative - National Geographic Channel Twins Contest to mark the premiere of the 2-hour television documentary special: In the Womb: Twins, Triplets and Quads on 24 June 2007, Sunday at 9.00 pm (HKG/ SGP/ MAL).

	NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC WILD PARTNERS THE SINGAPORE ZOO TO RAISE AWARENESS OF GLOBAL WARMING 10,000 PEOPLE PLEDGE TO SAVE THE ARCTIC

	3 May 2007, Singapore - National Geographic WILD and the Singapore Zoo have initiated an urgent conservation and education effort to raise awareness of the detrimental effects of global warming on the Arctic the importance of taking care of our earth before it is too late.

	NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL ASIA AND DHL ASIA PACIFIC GO ALL THE WAY TO RAISE AWARENESS OF INDIGENOUS CULTURES WITH THE LAUNCH OF EPIC SERIES LIGHT AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD WITH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER-IN-RESIDENCE WADE DAVIS

	17 April 2007, Singapore - National Geographic Channel Asia and DHL Asia Pacific jointly present Light at the Edge of the World, an epic four-part television series to raise the awareness of indigenous cultures with National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, celebrated anthropologist and writer, Wade Davis.

	National Geographic Channels launches on HKBN, becoming the widest carried documentary channel in Hong Kong

	30 March 2007, Hong Kong - National Geographic Channel, National Geographic Wild and A1 will launch on the digital TV service operated by Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited (HKBN) on April 1, 2007. The non-exclusive carriage agreement extends National Geographic Channel's reach to more Hong Kong audiences, making it the first documentary channel to be available on all four Hong Kong Pay-TV platforms, that serve a combined total of over 1.30 million households..

	National Geographic Channel And Samsung To Lead The New World Of High-Definition Television National Geographic Channel and Samsung in Regional Marketing Alliance

	18 January 2007, Singapore, - National Geographic Channel Asia and Samsung Asia today jointly announce their regional marketing alliance to educate consumers and promote high-definition television (HDTV) across the Southeast Asia and Oceania (Australia and New Zealand) regions. Through this partnership, viewers will get to experience the real world through National Geographic Channel HD on Samsung high-definition televisions, delivering true vibrant colour and amazing detail in theatre-quality 5.1-channel surround sound.

	NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL HD COMES TO SINGAPORE The First National Geographic Channel in High-Definition in Asia Pacific

	18 January 2007, Singapore - National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) today announces the launch of its first 24-hour high-definition television (HDTV) channel in Singapore. In a distribution partnership with StarHub, National Geographic Channel HD marks the latest addition to National Geographic Channel's family of factual-entertainment television channels in Singapore and Asia, which includes National Geographic Channel, National Geographic Wild and the adventure channel, A1.

	National Geographic Wild and Singapore Zoo Partner to Promote Conservation Of Endangered Arctic Animals

	6 December 2006, Singapore, – National Geographic WILD and the Singapore Zoo are jointly initiating an urgent conservation effort to save the Arctic. The public is invited to pledge their support for the preservation of polar bears and other Arctic animals.

	MALAYSIA TO THE WORLD National Geographic Channel Found New Filmmaking Talents!

	14 November 2006, Kuala Lumpur. National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) and National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (FINAS) today announced the commissioning of two, one-hour high-definition (HD) documentary programmes. The closed door master workshop and commissioning event was held in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

	"National Geographic Channel Team Awarded Best in Category

	15 November, 2006, Hong Kong. The National Geographic Channel Asia (NGCA) team won 5 awards (three Gold, and two Silver awards) at PROMAX/ BDA Asia Pacific 2006 held last week in Singapore becoming the most awarded documentary channel in Asia this year:

"National Geographic Channel Asia Inaugurates Documentary Making Competition Among Schools in Hong Kong

8 November 2006, Hong Kong. National Geographic Channel Asia and Wiseman Education Ltd, with full support from Education and Manpower Bureau are calling for entries for the ‘National Geographic Channel – Think Again Awards’ - a short-film contest about the world we live in.

	"TAIWAN TO THE WORLD" RECEIVED 9 NOMINATIONS FOR THE GOLDEN BELL AWARDS

	Since only locally produced films are eligible for The Golden Bell Awards, NGC’s “Taiwan to the World” series, a first-time endeavor with Taiwan’s local production companies to produce films about Taiwan, received great recognition through this year’s Golden Bell Awards (Taiwan’s Emmy Awards) nominations.

MALAYSIA TO THE WORLD

National Geographic Channels International and National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia
Partner to Showcase Malaysia to the World in High-Definition (HD)

2 October 2006, Kuala Lumpur - National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) and National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (FINAS) today announced a landmark partnership agreement to commission two one-hour (2 x 1-hour) original documentary programmes in high-definition (HD) to showcase Malaysia to the world and to encourage local filmmaking talents.

