HISTORY™, A+E Networks Asia’s leading factual channel, joins in the national celebration of Malaysia’s 59th independence. The programming initiative aligns with the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia’s vision to inspire nationalism among Malaysians. Brand new HISTORY™ Asia Original Productions, featuring Malaysian-produced specials will premiere on HISTORY, Astro CH 555 and HD CH 575 from 29th August.

The month’s celebration will be ignited with the premiere of HISTORY Asia’s two one-hour specials, produced in Malaysia. First, ‘10 Things We Love About Malaysians’, hosted by comedian Douglas Lim, explores the funny, unique side of Malaysians, while the nostalgic ‘Every Street Tells a Story’ is hosted by Umapagan Ampikaipakan, who goes in search of the stories behind popular street names in Kuala Lumpur. Premiering on 4th and 11th September respectively, at 10pm, these programmes form part of HISTORY Asia’s broader range of Negara-ku Specials. 

Also premiering are three series from HISTORY™ Asia Original Productions.  On 29th August at 9.30pm, Jaime Dempsey traverses through the Philippines on her motorbike as she discovers the country’s 7,107 islands in ‘Ride ‘N Seek with Jaime Dempsey: Quest for the Priestess’ Cloak’.  This is followed at 10pm by ‘Celebrity Car Wars’; a brand new, unique hour-long action reality series featuring six of Asia’s top celebrities who pit their driving and car skills against each other. Celebrity Car Wars features Malaysians, Andrea Fonseka and Alex Yoong as a mentor. Finally, coming up on 8th September is the third season of Asia’s top reality photography show –‘Photo Face-Off’!

Tune into HISTORY™ Asia and celebrate Malaysia’s 59th national independence daywith specially-curated programmes every weeknight at 6pm, kicking off on 15th Auguston Astro CH 555 and HD CH 575!