MediaCorp TV12 Suria

Infobox TV channel
name = MediaCorp TV12 Suria
logofile = Suria-On-White.jpg
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logoalt = Suria logo
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launch = January 30, 2000
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picture format = PAL 576i(SDTV) 4:3
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network = MediaCorp TV12
owner = MediaCorp
slogan = Sinar Bersama Anda
country = Flagicon|SGP Singapore
broadcast area = Nationwide
headquarters = Bestway Building
former names = Prime 12, TV12
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web = [http://suria.mediacorptv.sg/ Suria.mediacorptv.sg]
terr serv 1 = Analouge
terr chan 1 = Channel 12
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cable serv 1 = Starhub CableTV
cable chan 1 = Channel 4
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adsl serv 1 = mio TV
adsl chan 1 = Channel 4
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Suria ( _zh. 朝阳频道) is a Malay-language channel featuring local and acquired Malay dramas and popular programmes. Suria has achieved recognition outside the Malay community, drawing media attention in Singapore and abroad.Fact|date=March 2008

History of Suria

MediaCorp TV12's Suria was launched on 30 January 2000, replacing Prime 12.

Suria - which means 'Sun' in Malay - transmits a blend of programmes to reflect the unique views, culture and lifestyles of the modern Malay Singaporean. As a dedicated Malay channel, Suria is the channel of choice of the Malay community in Singapore and aims to be the number one channel for the Malay community in the region. This is a channel that viewers can rely on, where they seek out programmes that provides latest news and information whilst serving the best entertainment programmes which reflect their lives, culture and heritage.

Suria, "Sinar Bersama Anda"

Suria originally used the tagline, "Suria, Sinaran Hidup Anda" which means Suria, 'Shine In Your Life' and "Semakin Bersinar" which means "Shining Even Brighter". It then changes to a new tagline in 2008 "Suria, Sinar Bersama Anda" which means 'Suria, Shines With You' reflects the channel's desire to be the heartbeat of the Malay community, networking closely with them and understanding their needs and aspirations.

With a multicultural and international feel, Suria not only reflects the affluent, educated and new breed of the Singapore Malays, it also provides a window for those who wish to understand the Malay community .

Local Programmes

Programmes like Anugerah 2005, Pesta Pesta Pesta and Dia (Indonesian drama) has catapulted Suria to new heights, establishing recognition among the non-Malay community and drawing in extensive media attention in Singapore and the region.

Current Affairs & News

* Akhir Kata - Interviews with prominent figures in the Malay community
* Detik - Current Affairs program regarding news that circulating the region
* Lensa Ramadan - A special edition of Detik for the month of Ramadan
* Jejak Jenayah - A Malay Edition of Crime Watch
* Berita

