TVRI
Encyclopedia
Televisi Republik Indonesia (TVRI) (formerly known as Televisi Indonesia (Indonesian Television in English) and Radio Indonesia (Indonesian Radio in English) is a state-owned television station, the oldest television station in Indonesia
, and the only broadcaster with national coverage. It is based in Senayan
, Central Jakarta
, Jakarta
.
The initial motto of TVRI was Menjalin Persatuan dan Kesatuan ;it changed to become Saluran Pemersatu Bangsa and Semangat Baru.
TVRI is also available as StarHub TV in Singapore
on Channel 119.
TVRI is available as free-to-air channel and pay channel on cable television systems in Singapore. TVRI is the only Indonesian
free-to-air television channel to be broadcast free-to-air outside Indonesia. This channel is only pay channel in Singapore by StarHub TV cable television channel 119.
In 1961, the Indonesian government decided to include to establish a national television station as part of the preparations for the 1962 Asian Games
to be held in Jakarta. Later that year, the Television Preparation Committee was formed. In October, President Sukarno
ordered the building of a studio in Senayan, Jakarta and two television towers. TVRI broadcast its first test transmission, of the Indonesian Independence Day celebrations from the Merdeka Palace
transmission on 17 August 1962. TVRI went on the air with a television set broadcasting stations started Sign-on transmission first on air launched coverage live television broadcasting studios event of the 1962 Asian Games opening ceremony on 24 August 1962 officially names Televisi Indonesia (TV Indonesia). Two years later, the first regional broadcasting station opened in Yogyakarta
, Semarang
, Medan
, Surabaya
, Makassar
, Manado
, Batam
, Palembang
, Bali
and Balikpapan
.
In 1974 TVRI became part of the Information Ministry, with the status of a directorate. Its role was to inform the public about government policies.
The first colour television signal was transmitted via satellite
transmission took place in 1974 the first colour news bulletin actual coverage standard main informations news programmes being the Berita Nasional (National News), Berita Dalam Dunia (News in World, segment breaking events on Laporan Khusus (Special Report}) and Berita Terakhir (Late News}. Subsequently, the first live
colour telecast the 1974 FIFA World Cup
between West Germany and Chile
form opening ceremony on 13 June 1974 to final
between West Germany and Netherlands
form closing ceremony on 7 July 1974.
TVRI also relayed MBC
's news like MBC Newsdesk and MBC Newscenter in 1984. In 1995 TVRI hook the RTM
to broadcast MBC Newstoday that aired in MBC.
In 1989, TVRI lost its monopoly when the government's sixth Five-Year Plan allowed private television stations to begin broadcasting since form RCTI
.
After the start of the reform era, TVRI's status was changed again and it became responsible firstly to the Ministry of Finance and was then turned into a limited company under the authority of the State Ministry for State-Owned Enterprises and Ministry of Finance.
(formerly TPI), ANTV
and Indosiar
. Indosiar was formerly channel on TVRI showing dedicated programming form 5:00 pm to 1:00 am and broadcasting a 8 hours on TVRI and dedicated programming from 3:00 pm to 2:00 am broadcasting a 11 hours on Indosiar.
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
, and the only broadcaster with national coverage. It is based in Senayan
Senayan
Senayan may refer to several places in Jakarta, Indonesia:*Senayan, Kebayoran Baru, an administrative village *Taman Ria Senayan, a tourist attraction*Plaza Senayan, a shopping mall*Senayan City, a shopping mall...
, Central Jakarta
Central Jakarta
Central Jakarta is one of the five cities which form Jakarta, Indonesia. It had 898,883 inhabitants at the 2010 Census.Central Jakarta is the smallest in area and population of the five cities of Jakarta. It is the administrative and political center of Jakarta and Indonesia...
, Jakarta
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
.
The initial motto of TVRI was Menjalin Persatuan dan Kesatuan ;it changed to become Saluran Pemersatu Bangsa and Semangat Baru.
