Introduction
Mass media is a channel used to convey information to the public. There are two types of mass media, namely electronic media and print media. Electronic media includes television, radio and the internet while print media includes newspapers, magazines, books and so on. Now, electronic media such as the internet is the channel most widely used by the public to convey or receive information related to an issue. This is because the internet is faster and faster in giving or receiving information. In general, there are various functions and roles of the media in increasing knowledge and shaping the public mind. The media also serves as a platform for triggering the public mind towards being more creative and critical.
Among the roles of the media in public knowledge is the media as a source of information. The mass media is the main source for the public to obtain information. For example, the public will obtain information through the mass media, especially newspapers, television and the internet which are very powerful in conveying information related to the government.Apart from being a link between the people and the government, the mass media also plays a role in encouraging public attention and the way people think to create positive changes in attitudes in line with the government's wishes and policies.Objectives
- To become a leader in the nation through broadcasting services based on the 1Malaysia idea
- To utilize information technology and new media for maximum audience reach
- To promote the use of the Malay language in building a nation
Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM)
RTM is a public broadcasting station owned by the Malaysian government that owns and operates 8 national radio channels, 24 state and district radio channels and 3 television channels. Its main motto from 1987 to 2004 was 'Your Loyal Friend'. The early history of radio in Malaya began with an attempt to use wireless devices in Johor in 1921 to convey information as a hobby. This was followed by the establishment of wireless associations in Kuala Lumpur and Penang that transmitted radio waves. The Penang Wireless Association established the ZHJ Station in 1934 as the country's first radio station, following the British initiative to establish radio which led to the establishment of the Radio Department in Singapore on 1 April 1946. The radio station operated in Kuala Lumpur in 1951 including in the Oriental Building, the old Tang Ling Hospital building in Jalan Young, Rumah Persekutuan and Wisma Radio Angkasapuri in 1971.
Among the RADIO broadcasts that have been on the air are:
While for television broadcast options are:
- RTM1;
- RTM2; and
- TVi
As well as Alternative Mainstream Media that can be chosen are:
- TV3;
- NTV7;
- 8TV;
- TV9; and others
What Government Programs Use TV?
- Medik TV;
- eMaklum System (eMaklum);
- 1Malaysia One Call Centre (1MOCC);
- Aedes Mosquito Breeding Prevention Awareness Program;
- War on Drugs;
- Independence Day;
- Goods and Services Tax (GST);
- Perumahan Rakyat 1 Malaysia (PR1MA);
- Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BR1M); and others
Medik TV
Medik TV is a cutting-edge electronic media that features various health programs, awareness campaigns and health issues to be provided to the public. Medik TV is the official broadcaster of the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) and has exclusive broadcasting rights in all government hospitals and clinics throughout Malaysia. As one of the initiatives under the Economic Transformation Program (ETP), Medik TV fully supports the government's efforts to improve the living standards of Malaysians by improving healthcare services and awareness.
A total of 168 hospitals and government agencies nationwide have been equipped with MedikTV, the official broadcasting channel of the Ministry of Health (MOH) which provides the latest information regarding MOH to the public.For more information, please visit on youtube.
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