TV5 (Malaysia)

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TV5
Logo of TV5 (Malaysia).png
Launched1 April 2017 (2017-04-01)
Closed8 April 2017 (2017-04-08)
Owned byMalaysian Broadcasting Department
Communication and Arts Malaysia
Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM)
Picture format 16:9 (576i, SDTV)
16:9 (1080i, HDTV)
SloganInspirasiku (My Inspiration)
CountryMalaysia
Language Malay
Broadcast areaNational
Headquarters Angkasapuri, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Formerly called TVi
Sister channel(s) TV1, TV2
Website tv5.rtm.gov.my
Availability
Terrestrial
MYFREEVIEW (Malaysia)Channel 110 (Test transmission) [1]
Satellite
Astro (Malaysia)Channel 109

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History

TV5 was launched on 1 April 2017, following the rebranding of TVi with the aim of digitalising all Malaysian television stations by 2018. [2] The channel's focus will continue to broadcast topics relating to East Malaysia, although the Astro channel number changed from 180 to 109. Astro channel 109 was previously used by Astro @15, which ceased broadcasting on 1 May 2012. Within a few days of rebranding, on 6 April 2017, the online website suddenly stopped working and even had its Facebook page removed. The TV channel however continues broadcasting, albeit mostly without any branding and digital on screen graphics. On 8 April 2017, they were using digital on-screen graphics from an already discontinued channel "TVi", except for commercial bumpers. No official explanation was given.

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References

  1. "Extra MYTV Channels (MYTV Facebook)". 22 July 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
  2. "RTM Lancar Stesen TV5 Rai Ulang Tahun Ke-71" (in Malay). My News Hub. 31 March 2017. Retrieved 3 April 2017.