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
History
Launched2 June 2014;10 years ago (2014-06-02)
2 October 2019;4 years ago (2019-10-02)
Closed29 February 2016;8 years ago (2016-02-29)
31 March 2023;15 months ago (2023-03-31)

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.

The Indonesia Channel is Closed of Broadcast Area in Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Netherlands, Philippines, Singapore, & United States for February 29, 2016.

The Indonesia Channel is Relaunch Coming Back Soon for October 2, 2019.

The Indonesia Channel is Closed of Broadcast Area in Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Netherlands, Philippines, Singapore, & United States for March 31, 2023.

Hosts

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

Programs

Milestones

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