KOTA KINABALU – Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), which is celebrating its 76th anniversary on April 1, must remain competitive in its broadcast of news content and TV programmes, including using the latest technology, to ensure the station remains relevant, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa.
He said RTM had the advantage of an experienced workforce, which was very valuable in efforts to improve its broadcasting quality.
“We know the broadcasting world is now becoming quite challenging, and so far, we are ahead. Our broadcast has the full use of technology. If we go to Angkasapuri, we will see Media City, which will be officially opened soon.
“The quality of our television filming is also very good. Looking back, there was no or less news competition before, because almost 100% of broadcasting was monopolised by government stations back then, and the role of private (television) stations was not much,” he added.
He was speaking to reporters after launching the RTM Sabah digital satellite news-gathering vehicle at the Communications and Multimedia Ministry Integrated Complex in Kepayan here today.
Annuar said the development in technology saw not only private television stations, but also individuals operating their own news portals or studios by broadcasting various interesting content.
“However, we remain a more reliable broadcasting channel. The level of reliability and accuracy of reporting (from RTM) is difficult to emulate, and must be maintained,” he said.
On RTM Sabah’s DSNG, Annuar said it is capable of making live broadcasts and high-definition (HD) television recordings from various locations, including in the interior, even without electricity supply or internet facilities such as 4G, 5G, or LTE as it only requires a satellite signal.
He said the DSNG vehicle is equipped with a live broadcast production facility, including three cameras to facilitate news coverage.
“Sabah’s relatively challenging terrain is no longer an obstacle in providing more news coverage and live television broadcasts from locations with HD broadcast quality compared to standard definition before.
“With this facility, RTM Sabah is expected to provide better broadcasting services, especially in delivering authentic, accurate and up-to-date information and news to Keluarga Malaysia in Sabah,” he added. – Bernama, March 29, 2022
