South Indian channels operator Sun TV has signed a new agreement with Malaysian satellite operator Measat for the distribution of 37 TV channels in seven languages on the Measat-3d satellite at 91.5°E. 

The new six-year transponder lease contract gives Sun TV Networks services a footprint over 140 million households in India as well as in audiences in the Asia Pacific, Europe and Africa. 

Measat’s related company, Astro, has an investment in Sun TV, and Malaysian platform Astro carries some of Sun’s channels, including Sun Music, Sun TV and KTV.