How To Watch ABC in Malaysia: Live Online and Stream For Free

You want to watch ABC news on your paid account in Malaysia, but you encounter geo restrictions and are blocked from streaming your favourite shows. Here, we provide you a detailed guide on how to watch ABC for free in Malaysia using VPN service.

Charlotte Pho

July 29, 2021 | 16:12

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Are you are looking for a way to unblock ABC in Malaysia? Great, you have landed in the right place. In this article, we are highlighting three best ways how to watch ABC in Malaysia. Moreover, you will find out what is ABC TV and why it is not working in Malaysia. Also, you will learn how to connect to Australia proxy server for ABC iview and get American IP, so you can access ABC TV outside the U.S.

What is ABC?

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The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) is an American multinational commercial broadcast television network that is a flagship property of Walt Disney Television, a division of Disney General Entertainment Content of The Walt Disney Company. The network is headquartered in Burbank, California, on Riverside Drive, directly across the street from Walt Disney Studios and adjacent to the Roy E. Disney Animation Building. The network's secondary offices, and headquarters of its news division, are in New York City, at its broadcast center at 77 West 66th Street on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

Since 2007, when ABC Radio (also known as Cumulus Media Networks) was sold to Citadel Broadcasting, ABC has reduced its broadcasting operations almost exclusively to television. It is the fifth-oldest major broadcasting network in the world and the youngest of the American Big Three television networks. ABC is nicknamed "The Alphabet Network", as its initialism also represents the first three letters of the English alphabet, in order.

Why is ABC not working in Malaysia?

ABC just like many other American online streaming and TV broadcasting services is restricting its access in Malaysia and across the globe due to copyright licensing issues. Programs that ABC is offering is not licensed outside of U.S. Therefore, American tourists and residents in Malaysia can’t open ABC TV in Malaysia.

ABC TV checks your IP address and sees that you aren’t in the U.S therefore it blocks your access to ABC. However, if you are using either VPN, Smart DNS or Browser Extension, you can hide your Malaysian IP by connecting to Malaysia proxy server. It provides you with a new Australian IP and therefore gives an impression to ABC TV that you are in the U.S. Thus, you can unblock ABC in Malaysia and any other location.

How to Watch ABC Outside the USA (Quick Steps)

Follow these 4 simple steps to stream ABC outside the USA:

Step 1: Download and subscribe to a VPN (our recommendation ExpressVPN).

Step 2: Open the ExpressVPN client and sign in with your credentials.

Step 3: Connect to a USA server from the list of servers.

Step 4: Head to abc.com site and enjoy streaming ABC Go from anywhere outside the US.

Why do we need VPN in Malaysia?

Malaysia has a history of censoring certain internet content. It’s difficult finding the best VPN for Malaysia that will give you a truly free internet experience while protecting you against government surveillance and increasing cybercrime. When living in or visiting Malaysia, you need an affordable VPN that can give you secure access to global content without slowing down your connection.

I tested over 80 VPNs and discovered the best ones with military-grade encryption and worldwide servers for bypassing Malaysian geoblocks. If you’re traveling to Malaysia, you’ll still have access to sites and apps that you would normally use back home. The VPNs on my list can also provide you with a Malaysian IP address for accessing local content and banking apps from anywhere.

I recommend ExpressVPN because it has thousands of servers in 94 countries, including Malaysia, and excellent security features to protect your privacy from hackers and spies. You can buy ExpressVPN with confidence as it’s backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Best VPN to watch ABC for free in Malaysia

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1. ExpressVPN

You can easily access content in and outside of Malaysia with ExpressVPN’s 3,000 servers in 94 countries, including the US, UK, and Australia. I successfully unlocked my Netflix US, BBC iPlayer, and Hulu account from Malaysia. ExpressVPN can offer you a Malaysian IP address so you can access local TV channels (like TV1, DidikTV KPM, and TV Alhijrah) and e-banking services while traveling abroad.

ExpressVPN’s robust security features have been tried-and-tested to keep you safe online. With ExpressVPN’s RAM-only servers and AES 256-bit encryption (that’s virtually impossible to crack), your data will be safe from prying eyes. Its security is made even more robust with Perfect Forward Secrecy and HMAC Authentication providing each VPN connection with a unique (secret) cryptographic key. So, even if your data were to somehow fall into the wrong hands, the information would be indecipherable.

Your actual location and browsing activity will remain hidden from snoops and online scammers with the VPN’s IPv6/DNS leak protection— I didn’t detect any leaks while testing ExpressVPN servers. Not only that, but the VPN’s kill switch (Network Lock) temporarily blocks all internet traffic should your VPN connection accidentally drop.

Your data can’t be shared with anyone as ExpressVPN has a strict no-logs policy and is located in the British Virgin Islands, outside the 5/ 9/ 14 Eyes Alliance. You can sign up with a “throwaway” email account and pay using Bitcoin for additional anonymity.

