Vice-Chairman of the State Administration Council Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win delivered a speech at the 79th Anniversary celebration of MRTV at its head office in Tatkon of Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
The Vice-Senior
General and entourage were warmly welcomed by Union Minister for Information U
Maung Maung Ohn and party, officials of MRTV, ethnic service personnel from the
ethnic channel of MRTV, and artistes.
At the
auditorium from the main building of MRTV, LED animation was screened to launch
the 79th anniversary of MRTV. Staff from MRTV performed dances with the song
titled “Peaceful Myanmar”. A video clip titled “State Media Which is Striving
for the sake of the State and the People” was presented.
The Vice-Senior
General pressed the button to launch the MRTV Entertainment Channel of MRTV,
Mahar HD channel in addition to 12 TV High Definition (HD) channels in Yangon,
Nay Pyi Taw (Pyinmana) and Sagaing (Mandalay) through MRTV DVB-T2 system, and
posting of MRTV Radio Application online.
Speaking on the
occasion, the Vice-Senior General recounted that at the 76th Anniversary
Celebration, Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior
General Min Aung Hlaing opened the MRTV Diamond Jubilee Museum and launched
MRTV News Channel and MRTV-DTH, showing his emphasis on the State-owned media.
Similarly, he
retold that during the 77th-anniversary celebration event, the ‘MRTV News
Channel’ was able to broadcast through the reserved studio, and a new ‘MRTV
News Channel Studio’ was commissioned into service.
The Vice-Senior
General added that the Ministry of Information has transmitted the initial
DVB-T2 (Digital Video Broadcasting-Terrestrial) system in 18 TV channels in
high definition (HD) and upgraded to transmit 11 HD channels. Moreover, the
Direct to Home (DTH) system, which previously broadcasted seven channels, has
now expanded to broadcast 19 channels.
At the 79th
anniversary ceremony, he continued to say that MRTV expanded its DVB-T2 system
and broadcasting capabilities. Initially, broadcasting was done on 18 channels,
but it has now been expanded by adding one more channel, the new “MRTV
Entertainment Channel (me),” which is now available in HD quality. The
broadcasting in Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon, and Mandalay cities, which was previously
in Standard Definition (SD), has now been upgraded to three High Definition
(HD) channels. Among these, one channel has been allocated for Mahar TV, and it
was launched today.
Currently, he
noted that MRTV is seen to be striving to implement reforms as part of the
Ministry of Information’s transformation, in line with the new, youthful,
dynamic, and innovative national media model.
At present, the
Vice-Senior General highlighted that various domestic and foreign entities are
engaging in efforts to sow discord, create divisions, and incite hatred among
ethnic people through propaganda, misinformation, and terror acts. In
particular, malicious media outlets are spreading false and misleading news, as
well as rumours, which pose a significant danger to the country. Therefore, the
Ministry of Information, along with MRTV and other relevant departments under
the ministry, must continue their efforts as the State media to ensure the
non-disintegration of the Union, perpetuation of sovereignty, and work for the
benefit of the nation and the people.
He emphasized
that MRTV acknowledges that its former employees have diligently fulfilled
their duties in different eras while striving to serve the nation and the
people. Furthermore, it urges the new generation of MRTV employees to continue
carrying out their responsibilities with dedication to ensure the rapid peace,
stability, and development of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, as well as
its long-term sustainability.
The Vice-Senior
General underlined that to be professional in broadcasting and to ensure that
the programmes aired are engaging to the public – appealing to people of all
ages, from young to old, and easily understandable and memorable – it is
necessary to study international news broadcasting practices. By doing so,
weaknesses can be identified and transformed into strengths, allowing for
continuous improvement.
The Vice-Senior
General underscored that MRTV aims to become the fourth pillar of Myanmar,
serving as a nurturing platform for media professionals, artistes, and skilled
practitioners in the country. Like a vibrant garden in full bloom, it strives
to gain the trust and reliance of the people while working diligently to
provide service and contribute to the betterment of the nation.
The Vice-Senior
General presented K7.5 million as a cash award for the commemorative ceremony
to Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn who returned a commometive
medal to the Vice-Senior General.
He presented
awards to outstanding service personnel from MRTV for their excellent
performances in workplaces and international competitions.
The Vice-Senior
General and party enjoyed the entertainment of artistes from the Fine Arts
Department, MRTV and Myawady Entertainment Troupe and outsider artistes to the
accompaniment of the national orchestra, the State traditional orchestra and a
modern band.
They viewed
round news studios, broadcasting rooms, Convergence News Room, telecasting of
MSME Promo in Myanmar and ethnic languages, testing AI technology, and
recording processes of a play at the recording studio. He had lunch to mark the
79th Anniversary of MRTV together with MRTV staff. He also visited the MRTV
Diamond Jubilee Museum.
On 15 February
1946, Rangoon Radio began broadcasting under the name Burma Broadcasting
Services (BBS). On 1 November 1980, it transitioned to regular television
broadcasts as a colour TV channel. Currently, various television channels are
being broadcast, including MRTV HD, MRTV News, MRTV NRC, MRTV Farmers’, MRTV
Parliament, MRTV Sports, and the MITV channel, which airs content in English.
Moreover, Myanmar Radio, Thapyay Radio, Myanma Radio (broadcasting in English),
and programmes in 17 different ethnic languages are also being broadcast.
The public can
now watch and listen to high-quality programs with clear visuals and sound
through the DVB T2 system, which is currently broadcasting on Myanmar’s voice
and television channels. Starting today, a new Mahar HD television channel has
been added to the 18 channels, including both the channel’s own and related
channels, all in HD quality.
Furthermore, the
MRTV DTH Platform, which includes both State-owned and private television
channels, is currently broadcasting a total of 19 TV channels. Among them, the
MRTV Entertainment Channel, which is dedicated to entertainment programming,
has been expanded and launched. Similarly, in line with the changing times,
MRTV has also started streaming through online media, including the MRTV
Application (MRTV App), MRTV Web Portal, Facebook, Telegram, and TikTok. In
addition, the MRTV Radio App, which allows for exclusive radio listening, has
also been launched.
As of today,
MRTV which began in 1946 to deliver news, share knowledge, and provide
entertainment, has celebrated its 79th anniversary. It has continuously
evolved, making significant advancements, and remains firmly established as a
major State-owned media outlet.
Also present at
the ceremony were SAC members, Union ministers, Union-level dignitaries, senior
Tatmadaw officers, deputy ministers, staff of MRTV, retirees of MRTV, officials
from Myanmar Motion Pictures Organization, Myanmar Press Council and Myanmar Comedians’
Association, media, artistes and guests together with staff from MRTV of Yangon
and TV re-transmission stations through online.
MNA/TTA
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