MediaCorp TV12
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MediaCorp TV12 is a subsidiary of MediaCorp
. It operates the Suria
, Vasantham and okto channels, which cater to specific groups in Singapore
. It once operated Central
. TV12 owns two subsidiaries; MediaCorp EagleVision and MediaCorp VizPro Entertainment.
and after much public effort, Radio Television Singapore
(RTS) was partially privatised and given autonomy and flexibility in its lineup of programmes and handling issues such as personnel, finance and production. Radio Television Singapore became Singapore Broadcasting Corporation
(SBC) on 1 February 1980.
Immediately after the partial privatisation, the company managed breakthroughs that were hitherto impossible due to the direct influence of the Ministry of Culture. After two years, Singapore Broadcasting Corporation produced its first local drama for Channel 8
. SBC also produced various awarding-winning documentaries and current affairs talkshows.
On 31 January 1984, SBC launched Singapore's third free-to-air terrestrial television channel, Channel 12 as TV12. Channel 12 carried mostly art and cultural programmes marking the inception of niche programming (see BBC Four
).
. A subsidiary of MediaCorp, Television Corporation of Singapore (TCS), assumed control of the television broadcasting arm of Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) and Radio Corporation of Singapore
(RCS) took over the radio broadcasting arm Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). TV12 (TV12 Singapore) operated Channel 12, Prime 12 and Premiere 12. TV12's second satellite television broadcasting and radio broadcasting transmit receive earth station on Caldecott Broadcast Centre based in Singapore International Foundation regional broadcast venture Singapore International Television
(SITV) and Radio Singapore International
(RSI).
On 27 September 1995 Channel 5
and Channel 8
began 24-hour transmission, and 2 new free-to-air terrestrial television channels were created from Channel 12; Prime 12 and Premiere 12. Channel 8 dropped its Tamil language
programmes these were moved to the new Prime 12. For the first time in the history of Singaporean broadcasting, there were 4 free-to-air terrestrial television channels broadcasting programmes in all 4 official languages.
On 31 March 1996, the SIM Group of Companies underwent restructuring that created Television Corporation of Singapore one of its "Strategic Business Units" (SBU). STV12 underwent an entire makeover, and Suria, the new Malay language
channel with programming similar to Channel 5, replaced Prime 12 as a channel for the entertainment needs of the Malay community. Premiere 12 became MediaCorp TV12 Central
, a channel separated into 3 sections according to the time slot given at different part of a day as:
The STV12 channels did not commence 24 hour transmissions, despite rumours, while Television Corporation of Singapore such as MediaCorp TV Channel 5 and MediaCorp TV Channel 8 continued their 24-hour transmission with significant reform to their programming for late evenings. "City Entertainment" a channel dedicated to culture, arts, lifestyle and entertainment programmes, was introduced by TCS on 1 January 1994 and subsequently renamed "CityTelevision" on 1 January 2001. CityTelevision introduced programmes catering to a larger range of audience, before being shut down on 1 January 2002 due to economic recession and a lack of viewership.
On 31 March 1996 Channel NewsAsia was launched as Television Corporation of Singapore's latest offering of a free-to-air terrestrial television channel in Singapore while the channel is available overseas via a post-paid service on Asia Cable TV
.
underwent a corporate restructure exercise in 1999. The Group was reorganised to become the Media Corporation of Singapore known as MediaCorp Singapore
. Television Corporation of Singapore
was renamed MediaCorp TV
and TV12 (TV12 Singapore) with the name "STV12" (Singapore Television Twelve). STV12 operates Channel 12 (managed by Prime 12) and Premiere 12 (renamed MediaCorp TV12) became two individual Strategic Business Units under the new corporation.
MediaCorp
Media Corporation of Singapore, better known as MediaCorp, is a group of commercial media companies in Singapore, with business interests in television and radio broadcasting, interactive media, and, to a lesser extent, print publishing and film-making....
. It operates the Suria
MediaCorp Suria
MediaCorp Suria is a Malay language channel featuring local and acquired Malay dramas and popular programmes. Suria has achieved recognition outside the Malay community drawing media attention in Singapore and abroad....
, Vasantham and okto channels, which cater to specific groups in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
. It once operated Central
MediaCorp TV12 Central
MediaCorp TV12 Central or Central was an English and Tamil language Television channel in Singapore it was launched on 31 March 1996 replacing Premiere 12 it was launched since on 1 January 1994 as Television Corporation of Singapore since 1994.The channel was a combination of 3 distinct...
