| MediaCorp okto | |
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| okto logo | |
| Launched | 31 January 1984 as SBC-12 1 January 1994 as TCS-12 31 January 1994 as STV-12 27 September 1995 as Premiere 12 30 January 2000 as Central 20 May 2001 as TVWorks 3 March 2002 as Channel i 20 October 2008 as okto |
| Closed | 31 December 1993 as SBC-12 30 January 1994 as TCS-12 26 September 1995 as STV-12 29 January 2000 as Premiere 12 2 March 2002 as TVWorks 1 January 2005 as Channel i 20 October 2008 as Kids Central & Arts Central |
| Network | MediaCorp TV12 |
| Owned by | MediaCorp |
| Picture format | 16:9, 576i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Slogan | Going further to bring you closer |
| Country | Singapore |
| Language | Singapore English |
| Broadcast area | Singapore |
| Headquarters | Bestway Building, 12 Prince Edward Road, Tanjong Pagar, Singapore 079212 |
| Formerly called | Singapore Broadcasting Corporation Twelfth Frequency/Channel 12 (SBC-12) (31 January 1984-31 December 1993) Television Corporation of Singapore Twelfth Frequency/Channel 12 (TCS-12) (1 January 1994-30 January 1994) Singapore Television Twelve Twelfth Frequency/Channel 12 (STV-12) (31 January 1994-26 September 1995) Singapore Television Twelve Premiere 12 (STV12-Premiere 12) (27 September 1995-29 January 2000) Kids Central & Arts Central (30 January 2000-20 October 2008) SPH MediaWorks TVWorks (20 May 2001-3 March 2002) SPH MediaWorks Channel i (3 March 2002-1 January 2005) |
| Replaced | Singapore Broadcasting Corporation Twelfth Frequency/Channel 12 (SBC-12) (31 January 1984-31 December 1993) Television Corporation of Singapore Twelfth Frequency/Channel 12 (TCS-12) (1 January 1994-30 January 1994) Singapore Television Twelve Twelfth Frequency/Channel 12 (STV-12) (31 January 1994-26 September 1995) Singapore Television Twelve Premiere 12 (STV12-Premiere 12) (27 September 1995-29 January 2000) Kids Central & Arts Central (30 January 2000-20 October 2008) SPH MediaWorks TVWorks (20 May 2001-3 March 2002) SPH MediaWorks Channel i (3 March 2002-1 January 2005) |
| Sister channel(s) | Vasantham Suria |
| Timeshift service | okto - 9:00 am to 9:00 pm (daily), 8:00 am to 9:00 pm (weekend) oktonite - 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm (daily) A-OK (arts on okto) - 10:00 pm to 12:00 midnight (daily) |
| Website | xinmsn.com/okto (NEW) |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| MediaCorp - Analogue (PAL-B) | Channel 30 (UHF 543.25MHz) |
| Satellite | |
| MediaCorp - Digital (DVB-T) | Channel 30 (UHF 543.25MHz) |
| Cable | |
| StarHub TV | Channel 108 |
| MediaCorp - via (SCTV socket) | Channel 25 (UHF 503.25MHz) |
| IPTV | |
| mio TV | Channel 08 |
MediaCorp okto is a television channel in Bestway Building, Singapore, managed by MediaCorp TV12, which was officially launched on 20 October 2008 hence replacing the SPH MediaWorks Channel i was network form SPH MediaWorks, Kids Central and Arts Central was network form Central brands as oktoDAY and oktoNITE respectively. With the increased amount of broadcast time, the channel broadens the scope of Kids Central and Arts Central by offering more content for its viewers form Central. okto resembles Premiere 12 (managed by MediaCorp TV12) which became defunct in 30 January 2000 and SPH MediaWorks Channel i (managed by SPH MediaWorks) which also became defunct on 1 January 2005.
The word "okto" means "8" in Greek. To reflect this, both StarHub TV and SingTel mio TV carry this channel as Channel "8" (this channel shouldn't be confused with MediaCorp Channel 8, which is MediaCorp's main Mandarin language channel). Despite the meaning of the channel's name, the channel is actually airing on channel 30 for those receiving channels via aerial or channel 25 for those using StarHub TV sockets. For those who subscribed to StarHub TV the channel will be aired on channel 108 and mio TV the channel will be aired on channel 08.
Okto has a mascot named Ollie whom was originally named OktoBoy, drawn on his back is the logo of Okto and born this year (2011).
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MediaCorp TV12 was launched on 31 January 1984 as Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC).
On 1 January 1994 as Television Corporation of Singapore (TCS) replaced SBC-5, was former names Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), Malay programmes were transferred to Prime 12, previously aired on Channel 5.
On 27 September 1995 as Channel 5 and Channel 8 began 24-hour transmission, while Malay and Tamil programmes, previously aired on Channel 5 and Channel 8, respectively, were moved to Channel 12 as the Prime 12 (later Suria) and Premiere 12 (later Vasantham) programming belts. On 31 January 1994 as Singapore Television Twelve (STV12) replaced SBC-12, was former names Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) ia a new look network stations owner by Television Corporation of Singapore (TCS).
