Okto

MediaCorp TV12 okto (okto)
okto logo
Launched	January 31, 1984 as SBC-12 (TV-12) January 1, 1994 as TCS-12 September 1, 1995 as Premiere 12 January 30, 2000 as MediaCorp TV12 Central May 20, 2001 as SPH MediaWorks TV Works March 3, 2002 as SPH MediaWorks Channel i 20 October 2008 as MediaCorp TV12 okto
Network	MediaCorp TV12
Owned by	MediaCorp
Picture format	16:9, 576i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV)
Slogan	"Going further to bring you closer"
Country	Singapore
Language	English
Broadcast area	Singapore
Headquarters	Bestway Building, 12 Prince Edward Road, Tanjong Pagar, Singapore 079212
Formerly called	SBC-12 (1984-1993) TCS-12 (1994-1995) Premiere 12 (1995-2000) Central (2000-2008) TV Works (2001-2002) Channel i (2002-2005)
Replaced	Kids Central Arts Central MediaCorp TV12 Central (from MediaCorp TV12 until 19 October 2008) SPH MediaWorks Channel i (from SPH MediaWorks until 31 December 2004)
Sister channel(s)	MediaCorp TV12 Vasantham MediaCorp TV12 Suria
Timeshift service	okto - 9 am to 9 pm (weekday) & 8 am to 9 pm (weekend) oktonite - 9 pm to 10 pm (everyday) A-OK (arts on okto) - 10 pm to 12 mn (mon to fri) & 10 pm to 1 am (sat to sun)
Website	xinmsn.com/okto (NEW)
Availability
Terrestrial
MediaCorp - Analogue (PAL-B)	Channel 30 (UHF 543.25MHz)
Satellite
MediaCorp - Digital (DVB-T)	Channel 30 (UHF 543.25MHz)
Cable
StarHub TV	Channel 108
MediaCorp - via (SCTV socket)	Channel 25 (UHF 503.25MHz)
IPTV
mio TV	Channel 08

MediaCorp TV12 okto (okto) is a television channel in Bestway Building, Singapore, managed by MediaCorp TV12, which was officially launched on 20 October 2008 hence replacing the SPH MediaWorks Channel i, Kids Central and Arts Central brands as oktoDAY and oktoNITE respectively. With the increased amount of broadcast time, the channel broadens the scope of Kids Central and Arts Central by offering more content for its viewers. okto resembles Premiere 12 (managed by MediaCorp TV12) which became defunct in 30 January 2000 and SPH MediaWorks Channel i (managed by SPH MediaWorks) which also became defunct in 1 January 2005.

The word "okto" means "8" in Greek. To reflect this, both StarHub TV and SingTel mio TV carry this channel as Channel "8" (this channel shouldn't be confused with MediaCorp TV Channel 8, which is MediaCorp's main Mandarin language channel). Despite the meaning of the channel's name, the channel is actually airing on channel 30 for those receiving channels via aerial or channel 25 for those using Singapore Cable Television sockets. For those who subscribed to Starhub TV, the channel will be aired on channel 108.

Okto has a mascot named Ollie whom was originally named OktoBoy, drawn on his back is the logo of Okto and born this year (2011).

History

The idea of a new channel came in 1 January 2008 when the Parliament of Singapore decided to expand the Tamil language Vasantham Central into a standalone Tamil language channel. The result was a split of the Central channel where Kids Central, Arts Central and SPH MediaWorks Channel i became okto on the same frequency as the old Channel i while Vasantham Central and MediaCorp TV12 Central was also replaced by Vasantham still on the same frequency as the old Central channel. It also show Kids movies (OKTO@MOVIES) on primetime Fridays & Saturdays and it also showing the live television broadcasting delayed relay simulcast coverage multi national and international sports event such as Summer Olympic Games, Winter Olympic Games, Summer Paralympic Games, Winter Paralympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Southeast Asian Games, Asian Youth Games, Youth Olympic Games and more from 7pm to 12MN.

Transmission hours

Transmission hours are from 9:00 am to 12:00 am (Weekdays) Sat - until 12:30 am Sun - until 1:00 am

TV Tuner Frequency

495.000 MHz

Opening and closing times

Startup

okto starts at 7:00 am (weekend), 9:00 am (weekday). The national anthem will be played, followed by the morning prayer and station ident. The first programme of the day follows thereafter.

