Key points:


Photo courtesy of Kwong Wah Daily

1. Puncak Semangat Sdn Bhd (PSSB), the company controlled by Syed Mokhtar was awarded a 15-year concession by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to develop the Digital Terrestrial TV (DTT) infrastructure and network facilities.

2. A total of two million Set-Top boxes (STB) will be given out free to the under privilege and the needy.

3. The recipients will be chosen from the E-Kaseh and the Bantuan Rakyat1Malaysia (BR1M) database. However, urban citizens are excluded.

4. Mohamed Redzwan said by June 17, 2016, 98 per cent of the Malaysian population will be able to migrate from analogue to the DTT system.

5. Current Astro subscribers need not to purchase another set-top box.

6. The transition from analogue to digital will begin from Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Sabah, Sarawak, Perlis, kedah, Pulau Pinang, Perak, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka dan Johor before reaching Selangor, Putrajaya and Klang Valley in the last phase.

7. Minister of Communication and Multimedia Ahmad Shabery Cheek said RTM will have seven channels on its platform and it can be used by Media Prime too.

8. Five services will eventually be offered, namely TV services, radio services, connected services (which includes catch-up TV, online games and video on-demand, amongst others), t-commerce (television commerce) and soft services (e-learning applications, SMS voting, etc).

9. China Press reported that the analogue transmission system in Malaysia will be shut down in June 2016. There will be 30 channels at the beginning, including 9 HD channels.

10. MyTV, a special purpose vehicle set up by Puncak Semangat Sdn Bhd, said five core services for the digital terrestrial television (DTT) switchover will be launched in Q2 2015.

11. The Edge Malaysia reported that Malaysia will be adopting DVB-T2 technology for its digital television services. The initial migration to digital will be for government-owned and private stations, namely TV1,TV2, TV3, ntv7, 8TV, TV9, TV Al-Hijrah and Bernama TV.

12. The Sun quoted Multimedia and Communications Minister Ahmad Shabery Cheek as saying that DTTB project is expected to be completed and implemented by 2017.

13. MyTV plans to introduce 30 channels initially, followed by another 30 channels over the next two years. By the end of 2019, it will have a total 80 channels on its platform, according to the company.

14. Currently, MyTV is talking to many content owners, business owners and brands, to try and convince them to launch their own channels on its platform.

15. On 7/4/2015, Ahmad Shabery Cheek said DTTB tests were expected to begin at the end of April via the transmitting stations in Bukit Pelindung, Kuantan, in Pahang; Bukit Besar in Terengganu and Machang in Kelantan.

16. On 4/7/2015, the minister announced that digital television services will be available across the country by the end of next year.

Sources:


Related information:
Know more about Digital TV from Singapore's MDA website

Digital TV in South East Asia

This post has been edited by leetan33: Jul 4 2015, 11:49 PM

how much per box??

We can finally watch RTM and TV3 in HD

owai

Another songlap project?

Why is the transition starting from those places first before reaching Klang Valley?

This post has been edited by leetan33: Jun 2 2014, 07:35 PM

only for poor people

Puncat Semangat

isn't that one of Crony company? oh dear

You're right. That is another Syed Mokhtar's company.

This post has been edited by leetan33: Jun 2 2014, 07:41 PM

BN will create more macais by brainwashing them with selected content.

2014, watch TV. Lol.

"Untuk harga set-top box, ia masih lagi berada dalam tahap perbincangan bersama SKMM. Kita masih belum tentukan‎," katanya.

http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/bahasa/...h.ihbPY1BQ.dpuf

can mod then watch youtube onot?

Why need set top box? Digital tuner in current LCD TV can use or not. I here can get singapore HD channel.

Set top box is for those without built in digital tuner la

Not many lcd tv got built in tv tuner here in MY

please check for dna babi inside the box

takut kena tukar darah lagi

i got hypp tv edi... still need this ?

inb4 cannot watch world cup on rtm useles shit oso

It is an obligation to catch up with the rest of Asean.

Singapore gonna end analog transmissions in 5 years. When will we received HD channel throughout the country.

which system will they use? my TV only have DVB-T & T2 support.