TVRI is also available as StarHub TV in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
on Channel 119.
TVRI is available as free-to-air channel and pay channel on cable television systems in Singapore. TVRI is the only Indonesian
Indonesian language
Indonesian is the official language of Indonesia. Indonesian is a normative form of the Riau Islands dialect of Malay, an Austronesian language which has been used as a lingua franca in the Indonesian archipelago for centuries....
free-to-air television channel to be broadcast free-to-air outside Indonesia. This channel is only pay channel in Singapore by StarHub TV cable television channel 119.
History
1962 Asian Games
The 4th Asian Games were held from August 24, 1962 to September 4, 1962 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Most notable is the exclusion of Israel and the Republic of China from the Games....
to be held in Jakarta. Later that year, the Television Preparation Committee was formed. In October, President Sukarno
Sukarno
Sukarno, born Kusno Sosrodihardjo was the first President of Indonesia.Sukarno was the leader of his country's struggle for independence from the Netherlands and was Indonesia's first President from 1945 to 1967...
ordered the building of a studio in Senayan, Jakarta and two television towers. TVRI broadcast its first test transmission, of the Indonesian Independence Day celebrations from the Merdeka Palace
Istana Merdeka
Merdeka Palace , is a palace in Central Jakarta, Indonesia, used as the official residence of the President of the Republic of Indonesia. The palace is located directly in front of Merdeka Square and The National Monument. The palace previously served as a residence for the Governor-General of the...
transmission on 17 August 1962. TVRI went on the air with a television set broadcasting stations started Sign-on transmission first on air launched coverage live television broadcasting studios event of the 1962 Asian Games opening ceremony on 24 August 1962 officially names Televisi Indonesia (TV Indonesia). Two years later, the first regional broadcasting station opened in Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta (city)
Yogyakarta is a city in the Yogyakarta Special Region, Indonesia. It is renowned as a centre of classical Javanese fine art and culture such as batik, ballet, drama, music, poetry, and puppet shows. Yogyakarta was the Indonesian capital during the Indonesian National Revolution from 1945 to...
, Semarang
Semarang
- Economy :The western part of the city is home to many industrial parks and factories. The port of Semarang is located on the north coast and it is the main shipping port for the province of Central Java. Many small manufacturers are located in Semarang, producing goods such as textiles,...
, Medan
Medan
- Demography :The city is Indonesia's fourth most populous after Jakarta, Surabaya, and Bandung, and Indonesia's largest city outside of Java island. Much of the population lies outside its city limits, especially in Deli Serdang....
, Surabaya
Surabaya
Surabaya is Indonesia's second-largest city with a population of over 2.7 million , and the capital of the province of East Java...
, Makassar
Makassar
Makassar, is the provincial capital of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, and the largest city on Sulawesi Island. From 1971 to 1999, the city was named Ujung Pandang, after a precolonial fort in the city, and the two names are often used interchangeably...
, Manado
Manado
Manado is the capital of the North Sulawesi province of Indonesia. Manado is located at the Bay of Manado, and is surrounded by a mountainous area. The city has about 405,715 inhabitants, making it the second-largest city in Sulawesi after Makassar...
, Batam
Batam
Batam is an island and city in Riau Islands Province of Indonesia, known for its free trade zone area as part of the Sijori Growth Triangle, is located off Singapore's south coast...
, Palembang
Palembang
Palembang is the capital city of the South Sumatra province in Indonesia. Palembang is one of the oldest cities in Indonesia, and has a history of being a capital of a maritime empire. Located on the Musi River banks on the east coast of southern Sumatra island, it has an area of 400.61 square...