. TV12 owns two subsidiaries; MediaCorp EagleVision and MediaCorp VizPro Entertainment.
Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (1980–1994)
With the passing of an Act of ParliamentAct of Parliament
An Act of Parliament is a statute enacted as primary legislation by a national or sub-national parliament. In the Republic of Ireland the term Act of the Oireachtas is used, and in the United States the term Act of Congress is used.In Commonwealth countries, the term is used both in a narrow...
and after much public effort, Radio Television Singapore
MediaCorp
Media Corporation of Singapore, better known as MediaCorp, is a group of commercial media companies in Singapore, with business interests in television and radio broadcasting, interactive media, and, to a lesser extent, print publishing and film-making....
(RTS) was partially privatised and given autonomy and flexibility in its lineup of programmes and handling issues such as personnel, finance and production. Radio Television Singapore became Singapore Broadcasting Corporation
Singapore Broadcasting Corporation
Singapore Broadcasting Corporation was a partially privatised mass market media conglomeration, which dominated the entire television and most of the radio broadcasting industry in Singapore during its existence...
(SBC) on 1 February 1980.
Immediately after the partial privatisation, the company managed breakthroughs that were hitherto impossible due to the direct influence of the Ministry of Culture. After two years, Singapore Broadcasting Corporation produced its first local drama for Channel 8
MediaCorp TV Channel 8
MediaCorp Channel 8 is a 24-hour free-to-air Mandarin Chinese general entertainment television channel in Singapore...
. SBC also produced various awarding-winning documentaries and current affairs talkshows.
On 31 January 1984, SBC launched Singapore's third free-to-air terrestrial television channel, Channel 12 as TV12. Channel 12 carried mostly art and cultural programmes marking the inception of niche programming (see BBC Four
BBC Four
BBC Four is a British television network operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation and available to digital television viewers on Freeview, IPTV, satellite and cable....
).
Television Corporation of Singapore (1994–2001)
SBC was fully privatised on 1 January 1994, and split into 3 individual companies under the SIM Group of CompaniesMediaCorp
Media Corporation of Singapore, better known as MediaCorp, is a group of commercial media companies in Singapore, with business interests in television and radio broadcasting, interactive media, and, to a lesser extent, print publishing and film-making....
. A subsidiary of MediaCorp, Television Corporation of Singapore (TCS), assumed control of the television broadcasting arm of Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) and Radio Corporation of Singapore
Radio Corporation of Singapore
Radio Corporation of Singapore was the largest radio broadcasting company in Singapore existing from 1 January 1994 to 31 December 2001; predecessor of MediaCorp Radio successor of the radio broadcasting arm of the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation was privatised on 1 January 1994...
(RCS) took over the radio broadcasting arm Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). TV12 (TV12 Singapore) operated Channel 12, Prime 12 and Premiere 12. TV12's second satellite television broadcasting and radio broadcasting transmit receive earth station on Caldecott Broadcast Centre based in Singapore International Foundation regional broadcast venture Singapore International Television
MediaCorp
Media Corporation of Singapore, better known as MediaCorp, is a group of commercial media companies in Singapore, with business interests in television and radio broadcasting, interactive media, and, to a lesser extent, print publishing and film-making....
(SITV) and Radio Singapore International
Radio Singapore International
Radio Singapore International was the official international broadcasting station of Singapore and the largest radio international broadcasting company in Singapore existing from 1 January 1994 to 31 December 2001...
(RSI).
On 27 September 1995 Channel 5
MediaCorp TV Channel 5
MediaCorp Channel 5 or Channel 5 is a 24-hour free-to-air English and Malay language television channel based in Singapore....
and Channel 8
MediaCorp TV Channel 8
MediaCorp Channel 8 is a 24-hour free-to-air Mandarin Chinese general entertainment television channel in Singapore...
began 24-hour transmission, and 2 new free-to-air terrestrial television channels were created from Channel 12; Prime 12 and Premiere 12. Channel 8 dropped its Tamil language
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
programmes these were moved to the new Prime 12. For the first time in the history of Singaporean broadcasting, there were 4 free-to-air terrestrial television channels broadcasting programmes in all 4 official languages.