DVB-T (terrestrial)
DVB-T2
DVB-S (satellite)
DVB-S2
DVB-S2X
DVB-C (cable)
DVB-C2
DVB-H (handheld)
DVB-SH (satellite)
ATSC (terrestrial/cable)
ATSC 2.0
ATSC-M/H (mobile/handheld)
ISDB-T (terrestrial)
ISDB-T International SBTVD/ISDB-Tb (Brazil)
ISDB-S (satellite)
ISDB-C (cable)
1seg (handheld)
DTMB (terrestrial)
CMMB (handheld)T-DMB (terrestrial)
S-DMB (satellite)

All ASEAN countries will have to turn off the analogue transmission by 2020.

inb4 video & audio out of sync.

Hmmmmm....Most likely following SG standard, DVB-T2.

why Current Astro subscribers need not to purchase another set-top box? the channels will be on astro also?

I don't have astro. I use the vhf and UHF antenna with boster can get singapore channel 5 in HD 1080i.

I guess those RTM and Media Prime digital channels will be available on Astro too. Singapore pay-tv subscribers don't need to buy an extra set-top box too.

Will it be like Astro, service not available when raining or bad weather?

Puncak Semangat said they will cooperate with TM. However, if you are watching digital channels through Astro platform, service disruption is almost a sure thing.



This post has been edited by leetan33: Jun 2 2014, 08:02 PM

I think its not the same coz during thunderstorm I still can watch the singapore channel.

So, still unknown lor... LOL, wait for the feedback from actual user then see how

no matter what HD, local programming sucks

more chances to songlap later

wahsehhh... 1st time sabah sarawak.. at the front'

until now kuching no unifi, except 1 or 2 suburbs which is a total joke!

never even heard of any 3rd party ISP here... like abn/p1/etc.

no

Protect the stronghold 1st. if you know what i mean.

as far as i know RTM has been broadcasting DVB for quite some time now but only in klang valley and on trial basis. I bought a LCD tv monitor from Singapore about 4.5 years ago which has digital tuner and can receive RTM DVB broadcast. But RTM being so useless and boring, I hardly tune in and I don't even know if they are still doing it.

The DVB broadcast from RTM has more than just 2 channels which includes their own music tv channel (not MTV) and some radio programming.

O M G

keyword is 15 years

Pergi fucuk lah, I bought NJOI decoder for grandma dy. This year end I'm going to upgrade her with MiTV2!

what is analogue transmission? using rca cable consider analogue too or must use hdmi to get the digital signal?

720p buletin utama. now can see lying faces on HD!!

haha, RTM and TV3 in HD. Like someone will actually watch it.

Seven brain numbing propaganda channels... Yippee

To make it simple:



Honestly speaking, I don't know analogue transmission in very details.

Mine is unwatchable in heavy rain. I use a 130 MYR (shipping included) DVB-T2 decoder from China, plus the indoor antenna that I have been using for 10 years. Distortion is significant, compared to analog. In any case, I have the TM FTTH IPTV to fall back to when needed, but different channels.

This post has been edited by hwt: Jun 2 2014, 08:21 PM

I use regular antenna with booster and dunno what the cable name. The regular coaxial cable can get the digital signal.

Since we are adopting terrestrial standards, the DVB-T, service disruption as on Astro is less likely to happen.

need MCMC license or not?

later they charge for TV license

I only use vhf and UHF antenna with booster. Maybe your location us too far. I'm from batu pahat.

I am just a few kilometers from the northen Singapore border.

BN brainwashing channel commencing

LCD TV with build in digital tuner is with the HD Ready logo?

good news for everyone but everyone needs to find where their antenna were...owai

No, HD Ready TV means the TV is capable of watching HD content, but it is not Full HD. HD Ready TV normally has the resolution of 1366 X 768 only.

Got JAV onot?

Lol better buy LCD TV with digital tuner

Digital tuner logo.

thank you

any idea which model HD TV has build in Digital HD tuner..?

You may refer to the list provided by SG's MDA.
http://www.mda.gov.sg/PublicEducation/Digi...lingScheme.aspx

Click "List of DVB-T2 Product Models".

Not sure if that can make any difference. I bought this 32-inch full HD LCD TV for 1999 MYR. I hope to use it for many many year to recoup the 'investment'. Perhaps I need a roof top antenna, but I do not want the TV to be fried by lightning.

wait... u need a special TV for this?

yes, i also have tried using rf antenna cable, also can get the digital signal. so it really depends on your tv, got build in digital tuner or not.

what if government turn off analogue transmission by 2020, i think u are force to buy the box later on or u will not get any more free broadcast by just using the aerial.