Malaysian Filmmakers Wanted

Call-for-Entries Announced by National Geographic Channels International and
National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia

2 October 2006, Kuala Lumpur - National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) is now inviting Malaysian filmmakers to submit their proposals for the NGCI-FINAS High-Definition (HD) Documentary Fund 2006, aimed at cultivating local production talents and showcasing high-quality made-in-Malaysia documentaries to the global audiences.

	LIFE IS ABOUT TO GET WILD! National Geographic Wild debuts on StarHub’s Digital Cable Platform
	The 24-hour television channel is dedicated to spectacular wildlife documentary programmes

	26 September 2006, Singapore – National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) and StarHub jointly announce the launch of National Geographic Wild in Singapore, available on StarHub’s digital cable platform. The brand new 24-hour English language television channel is dedicated to showcase the award-winning National Geographic wildlife and natural history programming. National Geographic Wild will commence broadcast on StarHub Digital Cable Channel 77 from 2 October 2006.

	National Geographic Channel High-Definition Channel Ready to Roll-Out in Asia - 31 May 2006

	31 May 2006, Hong Kong - National Geographic Channel Asia today announce that it is now ready to roll out its premium 24-hour high-definition channel in Asia after successful introductions in the United States and United Kingdom.

	DHL Campaign on National Geographic Channel awarded The Best Business/Corporate Campaign at the CASBAA Pay-TV Awards 2005

	5 December 2005, Hong Kong - DHL's Import Express advertising campaign on National Geographic Channel (NGC) has won the Best Business/Corporate Campaign at the Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) Pay TV Awards 2005 held in Hong Kong recently.

	National Geographic Channel Asia's Megastructures campaign wins three awards at PROMAX & BDA ASIA 2005

	1 December 2005, Hong Kong - The National Geographic Channel Asia team won three awards at PROMAX & BDA Asia 2005 held in Singapore on November 29, 2005.

	Advertiser campaigns on National Geographic Channel WIN BIG at the CASBAA Pay-TV Awards 2005

	9 November 2005, Hong Kong: National Geographic Channel (NGC) won four awards -two awards and two Certificates of Merit at the Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) Pay TV Awards 2005 held in Hong Kong on October 28, 2005. It was by far the most awarded Pay TV channel at the awards this year. ShowReal Asia 2 sponsored by Sony won the Best Use of Sponsorship category and the DHL campaign on the Channel won the Best Business / Corporate Campaign category. Certificates of Merit were won by HP Portraits of Colours Contest / Vignettes for Best Technology Campaign and Singapore Tourism Boards (STB) Uniquely Singapore for Best Travel & Tourism Campaign.

	National Geographic Channel Asia and Cathay Pacific Jointly Present A two-part television series on Zheng He

	6 October 2005, Hong Kong - National Geographic Channel and Cathay Pacific Airways are jointly presenting a two-part television series on Zheng He, which will premiere on the Channel in December 2005. Cathay Pacific is the exclusive sponsor of the series in Asia across the Channel's Regional and Taiwan feeds.

	National Geographic Channel Asia Expands Regional Ad Sales Team with New Appointments and Promotions

	10 October 2005, Hong Kong, - National Geographic Channel Asia announces Magdalene Cheung's promotion to Senior Manager, Advertising Sales and Integrated Marketing, and Sharon Lau's promotion to Manager, Advertising Sales Projects, and Christine Wong's appointment as Senior Manager, Ad Sales Planning and Implementation.

	National Geographic Channel Asia and Cathay Pacific Jointly Present A two-part television series on Zheng He

	6 October 2005, Hong Kong - National Geographic Channel and Cathay Pacific Airways are jointly presenting a two-part television series on Zheng He, which will premiere on the Channel in December 2005. Cathay Pacific is the exclusive sponsor of the series in Asia across the Channel's Regional and Taiwan feeds.

	Malaysia Airlines Takes Flight to MEGACITIES on National Geographic Channel

	14 September 2005, Kuala Lumpur - National Geographic Channel and Malaysia Airlines are jointly presenting a special series of global theme week documentaries titled, MEGACITIES WEEK, which will premiere on the Channel from 18 - 24 September 2005 at 9.00 pm (HKG/MAL/SGP).

	National Geographic Channel Team wins nine awards at PROMAX & BDA 2005

	28 June 2005, Hong Kong - The National Geographic Channel Asia (NGCA) team won nine awards (six Gold and three Silver awards) at PROMAX & BDA 2005 held on June 21 - 23 in New York, USA: