RTM to show 41 of 64 World Cup matches

Gobind: RTM to show 41 of 64 World Cup matches, 27 live, 14 delayed (updated)

There will be 41 FIFA World Cup matches that will be aired for free on RTM for football fans to enjoy.

Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo said that out of the 64 matches, the national broadcaster will show 41 matches, out of which 27 will be live and 14 delayed.

“From the Cabinet meeting this morning, the Government has agreed to broadcast for free the 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament on RTM.

“We know that this is where the world famous players will be in action.

“For me and the Ministry, this is an important international event so we think it is important that it should be broadcast by RTM as it is a government agency,” he said after his Ministry's post-Cabinet press conference on Wednesday (May 30).

Gobind said he had presented a working paper to the Cabinet and has allocated RM40mil as a ceiling cost.

“But the actual cost and so forth will be revealed tomorrow (Thursday) by the Finance Ministry.

“I expect it to be less as there will be negotiations and sponsors. We believe many will take part and so we hope by this way, it can reduce the overall cost,” he said.

~Courtesy of The Star~

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本地即将迎来免费体育频道

本地即将迎来免费体育频道

星和新改版的超级体育竞技场（SuperSports Arena）频道，明天零时起播出，即使不是星和的付费电视用户，一般观众也能把电视调频至76.25 MHz收看。

这个免费的体育频道全天候播放节目，包括：本地及国际体育内容、与体育有关的娱乐节目，甚至可能包括美国职业篮球赛（NBA）的直播。但因版权限制，暂无法直接播出英超比赛。 

这个体育频道每晚7时将播出30分钟的体育新闻节目，启播当晚登场的将是新加坡全国奥理会副主席黄思绵，以及新加坡12狮前主帅孙德兰慕迪的访问。

本地电视台曾在2000年推出“都市体育台”（SportsCity），但该频道在2002年停播，之后，新加坡有超过10年没有免费的体育频道。

星和昨天也与新加坡体育理事会签署3年的合作谅解备忘录，这意味着本地体育明星将来可通过这个频道，获得更多的曝光率。

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StarHub extends deadline for BPL cross-carriage orders

StarHub extends deadline for BPL cross-carriage orders

StarHub on Tuesday extended the deadline for Barclays Premier League (BPL) cross-carriage orders, saying that it is ready to deploy more resources to help subscribers who sign up for BPL matches have their channels activated in time for the new season.

It added that it must receive cross-carriage provisioning orders from SingTel by 15 August 7pm in order to do so.

The new league season begins Saturday with Liverpool playing Stoke City at 7.45pm Singapore time.

StarHub said it is doing this despite the cross-carriage regime which allows it five working days to process all orders.

It received the first batch of valid orders from SingTel on Monday.

Customers who wish to take up the BPL package with StarHub will need to first sign up with SingTel.

SingTel said in a separate statement that customers must sign up by 4pm Thursday to catch first match.

~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~

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StarHub's prices of packages to be paired with BPL content

StarHub announces prices of packages to be paired with BPL content



StarHub has announced the pricing of its packages to be paired with Barclays Premier League (BPL) matches cross-carried on its platforms.

It said those who sign up or re-contract for one of its two Surf & Watch bundles and register for BPL content to be cross-carried on its platforms will get a S$300 rebate off their bill.

The first bundle comes with 100Mbps fibre/cable home broadband and is priced at S$62.37 per month.

The other, which comes with 25Mbps cable home broadband, costs S$47.37 per month.

The rebate of S$300 applies to both bundles.

Those who want to sign up for the deals will first have to register with SingTel for BPL content to be cross-carried on StarHub platforms, and pay SingTel S$59.90 per month.

This is in addition to the bundle prices.

~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~

EPL $59.90/month for both SingTel & StarHub

Standalone EPL channels to cost $59.90 per month for both SingTel and StarHub viewers

SingTel has announced on Friday the new price plans for the upcoming season of the English Premier League (EPL) which kicks off on August 17.

The ala-carte EPL content, with nine channels, will cost $59.90 per month for both SingTel mio TV users as well as StarHub's pay TV customers, the latter which SingTel is obliged to provide under the cross-carriage regulations.

The price is significantly higher than its old $34.90 per month sports bundle which came with EPL channels, Champions League and other sports content.

However, existing mio TV customers who are still on contract will get to enjoy the old price plan until the expiry of their contracts.

~News courtesy of Straits Times~

SingTel announces pricing of BPL subscription

SingTel announces pricing of BPL stand-alone subscription

SingTel has announced the pricing for the next season of the Barclays Premier League (BPL), saying that majority of its BPL customers will be "unaffected".

The pricing for EPL stand-alone subscriptions will be at S$59.90, while existing mio TV Gold Packs are still available from S$64.90, said the announcement.