Dramas

*Raya Suraya (Romantic Comedy Telemovie)
*Gelora (Soap-drama)
*Pelangi (Soap-drama)
*2x5 Dol (telemovie) - about a young Malay couple who is in love.
*2x5 Dol (the series) - about a young newly-wed couple
*Anak Metropolitan Season 1 & 2 - about Malay teens and gangsters in Singapore
*Bara Seasons 1-3 - about the life of Malay youngsters in Singapore
*Dian 1 - about a woman who is released from the Drug Rehabilitation Centre
*Dian 2 - about a woman and her husband who are released from the Drug Rehabilitation Centre
*Dian 3 - a collection of drug-related stories
*Rahsia Perkahwinan Season 1 & 2 - about marriage life and the secrets that lies
*Sayang Semuanya Season 1 & 2 - a 'party of five' drama
*Cinta Bollywood Season 1 & 2 - about a girl's fascination with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan
*Jeritan Sepi:Selagi Ada Kasih - a story about a woman suffering from kidney problems and her family
*Jeritan Sepi 2 - a story about a mentally retarded man (Cik Leh) and his family
*Jeritan Sepi 3 - storyline revolves around the deterioration of family morals and social ignorance towards the elderly
*Cinta Q - a drama about love, that stars Amy Mastura from Malaysia
*Dimensi ke 4 - supernatural drama on Malay superstitions
*Mencari Mimpi - a drama that features Malaysian & Singapore stars
*Erlin Montel (Comedy) - about a woman who is overweight
*Tetangga Season 1 & 2 (Comedy) - about multi-racial neighbours in cosmopolitan Singapore
*Grafiti - a series about young people in Singapore
*Cucuku Sayang - My Beloved Grandchildren
*Paradigma - exclusive telemovie 2007
*Danielle - a drama that showcast teens who love music
*Samar - exclusive telemovie
*Projek Cerpen (formerly Sayangbara Cerpen) - a drama that is adapted from a 24 hour short story competition
*Tujuh - a horror and supernatural drama (Coming Soon)
*O.K.B. - a comedy drama
*Abadi - a story of love and longing involving a mother and a child and a grandchild to his grandmother
*Alya - a series about a protagonist, named Alya, and the surprises in store for her as she approaches the BIG 30!
*Satu Jam - Satu Jam unveils eight different stories, unfolding in one hour
*Kerana Fateha (Telemovie) - a co-production between Brunei & Singapore stars about a handicapped named Fateha
*Kerana Fateha (The Series) - a continuation of a moving story about a handicapped named Fateha in her early twenties.
*Blok 13 - Blok 13 featured 8 different stories of flat dwellers
*Wasiat - a dramedy/mockumentary that pays homage to “The Office”
*MANdai UniTED
*CMYK - "Cinta Mu Yang Kucari" depicts the story of 5 youths working in an advertising agency
*Metafora - a four one hour Holiday special dramas. Shown on New Year 2008, Chinese New Year & Good Friday holiday. Stories titles - Pak Lah, Cafe, T-shirt & Cat.
*Zero Downpayment (Dramedy) - about the unexpected financial challenges facing a second- hand car dealer, Husen
*Atas Heights - a an inter-twined story revolving around four families – The Ismails, The Marzukis, The Dawoods and The Kohs
*Purnama - a 5-episode anthology series that showcase stories that occur during full moon nights

Info-ed

*Safari Season 1 - a children program about global warming
*Safari Season II - Kebangkitan Xanda - a sci-fi kids program about global warming
*Sedap Season 1-3 - a cooking show with veteran DJ, Asmah Laili
*Selamat Pagi Singapura - "Good Morning Singapore" program
*Suria Segar Season 1 & 2 - a fresh new morning program hosted by 3 host
*Santai Season 1 & 2 - a morning program that focus on family
*647km2 Season 1-5 - discover the places you never know in 647km2 of Singapore
*Seksa - Consexquences, about teaching your kids on sexuality
*Kelab K Season 1 & 2 - a program that talks about child development
*Hanyut Season 1 & 2 - About teenagers who went astray
*Bongkar Season 1 - a series that uncovers the various scams that had happened to the Malay community
*Bongkar Season 2 - a series that uncovers the hidden and at times rampant taboos, exclusive to the Malay community
*Aura Femina Season 1 & 2 - Female Aura
*In:Trend - a reality show about renovation
*Renovasi - a show about renovation
*Ubah Unik - a unique makeover show
*Chef Skuter - The Scooter Chef
*Nenek Super Canggih - Super Savvy Granny
*Anak Jati Singapura - a special documentary
*Deria Kota - Site & Sound
*Dinamika - Dynamics
*Dari Konsep Ke Keupayaan - an army programme
*Yuk, buat Roti - Let's Make Bread
*Jom! Makan Angin - a travelog programme
*Chef Selebriti - in search of a new celebrity chef
*Potret Bahasa - about languages
*Pantas Pintas - a quiz show cum info-ed program targeted at teenagers
*Juang Anak Watan - about success Malays
*Rara Bazar Season 1-3 - an entrepreneurial competition programme
*Soo..Lazat Season 1 & 2 - showcasing modern life and modern cooking
*X-Tion - about extreme sports
*Warna Ramadan Season 1-4 - a one hour Ramadan programme
*Mentari - a docu-drama interspersed with re-enactments based on true life accounts.
*S-Trek Season 1 & 2 - a one stop series that provides information on various sporting activities happening in Singapore
*Jendela 2008 - a two part series about what's coming for 2008
*A$et - this 6-part weekly series will provide in-depth focus
*Yang Ter.. - an infotainment magazine program that features 'Super Singapore'
*Zoom Hong Kong - hosted by Nurul Aini and Huda Ali
*P.G: Perihal Generasi - a Parent's Guide programme
*Snek
*S.M.L@Sihat - a health magazine that broaches the subject of health in a ‘prevention is better than cure’ approach
*Tabah
*Gen Y.org
*Fyi - Hosted by Suhaimi Yusof, Fadhilah Samsudin and Huda Ali (Starts, May 2)
*Mmm... Syioknya! - Mmm…Syioknya! is cooking series which highlights the benefits of frozen meat and poultry (Starts, May 5)

