Preparations are in full swing for the upcoming 26th Asian Television Awards (ATA) and Chua Qin Kai, the presenter of the current affairs programme Hello Singapore expressed her excitement as she was recently announced to be one of the hosts for the prestigious awards show. Speaking to Television Asia Plus, Qin Kai said that she feels elated and honoured to be given the opportunity to host the show which she is hosting for the first time. “For someone who grew up watching TV programmes and … [Read more...] about From the newsroom to the Asian Television Awards stage: Chua Qin Kai to host the 26th Asian Television Awards
The Indonesia Channel
The Indonesia Channel launches programmes in U.S.
Falls Church, VA – Two programmes from The Indonesia Channel (TIC) join the national MHz Worldview programming line-up on March 14, 2015. The launch is the national TV debut of TIC content in the United States. More than 44 Million viewers can watch Hot Indonesia at 11am ET and The Best of Bali at 11.30am ET on Saturdays on MHz Worldview throughout the U.S. The Indonesia Channel (TIC), is Indonesia’s first English TV channel. TIC launched June 2, 2014, with an exciting mix of … [Read more...] about The Indonesia Channel launches programmes in U.S.
Randy Salim joins “Today’s Indonesia”
Today's Indonesia Team Former Metro TV anchor Randy Salim joins The Indonesia Channel’s weekday newscast Today’s Indonesia. He most recently was based in Kuala Lumpur with Bloomberg TV. “It’s where I’ve always wanted to be,” said Salim, a Jakarta native who spent seven years with the World Bank before moving to Malaysia. “And the opportunity to be part of Indonesia’s first global English channel is exciting.” Salim will also have the role of … [Read more...] about Randy Salim joins “Today’s Indonesia”
“Christmas in Indonesia” available globally
The Indonesia Channel will allow free airing of a half-hour special on the country’s national Christmas celebration from Papua on 28 December. The event is being held outside the capital Jakarta for the first time, led by President Joko Widodo. “This will be a fascinating glimpse into a Muslim-majority country’s observance of a very Christian holiday,” said TIC CEO Dalton Tanonaka. “What we’re doing is unscrambling our satellite signal just for this special … [Read more...] about “Christmas in Indonesia” available globally
StarHub to debut MNC – The Indonesian Channel
Singapore/Indonesia – Cable TV operator StarHub has sealed a deal with Indonesian media company MNC to carry MNC - The Indonesian Channel from March 17, 2008. MNC - The Indonesian Channel is packaged by MNC as a 24-hour international GE channel in Bahasa Indonesia. Outside Indonesia, Singapore is the second country after Japan to air the channel. MNC – The Indonesia Channel offers programming from Indonesian channels including Rajawali Citra Televisi Indonesia (RCTI), Televisi … [Read more...] about StarHub to debut MNC – The Indonesian Channel