As only stand-alone content will be cross-carried, the stand-alone subscriptions will also be available on StarHub's pay-TV platform also at S$59.90 a month. Gold Packs will not be cross-carried after the Media Development Authority (MDA) decided that bundles were exempt from cross-carrying.

The new pricing "applies only to new subscriptions or those customers who are renewing their contracts", said SingTel.

SingTel will also be making the BPL available to more fans with screenings at community centres, but will release more information on these plans later. SingTel has added that it will spend S$100 million to enhance the quality and reliability of its service.

Meanwhile, SingTel also said that it "expresses disappointment with the Minister’s decision to not grant its appeal against the directive by MDA" for the cross-carriage of BPL content, but added that it respects the Minister's decision even though it believes that the BPL rights contract is "non-exclusive".

“We have made every effort to ensure our representation was heard because we believed that this was in the best interest of football fans. mio TV was set up to give customers choice and breathe new life into sports coverage. Our intention was to give customers certainty of content at competitive prices,” said Mr Allen Lew, Country Chief Officer-Singapore, SingTel.

~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~

SingNet's appeal against cross-carrying BPL rejected

SingNet's appeal against cross-carrying BPL live matches rejected

The Minister for Communications and Information has rejected SingNet's appeal against cross-carrying Barclay's Premier League live matches over the next three seasons.

This means SingNet now has to make the live matches that are to be played from 2013/2014 to 2015/2016 available on StarHub's platform.

A ministry statement said the decision was made after careful consideration of the written arguments from both SingNet and the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA), which had issued the direction on cross-carriage of the matches.

It added that the decision was made based on the assessment of a number of factors, including whether clauses in the agreement between SingNet and the Football Association Premier League Limited would prevent or restrict the BPL content from being acquired or otherwise obtained for transmission on selected network platforms in Singapore by other pay-TV operators.

It noted that the key objectives of the Cross-Carriage Measure include addressing the high degree of content fragmentation and encouraging pay-TV operators to shift from a content-centric strategy to other forms of competition, such as service and content innovation.

It said pay-TV operators should keep this in mind and continue to provide better value to the consumers.

The statement suggested that MDA should consider providing further guidance on the circumstances that may trigger the Cross-Carriage Measure so that pay-TV operators can provide more certainty to consumers.

~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~

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As you already know, the haze has been gradually worsening and we have been advised to stay indoors. Which is why, since last night, we have been working with our channel partners to secure a FREE weekend preview of TV channels for you and your family. And so far, we have over 170 channels on board. So, even as we stay home to escape the unbearable haze, hopefully, we can all take something out of it – unforgettable family time with our loved ones. After all, the best way to weather a tough situation is to be with family.

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Confederations Cup LIVE on Ch 5

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Champions League Final Showdown

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Collectible DVDs on Huang Wenyong

MediaCorp releases collectible DVDs on Huang Wenyong



Huang Wenyong (right) shot to fame in the 1984 Mandarin series "The Awakening", which was also dubbed into English. He starred opposite Xiang Yun (left) as Ah Shui, a humble and honest rubber-tapper

MediaCorp is releasing limited-edition DVDs featuring the shows of the late actor Huang Wenyong.

The shows include "The Awakening - Season 1", "It's A Wonderful Life" and 10 episodes of "Dont' Worry, Be Happy".

Proceeds from the sales will go to the HCA Hospice Care, a charity of his family's choice.

This was announced at the Star Awards Show 2 on Sunday.

Mr Huang's fans will also get to do their part for charity.

Proceeds from calls made in support of Mr Huang for the "Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes" category will be donated to the hospice.

At the show on Sunday, MediaCorp artiste Xiang Yun, Mr Huang's long-time onscreen partner, paid tribute to him.

MediaCorp also gave Mr Huang a posthumous Honorary TV Award.

The award was specially created for him to honour his contributions to the local TV industry.

Receiving the award on behalf of Mr Huang were his wife and daughter.

Mr Huang's daughter, Mei En, said: "I'm sure everyone has his own take on how good my dad was. As family members, we have even more good things to say about him.

"I'd like to thank all on behalf of my dad, for their love. Thank you, MediaCorp for this award. This is the perfect closure to his acting life. My dad may no longer be around, but I feel we're closer to him now, as he now lives in our hearts. This is eternal and serene. Thank you!"

~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~

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Starting 16 March, Disney XD will be available as part of Kids Basic Group to bring you the best kids entertainment! Plus get to catch the programmes in stunning High Definition with Disney XD HD!

Enjoy unstoppable action with Disney XD programs, from MARVEL series to reality sports competitions, live action series to anime! Disney XD brings storytelling to the next level, bringing kids on a journey where they can challenge themselves, discover their strengths and have fun.

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