Owners of an early-90s television set, and/or folks still trying to get the right angle for the bunny ears [Ed. Note: Us, for most of our lives], sit down – we have some unfortunate news to share.
Malaysia’s Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has announced that analogue television transmissions throughout the entire country will cease by the end of this month.
Currently, transmissions in Malaysia’s southern states and in Kuala Lumpur’s Klang Valley have already stopped broadcasting as of last month.
Officials report that the country’s north and east coast will see transmissions stop by mid-month, with Sabah and Sarawak being the last to shut down their signals by October 31.
According to a press release, the MCMC claims they have found great success with a piloted program of myFreeview digital TV programming in Langkawi island, and expect a smooth transition across the country.
myFreeview or MYTV is a free digital terrestrial television broadcasting service available to individuals from lower income households, or those who receive government aid, who do not already have a TV subscription.
Fifteen channels are available using the platform, including Malaysia’s most popular channel, TV3, as well as six radio stations. myFreeview covers about 95% of Malaysian households with 44 transmission towers throughout the country.
MCMC hopes that more channels will become available using the platform soon.