, Bali
Denpasar
Denpasar is the capital city of the province of Bali, Indonesia. It has a rapidly expanding population of 788,445 in 2010, up from 533,252 in the previous decade. It is located at .-History:...
and Balikpapan
Balikpapan
Balikpapan is a seaport city on the eastern coast of the island of Borneo, Indonesia, in the East Kalimantan province, a resource-rich region well known for its timber, mining, and petroleum export products. Two harbors, Semayang and Kariangau , and the Sepinggan International Airport are the main...
.
In 1974 TVRI became part of the Information Ministry, with the status of a directorate. Its role was to inform the public about government policies.
The first colour television signal was transmitted via satellite
Satellite
In the context of spaceflight, a satellite is an object which has been placed into orbit by human endeavour. Such objects are sometimes called artificial satellites to distinguish them from natural satellites such as the Moon....
transmission took place in 1974 the first colour news bulletin actual coverage standard main informations news programmes being the Berita Nasional (National News), Berita Dalam Dunia (News in World, segment breaking events on Laporan Khusus (Special Report}) and Berita Terakhir (Late News}. Subsequently, the first live
Live television
Live television refers to a television production broadcast in real-time, as events happen, in the present. From the early days of television until about 1958, live television was used heavily, except for filmed shows such as I Love Lucy and Gunsmoke. Video tape did not exist until 1957...
colour telecast the 1974 FIFA World Cup
1974 FIFA World Cup
The 1974 FIFA World Cup, the tenth staging of the World Cup, was held in West Germany from 13 June to 7 July. The tournament marked the first time that the current trophy, the FIFA World Cup Trophy, created by the Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga, was awarded...
between West Germany and Chile
Chile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
form opening ceremony on 13 June 1974 to final
1974 FIFA World Cup Final
-References:...
between West Germany and Netherlands
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
form closing ceremony on 7 July 1974.
TVRI also relayed MBC
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
's news like MBC Newsdesk and MBC Newscenter in 1984. In 1995 TVRI hook the RTM
Radio Televisyen Malaysia
The Department of Broadcasting, Malaysia, DBA Radio Televisyen Malaysia , is a Malaysian state-owned public broadcaster. It owns and operates a number of radio and television stations in Malaysia, based in Kuala Lumpur...
to broadcast MBC Newstoday that aired in MBC.
In 1989, TVRI lost its monopoly when the government's sixth Five-Year Plan allowed private television stations to begin broadcasting since form RCTI
RCTI
RCTI is Indonesia's first privately owned television network and is based in West Jakarta. RCTI broadcasts Indonesian Idol as well as sinetron , films, news and current affairs, reality shows and religious programs...
.
After the start of the reform era, TVRI's status was changed again and it became responsible firstly to the Ministry of Finance and was then turned into a limited company under the authority of the State Ministry for State-Owned Enterprises and Ministry of Finance.
TVRI today
TVRI has 22 regional stations and more than 6,800 employees, of which 2,000 are based in Jakarta. It broadcasts information and educational as well as entertainment programming from 5:30 am to 8:30 am broadcasting a 3 hours until 5:00 pm to midnight broadcasting a 7 hours, is a broadcasting a 10 hours network ranking form a MNCTVMNCTV
MNCTV is an Indonesian private television channel which headquarter's based in East Jakarta. TPI was established by Tutut Soeharto . It began broadcasting on the 23rd of January 1991...
(formerly TPI), ANTV
Antv
antv is an Indonesian television network based in South Jakarta. It is owned by PT Visi Media Asia,Tbk.-History:antv was launched on 1 March 1993 as a local television station in Lampung province. In the same month it was awarded a government license for nationwide broadcasting, and moved its...
and Indosiar
Indosiar
Indosiar is a publicly owned national television station in Indonesia, and has been operating from West Jakarta since 1994. It was listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange in 2004. Citibank Singapore has an 8.5 percent shareholding...
. Indosiar was formerly channel on TVRI showing dedicated programming form 5:00 pm to 1:00 am and broadcasting a 8 hours on TVRI and dedicated programming from 3:00 pm to 2:00 am broadcasting a 11 hours on Indosiar.