Myanmar has begun the liberalization of its telecommunications market in 2013.
Than Shwe is a retired Burmese army general who held influential positions within Myanmar's government. Serving as the chairman of the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) from 1992 to 2011, he played a significant role in shaping the country's political landscape. During his tenure, he exercised considerable authority, contributing to a centralized power structure. His governance saw the implementation of various policies aimed at economic development, modernization and infrastructure improvements. Than Shwe was also involved in efforts to stabilize the country and manage internal conflicts. While his leadership was marked by significant achievements, it also faced scrutiny and criticism, particularly regarding allegations of human rights abuses and restrictions on political freedoms. Than Shwe's tenure coincided with a period of political transition and international scrutiny, with Myanmar experiencing both internal and external challenges.
Air Thanlwin is an airline based in Yangon, Myanmar, offering scheduled and chartered domestic flights from its base at Yangon International Airport. The airline was founded in 1996 as Yangon Airways and operated under that name until it rebranded as Air Thanlwin in October 2019.
Myanmar Radio and Television, formerly the Burma Broadcasting Service (BBS), is the parent of the state-run Myanmar Radio National Service and the MRTV television channel. The television channels are broadcasting from its broadcast center in Kamayut, Yangon while the radio service is now broadcasting primarily from Naypyidaw. MRTV's television signals reaches 92.7% of the Myanmar population, while its radio coverage reaches 100% of the country.
Television broadcasting in Myanmar began in 1979 as a test trial in Yangon. The first television service BBS was launched on 3 June 1980, followed by regular service in 1981. Most television networks in the country are broadcast from Yangon. MRTV and MWD are the two Burmese state-owned television networks, providing Burmese-language programming in news and entertainment. Other channels include MRTV-4, Channel 7, 5Plus, MNTV, Channel 9, Mizzima TV, DVB TV, Channel K, YTV, Fortune TV, M Entertainment Channel, Mahar HD, Htv Sports Channel, Htv Channel, WAF Channel, Channel Light Channel, Golden Land Channel, TVM Channel, and more than 20 tv channels. Pay TV services include SKYNET, Myansat and CANAL+ Myanmar.
MRTV-4 is a Burmese television channel jointly operated by MRTV and the Forever Group. Launched in May 2004, the channel broadcasts between 7 am and 11 pm. Since that time, it is only available to viewers with satellite or terrestrial DVB-T decoders. Now, they broadcast 24 hours and also available in OTT platform, PyonePlay.
SKYNET Direct to Home (DTH), is a pay TV operator that provides nationwide satellite television in Myanmar. Owner Shwe Than Lwin Media Co., Ltd. is part of a conglomerate with diverse interests in Myanmar, they launched the broadcaster in November 2010. SKYNET DTH broadcasts a total 80 channels via Apstar 7 satellite, provide internet services in the Pacific Asia region, and employ more than 2000 staff. Owner and chairman of SKYNET DTH is Sino-Burmese businessman, Kyaw Win.
Moe Set Wine is a Burmese model, actress and beauty pageant titleholder who won the Miss Universe Myanmar 2013 and represented Myanmar at the Miss Universe 2013 competition in Moscow on 9 November. She was the first woman to represent the country in the competition since 1961.
Shwe Than Lwin Group Shwe Than Lwin Group is one of Myanmar’s corporations with diverse business interests spanning financial services, media, real estate, education and infrastructure.
Myanmar Idol is a popular Myanmar singing contest television series that is broadcast on MNTV. Its first season, in 2015, was described by The Myanmar Times as a "wild success". Due to its popularity, it has been extended for a fifth season in 2020. Since Season 3, the competition format has utilized a wild card during the top 4+1 show.
Nan Su Yati Soe is a Burmese actress, model, singer and TV host who has achieved fame and success as an actress and singer. Throughout her successful career, she has acted in over 200 films and released two solo albums.
Warso Moe Oo is a Burmese actress, model and singer. She has achieved fame and success as both an actress and singer. Throughout her career, she has acted in over 200 films and has also released a solo album titled Mite Lar Pyaw Kyi.
Kyaw Kyaw Bo is a Myanmar Academy Award winning Burmese actor, singer, traditional dancer and sometime comedian with the Burmese traditional anyeint troupe Htawara Hninzi. He won the 2018 Myanmar Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor with the film Clinging with Hate. He is best known for his role in the film A Story Long Ago (2010) and The Dark Cinema (2019). Throughout his career, he has acted in over 300 films.
Aye Mya Phyu, also known as Moe Tho (မိုးသို), is a Burmese singer, actress and former child star. She became famous after competing in the fourth season of Myanmar Idol and finishing as runner-up.
YTV is a Burmese digital Free-to-Air TV channel that run under MRTV's Multiplex Playout System based in Yangon, Myanmar. YTV is operated by MY Multimedia Co., Ltd that part of Young Investment Group Co., Ltd. They have signed a cooperation agreement with MRTV to operate as content providers for digital free-to-air TV channels in a multi-playout system of MRTV. The trial was broadcast on 14 January 2019. On 14 February, they launched the channel officially. The channel broadcasts 24 hours a day now.
Mizzima TV is a Burmese digital free-to-air TV channel that run under MRTV's Multiplex Playout System based in Yangon, Myanmar. Mizzima TV is operated by Mizzima Media Co.ltd. They have signed a cooperation agreement with state-run Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) to operate as content providers for digital free-to-air TV channels in a multi-playout system of MRTV on 17 February 2018. Due to the 2021 military coup, television programming are cut off from MRTV Digital Multiplex.
Kay Kay Moe is a Burmese singer. She became popular after releasing her single song Kyun Ma (ကျွန်မ) from her album Kyun Ma. She won Female Singer Award of Most Requested Song from Shwe FM Facebook Page for 2018 in Shwe FM 9th Anniversary for this song Kyun Ma. She also won the Most Popular New Female Singer Award at the 19th annual Yangon City FM Awards in 2018 for the same song.
MRTV is a television network owned by Myanmar Radio and Television. It was launched on 3 June 1980 and is the first television network in Myanmar.
Shwe Moe Ngwe Moe Thoon Phyo Lo Ywar is a 2016 Burmese comedy television series. It aired on MNTV, from July 24 to December 4, 2016, on every sunday at 19:20 for 20 episodes.
Channel 9 is a Burmese free-to-air television channel. It is operated by Shwe Thanlwin Media. Launched on 30 August 2013, the channel was broadcast only on Skynet DTH. On 15 May 2014, it was broadcast as free-to-air channel. Its headquarters are located in 139/171/A, Lower Pazundaung Road, Botataung Township, Yangon.
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