Myawaddy TV

Myawaddy TV (Burmese: မြဝတီ ရုပ်မြင်သံကြား, abbreviated MWD) is a Myanmar military-owned television network based in Yangon and Naypyidaw. Myawaddy TV is largely criticized for releasing pro-SAC news.

Myawaddy TV/MWD
CountryMyanmar
Programming
Picture format1080i (16:9 HDTV)
Ownership
OwnerMyanmar Armed Forces
Sister channels
  • MWD Variety
  • MWD Education Knowledge and Sports
History
Launched27 March 1995 (1995-03-27) (NTSC-M)
January 2012 (DVB-T)
14 March 2020 (DVB-T2)
Closed13 March 2020 (NTSC-M and DVB-T)
Links
Websitehttps://www.myawady.net.mm/
Availability
Terrestrial
Digital Terrestrial Television
(Myanmar)		Channel 4 (HD)
RF Channel 42 642 MHz
MRTV
(Myanmar)		Channel 15
RF Channel 31 554 MHz
Thaicom 8
(Thailand)		12728 V 30000 (HD)
KU-Band
Intelsat 3911140 V 30000 (HD)
KU-Band
Golden Land Channel
CountryMyanmar
Programming
Picture format1080i (16:9 HDTV)
Ownership
OwnerGolden Seven Media Group
Sister channels
  • TVM
  • Channel Light
  • WAF
History
Launched1 September 2022 (2022-09-01)
Availability
Terrestrial
Digital Terrestrial Television
(Myanmar)		Channel 6 (HD)
RF Channel 42 642 MHz

History

Myawaddy TV was launched on the 27 March 1995, in commemoration of the Myanmar's Armed Forces Day. Its programming is also broadcast over the AsiaSat 2 satellite. MWD was the second television station in Myanmar, after MRTV.[1] It was used in 2021 to formally announce the military takeover of Myanmar.[2][3][4] In response to the coup, Facebook removed the page of the military-owned Myawaddy TV Network, for violating Facebook policy that prohibits organizations that promote hate speech or violence.[5] This was later followed by YouTube which terminated their channel page along with MRTV for similar reason.[6]

Expansion

In 2012, after the completion of a new TV station in Naypyidaw, MWD launched six new digital channels and increased its broadcasting hours on its digital channels so as to better compete with other local television stations.[7]

Channels

All channels from MWD television network are 24-hour free-to-air television channels. Some channels are transmitted in both Analogue and Digital system. The current channels of MWD television network are -

Channel Picture format Channel Name Programming Note
MWD Digital MUX
11080i 16:9MWD Variety HDMWD Variety ProgrammingPresentation and Play Out System are based on Naypyitaw
21080i 16:9TVM HDTVM Programming
31080i 16:9MWD Education Knowledge and Sports HDMWD Educational and Knowledge and Sports Programming
41080i 16:9MWD HDMain Myawaddy TV Programming [8]Presentation and Play Out System are based on Yangon
51080i 16:9Channel Light HDChannel Light Programming
61080i 16:9Golden Land HDGolden Land channel programming
71080i 16:9WAF HDWAF channel programming
8Audio onlyThazinThazin FM Radio Programming
9Audio onlyStar FMStar FM Radio Programming
Relay Station Transmitter Site Frequency Channel Transmitter Power (ERP)
NaypyitawNew MWD Broadcasting CenterE42 642 MHz3KW
YangonBouth Htaw relay station, near Myawaddy Media Center, Moe Kaung Rd, Yankin twsE42 642 MHz3KW
YangonOld MWD Broadcasting Center, HmawbeE48 690 MHz600W
Sagaing
Mandalay		Mount SagaingE42 642 MHz3KW
Monywa ?E40 626 MHz3KW
Pyin Oo Lwin ?E46 674 MHz600W
Meikthila ?E42 642 MHz3KW
KyaukpadaungMount Gway GyoE21 474 MHz3KW
Minbu
Magway		MinbuE42 642 MHz3KW
TaunggyiNear Shwe Bone Pwint PagodaE42 642 MHz3KW
Lahio ?E42 642 MHz3KW
Keng Tung ?E42 642 MHz300W
Namsang ?E40 626 MHz300W
Lwaksawk and Bahtoo ?E41 634 MHz600W
Myitkyina ?E42 642 MHz3KW
Sittwe ?E42 642 MHz3KW
Mawlamyine ?E42 642 MHz3KW
Bago ?E46 674 MHz3KW
PyayNear Shwe Sam Taw Pagoda & MRTV relay station, Min Gyi TaungE46 674 MHz3KW
Taungoo ?E42 642 MHz3KW
Pathein ?E42 642 MHz3KW
Dawei ?E42 642 MHz1KW
Myeik ?E42 642 MHz3KW

Programming

TV programs

TV series

See also

References
  1. "Encyclopedia of Television: S-Z" (PDF). 2004. p. 2147. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  2. "Myanmar military says it is taking control of the country". AP NEWS. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  3. Reuters Staff (Feb 1, 2021). "Statement from Myanmar military on state of emergency". Reuters. Retrieved 2 February 2021. {{cite web}}: |author1= has generic name (help)
  4. Omer Faruk Yildiz (Feb 2, 2021). "Myanmar military dismisses ministers, deputies". Anadolu Agency. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  5. "Facebook removes Myanmar military's TV network page". The Myanmar Times. 2021-02-02. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
  6. Toh, Michelle; Walsh, Carly; Yuan, Carol (2021-03-06). "YouTube removes channels run by Myanmar's military as violence escalates". CNN. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  7. "MWD plans to expand TV programming".
  8. "About MWD Channel".
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