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{{short description|Malaysia Chinese-language free-to-air television network}}
{{Infobox Network |
{{distinguish|text=[[Channel 8 (Singaporean TV channel)]], a Chinese-language television channel owned by [[Mediacorp]]}}
network_name = 8TV<br>八度空间|
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network_logo = [[Image:8tv logo.gif|75px]][[Image:8tv chi logo.gif]]|
{{Use British English|date=September 2018}}
country = {{flagicon|Malaysia}} [[Malaysia]]|
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}}
network_type = [[Terrestrial television|Private broadcast]] [[Terrestrial television]]|
{{Infobox television channel
available = National|
| name = 八度空间<br>8TV
owner = [[Media Prima Berhad]]|
| logo = 8TV (Malaysia) logo in Chinese.svg
key_people = |
| logo_size = 160px
launch_date = 2004|
| logo_alt =
founder = |
| logo_caption = Current logo, which is a revision of 2004 logo, used since 2018.
slogan = '''We're different''' ([[Simplified Chinese character|Simplified Chinese]] : ''我们是不同的'')|
| image =
motto = |
| image_size =
past_names = MetroVision Channel 8|
| image_alt =
website = [http://www.8tv.com.my/ www.8tv.com.my]|
| alt =
| caption =
| type =
| country = [[Malaysia]]
| area = *Malaysia
*[[Singapore]]
*[[Brunei]]
*[[Thailand]] ([[Southern Thailand]])
*[[Indonesia]] ([[West Kalimantan|West]] and [[North Kalimantan]] and [[Riau Islands]])
*[[Philippines]] (Southern [[Palawan]] and [[Tawi-Tawi]])
| network =
| tv_stations =
| tv_transmitters =
| affiliates =
| headquarters = Balai Berita, [[Bangsar]], [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[Malaysia]]
| language = [[Mandarin Chinese|Mandarin]]<br />[[English language|English]] (2004-2018)
| picture_format = [[576i]] ([[4:3]]/[[SDTV]]) (1995 - 1999, 2004 - 2017)<br/>[[1080i]] ([[16:9]]/[[HDTV]]) (2017 - present)
| timeshift_service =
| owner = [[Media Prima]]<br>(Metropolitan TV Sdn Bhd)
| parent =
| key_people =
| sister_channels = {{collapsible list|
* [[TV3 (Malaysian TV network)|TV3]]
* [[NTV7]]
* [[TV9 (Malaysian TV network)|TV9]]
}}
| founded =
| founder = [[Tunku Abdullah|Tan Sri Tunku Abdullah]]
| launch_date = *{{Start date and age|1995|07|01|df=yes}}<br>{{small|(as MetroVision)}}
*{{Start date and age|2004|01|08|df=yes}}<br>{{small|(as 8TV)}}
| replaced =
| closed_date = *{{End date and age|1999|11|01|df=yes}}<br>{{small|(as MetroVision)}}
| replaced_by =
| former_names = MetroVision <br> (1 July 1995 – 1 November 1999)
| terr_serv_1 = {{flagicon|Malaysia}} [[MYTV Broadcasting|MYTV]]
| terr_chan_1 = Channel 108 (SD)
| online_serv_1 = {{flagicon|Malaysia}} [[Tonton (video portal)|tonton]]
| online_chan_1 = [https://www.xtra.com.my/live-tv/#d Watch live]<br> ([[HDTV|HD]])
| website = {{Official URL}}
| webcast =
| child =
| embed_header =
| embedded =
}}
 
{{Infobox Chinese
| title = 8TV
| s = 八度空间
| t = 八度空間
| poj = Poeh-tō͘ Khong-kan
| j = Baat3 Dou6 Hung1 Gaan1
}}
{{Media Prima evolution}}
'''Metropolitan TV Sdn Bhd''', operating as '''8TV''' ({{zh|c='''八度空间'''}}), is a Malaysian Chinese-language [[free-to-air]] television network focused on the Chinese community of Malaysia. It is owned and operated by [[Media Prima]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/609956/8tv-makin-mencabar|title=8TV makin mencabar|author=Shaffique Ahmad Zehnun|publisher=Metro Ahad|date=3 December 2006|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/4943069/misi-8t-v-kuasai-penonton-muda|title=Misi 8TV kuasai penonton muda|author=Zul Husni Abdul Hamid|publisher=Berita Minggu|date=14 November 2010|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/4949588/media-baru-tak-jejas-8tv|title=Media baru tak jejas 8TV|author=Wan Asrudi Wan Hassan|publisher=[[Harian Metro]]|date=10 November 2010|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref> The channel formerly existed as MetroVision from 1 July 1995 until 1 November 1999 and was relaunched as 8TV on 8 January 2004.
 
