Malaysian platform Astro has added five free ad-supported (Fast) channels to its NJOI service as well as streaming platform sooka, bringing the Fast package to 15 channels.

The five channels, created by Astro with a mix of in-house and acquired content, are film/telemovie channel Filem Mantap, drama/music channel Drama Hebat, Chinese drama channel Drama Hotpot, comedy channel Lawak Sentral and travel/culture/cooking channel Travel & Taste. 

Astro said the new channels increased choices across a range of genres, including dramas, comedies, travel shows and its own content, such as "Super Spontan All Stars", "Suri Hati Mr Pilot", "The Rebel Princess" and "Perfect Partner".