my parents home in johor bahru could not receive signal from media prima channels. they used to watch 8tv up until a week ago when the channel would get distorted

they tried automatically scanning the frequencies but still not working.

singapore channels are fine, tv1, tv2 are also ok. what can we do about it?

This post has been edited by icycokes: Feb 12 2025, 09:39 PM

Please readjust your antenna position.
Adjust the antenna position until it reaches the highest and stable signal readings possible (Strength %).

oh man. they can't do that. the 'fishbone' antenna is on the roof. maybe i'll call somebody. thanks buddy

Signal levels greatly depends on the region - general advice - if they could receive Singaporean FM signal outdoors from Bukit Batok clearly (minimal hiss in stereo mode) - yes it is okay to go for 5E antenna (still I would recommend a higher gain antenna for better signal reception - because Kulai is quite far away from Bukit Batok).

This post has been edited by shaun_kok: Feb 14 2025, 05:35 AM

yes, thanks, I also saw few post saying indonesian channels why people interested?

It's just that there is a way for you to enjoy TV channels from 3 countries, and able to see how's their TV channels look like, that's all.

It's fine if you're not interested in exploring Indonesian channels.

TV Okey airs anime, with no Malay subtitles. Mana-Mana live stream.

This post has been edited by doubleM2: Feb 18 2025, 11:59 PM

thats odd, I've been watching that slot for a while now and Malay Subtitles are present

Is it just me or did TV3 and 8TV downgraded to SD 576i as well?

Not only you but me too la

Still native 16:9 unlike 107 & 109

Sewa MYTV too expensive?

I hope it’s temporary though, I’ve just plug in indoor antenna to my Samsung Smart TV 2020 model a few days ago.

Malaysia Digital TV Bitrate Check
21 Feb 2025
RX Site: Within Klang Valley region

TV3 and 8TV downgraded from HD to SD



ID : 4112 (0x1010)
Menu ID : 103 (0x67)
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : High@L3
Format settings : CABAC / 4 Ref Frames
Format settings, CABAC : Yes
Format settings, Reference frames : 4 frames
Codec ID : 27
Duration : 1 min 0 s
Width : 720 pixels
Height : 576 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Frame rate : 25.000 FPS
Standard : Component
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Interlaced
Scan type, store method : Separated fields
Scan order : Top Field First
Color range : Limited
Color primaries : BT.601 PAL
Transfer characteristics : BT.470 System B/G
Matrix coefficients : BT.470 System B/G



ID : 4132 (0x1024)
Menu ID : 108 (0x6C)
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : High@L3
Format settings : CABAC / 4 Ref Frames
Format settings, CABAC : Yes
Format settings, Reference frames : 4 frames
Format settings, GOP : M=4, N=24
Codec ID : 27
Duration : 59 s 920 ms
Width : 720 pixels
Height : 576 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Frame rate : 25.000 FPS
Standard : Component
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Interlaced
Scan type, store method : Separated fields
Scan order : Top Field First
Color range : Limited
Color primaries : BT.601 PAL
Transfer characteristics : BT.470 System B/G
Matrix coefficients : BT.470 System B/G

MUX 1: 666MHz (Channel 45)

Video & audio bitrate for TV channels:
Full HD = 4Mbps Video, HE-AAC v2 32kbps Audio
SD = 2Mbps Video, HE-AAC v2 32kbps Audio

Audio bitrate for radio channels:
HE-AAC v2 48kbps

MUX 2: 650MHz (Channel 43)

Video & audio bitrate for TV channels:

Al Hijrah: Full HD = 4Mbps Video, HE-AAC v2 32kbps Audio
The rest of the channels: Full HD = ~3.7Mbps* Video, HE-AAC 48kbps Audio

*MediaInfo indicate as "Nominal bit rate: 3500 kb/s" (3.5Mbps)

Audio bitrate for radio channels:
HE-AAC v2 48kbps = Bernama Radio
HE-AAC 112kbps = The rest of RTM radio channels

It is 2025, and we are now forced to watch TV broadcasting in SD???

No wonder viewers gone to somewhere else.

HD should be the only standard - the only standard!

Typical MYTV.... Any changes in their muxes (e.g. downgrade in picture quality) will be done quietly without notice.
Same goes to Awesome TV.
I suspect is Media Prima have been defaulting their leasing fees payment with MYTV, hence they downgrade their channel's picture quality.
Same goes to Awesome TV.

For MYTV Broadcasting, it's all about money. Business minded as usual.

No money, no HD. They don't care about "standards in 2025", and certainly not putting user's viewing experience first.
As long the channel is still there, then it's considered "good" already.

This post has been edited by joshhd: Feb 22 2025, 02:40 AM

Media Prima didn't pay $$$ to MYTV...

Then how to get HD quality...

Also majority that watch is biforti groups.... Those With $$$ just watch astro or pay streaming services 🙏

This post has been edited by nexona88: Feb 22 2025, 08:31 AM

Nowadays not many people watch free tv anymore even some b40..
So lesser views, lesser the money

There have no chances but the only choice is to downgrade just to cut transmission fees.

Everyone got smartphone nowadays...

Cheap data available...

Stream anywhere anytime.... All in phone

MYTV refuses to provide statement on channels being downgraded to SD



Then the reason behind this, is very likely because of broadcasters unable or no longer want to pay for HD fees anymore.

If that's the case, there's nothing we can do
I mean, anyone can just reach out to Media Prima about this, but I don't think we'll get fruitful answers out of it, other than "no money to pay, or want to save cost".