KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 -- Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) will cease broadcasting its television channels on Astro's platform from July 1 after nearly three decades of collaboration.

In a circular dated May 11, cited by New Straits Times, RTM said the decision followed difficulties between both parties in reaching a pricing agreement that aligns with operational needs and financial capacity.

It said prolonged negotiations over costs and rental rates had made it challenging to finalise a contract acceptable to both sides.

"After many years of cooperation and continuous negotiations regarding the costs and rental rates for these services, it has become difficult at this time to reach a pricing agreement and contract that meet the needs and...