CYBERJAYA (May 24): Members of the public have been advised to make the necessary preparations to enjoy digital television broadcasts as Malaysia is expected to switch off its analogue TV service by the third quarter of this year. “Public are advised to make preparations now to switch over to buying a smart TV or install ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) antenna for easier reception of digital signals,” he told a media briefing on Malaysia's Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) service, branded as myFreeview here today. Johan said so far, 15 television channels and six radio channels could be accessed through myFreeView and he expected more than 20 television channels could be accessed by year’s end. He also urged new Content Application Service Providers (CASPs) to use myFreeView as a platform to air their television channels as the country had switched to digital television transmission. Johan also said the myFreeView coverage was now up to 98% where the broadcasts are free, with no hidden costs.

Source: The Edge Markets May 24, 2019 09:00 UTC