NTV7

Natseven TV Sdn Bhd (ntv7)

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Type	Private broadcast terrestrial television
Country	Malaysia
Availability	National
Owner	Media Prima Berhad
Key people	Dato' Anthony Firdauz Bujang Airin Zainul Mohsin Abdullah
Launch date	April 7, 1998
Official website	www.ntv7.com.my

Natseven TV Sdn Bhd or better known as ntv7 is a terrestrial television channel in Malaysia. It was launched nationwide on April 7 1998. Its mission is to promote a happier and more enlightened Malaysia. Believing strongly in the provision of wholesome entertainment, good family and community values, good corporate citizenship, and the promotion of national integration, the station works on an appointment-based programming concept reflecting its philosophy of being "Your Feel Good Channel".

Background

As such, ntv7 is different from others in the Malaysian broadcasting industry in that it falls into the category of being a media brand rather than a television station. Programmes are treated as products under relevant brands - more commonly referred to as programming belts, and are managed by a team of brand managers.

The appointment-based concept is also new to the Malaysian broadcasting industry, where factors, such as who watches what and when, define when a programme is slotted in the TV schedule. The Station, which broadcasts on the UHF frequency band offers a combination of Malay, English, Chinese and Indian programmes, produced locally as well as some from overseas.

Offering a wide variety of programming, ntv7's line-up includes dramas, situational comedies (sitcoms), entertainment programmes, game shows, children programmes, anime, and movies. In addition, there are also the station's news bulletins in Malay, English and Mandarin which aim to be independent and relevant at all times.

History

After being in operation since 1998, ntv7 is proud of its achievement in building a strong following amongst Malaysian television audiences. So much so that the public's perception is that the Station has been around for much longer than this. Broadcast signals go through a network of 10 transmitters dotted around the country. Daily transmission begins at 6:00 am (7:00 am on weekends and public holidays) until past midnight.

In October 2005, Media Prima Berhad announced its acquisition of ntv7. Media Prima also owns 3 other private TV stations in Malaysia - TV3, 8TV & TV9 as well as a controlling stake in The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Bhd.

ntv7 currently broadcasts under UHF (Ultra High) Frequency. A VHF (Very High) Frequency transmission is also available in the Klang Valley on Channel 7. In the Klang Valley, the UHF channel is 37.

ntv7 is also available over Astro on Channel 107.

Programme

Dramas are in blue; variety programmes are in red; local programmes are in gamboge; reality shows are in pink; serial soap dramas are in corn; comedies are in green; documentaries/travel shows are in grey

ntv7's primetime programmes:

	5:00 - 5.30 PM	5:30 - 6.00 PM	6:00 - 6.30 PM	6:30 - 7.00 PM	7:00 - 7.30 PM	7:30 - 8.00 PM	8:00 - 8.30 PM	8:30 - 9:00 PM	9:00 - 9:30 PM	9:30 - 9:45 PM	9:45 - 10:15 PM	10:15 - 10:45 PM	10:45 - 11:15 PM	11.15 - 11:45 PM	11:45 - 12:15 AM	12:15 - 12:45 AM	12:45 - 1:45 AM	1:45 - 2:45 AM
Monday	American Chopper		How I Met Your Mother	Samantha Who?	7 Edition	House		Chinese Drama: The Thin Line		Mandarin 7	Chinese Drama: Safe Guards		Hell's Kitchen		The Sopranos		Martha Stewart (Repeat)	Rachael Ray (Repeat)
Tuesday	Mythbusters		Two and a Half Men	The Big Bang Theory		America's Got Talent (Season 2)							Survivor: Micronesia		Private Practice
Wednesday	Dirty Jobs		Punk'd	Entourage		CSI: NY					Heroes		Fear Factor		My Name Is Earl	The Office
Thursday	Planet Earth		Just For Laughs Gags			Ampang Medikal		Fringe			Mad Men		The Amazing Race		The Amazing Race Asia
Friday	Naked Science		1..2..Jus!	Wakenabeb!		CSI: Crime Scene Investigation		Boston Legal			Hong Movies			30 Rock	24
Saturday	Man vs Wild		Cory in the House	Wizards of Waverly Place		The Firm (Season 2)		Grey's Anatomy			Saturday Night Movie				Live from Abbey Road		Sex and the City	Oz
Sunday	Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations		America's Funniest Home Videos	The Simpsons		CSI: Miami		Frontpage			Pushing Daisies		Brothers & Sisters		Ultimate Fighting Championship		Rome	Queer as Folk

Logo timeline

• The first ntv7 logo used from 1998-2000
  The first ntv7 logo used from 1998-2000
• The second ntv7 logo used from 2000-2002
  The second ntv7 logo used from 2000-2002
• The third ntv7 logo used from 2002-2006
  The third ntv7 logo used from 2002-2006
• The present ntv7 logo after the Media Prima's acquisition
  The present ntv7 logo after the Media Prima's acquisition

See also

• List of Malaysian television stations
  • 8TV
  • RTM1
  • RTM2
  • TV3
  • TV9
• Circle 7 logo

External links

• Official Site