Radio Television Malaysia

The history of radio in Malaysia started in the year 1921. A. L. Birch, an galvanizing engineer from the Johor Government brought the original radio set into the inelegant. ( receiving set photographic film Malaysia, 2010) Johor radio Association was set up and broadcast medium finished 300 touchstone thrives began. ( piano tuner video recording Malaysia, 2010) This was then followed by the establishment of the same association in Penang and the Malayan Wire slight Association in Kuala Lumpur. Studio of Broadcasting peck of Malaya was opened on 11th March 1937 by Sir Shenton Thomas. Radio telecasting Malaysia, 2010) In the year 1930, Sir Earl from the Singapore Port Authority commenced its short wave broadcast every fortnight either on Sundays or Wednesdays. (Radio Television Malaysia, 2010) Straits Settlement as well ask over The British Broadcasting Corporation of Malaysia. Radio channels in Malacca, Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Seremban and Singapore was taken over by the Japanese to broadcast misinformation. (Radio Television Malaysia, 2010) Department of Broadcasting was set up in Singapore on the 1st of April year 1946.In the early 50s, broadcasting activities in Malaya were operated from its temporary studio in Jalan Young in Kuala Lumpur and by and by in 1956, were moved to the Federal House, Kuala Lumpur. (Radio Television Malaysia, 2010) Broadcasting in Malaysia started to develop throughout the country, including Sabah and Sarawak. On 28th December 1963, Television services were brought into the business. (Radio Television Malaysia, 2010) The growth of the first channel, Rangkaian Satu advertized the second channel to be recognised on 17th November 1969. Followed by the incident where Radio and Television were combine under the Ministry of Information.Quick development was seen in broadcasting for two goggle box and radio. Broadcast time was extended so that everyone can have the prodigality of listening to it, even for the night shif t workers. (Radio Television Malaysia, 2010) Different languages were broadcasted as well. Growth of television became very rapid. On 1st March 1994, TV Malaysia started its early telecast as early as 6 in the morning. TV1, the Prime Channel brought in Selamat Pagi Malaysia (Good Morning Malaysia). TV2, The G antiquateden Channel, later trailed by launching Moving On Two in December 1996. Radio Television Malaysia, 2010) Viewers started increasing year by year by then. RTM has existing telecommunication via TV1, TV2, and the 34 radio channels of various languages at the National, state, local anaesthetic anesthetic and international level. (Radio Television Malaysia, 2010)The hearing share for TV1 is 15. 9%. Whereas auditory modality share for TV2 is 19. 2%. TV2 has to a greater extent audition share. RTM1 broadcasts its news program program program program at 8pm. news style is very localized and limited with just a a few(prenominal) international news only. All news pres ented was current news. No old news was describe unless(prenominal) it is following up news.Example of current and local news reported is local news on fake bollock and fake medicine. Other than that, missing girl case in Kelantan was withal one of the current news reported. Nevertheless, the example of international news reported was news on Japan after the Tsunami and news on new-fashioned floods that hit Australia. There was no sense of entertainment in RTM1 news. save for TV2 news which is broadcast at 8. 30pm, news reported is less localized. password reported are less localized with the balance of both(prenominal) local and international news making it more interesting for viewers and audience to know what is happening around the world.All news presented was current and quasi(prenominal) to RTM1. Example of local news presented by TV2 is recent BAKTI news and spoil dumping cases. Example of International news reported by TV2 is mainland Chinas agriculture state and abo ut Tsunami victims in Japan. For entertainment initiation however, there was no actual entertainment sector in both RTM1 and TV2. Nevertheless, RTM1 did have a small sector on promoting Sarawaks touristry and the beauty of the country. Included its history, background of Sarawak, wayang kulit and popular buildings. Basically, just promoting the country and encourage us to travel locally.Other than that, TV2 have a small part called Today in History talking about history of our country hoping to educate us and remind us non to repeat history. RTM 1 had sign language translator which showed the channels concern to be able to cater all types of viewers. Other than that, RTM1 had relevant notes at the nates of the screen for additional information as well. Audience can fool up on the notes if they happen to miss the reporters reporting on the news. skeleton information and part on Malaysian stock markets was showed as well.TV2 news had clear and relevant points that simplified vi ewers understanding of the news shown. TV2 too had notes at the bottom of the screen as well making it audience friendly. News anchor looked more relaxed when presenting the news compared to news anchor in RTM1. Unfortunately, TV2 does not have sign language translator. In a nutshell, both channels had clear and relevant videos to give a mental picture to viewers, clear introduction in presenting news, and lastly, relevant interviews and quotes to strengthen the points made with the news presented. For style of writing, RTM1 used familiar words in reporting.Unfortunately, the how instalment was not described thoroughly in the news reporting of RTM1. The how element was missing. TV2 news uses formal English to present news in formal way. Nevertheless, the who, what, why, why, how element was all clearly mentioned in the broadcast piece which can unimpeachably deliver the message to the news viewers. News in RTM1 is not as concrete as only brief information, a run through was grant ed to the audience about the news. For example, only brief information was given about the announcement of the 1Malaysia email project. TV2 broadcast news is more elliptic and factual.The flow of broadcast news piece came out as more effective in TV2 news compared to RTM1 as the news in TV2 goes in order. News in RTM1 was formal and straight to the point. Some news presented was less important and they had videos shown with the news to create a scene. For TV2, was formal but less tense environment. Fortunately, more selection of news for viewers as it had a balance of both international and local news. Both channels had sure trades, time of news showed competitiveness as RTM1 news is at 8pm whereas RTM2 news broadcast at 8. 30pm. Audience would have to make a prime(a) in choosing which news to watch.