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MediaCorp TV12 is a subsidiary of MediaCorp. It operates the
Suria, Vasantham,
okto channels, which cater to specific
groups in Singapore. It
once operated Central. TV12 owns two
subsidiaries; Eaglevision and VizPro Entertainment.
Suria, the only terrestrial channel in
Singapore that transmits in Malay. It is the largest Malay channel
in Singapore.
Vasantham,
a channel dedicated to the Indian community, launched on 19 October
2008. It replaces the Vasantham Central timebelt.
okto, a predominantly English channel with
selected programmes broadcast in the language of the country of
origin, such as Filmart which showcases critically-acclaimed films
from around the world in its original language. okto will retain
Kids and Arts Central’s programming.
Previous
channels
Vasantham Central, also
timeshared on the Central channel, and the biggest
Indian television station outside of India. It has such things as
Tamil movies
for Singaporeans who speak Tamil. It was replaced by Vasantham on October 19, 2008.
Kids Central, timeshared on the
Central channel and broadcasts children's programmes. It was
replaced by okto on October
19, 2008 and is branded as 'oktoDAY'.
Arts Central, the third
timeshared channel on Central. Arts Central generally shows
alternative programs from around the globe. It was replaced by okto on October 19, 2008 and is branded
'oktoNITE'.
Production
EagleVison is a content producer for Suria and Vasantham. It
co-produces programmes with regional broadcasters and production
houses.
VizPro Entertainment, the company's events arm, has brought in
and produced several world-class as well as local acts such as Disney on Ice, Barney
& Friends, Winnie the Pooh,
Wedding Banquet and Siti Nurhaliza Concert.
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