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MediaCorp TV12 okto (okto)
CountrySingapore
NetworkMediaCorp TV12
HeadquartersBestway Building, Singapore
Programming
Language(s)English
Ownership
OwnerMediaCorp

MediaCorp TV12 okto or 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, Kids Central and Arts 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. okto resembles Premiere 12 (managed by MediaCorp TV12) which became defunct in 31 March 1996 and SPH MediaWorks Channel i (managed by SPH MediaWorks) which also became defunct in 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" (take note that this channel shouldn't be confused with MediaCorp TV Channel 8, which is MediaCorp 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 Singapore Cable Television sockets.

History

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 Channel i while Vasantham Central and MediaCorp TV12 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 and it also showing you the live television broadcasting delayed relay simulcast coverage multi national and international sports event such as Olympic Games dividual such : Summer Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games, Paralympic Games dividual such : Summer Paralympic Games, and Winter Paralympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Southeast Asian Games, Asian Youth Games, Youth Olympic Games and more from 7pm to 12MN.

Transmission Hours

Transmission hours are from 8:00 am to 12:00 am midnight in daily a day and public holidays from 8:00 am to 12:00 am midnight under same time daily it plays the national anthem.

Opening and Closing times

Startup

okto start at 8:00 am. okto The national anthem was played, followed by stations ident (MediaCorp TV12/MediaCorp TV12 okto : oktoDAY and oktoNITE) The first programme of the day follows thereafter.

Closedown

okto closes down at 12:00 am midnight. The last programme, will be broadcast. and the national anthem. Stations ident (MediaCorp TV12/MediaCorp TV12 okto : oktoDAY and oktoNITE) The test card was broadcast at the end. In the closing (offair) time okto is broadcasting testcard complete with date to time with text "MEDIACORP TV12 OKTO (OKTO DAY/OKTO NITE) - SINGAPORE". okto will feature a static image in the background MediaCorp TV12 okto playing CNN Radio network by Cable News Network (CNN) background of Windows Vista Ultimate.

Programming

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

oktoDAY replaces Kids Central and generally has kids programmes.

Transmission Hours:

  • Mon to Fri: 8am to 7pm
  • Sat to Sun: 8am to 7pm

Website: oktoDAY

Original Shown on Kids Central in 1998 - 2008

Children's shows
Original Productions
New Shows

oktoNITE

oktoNITE replaces Arts Central and has more programmes for adults.

Transmission Hours:

  • Mon to Fri: 7pm to 12am
  • Sat to Sun: 7pm to 12am

Website: oktoNITE

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