Its programming consists of mostly dramas, sitcoms and reality shows made in Chinese, either produced in Malaysia or imported from other countries. As of 2023, 8TV has captured 81% of its Chinese viewership according to a [[Nielsen Corporation|Nielsen]] survey.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/hiburan/selebriti/2024/01/1198811/8tv-capai-81-peratus-penonton-cina|title=8TV capai 81 peratus penonton Cina|author=Fatin Farhana Ariffin|publisher=[[Berita Harian]]|date=11 January 2024|accessdate=16 May 2024}}</ref>
 
==History==
 
=== As MetroVision ===
Plans for a fourth channel or [[television station]] were revealed in August 1989. It was set to be called "'''TV4'''" and planned to launch in January 1990 with initial coverage limited to the [[Klang Valley]].<ref name=approved>{{cite news |title=New commercial TV network approved: Paper |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19890813-1.2.23.4 |access-date=20 December 2023 |work=The Straits Times |date=13 August 1989}}</ref> One of its applicants, [[Melewar Industrial Group Berhad|Melewar Group Berhad]], stated that the channel would air entertainment and sports programs.<ref name="to">{{cite news |title=Govt 'no' to second private TV station |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19890926-1.2.24.6 |access-date=15 December 2023 |work=The Straits Times |date=26 September 1989}}</ref> The new channel was intended to be "another step towards diversifying sources of home entertainment."<ref name=approved></ref> However, the plan was canceled the following month<ref>{{cite news |title=Govt 'no' to second private TV station |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19890926-1.2.24.6 |access-date=15 December 2023 |work=The Straits Times |date=26 September 1989}}</ref> because the government felt that the existing TV channels were adequate to meet the country's "present needs."<ref>{{cite news |title='No plans for 4th TV station now' |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19891104-1.2.30.7 |access-date=15 December 2023 |work=The Straits Times |date=4 November 1989}}</ref>
 
The establishment of TV4 received approval from the [[Cabinet of Malaysia|Cabinet]] in September 1991 and was expected to begin transmission in January 1992 in the [[Klang Valley]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/2547461/tv4-for-klang-valley-soon|title=TV4 for Klang Valley soon|publisher=[[Business Times (Malaysia)|Business Times]]|date=23 September 1991|accessdate=10 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/958759/will-tv4-be-a-harbinger-of-change-|title=Will TV4 be a harbinger of change?|publisher=[[New Straits Times]]|date=4 October 1991|accessdate=10 January 2020}}</ref>
 
The plan was revived in January 1992,<ref>{{cite news |title=Fourth TV channel 'to be set up definitely' |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19920306-1.2.31.3 |access-date=15 December 2023 |work=The Straits Times |date=6 March 1992}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/2459661/-tv4-definitely-on-mohamed|title='TV4' definitely on: Mohamed|publisher=[[Business Times (Malaysia)|Business Times]]|date=6 March 1992|accessdate=10 January 2020}}</ref> with the application period beginning in September of the same year.<ref>{{cite news |title=Two more TV stations for Malaysia soon |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19920801-1.2.30.5 |access-date=21 December 2023 |work=The Straits Times |date=1 August 1992}}</ref> One of the applicants was the Utusan Group – the then-parent company of ''[[Utusan Malaysia]]'', – which aimed to establish a separate company and have its studios based on its own plot of land at [[Mukim Batu]], [[Selangor]], if it obtained the license.<ref name="latest">{{cite news |title=Utusan Melayu latest to bid for private TV station |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/biztimes19920128-1.2.17.8 |access-date=20 December 2023 |work=Business Times |date=28 January 1988}}</ref> Other applicants included [[Red FM (Malaysia)|Rediffusion Cable Network Sdn. Bhd.]], which owned a cable radio station, and the returning Melewar Group.<ref name="latest"></ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/2457118/melewar-still-pursuing-tv4-|title=Melewar still pursuing 'TV4'|author=Othman Abu Bakar|publisher=[[Business Times (Malaysia)|Business Times]]|date=11 March 1992|accessdate=10 January 2020}}</ref>
 
