MediaCorp TV12 okto

Infobox TV channel

name = MediaCorp TV12 okto

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logoalt = okto logo
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launch = October 19, 2008
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picture format = PAL 576i(SDTV) 4:3
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network = MediaCorp TV
owner = MediaCorp
slogan = ‘its ok to be young forever’
country = Flagicon|SGP Singapore
broadcast area = Nationwide
headquarters = Bestway Building
former names = Central
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web = [http://okto.sg/ okto.sg]
terr serv 1 = Analogue
terr chan 1 = Channel 30 (503.25MHz)
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sat chan 1 =
cable serv 1 = StarHub CableTV
cable chan 1 = Channel 8
sat radio serv 1 =
sat radio chan 1 =
adsl serv 1 = mio TV
adsl chan 1 = Channel 8
online serv 1 =
online chan 1 =

MediaCorp TV12 okto is a Singapore TV channel managed by MediaCorp TV.

okto will telecast from 9 am to 12 midnight daily and offers 105 hours of programming each week. okto will retain the essence and strength of Kids and Arts Central’s programming. With the increased hours, the channel will broaden the scope of these 2 channels by including more engaging content for its viewers.

Viewers can start tuning in to the channel on Friday, 19 October 2008.

The word "okto" means '8' in Greek. Reflecting this, the channel will be carried on Channel '8" on both StarHub CableTV and SingTel mio TV. Transmission hours will be from 9 am to 12 midnight daily.

Programming

okto will predominantly be an English channel with selected programmes in the language of the country of origin. The programming on the channel will be similar to current Kids and Arts Central, with preschool and children programs in the day and documentaries, lifestyle, anime and art performances in the evening.

With the migration of these programmes to okto, the number of hours for the above-mentioned genres will be increased to 105 hours each week. The increased hours will widen the scope of the channel and show more content like viewer submitted videos.

oktoDAY & oktoNITE

oktoDAY

Kids Central will become oktoDAY, which will have more kids programmes.

Transmission Hours

*Mon to Fri: 9am to 9pm
*Sat & Sun: 9am to 7pm

oktoNITE

Arts Central will become oktoNITE, which will have more programmes for adults.

Transmission Hours

*Mon to Fri: 9pm to 12am
*Sat & Sun: 7pm to 12am

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External links

* [http://okto.sg/ okto official website]
* [http://okto.sg/okto-mediarelease.pdf Press Release]