Movies

*Jummat Eksklusif! - showing box office movies & telemovies on Friday nights
*Satria Klasik - replacing Jummat Eksklusif! on November 2007
*Srikandi Klasik - replacing Jummat Eksklusif! on April 2008

Variety

*Cakap Sini Habis Sini - a local sensational talkshow with Hafiz Glamor & Seri Wahyuni Jaes
*Ilusi - a programme that showcast magic
*Kau Istimewa Season 1-4 - a programme that is eagerly anticipated during the fasting month
*Raikan Bersama Danielle - Festive Cheers with Danielle
*TV Kini Season 1-3 - latest Malay entertainment news-program
*TV:ISM - a show that is hosted by 3 host and featured Indonesian, Singaporean & Malaysian artists
*Gemilang - a nostalgic music program
*Popmentari - a documentary on Malay pop music
*Singapura Live! - a local concert featuring Singapore Malay stars
*Anugerah - a talent show that find new singing talents
*Anugerah Skrin - a talent show that find new acting and hosting talent
*Piramid - a Malay version of Pyramid Game
*Bintang - Star
*Muzika Ekstravaganza - a classy variety show that encapsulates the union of two nations through the universal language of music
*Rapsodi - an annual variety collaboration between RTB (Brunei) and MediaCorp TV12 Suria (Singapore)
*Kpak! Bing Bing - marriage, a worthy lifetime commitment with host Najip Ali, Era Farida & Suhaimi Yusof
*Anugerah (Band) (Starts, May 6)
*K-nite - a Game show to allow enthusiasts to come into the studio size KTV room for that one night to pit
*Sinaran Hati - a concerted effort by community leaders and youth organizations and celebrities in garnering donations for the night

Awards Show

*Pesta Perdana - the local Malay television awards (only for Singapore Malay programs)
*Pesta Pesta Pesta - the local Malay entertainment awards
*Anugerah Planet Muzik - Organised by MediaCorp to recognise top music performers from Singapore, Indonesia & Malaysia

Acquired Malay Programs

Suria has acquired Malay programs from Malaysia and Indonesia to complement their programming grid.

Indonesian Shows

Drama

*3in1
*Dia Season 1 & 2
*Pernikahan Dini
*Hikmah Season 1 & 2 (Season 1 & 2 Only, Season 3 Onwards on Sensasi)
*'J'
*Sephia
*Gol
*Ikhlas
*Cinta Berkalang Noda
*Antara 2 Alam
*Kiamat Sudah Dekat
*Hantu Jatuh Cinta

Info-ed

*Potret Indonesia
*Rumah Selebriti

Variety

*Music By Request

Malaysian Shows

Drama

*Gol & Gincu The Series Season 1 & 2
*Sembilu Series
*Dalam Hati Ada Cinta Season 1-3
*Dilema Wanita Season 1-3
*Perang KL
*Odisi
*Haryati
*Butakah Cinta
*Janji Diana Season 1 & 2
*Bila Ayah Minta Kahwin Lagi
*Cinta Tsunami
*Puteri Season 1-3
*Mama Paparazi
*Seputih Qaseh Ramadan
*Impian Illayana Season 1-3
*Cinta Madinah

Info-ed

*123 Season 1-3
*3R
*Benar Tapi Pelik
*Pelik Tapi Benar
*ID:Kreatif Season 1 & 2
*Citarasa Selebriti Season 1 & 2
*Denyutan
*Kisah Benar
*Misteri Nusantara
*Selera Thai
*Selembar Benang
*Memori
*Jalan-jalan Cari Makan
*Galeri Akua

Variety

*Macam-macam Aznil (Season 1 Only, Season 2 Onwards on Sensasi)
*Usik-Usik Chef Wan Season 1 & 2
*Usik-usik Salih Yaccob
*Close-Up
*Wakenabeb!