[[Fauzi Abdul Rahman]], the then-Parliamentary Secretary of the Information Ministry, said in May 1992 at the [[Parliament of Malaysia|Parliament House]] that TV4 was likely to be set up by early 1993<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/989681/tv4-may-be-set-up-next-year|title=TV4 may be set up next year|publisher=[[New Straits Times]]|date=1 May 1992|accessdate=10 January 2020}}</ref> and would be awarded a tender by June 1992,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/1001396/tv4-contract-to-be-awarded-next-month|title=TV4 contract to be awarded next month|author=Sivakumar Kuttan|publisher=[[New Straits Times]]|date=20 June 1992|accessdate=10 January 2020}}</ref> but it was delayed until August before it began its broadcast.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/1006918/tenders-for-tv4-out-next-month|title=Tenders for TV4 out next month|publisher=[[New Straits Times]]|date=31 July 1992|accessdate=10 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/1005828/tv4-contract-given-|title=TV4 contract 'given'|publisher=[[New Straits Times]]|date=1 August 1992|accessdate=10 January 2020}}</ref>
 
In June 1993, the license was granted to a consortium of four companies, which included The Utusan Group, planning to launch in 1994,<ref>{{cite news |title=M'sia awards TV4 licence to consortium of 4 local firms |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/biztimes19930616-1.2.13.3 |access-date=15 December 2023 |work=Business Times |date=16 June 1993}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/276539/metropolitan-kendali-tv4|title=Metropolitan kendali TV4|author=Mutazar Abdul Ghani|publisher=[[Berita Harian]]|date=27 September 1993|accessdate=10 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/266355/lesen-untuk-tv4-bulan-depan|title=Lesen untuk TV4 bulan depan|publisher=[[Berita Harian]]|date=22 November 1993|accessdate=10 January 2020}}</ref> but later delayed to January 1995<ref>{{cite news |title=KL to allow private satellite dishes from 1996 |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/biztimes19940923-1.2.50 |access-date=17 December 2023 |work=Business Times |date=23 September 1994}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/3022721/tv-ke-4-bulan-depan|title=TV ke-4 bulan depan|author=Muhammad Ikram|publisher=[[Berita Harian]]|date=14 December 1994|accessdate=31 December 2019}}</ref> and eventually to 18 February.<ref name="scheduled">{{cite news |title=Second private TV station scheduled to air on Feb 18 |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19941215-1.2.32.7 |access-date=20 December 2023 |work=The Straits Times |date=15 December 1994}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/3023127/televisyen-keempat-mulakan-siaran-18-februari|title=Televisyen keempat mulakan siaran 18 Februari|publisher=[[Harian Metro]]|date=15 December 1994|accessdate=31 December 2019}}</ref> In December 1994, City Television Sdn. Bhd. applied for a broadcasting license, pending approval from the [[Ministry of Communications and Digital|Ministry of Information]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/1754163/operator-of-new-tv-yet-to-get-licence|title=Operator of new TV yet to get licence|author=Saiful Mahadhir Nordin|publisher=New Sunday Times|date=25 December 1994|accessdate=31 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/337288/rangkaian-tv-keempat-belum-ada-lesen|title=Rangkaian TV keempat belum ada lesen|author=Fauzi Abdullah|publisher=Berita Minggu|date=25 December 1994|accessdate=31 December 2019}}</ref> By the end of January 1995, the license had been finalized.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/1278576/channel-eight-to-receive-licence-soon|title=Channel Eight to receive licence soon|publisher=[[New Straits Times]]|date=5 January 1995|accessdate=31 December 2019}}</ref>
 
