KUALA LUMPUR (May 4): The Disney+ Hotstar streaming platform, a collaboration between Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd and The Walt Disney Company, will be launched in Malaysia on June 1. This confirms a report by theedgemarkets.com yesterday that Disney+ is coming to Malaysia via its own streaming platform and also through working relationships with platforms such as Astro. In statements today, the companies said viewers can enjoy content from several providers including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, the National Geographic as well as a wide array of general entertainment series and films for young adult audiences, and home-grown and Asian hits through the streaming service.