The Ministry of Information announced the debut of its fourth new TV channel on the MRTV DTH Platform (Direct to Home), called Myansat, at MRTV in Tatkon, Nay Pyi Taw, on 15 January. The occasion was attended by Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn, departmental officials, invited guests and artistes.
First, the animation video for the launching ceremony of the Myansat DTH channel was played at the Auditorium Hall. After the video clip named “DTH World with Novelty”, the officials made opening remark and congratulatory words. Afterwards, the new Myansat DTH channel was launched by pressing the button.
After signing with MRTV on 5 November 2023 for the DTH system, the trial broadcast with the name of the Myansat DTH system has been launched since 15 August 2024, and launched it officially on 15 January. The Myansat DTH cooperates with the entertainment media to broadcast Myanmar’s cultural heritage, traditions and cultures, natural resources, local news and international entertainment programmes. It includes two packages – Myansat DTH Package 1 with 98 international channels and Package 2 with 176 channels.
The people can enjoy eight channels: MRTV HD, MRTV News, MRTV Parliament, MRTV NRC, MRTV Farmers’, MRTV Sport, MITV and Education Channel in addition to Fortune, Channel-K, 5-plus, YTV, Mahar, Maha Esports. Moreover, plans are underway to add other private channels and private channels. Arrangements are also made to create a Myansat Application to enjoy the Myansat DTH programmes on mobile phones.
The BBTV company works with China Rocket Company Limited and Laosat Company Limited for the Multi Village Plan and Sky Star Class Room Plan of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) using Laosat 1 Satellite to raise knowledge of agriculture and livestock sector at border areas, develop the education for youths and reduce the poverty. It will donate Myansat DTH devices, TVs and solar batteries to a minimum of 42 villages and at to 100 villages within two years with the help of China AID, it is reported.
Source: GNLM (16-1-2025)
- The 4th DTH Channel “Myansat” will broadcast TV programmes and international TV channels that provide varieties of taste and knowledge to audience, keeping abreast of international standards. It includes two packages – Myansat DTH Package 1 with 98 international channels and Package 2 with 176 channels.