FIRST STATE-OWNED TV SATION
By Voon Yih Boon & Nia Natasha Hasenan
KUCHING: The very first state-owned television station, TVSarawak (TVS) is another outstanding achievement of the state government.
For a start, it will show part of the Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s 84th birthday celebration to be hosted by Kuching City from Oct 9 to 11.
The five segments of the celebration would be carried out in the new norm, starting with a thanksgiving prayer on Oct 9 at Masjid India Bandar Kuching.
On the morning of Oct 10, Taib will inspect a guard of honour at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) premises, and then on the night of Oct 11, the TV station will be officially launched.
As announced recently, TVS will provide free-to-air channel, online publishing and information provisioning services. The public can access it on Astro, Channel 122.
Several people were approached for their responses to the state’s only TV station and to share their expectations.
Many praised the state government for its role in setting up the station appears to be well-received Sarawakians who hope the government would use the platform to nurture the state’s multi-racial society.
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Ng Hong Hui, 49, Import trader
I expect TVS to present and promote the harmonious atmosphere in our state by using various shows. It ought to promote the cultures and customs of the various ethnic groups.
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Safiq Firdaus Abdullah, 24, YouTuber
I hope that the station would be a great medium to show the world that Sarawakians are peaceful and united. Since I was young I have been taught to spread the good vibes and positivity every day to everyone. I wish TV Sarawak will continue this spirit.
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Jimsley Lim Jim Hong, 26, Company director
To me, TV Sarawak is a very good initiative as long as it delivers the most accurate and happening news or events in Sarawak. I expect it to include other languages such as Mandarin to cater to more a wider audience.
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Nazriatul Shahniza Pauzy, 24, Assistant restaurant manager
It is a very good initiative. It will bring benefits to Sarawak as most of its news will be about happenings in Sarawak. I hope that the rural areas will get good coverage as they are the most neglected.
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Chong Pui Ing, 24, Administrative staff
I hope that TVSarawak can manifest our unique characteristics and cultures, and introduce Sarawak food to the whole of Malaysia or even worldwide. Through this, more people would see the beauty of this land.
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Lizleona Kennedy Ating, 23, Student
I like because we will have the latest news from around Sarawak. I expect the station to use different languages such as Iban, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu and so on.
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Adelina Jacy Jackson, 24, Quantity Surveyor
It’s good to have our own TV station that broadcast constant news about out state, especially the rural areas that we need to explore more. It can show the different ethnic cultures and the beautiful natural environment. My expectation is that the people would get to know more about Sarawak.”
