JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Indonesia's first industry alliance dedicated to FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) has been launched in Jakarta, bringing together broadcasters, technology companies and media organisations to support the digital transformation of television.
The Indonesia FAST Media Alliance was jointly initiated by Coolita and the China Intercontinental Communication Center (CICC). Its founding members include Indonesia's leading public and private broadcasters — TVRI, Metro TV, GARUDA TV, BTV, Jawa Pos Multimedia and JAKTV — with Tencent Cloud serving as the technology partner.
FAST combines the familiar experience of linear television with internet delivery and advertising-supported streaming. Around the world, broadcasters are increasingly using FAST to extend the reach of their channels, bring local content to connected TV audiences and develop new digital distribution models.
The new alliance aims to help Indonesian broadcasters explore that transition. Members will work together on FAST channel development, digital content distribution and technology collaboration, while preserving the strengths of free-to-air television. The alliance is also expected to support broader cooperation between Indonesia's media industry and international partners.
As a co-initiator, Coolita operates a smart TV platform across more than 100 countries and regions, serving over 40 million users worldwide, including more than five million in Indonesia. Its FAST service, Coolita Channel, offers more than 1,000 free channels across news, sports, movies and other genres, providing broadcasters with an established CTV distribution platform.
The alliance was announced during the China–Indonesia Youth Cultural Exchange Series in Jakarta, where industry representatives discussed the future of television, digital media and FAST. Participants agreed that as viewing continues to shift toward CTV, closer collaboration between broadcasters, technology providers and content partners will play an important role in supporting the next stage of Indonesia's television industry.
The Indonesia FAST Media Alliance is intended as an open industry platform and is expected to expand as more broadcasters, content owners and ecosystem partners participate in the development of Indonesia's FAST market.
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Coolita launches Indonesia's first FAST Media Alliance with leading broadcasters
Coolita launches Indonesia's first FAST Media Alliance with leading broadcasters
The revitalised basketball court gives approximately 2,000 future healthcare professionals a dedicated space to recharge, connect, and build community activities beyond their academic training
LAGOS, Nigeria, Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- STARCARES, the community impact initiative of STARTRADER, has completed the redevelopment of the basketball court at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, giving approximately 2,000 students a dedicated space for recreation, teamwork, and campus connection beyond their medical training.
STARCARES Revamps Basketball Court at the University of Lagos for Future Healthcare Professionals.
Located in Idi-Araba, Surulere, the College has 1,850 staff across 32 departments. Since welcoming its first 28 medical students in 1962, it has grown into a highly competitive institution for training doctors, dentists, and allied health professionals.
The redevelopment introduced a renewed playing surface, basketball infrastructure, benches, jerseys, and equipment designed to support regular student use. More than a sports upgrade, the court provides a practical outlet from the demands of medical education, giving students a place to move, reset, compete, and connect as a community.
"When an institution prepares people to safeguard a nation's health, their environment should sustain them. This court reflects our belief that ambition grows stronger when people have space to breathe, belong, and return to their goals renewed."
– Peter Karsten, Chief Executive Officer, STARTRADER
The transformation was marked by groundbreaking and turnover ceremonies, with students stepping onto the completed court and bringing the new space into immediate use.
Developed under the theme "Where Tomorrow STARs Begin," the initiative reflects STARCARES' commitment to creating infrastructure intended to support communities beyond the ceremony. By transforming existing spaces into places of participation and possibility, STARCARES is investing not only in facilities, but in the everyday experiences that help communities thrive.
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STARCARES Revamps Basketball Court at the University of Lagos for Future Healthcare Professionals
STARCARES Revamps Basketball Court at the University of Lagos for Future Healthcare Professionals
STARCARES Revamps Basketball Court at the University of Lagos for Future Healthcare Professionals