On 31 March 1996, the SIM Group of Companies underwent restructuring that created Television Corporation of Singapore one of its "Strategic Business Units" (SBU). STV12 underwent an entire makeover, and Suria, the new Malay language
Malaysian language
Malaysian or Standard Malay is the official language of Malaysia and a standardized form of the Malay language of the Austronesian family. It is over 80% cognate with Indonesian and is spoken natively by over 10 million people...
channel with programming similar to Channel 5, replaced Prime 12 as a channel for the entertainment needs of the Malay community. Premiere 12 became MediaCorp TV12 Central
MediaCorp TV12 Central
MediaCorp TV12 Central or Central was an English and Tamil language Television channel in Singapore it was launched on 31 March 1996 replacing Premiere 12 it was launched since on 1 January 1994 as Television Corporation of Singapore since 1994.The channel was a combination of 3 distinct...
, a channel separated into 3 sections according to the time slot given at different part of a day as:
- Kids CentralMediaCorp TV12 CentralMediaCorp TV12 Central or Central was an English and Tamil language Television channel in Singapore it was launched on 31 March 1996 replacing Premiere 12 it was launched since on 1 January 1994 as Television Corporation of Singapore since 1994.The channel was a combination of 3 distinct...
– The children's channel, with enriching educational & animation programming - Vasantham CentralMediaCorp TV12 CentralMediaCorp TV12 Central or Central was an English and Tamil language Television channel in Singapore it was launched on 31 March 1996 replacing Premiere 12 it was launched since on 1 January 1994 as Television Corporation of Singapore since 1994.The channel was a combination of 3 distinct...
– The new Tamil language channel with programming similar to Channel 8 - Arts CentralMediaCorp TV12 CentralMediaCorp TV12 Central or Central was an English and Tamil language Television channel in Singapore it was launched on 31 March 1996 replacing Premiere 12 it was launched since on 1 January 1994 as Television Corporation of Singapore since 1994.The channel was a combination of 3 distinct...
– A channel that showcases art, cultural and largely foreign award-winning productions, and incorporated a significant amount of niche programming, making the channel rather distinctive compared to the others.
The STV12 channels did not commence 24 hour transmissions, despite rumours, while Television Corporation of Singapore such as MediaCorp TV Channel 5 and MediaCorp TV Channel 8 continued their 24-hour transmission with significant reform to their programming for late evenings. "City Entertainment" a channel dedicated to culture, arts, lifestyle and entertainment programmes, was introduced by TCS on 1 January 1994 and subsequently renamed "CityTelevision" on 1 January 2001. CityTelevision introduced programmes catering to a larger range of audience, before being shut down on 1 January 2002 due to economic recession and a lack of viewership.
On 31 March 1996 Channel NewsAsia was launched as Television Corporation of Singapore's latest offering of a free-to-air terrestrial television channel in Singapore while the channel is available overseas via a post-paid service on Asia Cable TV
Indovision
Indovision is a subscription-based direct broadcast satellite or direct-to-home satellite television and radio service initially in Indonesia. Indovision is currently owned by PT MNC Skyvision.-History:Indovision began operations in 1994....
.
MediaCorp TV (2001–present)
SIM Group of CompaniesMediaCorp
Media Corporation of Singapore, better known as MediaCorp, is a group of commercial media companies in Singapore, with business interests in television and radio broadcasting, interactive media, and, to a lesser extent, print publishing and film-making....
underwent a corporate restructure exercise in 1999. The Group was reorganised to become the Media Corporation of Singapore known as MediaCorp Singapore
MediaCorp
Media Corporation of Singapore, better known as MediaCorp, is a group of commercial media companies in Singapore, with business interests in television and radio broadcasting, interactive media, and, to a lesser extent, print publishing and film-making....
. Television Corporation of Singapore
Television Corporation of Singapore
Television Corporation of Singapore was a private company that provide television broadcasting services in then monopolised media industry. TCS existed from 1 October 1994 to 11 February 2001; Singapore Broadcasting Corporation was privatised on 1 October 1994 at 00:00 am...
was renamed MediaCorp TV
MediaCorp
Media Corporation of Singapore, better known as MediaCorp, is a group of commercial media companies in Singapore, with business interests in television and radio broadcasting, interactive media, and, to a lesser extent, print publishing and film-making....
and TV12 (TV12 Singapore) with the name "STV12" (Singapore Television Twelve). STV12 operates Channel 12 (managed by Prime 12) and Premiere 12 (renamed MediaCorp TV12) became two individual Strategic Business Units under the new corporation.
