TV1

RTM TV1
Launched	28 December 1963
Network	Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM)
Owned by	Radio Televisyen Malaysia
Picture format	PAL (576i)
Audience share	15.9% (1 January 2007, )
Slogan	Saluran Informasi Anda (Your Information Channel)
Country	Malaysia
Broadcast area	Nationwide
Headquarters	Angkasapuri, Kuala Lumpur
Formerly called	TV Malaysia
Sister channel(s)	TV2 (TV2) (17.11.1969-present) MediaCorp TV Channel 5 (28.12.1963 - 9.8.1965) MediaCorp TV Channel 8 (28.12.1963 - 9.8.1965)
Website	www.rtm.gov.my/new/bm/index_tv1.php (Malay/English)
Availability
Terrestrial
Analogue	Normally tuned to 1 on VHF, also available over UHF in certain parts of Malaysia, Channel 5 on VHF in Kuala Lumpur and in Singapore, Channel E55 on UHF
Digital	658MHz, SID 1 DVB-T over Klang Valley based in Kuala Lumpur (a national capital of Malaysia)
	Frequency unknown, BAND III DMB-T/H over Klang Valley based in Kuala Lumpur (a national capital of Malaysia)
Satellite
Astro (Malaysia)	Channel 101
Cable
Starhub TV (Singapore)	Channel 118
IPTV
UniFi	Channel 101

RTM TV1 is a state-owned free-to-air television network in Malaysia, which is owned and operated by Radio Televisyen Malaysia, a government agency. It broadcasts from its headquarters in Angkasapuri, Kuala Lumpur along with its sister channel TV2 and some other radio stations.

First commenced broadcasting on 28 December 1963, TV1 is known as the first and oldest TV station in Malaysia. Currently, TV1 broadcasts for 19.5 hours, from 5:30am to 1am the next day (1:30 am or 2 am during the weekends).

An educational programme series known as TV Pendidikan (Educational Television was broadcast on this channel until 1999, where it moved to TV2 later on. TV Pendidikan was later replaced by eduwebtv.com. TV Pendidikan was also available on Astro until October 2007.

TV1 currently broadcasts via VHF (Very High Frequency), which located on VHF channel 5 in the Klang Valley. However, a weak UHF signal is also receivable.

History

TV1 began as TV Malaysia on 28 December 1963, in conjunction with 1 January 1964. Singapore already had its own television staion ten months earlier. It was part of TV Malaysia and acts as a sister channel to TV1. The two networks separated after Singapore left the federation two years later.

TV1 originally broadcast in Black and White format until 1978, when Colour television was introduced. Viewers in the Borneo states only received colour broadcasting on Hari Merdeka 1980.

In 1987, a mass restructuring exercise was done and new logos were introduced for RTM, TV1 and TV2. TV1 was by then known as Saluran Perdana (The Prime Channel).

On the 1 January 2007, RTM television stations was once again restructured by Dato' Ahmad Shabery Cheek (former Information Minister). TV1 got a new slogan: 'Saluran Informasi' (The Information Channel) which is currently being used. The restructuring was being done to ensure that RTM will be fully prepared for their digitalisation process by 2012.

Opening and Closing times

Startup

TV1 starts up 5 - 10 minutes before the pre-dawn Azan prayers. The national anthem was played, followed by the recitation of the Koran holy words. The first programme of the day follows thereafter.

Closedown

TV1 closes down at 1am (1:30am or 2am during Saturdays). The last programme, usually a news bulletin or a talk show, will be broadcast. This is followed by the recitation of the Koran holy words, tomorrow's program schedule, ident, clock. The test card was broadcast at the end.

Other times

TV1 would broadcasted for 24 hours during Ramadan to give way for live Tarawih prayer from Makkah and religious program before Subuh prayer.For some late-night occasion(such as Merdeka celebration or any international games that held in some countries),it ended broadcasted between 1-3 am instead.TV1 also had broadcasted 24 hours a day between 31 July 2005 to 31 May 2006 before switching back to normal times.

Programmes

News

• Berita Pagi (Morning National news at 7 AM)
• Berita Siang (Noon National news at 1 PM)
• Berita Nasional (National news, formerly known as Warta Perdana, is the main news bulletin)
• Berita Semasa (hourly updates)
• Berita Wilayah (state and regional news)
• Dunia Dalam Berita (world news)

Talkshows (Live Television Broadcasting)

• Apa Khabar Malaysia
• Selamat Pagi Malaysia
• Wisel Penamat (Liga Malaysia football tips and comments)
• Khutbah Jumaat (Friday religious programme)

Special (Live Television Broadcasting)

• Ambang Merdeka (National Day 31 August every year)
• Ambang Tahun Baru (New Year Countdown)
• Salam Lebaran (Hari Raya programme in conjuntion with MediaCorp Suria)
• Bintang RTM
• Doa Jumaat (Friday Prayers)

Sports (Live Television Broadcasting)

• FIFA World Cup
• Summer Olympics
• Commonwealth Games
• Asian Games
• SEA Games
• Malaysia Super League
• All England Open
• Thomas Cup
• Uber Cup
• Wrestling

Clock idents

At first RTM had used the Sultan Abdul Samad Building clock tower in Kuala Lumpur as the clock ident. In 1987, RTM introduced a new clock design - very simple: color background, white hands, white lines, white logo, with the logo inscribed above it. The clock will usually be broadcast before news bulletins and close down.

As of July 2010 RTM is using digital clocks sponsored by MAHSA College.

See also

• RTMi
• TV2
• Television in Malaysia
• Radio Televisyen Malaysia

References

External links

• Official Site of TV1 (Malay/English)
• Malaysia tv blog to watch tv visit this blog