Singapore – The Media Development Authority (MDA) has awarded the FM92.0 radio frequency to SPH Unionworks, making way for the launch of a new commercial free-to-air women and family-oriented radio station. The award follows a public tender launched by MDA on 29 March 2011 for the allocation of two vacant FM frequencies – FM89.3 and FM92.0 – to be operated as either commercial or not-for-profit (public interest) radio stations. MDA received a total of 11 valid bids from five … [Read more...] about New radio station caters to niche segment
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Spicy Malaysia
Singapore – FriedChillies Media, a food media company based in Malaysia, has launched its own food network. Named FriedChillies Food Network (FFN), it offers original content programming via VoD and will be available on a Malaysian IPTV provider from the first quarter of 2012. Content offerings include thematic cooking shows such as Simply Caroline and Street Food at Home; and travel food shows such as Street Chows. Honey Ahmad, co-founder and content head of FriedChillies Media, said that … [Read more...] about Spicy Malaysia
Ground work
Singapore – MediaCorp today provided a sneak peek at the final architectural plans for its facilities at the upcoming Mediapolis. Designed as a gateway, the new complex aims to not only be a state-of-the-art broadcasting centre, but also an entertainment facility for the public. Tan Ming Kian, Chairman of MediaCorp, said at the ground breaking ceremony, that although building the new campus is "a heavy investment", it is a worthy one for it allows the terrestrial network to create greater … [Read more...] about Ground work
More protection for Singapore consumers
Singapore – The Media Development Authority (MDA) is putting into effect guidelines to its Media Market Conduct Code (MMCC) from 1 March next year, offering greater protection for consumers. This move comes on the back of a growing Pay-TV market, which has seen the number of subscribers increase from 490,000 in Dec 2006 to more than 857,000 today, and also a 150 per cent increase in the number of Pay-TV channels over the last four years. Under the new guidelines, Pay-TV retailers may … [Read more...] about More protection for Singapore consumers
Reinventing tastes
Life Inspired (Li) gave a taste of its second original production, The Maverick Chef, during an exclusive tasting session at the Mandarin Hotel on Tuesday. The series, co-produced by Ochre Pictures, Li and the Media Development Authority of Singapore, visits six Asian countries, where Michelin-star chef Hong Kong chef Alvin Leung deconstructs and reinvents national dishes. This is the second co-production that Li has green lit this year. Going into 2012, Anne Chan, general manager of Li, told TV … [Read more...] about Reinventing tastes
Knocking on heaven’s door
Singapore – Angel’s Gate, Asia’s first business-focused reality television programme utilizing multiplatform technologies, has been launched. Produced by digital media company and new business accelerator Interactive SG, and supported by the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA), the show engages its audience through television, internet and mobile platforms. Ash Singh, Founder and CEO of Interactive SG, explained at the launch how this “360-degree” … [Read more...] about Knocking on heaven’s door