Television
- SuriaMediaCorp SuriaMediaCorp Suria is a Malay language channel featuring local and acquired Malay dramas and popular programmes. Suria has achieved recognition outside the Malay community drawing media attention in Singapore and abroad....
, the only terrestrial channel in Singapore that transmits in Malay. It is the largest Malaysian channel in Singapore. - Vasantham, a channel dedicated to the IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n community, launched on 20 October 2008. It replaces the MediaCorp TV12 Central and Vasantham Central timebelt. - okto, a predominantly EnglishEnglish languageEnglish is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
channel with selected programmes broadcast in the language of the country of origin launched on 20 October 2008. An example is Filmart which showcases critically acclaimed films from around the world in its original language. okto will retain Kids CentralMediaCorp TV12 CentralMediaCorp TV12 Central or Central was an English and Tamil language Television channel in Singapore it was launched on 31 March 1996 replacing Premiere 12 it was launched since on 1 January 1994 as Television Corporation of Singapore since 1994.The channel was a combination of 3 distinct...
, SPH MediaWorks Channel iSPH MediaWorks Channel iSPH MediaWorks Channel i as called by the name Channel i is a defunct Singapore English language television channel which began broadcasting on 20 May 2001. It was formerly known as SPH MediaWorks TV Works as called name TV Works...
, and Arts CentralMediaCorp TV12 CentralMediaCorp TV12 Central or Central was an English and Tamil language Television channel in Singapore it was launched on 31 March 1996 replacing Premiere 12 it was launched since on 1 January 1994 as Television Corporation of Singapore since 1994.The channel was a combination of 3 distinct...
programming.
Former television
- Vasantham Central, also timeshared on the Central channel and the biggest Indian television station outside of IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It has such things as Tamil movies for Singaporeans who speak Tamil. It was replaced by Vasantham on 20 October 2008. - Kids Central, timeshared on the Central channel and broadcasts children's programmes. It was replaced by okto on 20 October 2008.
- Arts Central, the third timeshared channel on Central. Arts Central generally shows alternative programs from around the globe. It was replaced by okto on 20 October 2008.
Production
- MediaCorp EagleVision is a content producer for Suria and Vasantham. It co-produces programmes with regional broadcasters and production houses.
- MediaCorp VizPro Entertainment the company's events arm, has brought in and produced several world-class as well as local acts such as Disney on IceDisney on IceDisney On Ice is a touring ice show produced by Feld Entertainment under agreement with The Walt Disney Company. Aimed primarily at children, the shows feature figure skaters dressed as Disney cartoon characters in performances that each derive their music and plot from elements collected from...
, Barney & FriendsBarney & FriendsBarney and Friends, also referred to by HiT Entertainment as Barney the Friendly Dinosaur, is an independent children's television show produced in the United States, aimed at children from ages 1-8...
, Winnie the Pooh, Wedding Banquet and Siti Nurhaliza Concert.
See also
- MediaCorp SuriaMediaCorp SuriaMediaCorp Suria is a Malay language channel featuring local and acquired Malay dramas and popular programmes. Suria has achieved recognition outside the Malay community drawing media attention in Singapore and abroad....
- MediaCorp Vasantham
- MediaCorp okto
- MediaCorpMediaCorpMedia Corporation of Singapore, better known as MediaCorp, is a group of commercial media companies in Singapore, with business interests in television and radio broadcasting, interactive media, and, to a lesser extent, print publishing and film-making....
- Singapore Press HoldingsSingapore Press HoldingsSingapore Press Holdings Limited is a media organisation in Singapore with businesses in print, Internet and new media, television and radio, outdoor media, and property. SPH has over 4,000 employees, including a team of approximately 1,000 journalists, including correspondents operating around...
- Broadcasting in SingaporeBroadcasting in SingaporeBroadcasting in Singapore began in 5 May 1923 when Radio Singapura was established as the first local mass market radio service. Subsequently in 15 February 1963 before the withdrawal of the British Armed Forces, and after the merger with Malaya, Singapore launched her first television service...