Myawaddy TV

Myawaddy TV (Burmese: မြဝတီ ရုပ်မြင်သံကြား, abbreviated MWD) is a Myanmar military-owned television network based in Yangon and Naypyidaw, Myanmar.

Myawaddy TV (MWD)
Country Myanmar
SloganFor Your Satisfaction
Programming
Picture format1080i (16:9 HDTV)
Ownership
OwnerMyanmar Armed Forces
History
Launched27 March 1995 (1995-03-27) (NTSC-M)
January 2012 (DVB-T)
14 March 2020 (DVB-T2)
Closed13 March 2020 (NTSC-M and DVB-T)
Availability
Terrestrial
Digital Terrestrial Television
(Myanmar)		Channel 4 (HD)
RF Channel 42 642 MHz
Satellite
SKY NET DTH
(Myanmar)		Channel 3
AsiaSat 9 122°E3916/22500/H (HD)

History

Myawaddy TV was launched on the 27 March 1995, in commemoration of the Myanmar's Armed Forces Day. Its programming is also broadcast over the AsiaSat 2 satellite. It was used in 2021 to formally announce the military takeover of Myanmar.[1][2][3] In response to the coup, Facebook removed the page of the military-owned Myawaddy TV Network, for violating Facebook policy that prohibits organizations that promote hate speech or violence.[4]

Expansion

In 2012, after the completion of a new TV station in Naypyidaw, MWD launched six new digital channels and increased its broadcasting hours on its digital channels so as to better compete with other local television stations.[5]

Channels

All channels from MWD television network are 24-hour free-to-air television channels. Some channels are transmitted in both Analogue and Digital system. The current channels of MWD television network are -

Channel Picture format Channel Name Programming Note
MWD Digital MUX
11080i 16:9MWD Variety HDMWD Variety Programming
21080i 16:9MWD Movies HDMWD Movie ProgrammingMostly are local movies
31080i 16:9MWD Education Knowledge and Sports HDMWD Educational and Knowledge and Sports Programming
41080i 16:9MWD HDMain Myawaddy TV Programming [6]
51080i 16:9MWD Family HDMWD Family Programming
61080i 16:9MWD Documentary HDMWD Documentary Programming
71080i 16:9MWD Shopping HDMWD Shopping ProgrammingAdvertising, Promotional content, Product showcase.
8Audio only channelThazinThazin FM Radio Programming
Relay Station Frequency Channel Transmitter Power
Naypyitaw (New MWD Broadcasting House)E42 642 MHz3KW
Yangon (MWD Broadcasting House, Hmawbe)E42 642 MHz3KW
Sagaing and Mandalay (Mount Sagaing)E42 642 MHz3KW

Programming

TV programs

TV series

See also

References
  1. "Myanmar military says it is taking control of the country". AP NEWS. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  2. Reuters Staff (Feb 1, 2021). "Statement from Myanmar military on state of emergency". Reuters. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  3. Omer Faruk Yildiz (Feb 2, 2021). "Myanmar military dismisses ministers, deputies". Anadolu Agency. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  4. "Facebook removes Myanmar military's TV network page". The Myanmar Times. 2021-02-02. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
  5. "MWD plans to expand TV programming".
  6. "About MWD Channel".


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