Closedown

okto closes down at 12:00 am midnight .The last programme, will be broadcast. and the national anthem. Stations ident (MediaCorp TV12/MediaCorp TV12 okto : oktoDAY and oktoNITE) The test card was broadcast at the end. In the closing (offair) time okto is broadcasting testcard complete with date to time with text "MEDIACORP TV12 OKTO (OKTO DAY/OKTO NITE) - SINGAPORE". okto will feature a static image in the background MediaCorp okto playing CNN Radio network by Cable News Network (CNN) background of Windows Vista Ultimate.

Programming

Okto is predominantly an English channel with selected programmes in the language of the country of origin. The programming on the channel is similar to Kids Central, Arts Central and SPH MediaWorks Channel i, with preschool and children programms in the day and documentaries; lifestyle,news,current affairs, anime and art performances in the night.

Okto aims to be a one-stop channel that will enrich, engage and entertain, offering some of the best local and international programmes to the Singapore viewers. The channel has a special focus on the kids and arts communities and on User Generated Content (UGC) enabling them to participate, grow and be an integral part of the channel.

oktoDAY

oktoDAY replaces Kids Central and generally has kids programmes.

Transmission Hours:

• Mon to Fri: 8am to 8pm
• Sat to Sun: 8am to 8pm

Website - oktoDAY

Original Shown on Kids Central in 1998 - 2008

New shows

Found inside other MediaCorp TV Channel. (Example like Channel 5's The Adventures of Merlin on This Sat & Sun 7 - 9 PM)

Children's shows

• Art Attack
• Barney & Friends
• Bigfoot Presents: Meteor and the Mighty Monster Trucks
• Dinosapien
• Finger Tips
• Hannah Montana
• Hi-5
• In the Night Garden
• iCarly
• Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks
• Lab Rats Challenge
• Loonatics Unleashed
• Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
• ¡Mucha Lucha!
• Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl
• Power Rangers: Mystic Force
• Pretty Cure
• Rocket Power
• Rugrats
• Sesame Street
• Storm Hawks
• Team Galaxy
• Teletubbies
• The Super Hero Squad Show
• Totally Spies
• Transformers Animated
• Tricky TV
• The Adventures of Hello Kitty & Friends
• The Latest Buzz
• The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
• The Wild Thornberrys

Original productions

• Sketch
• Robbie and the Book of Tales
• Groom my Room
• Moon Face
• Magic Garden
• We are R.E.M/R.E.M:the Next Generation
• Schoolhouse Rockz
• Wushu Warriors
• Jobs for Juniors
• Record Breakers: Singapore Edition
• The Tales of Alex and Weero
• Ubin Boy
• Whizzes of the Void Deck
• Bring Your Toothbrush
• Kids United
• Double Chin
• Art Factory
• Einstein's Tingkat
• The Adventures of Super Einstein
• Hobby TV
• Looking for Natheniel
• Sports On
• Little Coach
• Why didn't I Think of That?
• Trick And Treats!
• Groom My School
• Merlin (aka Adventure of Merlin) (Original Channel from MediaCorp HD5)

oktoNITE

oktoNITE replaces Arts Central and has more programmes for adults.

Transmission Hours:

• Mon to Sun: 8pm to 10pm

Website - oktoNITE

New shows

Found inside other MediaCorp TV Channel.

New programming

Beginning April 2011, the programming on okto was revamped. The channel is no longer divided into oktoday and oktonite. Instead, it is divided into okto and a~ok (Arts on Okto). However, the transition clip to oktonite (where the background changes from white to blue) is still played.

Transmission Hours: oktots:9 am to 3 pm (weekdays), 7 am to 9 am (weekends)

• okto: 9 am to 9 pm (weekdays), 7 am to 9 pm (weekends)
• Oktonite: 9 pm to 10 pm (daily)
• a~ok: 10 pm to 12 mn (daily)

New shows: Found inside other MediaCorp TV Channel.

Children shows:

okto @ the movies Cardfight Vanguard Phineas and Ferb Scan 2 Go Pokemon Black and White Backyard Science Junior Masterchef Australia Spellz Artzooka Zero Hero Sunshine Station Little Princess Lazytown Charlie&Lola City of Friends The cat in the hat knows A lot Hi-5 Thomas & Friends Mr Moon Chuggington Art Factory Kids Rock Record Breakers-Singapore Edition Sketch The Jungle Book Monster Allergy Blazing Teens The amazing Spiez! Mudpit KNOCKOUT

New season/series

New to okto is called "oktoLIVE" will coming soon to okto.

See also

• MediaCorp TV12 Central
• MediaCorp Vasantham
• MediaCorp TV12
• SPH MediaWorks Channel i

Links

• New Official Websites