The owners invested RM 45 million in the new channel, with RM 30 million allocated for the channel's operations.<ref name="scheduled"></ref> They also planned to gradually increase the proportion of programming in Malay to 60%, as required by its license.<ref name="scheduled"></ref> In February 1995, MetroVision postponed its program transmission due to feeder cable damage during shipment from Japan<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/1273057/damaged-feeder-cable-delays-start-of-metrovision-channel-8-station|title=Damaged feeder cable delays start of Metrovision Channel 8 station|publisher=[[New Straits Times]]|date=8 February 1995|accessdate=31 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/3746168/feeder-cable-delays-metrovision-transmission|title=Feeder cable delays Metrovision transmission|publisher=[[The Malay Mail]]|date=8 February 1995|accessdate=31 December 2019}}</ref> and rescheduled it for mid-March.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/811177/channel-8-from-next-month|title=Channel 8 from next month|publisher=[[New Straits Times]]|date=8 February 1995|accessdate=31 December 2019}}</ref> It was announced on 23 May 1995 that the channel would commence full broadcasts in the third quarter of 1995.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/2689234/metrovision-broadcasts|title=MetroVision broadcasts|publisher=[[Business Times (Malaysia)|Business Times]]|date=24 May 1995|accessdate=31 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/1259509/launch-of-metrovision-channel-8-off-again|title=Launch of Metrovision Channel 8 off again|publisher=[[New Straits Times]]|date=24 May 1995|accessdate=31 December 2019}}</ref> The channel stated that it adhered to guidelines set by the government before beginning its broadcast.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/1253450/metrovision-reminded-of-guidelines-on-tv-shows|title=Metrovision reminded of guidelines on TV shows|publisher=[[New Straits Times]]|date=21 June 1995|accessdate=31 December 2019}}</ref>
 
MetroVision started broadcasting on 1 July 1995 at 6:30 pm,<ref name="kicks"></ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/1261777/metrovision-channel-broadcasts-from-july-1|title=Metrovision Channel broadcasts from July 1|publisher=[[New Straits Times]]|date=26 May 1995|accessdate=31 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/3163893/metrovision-mula-operasi-1-julai|title=Metrovision mula operasi 1 Julai|publisher=[[Harian Metro]]|date=17 June 1995|accessdate=31 December 2019}}</ref> with the official launch on 18 September 1995 at the [[Putra World Trade Centre]].<ref name="bottom">{{cite news |title=The bottom line for private TV stations |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19950920-1.2.34.2 |access-date=13 December 2023 |work=The Straits Times |date=20 September 1995}}</ref> It was managed by City Television,<ref name="scheduled"></ref> which eventually renamed as Metropolitan TV, a company owned by [[Tunku Abdullah|Tan Sri Tunku Abdullah]], part of the [[Melewar Industrial Group Berhad|Melewar Group Berhad]] and a member of the [[Negeri Sembilan|Negeri Sembilan royal family]]. Other shareholders included the Utusan Group, [[TV9 (Malaysian TV network)|Ch-9 Media]] (then known as Medanmas), and Diversified Systems, which was owned and controlled by [[Kamarul Ariffin Mohd Yassin|Tan Sri Kamarul Ariffin]].<ref name="Charlie">{{cite book |last1=T Abdullah |first1=Tunku Halim |title=Prince Called "Charlie", a |date=2018 |publisher=Melewar |___location=Kuala Lumpur |isbn=9789671651506 |page=205}}</ref> Its studios were located at Subang Hi-Tech Industrial Park in [[Shah Alam]], [[Selangor]].<ref name="scheduled"></ref> MetroVision transmitted on [[Ultra high frequency|UHF]] channel 27 from Gunung Ulu Kali (near [[Genting Highlands]]). Its signal, spanning a radius of 50&nbsp;km,<ref name="kicks">{{cite news |title=Second private M'sian TV station kicks off |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/biztimes19950701-1.2.13.2 |access-date=13 December 2023 |work=Business Times |date=1 July 1995}}</ref> covered the [[Klang Valley]] and parts of [[Seremban]] and [[Rawang, Selangor|Rawang]],<ref name="bottom" /> reaching as far as [[Tanjung Karang, Selangor|Tanjung Karang]] and Seremban.<ref name="scheduled"></ref> Its target market was "15- to 39-year-olds from urban middle and upper class dual-income households who have high English-language comprehension".<ref name="name"></ref>
 
Its [[prime time|prime-time]] Malay news bulletin, Warta Prima, originally aired at 7:30 pm to avoid competition with other channels.<ref name="flouting" /> It later moved to 8 pm in October 1995<ref name="flouting">{{cite news |title=Metro Vision denies flouting telecast rules |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/biztimes19951010-1.2.16.5 |access-date=16 December 2023 |work=Business Times |date=10 October 1995}}</ref> to comply with government rulings.<ref name="name"></ref>
 
