Sun Siyam TV

Last updated
SSTV
Logo since 2023
Country Maldives
Broadcast area Maldives, South Asia
StationsMa. Eureka, Vaidheri Hingun
Headquarters Malé, Maldives
Programming
Language(s)
Picture format480i SD
720i HD
1080i Full HD
2160i 4K UHD
Ownership
OwnerSun Siyam Media
History
Launched15 February 2023 (2023-02-15)
FounderAhmed Siyam Mohamed
Links
Website en.sun.mv ssnet.mv

SSTV or Sun Siyam TV is the private service broadcasting TV channel of the Maldives. It was formed on February 15, 2023. by the founder of SS Media, Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, a Parliament's Meedhoo constituency and the owner of Sun Siyam Resorts who oparates Olhuveli, Iru fushi,Siyam World, etc. [1]

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References

  1. Mohamed, Naizak (15 February 2023). "New local TV channel, SSTV, launched". Sun. Retrieved 15 February 2023.

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