For those wanting simultaneous access to local and international content, use ExpressVPN’s Split Tunneling feature. Choose which part of your traffic goes through the VPN tunnel and which should connect directly to your ISP network.

2. IPVanish

IPVanish checks all the boxes when it comes to a speedy VPN that’s also mindful of maintaining user privacy and anonymity.

The only time it stores any details is when an account is registered for the first time. After that your activity will be hidden – this includes things like session history and choice of servers.

IPVanish uses 256-bit encryption on the OpenVPN protocol by default, SHA512 authentication, and a DHE-RSA 2,048 key exchange with perfect forward secrecy. What this means is that even if your account is compromised, it’s impossible for hackers to decrypt past data to glean your internet history.

There’s an internet kill switch included which means the company will temporarily block all traffic to and from your device if the connection drops. Servers are optimized for speed and stability – there’s over 1,300 of them spread across 75 locations worldwide, including two in Malaysia. That means a suitable connection isn’t far from reach.

IPVanish doesn’t escape the Netflix ban on VPNs and is similarly incompatible with Hulu. However, it is a worthy choice for BBC iPlayer and permits torrenting on all servers. There are apps for both iOS and Android as well as desktop support for Windows and MacOS.

3. CyberGhost

CyberGhost is a recommended choice for beginners looking for a fast, reliable connection with a simple interface and varied selection of servers.

The company is, however, going through some transitions which might affect its terms of use. At the moment it insists that it doesn’t store user logs or data but it was recently acquired by an Israeli company so that might change the scenario. We’ll update the article if we notice anything on this front.

There are over 5,700 servers spread across 90 countries including 10 servers in Malaysia.

Apps are available for both Android and iOS as well as desktop support for Windows, MacOS and Linux.

CyberGhost uses 256-bit AES encryption on the OpenVPN protocol by default along with 2,048-bit RSA keys and MD5 HMAC authentication. That means it passes the test of stringent encryption. There’s an internet kill switch included too which means web traffic will be halted if the connection drops.

4. VyprVPN

VyprVPN is also a relative veteran in the VPN space, having been in existence for over seven years. It’s operated by Golden Frog, the same company behind Usenet, which makes it a mature option. It’s great for torrenting as it ensures fast speeds and sturdy encryption.

Some users might find its logging policy to be a little troubling. VyprVPN says it stores “the user’s source IP address, the VyprVPN IP address used by the user, connection start and stop time and total number of bytes used.”

But the data is retained for only 30 days and is used to improve the service. VyprVPN insists that it will not log traffic details or content of any communications.

Having said that, it’s unlikely that your private data will ever be exposed. VyprVPN is one of the toughest services out there when it comes to encryption parameters – after all, it’s able to unblock China’s Great Firewall with ease. This means that the company possesses the ability to thwart thousands of state-appointed engineers that work around the clock to restrict access to content.

Furthermore, VyprVPN owns and manages entire data centers – as opposed to other services that choose to rent or outsource to third-party operators. Stability of connection is more or less assured with minimal downtime.

Traffic is secured by the OpenVPN protocol, 256-bit AES encryption, 2,048-bit RSA keys without perfect forward secrecy, and SHA256 authentication. There’s an internet kill switch included which means your connection will remain secure even if it drops unexpectedly. It’s also able to unlock content on Netflix, Hulu, and BBC iPlayer.

5. Surfshark

Surfshark has over 3,200 servers spread across 60+ countries, including Malaysia. It boasts strong unblocking ability, and has no problem accessing services like TV1, Netflix US, or Hulu from abroad. However, the thing that really sets this VPN apart is that it doesn’t restrict the number of connected devices you can have. As such, you’re free to secure every device you own with just one account.

This service puts major emphasis on your security. It keeps your activities hidden from snoopers using a kill switch, protection against DNS, WebRTC, and IPv6 leaks, and 256-bit AES encryption. You can also blocks ads and malware automatically, or turn on NoBorders mode to bypass country-wide internet censorship. Surfshark doesn’t log any personally identifiable information although you can sign up almost completely anonymously by paying in Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Ripple. 24/7 customer support is on-hand over live chat in case of any problems.

Surfshark apps are available for MacOS, Android, Windows, iOS, and Linux systems. If you’d prefer, you can manually install it on your wireless router.

What about a free VPN?

There are a plethora of free VPNs on the internet but their speed and encryption standards aren’t up to scratch with paid options.

Free VPNs usually monetize by bombarding you with invasive advertisements, inserting tracking cookies and selling your data, or by unwittingly turning your computer into a massive botnet army. The threat of a malware infection is also real which can lead to widespread data loss.

Some of the VPNs listed in the article offer free trials which you can use in case you’re unsure about whether you need the service at all. But don’t settle for a random free one. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.