The Indonesia Channel

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The Indonesia Channel
The Indonesia Channel Logo.jpg
Country Indonesia
Broadcast area Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Netherlands, The Philippines, Singapore, and the United States [1]
Headquarters Jakarta, Indonesia
Programming
Language(s) English
Ownership
OwnerPT Melia Media International
Links
Website Watch
Availability
Streaming media
Website Watch (free, international feed)

The Indonesia Channel is an international English-language TV channel based in Jakarta, Indonesia, the channel is run by an international team of broadcast professionals, acquiring and producing content for global distribution.

Contents

The programming lineup blends hot entertainment programs with compelling news and talk shows. [2]

Launched in June 2014, [3] the network airs news programs, lifestyle programs, talk show programs, food programs, travel programs, sports programs, TV dramas under Drama Hour, and films under Indocinema.

The Indonesia Channel is privately funded and the channel is owned by PT Melia Media International.

Hosts

The Indonesia Channel Presenters The Indonesia Channel Presenters Team.png
The Indonesia Channel Presenters

Programs

Milestones

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References

  1. 1 2 "Two new shows from Indonesia on MHz Worldview".
  2. "OUR STORY". The Indonesia Channel.
  3. "The Indonesia Channel Launches in June". Broadband Tv News.
  4. ""THE INDONESIA CHANNEL" GOES GLOBAL". The Indonesia Channel.
  5. "THE INDONESIA CHANNEL NOW SEEN IN THE NETHERLANDS". The Indonesia Channel.
  6. "THE INDONESIA CHANNEL NOW ON SINGAPORE'S STARHUB TV". The Indonesia Channel.
  7. "THE INDONESIA CHANNEL RELAUNCHING OCTOBER 1". The Indonesia Channel.
  8. "TIC DISTRIBUTION EXPANDS TO WESTERN EUROPE AND SCANDINAVIA". The Indonesia Channel.
  9. "THE INDONESIA CHANNEL ON MYREPUBLIC DECEMBER 14". The Indonesia Channel.