KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 14 -- Thirty years into its journey, Astro is marking its anniversary by looking ahead, and Malaysian viewers can look forward to a diverse mix of new entertainment productions arriving on television from August through December.

The lineup features productions in Malay, Mandarin and Tamil, alongside reality and documentary programmes highlighting talent and stories from across Malaysia.

Family stories take centre stage

The first new title to arrive is telefilm Dear Amma, premiering August 25 and starring Jaclyn Victor, Julia Farhana Marin and Dishaaleny Jack.

The telemovie follows an unexpected relationship between a single mother and a young graduate whose lives become intertwined after a caregiving job brings the...