SBC was fully privatised in 1 October 1994 and split into 3 individual companies under the SIM Group of Companies based parent by Singapore International Media (SIM) has : Television Corporation of Singapore (TCS) took over the television broadcasting arm of Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), Radio Corporation of Singapore (RCS) took over thr radio broadcasting arm of Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) while Singapore Television Twelve (STV12) operated Channel 12 manager by Prime 12 and Premiere 12 their second satellite television broadcasting and radio broadcasting transmit receive earth station on Caldecott Broadcast Centre based in Singapore International Foundation regional broadcast venture Singapore International Television (SITV) and Radio Singapore International (RSI).
In 1999, the Singapore Internationam Media (SIM) restructuring exercise Television Corporation of Singapore (TCS) became one of its Strategic Business Units (SBU). Singapore Television Twelve underwent an entire makeover was re-launched on 30 January 2000, MediaCorp TV12 Suria is a new Malay language channel with programming similar to MediaCorp TV Channel 5 channel replaced Prime 12 as a channel for the entertainment needs of the Malay community, while Premiere 12 became MediaCorp TV12 Central is a television channel separated into 3 sections according to the time slot given at different part of a day as
Previously, Tamil language programming was broadcasted together with Malay languages programming in Prime 12 while Premiere 12 is a English language consists of Arts, Documentary and Kids programming. The STV12 channels did not commence 24 hour transmissions, despite rumours, while Television Corporation of Singapore (TCS) such as : MediaCorp TV Channel 5 and MediaCorp TV Channel 8 continued their 24-hour transmission with significant reform to their programming for late evenings. SportCity, is a television channel dedicated to sport programmes, was introduced by Television Corporation of Singapore (TCS) in 30 January 2000 and subsequently renamed CityTV in May 2001 and introducing programmes catering to a larger range of audience, before being shut down in January 2002 due to economic recession and a lack of viewership.
In 20 May 2001, SPH MediaWorks Channel i launched as SPH MediaWorks TVWorks. In New Year's Day on 2005, this channel was inactive because the operator, SPH MediaWorks merged with MediaCorp TV MediaCorp TV12 and MediaCorp News.
The idea of a new channel came in 1 January 2008 when the Parliament of Singapore decided to expand the Tamil language Vasantham Central into a standalone Tamil language channel. The result was a split of the Central channel where Kids Central, Arts Central and SPH MediaWorks Channel i became okto on the same frequency as the old SPH MediaWorks Channel i while Vasantham Central was also replaced by Vasantham still on the same frequency as the old Central channel. It also show Kids movies (OKTO@MOVIES) on primetime Fridays & Saturdays and it also showing the live television broadcasting delayed relay simulcast coverage multi national and international sports event such as Summer Olympic Games, Winter Olympic Games, Summer Paralympic Games, Winter Paralympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Southeast Asian Games, Asian Youth Games, Youth Olympic Games and more from 7:00 pm to 12:00 midnight.
On 20 October 2008, Kids Central and Arts Central was merged to form MediaCorp TV12 okto while Vasantham Central became a full-fledged channel as MediaCorp TV12 Vasantham occupying the original MediaCorp TV12 Central channel and effectively making the channel defunct.
Transmission hours are from 9:00 am (weekday}, 8:00 am {weekend) to 12:00 midnight in daily a day and public holidays from 9:00 am (weekday}, 8:00 am {weekend) to between 12:00 midnight under same time daily it plays the national anthem.
495.000 MHz
okto starts up at 9:00 am (weekday}, 8:00 am {weekend). The national anthem will be played and station ident.
okto closes down at 12:00 midnight. The station ident and the national anthem.
Okto is predominantly an English channel with selected programmes in the language of the country of origin. The programming on the channel is similar to Kids Central, Arts Central and SPH MediaWorks Channel i, with preschool and children programms in the day and documentaries; lifestyle,news,current affairs, anime and art performances in the night.
Okto aims to be a one-stop channel that will enrich, engage and entertain, offering some of the best local and international programmes to the Singapore viewers. The channel has a special focus on the kids and arts communities and on User Generated Content (UGC) enabling them to participate, grow and be an integral part of the channel.
oktoDAY replaces Kids Central and generally has kids programmes.
Transmission Hours:
Website - oktoDAY
Found inside other MediaCorp TV Channel. (Example like MediaCorp Channel 5's The Adventures of Merlin on This Saturday & Sunday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm)
oktoNITE replaces Arts Central and has more programmes for adults.
Transmission Hours:
Website - oktoNITE
Found inside other MediaCorp TV Channel.
On 1 April 2011, the programming on okto was revamped. The channel is no longer divided into oktoday and oktonite. Instead, it is divided into okto and a~ok (Arts on Okto). However, the transition clip to oktonite (where the background changes from white to blue) is still played.
Transmission Hours: oktots: 9:00 am to 12:00 midnight (weekeday), 8:00 am to 12:00 midnight (weekeend)
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