Stooky 6th Gear February 20, 2019 Share February 20, 2019 SINGAPORE: Mediacorp will integrate two of its English-language channels, Channel 5 and okto, making the former the "definitive English-language channel for families in Singapore", the organisation announced on Wednesday (Feb 20). From May 1 this year, Channel 5 will combine "the best of both channels" with new content and fresh formats to cater to every member of the family, said Mediacorp in a media release. The frequency used by okto will be returned to the Infocomm Media Development Authority after the integration of Channel 5 and okto. STRONG FOCUS ON KIDS The media organisation said it will continue to have a strong focus on children's content to meet the needs of a new generation. "The okto brand, loved by kids and trusted by parents, will continue to have a robust presence on Mediacorp’s digital entertainment service Toggle, a child-friendly and brand-safe environment," said Mediacorp. Advertisement It added that okto kids' content will find a new home with a wider reach on Channel 5 to form an integral part of Mediacorp’s family offerings. “Mediacorp is home to content that brings Singaporean families together," said Ms Sapna Angural, Head, English Audience, Mediacorp. "Our audiences straddle between the online and offline worlds and for us, this means consistently delivering high-quality content for the whole family, on television and digitally.” SPORTS PROGRAMMING TO CONTINUE FOCUS ON MAJOR EVENTS, TEAM SG Mediacorp’s sports programming will be carried across platforms, said the organisation. For major sporting events like the Olympics, the World Cup and the SEA Games, audiences will continue to enjoy coverage and programme highlights on television and Toggle. Selected finals of national school games such as football, rugby, floorball, badminton and basketball will continue to be streamed on Toggle. "We aim to inspire Singaporeans to take part in more sports and lead an active lifestyle," said Ms Angural. "In our coverage of major sporting events, we’ll be shining a special spotlight on Team Singapore, their endeavours and their achievements." DEFINITIVE ENGLISH-LANGUAGE DESTINATION FOR FAMILY VIEWING For family audiences, Mediacorp celebrates the multiplicity of Singapore life - family life, work, school, romance, food, technology, events and a host of other angles. Families can come together to enjoy an exciting raft of long-form dramas, movies, news, current affairs, animation, edutainment and sporting action. “We offer the most trusted environments for kids’ content and defining moments in sports,” said Irene Lim, chief customer officer at Mediacorp. “Audiences are at the heart of everything we do in Mediacorp. "These changes are reflective of our continuous commitment to understand the needs of our audiences and serve them better.” Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/mediacorp-channel-5-okto-english-tv-programmes-11261968 probably ch U next to close shop and merge with ch 8 ↡ Advertisement 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic February 20, 2019 Share February 20, 2019 No more rubber? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koster 3rd Gear February 20, 2019 Share February 20, 2019 Ch u and 8 will be next Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafansu Turbocharged February 20, 2019 Share February 20, 2019 Haven't been watching Tv for years, except once a while channelnewsasia. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamapi 6th Gear February 20, 2019 Share February 20, 2019 Channel U is saved by those Korean dramas which those OL and aunties like to watch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic February 20, 2019 Share February 20, 2019 wah what's going to happen to my kids dinnertime tv entertainment? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raubern 6th Gear February 20, 2019 Share February 20, 2019 its good they merged. channel 5 showing 4 hours showing Ellen DeGeneres everyday... run out of shows to broadcast Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic February 20, 2019 Share February 20, 2019 U n 8 how to merge. Different company. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic February 20, 2019 Share February 20, 2019 No more Okto? So kids programme next time show on channel 5? Channel U is saved by those Korean dramas which those OL and aunties like to watch They can show those korean dramas on channel 8 also lo. Sometimes i also find two chinese channel a bit too many liao. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic February 20, 2019 Share February 20, 2019 You all really still watch TV meh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast1 Supersonic February 20, 2019 Share February 20, 2019 (edited) Who still watching MediaCorpse ah? That one person better kee chiu. Edited February 20, 2019 by Turboflat4 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celicar Turbocharged February 20, 2019 Share February 20, 2019 "These changes are reflective of our continuous commitment to understand the needs of our audiences and serve them better.” Chief Customer Officers are hired to make such bizarre statements without batting an eyelid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fu11thr0tt1e Turbocharged February 20, 2019 Share February 20, 2019 You all really still watch TV meh? Yes i do but not Mediumcock. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enye Hypersonic February 20, 2019 Share February 20, 2019 wah what's going to happen to my kids dinnertime tv entertainment?youtube Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator February 20, 2019 Share February 20, 2019 Lol Mediakok? Stopped since SBC days hahha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusje Supersonic February 20, 2019 Share February 20, 2019 Who still watching MediaCorpse ah? That one person better kee chiu. My MIL. wah what's going to happen to my kids dinnertime tv entertainment? netflix? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopites Supersonic February 20, 2019 Share February 20, 2019 wah what's going to happen to my kids dinnertime tv entertainment?How about take this opportunity to stop all media broadcast at the dining table. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic February 20, 2019 Share February 20, 2019 Okto simi lye eh? New autotrans repair shop huh.... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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