Singapore channel 5 around 200 km from singapore.

I remember someone manage to receive RTM digital last time

Anyone still got it now?

Any TV will do, even CRT, but to enjoy the full experience, a full HDTV is preferred. If your TV doesn't have in-built digital TV, you will have to get one.

look for TV with this logo...?

i see. ok that doesn't sound too bad.

Different brand different logo. Just make sure got digital tuner. This is my tv.

http://www.sony.com.my/product/kdl-42w674a

4. Mohamed Redzwan said by June 17, 2016, 98 per cent of the Malaysian population will be able to migrate from analogue to the DTT system.


Biar betul ni lol
Later 2026 pun belum siap

For sure they will complete by 2020. It's a MUST as agreed upon by ASEAN members.

this digital transition have drag on for so long, they should jump straight to 4k over the air broadcast not 1080p

Tontonilah propaganda UMNO/BN, kini dalam definasi tinggi!!!

Pak cik mak cik kampung: Syukur Malaysia maju bawah pimpinan UMNO, ada saluran HD percuma!!!

i got hyppe free for unifi,.. but didn't subscribe anything lar... normal tv only...

budget low liao,..

This will be put on loop in 1080i on RTM HD

Macai BN will enjoice, TV3 in HD

Source: http://www.thesundaily.my/news/1066544

He said the STBs, which will be full-featured in order to receive interactive services and hybrid services, will be distributed on Jan 16, 2015 before it goes on air on April 16, 2015. It is also in talks with Pos Malaysia to distribute the STBs via 700 Pos Malaysia outlets.

This is because most Klang Valley already covered by HSBB network to deliver digital TV content over fibre optic as free bundled service with your phone and internet.

How do you explain those who are deprived of digital TV outide Klang Valley with no fibre optic or cable TV?

Should also broadcast premium channels which are encrypted and sell prepaid SIM packs as optional.

I want to get channels like Channel News Asia, CNN, Channel V, MTV, NHK World and Arirang on terrestrial too.

Baru nak buat HD. Sigh.

That they will tell you to subsribe NjOi

Do you know digital broadcasting comes from your cellphone transmission towers? They are fed with fibre optic links to the base stations.

Why Njoi when got Netflix, Durian IPTV and HyppTV?

Around RM30 can get full package of channels.

They won't provide premium channels Imo. They need more bandwidth for more channels which needs more transmission tower of course

The Star reported today that the new channels totalling 80 for TV and 30 for Radio.

They have almost the whole 700MHz band at their disposal.

TM already refarming 450MHz and 850MHz bands.

got adult channels?

get sattelite dish and china decoder

These days tv come in build in tuner u nak box for what ?

Kampong pipul cannot afford
Kampong pipul like me use crt oni

Set top box for those non tuner tv. Not all change their tvs ever y year.

TV box now very very cheap these days RM 20 pun boleh dah

What? You want ThaiCom satellite with hacked True Vision?

After 9pm at night screen blackout with government advise screen?

If can get over encrypted terrestrial, why you want non guaranteed haram dish? I don't want to risk kena fine too.

Better if got IPTV box which is not illegal. China Vietnam Thailand and Cambodia got sell many IPTV STB.

But most got no desrambler interface slots if some channels encrypted for premium service. Must insert SIM keycard.

[quote=stren89,Jun 3 2014, 08:58 PM]
But most got no desrambler interface slots if some channels encrypted for premium service. Must insert SIM keycard.9
but the thing is is TV1 to 9 is not paid tak lah use decoder with card

Manly tears shed.

[quote=johnkor,Jun 3 2014, 09:00 PM]
[quote=stren89,Jun 3 2014, 08:58 PM]
But most got no desrambler interface slots if some channels encrypted for premium service. Must insert SIM keycard.9
but the thing is is TV1 to 9 is not paid tak lah use decoder with card

[/quote]

Like I said, if not scrambled channels, no need insert card lah.

Only if you want access to premium channels then insert lor.

Syed Mokhtar enjoice

no need hacked truevision.

as long know know to set your decoder and aim at the sattelite that has your unencrypted unsubscribe channel.

you will get all those channel that you mentioned.