International Shows

*Perjanjian (The Promise/Pangako Sa ’Yo)
*Gaby, Hanya Kau Cinta Ku (Gaby, You Are My Only Love/Como Tu, Ninguna)

Suria Artists

Most artists who are shown in Suria are not bound by a contract by the television station (unlike MediaCorp Channel 5 & 8).

Most of the artists and productions are produced by a production house.

The names below are identified as Suria Artists which are normally featured in most of the productions in Suria.

Male

*Aaron Aziz
*Adi Putera
*Adi Rahman
*Abdullah Ahmad
*Alias Kadir
*Aliff Aziz
*Ahmad Stokin
*Azhar Nor Lesta
*Fauzi Laily (finalist Anugerah'05)
*Hafiz Glamor
*Haizad Imran
*Hatta Said
*Hamzah Adon
*Husin Saaban
*Hyrul Anuar (winner Anugerah'05)
*Khairuddin Saharom
*Khairudin Samsudin
*M. Ramlee
*Md. Effandy Idris (finalist Anugerah Skrin'06)
*Md. Shahril Abdul Wahid (male Winner of Anugerah Skrin'06)
*Najip Ali
*Nick Mikhail
*Norizam Zainal
*Osman Sulaiman
*Roslan Mohd
*Sahfudin Mahfuz
*Shah Iskandar (finalist Anugerah Skrin'06)
*Sufian Ahmad (finalist Anugerah Skrin'06)
*Suhaimi Yusoff
*Suzairhe Sumari
*Syed Azmir (finalist Anugerah'05)
*Taufik Batisah (winner of Singapore Idol Season 1)
*Taufiq Md. Salleh
*Kassreeal Alfi

Female

*Akhmar Elias (finalist Anugerah Skrin '06)
*Aidli Alin Mosbit
*Ariati Tyeb Papar
*Asmah Laili (Veteran DJ)
*Dalina Jaapar
*Elfaizah Ul-Haq
*Eka Marina (winner of Anugerah '03)
*Era Farida
*Fadhilah Samsudin
*Farida Yusoff (Pesta Perdana nominee '06)
*Fizah Nizam
*Hazlina Halim
*Huda Ali (female Winner of Anugerah Skrin'06)
*J Rosmini
*Jainon Par
*Liyana Tan
*Lynn Nasir
*Marina Yusof
*Mastura Ahmad
*Norfasarie
*Nura J
*Nurul Aini
*Oniatta Effendi
*Rahimah Rahim
*Rahimah Yusof
*Rima Melati Adams
*Rilla Melati Bahri
*Rosita Husin
*Seri Wahyuni Jaes
*Surianny Sulaiman (finalist Anugerah Skrin '06)
*Wahyu Rahman

Newscasters

*Alwiyah Mohd Siz
*Daud Yusof
*Hisham Hasim
*Hazlina Halim
*Othman Bahri
*Rita Zahara
*Rosli Abdul Razak

Transmission Hours

"Weekdays"
Mon - Fri | 3pm - 12am
"Weekends"
Saturday | 3pm - 12am
Sunday | 10am - 12am

See also

*MediaCorp TV12
*MediaCorp TV12 Central

External links

* [http://www.suria.sg Suria Channel Website]
* [http://www.suria.sg/TVSCHEDULE/schedule.asp Suria Channel TV Schedule]
* [http://www.mediacorp.sg MediaCorp website]
* [http://www.mobtv.sg/channel/suria.aspx Suria on MOBTV]

References

*MediaCorp TV12 Website [http://www.corporate.mediacorp.sg/tv12/]
*About Suria [http://www.suria.sg/About%20Suria/index.htm]