In September 1995, MetroVision proposed to commence 24-hour broadcasts and use English as its broadcasting medium, but the proposal was rejected by the government.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/3147864/metrovision-mohon-beroperasi-24-jam|title=Metrovision mohon beroperasi 24 jam|publisher=[[Harian Metro]]|date=19 September 1995|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/1237954/metrovision-proposal-rejected|title=MetroVision proposal rejected|publisher=[[New Straits Times]]|date=21 September 1995|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref> On 12 October 1995,<ref>{{cite news |title=Don't turn ban on Justice Bao into race issue: Minister |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19951010-1.2.29.3 |access-date=16 December 2023 |work=The Straits Times |date=10 October 1995}}</ref> MetroVision became the first in the world to introduce [[interactive television]], presented in a phone-in quiz format.<ref name="flouting" /> The service was provided by Articulate Interactive Sdn. Bhd. with telephone systems provided by Audiotel Sdn. Bhd.<ref name="flouting" />
 
In October 1995, MetroVision dropped the airing of Taiwanese drama ''[[Justice Pao (1993 TV series)|Justice Bao]]''<ref name="govt">{{cite news |title=Ban on Justice Bao serial 'not to protect govt TV station' |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19951011-1.2.30.1 |access-date=16 December 2023 |date=10 October 1995}}</ref> for a week,<ref name="costume" /> prompting the government to amend the Censorship Board Regulations and Broadcasting Code of Ethics to allow "costume dramas" to air.<ref name="costume">{{cite news |title=KL lifts TV ban on costume dramas |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19951012-1.2.31.1 |access-date=16 December 2023 |work=The Straits Times |date=12 October 1995}}</ref> The drama series was acquired by JV Media Sales Sdn. Bhd.<ref name="govt" />
 
By 1996, seven percent of MetroVision's programming was foreign; its primetime programming was mostly in English and Chinese. [[Nickelodeon (Asian TV channel)|Nickelodeon]] programmes aired on Saturday and Sunday mornings.<ref name="name">{{cite news |title=MetroVision: making a name for itself. |url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/MetroVision%3A+making+a+name+for+itself.-a019076090 |access-date=24 April 2024 |work=Video Age International (via The Free Library) |date=1 November 1996}}</ref> The station had 75 employees.<ref name="name"></ref>
 
MetroVision had problems with the scheduling of its programs; due to the introduction of the classification system, ''[[The Bold and the Beautiful]]'', which used to air in the afternoon, had to be moved to late evenings.<ref name="name"></ref>
 
By the end of 1996, MetroVision was sold to a new owner.<ref name="Charlie"/> In February 1997, the Melewar Group confirmed that it had divested its equity stake in MetroVision.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/2844343/melewar-to-dispose-of-stake-in-metrovision|title=Melewar to dispose of stake in Metrovision|publisher=[[Business Times (Malaysia)|Business Times]]|date=1 February 1997|accessdate=2 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/2842831/-the-malewar-group-|title=(The Melewar Group)|publisher=[[Business Times (Malaysia)|Business Times]]|date=3 February 1997|accessdate=2 January 2020}}</ref> In July the same year, MetroVision and [[TV3 (Malaysian TV network)|TV3]] were ordered by the Ministry of Information to relocate their transmitters to the [[Kuala Lumpur Tower]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/1180714/ministry-urges-tv3-metrovision-to-relocate-transmitters|title=Ministry urges TV3, Metrovision to relocate transmitters|publisher=[[New Straits Times]]|date=15 July 1997|accessdate=2 January 2020}}</ref> Beginning in early 1998, MetroVision introduced dual audio channels in its transmissions.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/650384/dual-audio-channels-on-metrovision|title=Dual audio channels on MetroVision|author=Haliza Ahmad|publisher=[[The Malay Mail]]|date=1 August 1997|accessdate=31 December 2019}}</ref> Later in June 1998, MetroVision received approval from the government to broadcast nationwide but did not prepare for the move, citing "reduced revenues from advertisements due to economic downturn" as a reason.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/2779232/-metrovision-not-prepared-|title='MetroVision not prepared'|publisher=[[Business Times (Malaysia)|Business Times]]|date=4 June 1998|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/1118520/metrovision-allowed-to-broadcast-nationwide|title=MetroVision allowed to broadcast nationwide|publisher=[[New Straits Times]]|date=4 June 1998|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref> In August 1998, the channel launched its official website, which remained active only until its closure.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/3234348/metrovision-lancar-laman-web|title=MetroVision lancar laman web|publisher=[[Harian Metro]]|date=19 August 1998|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref> MetroVision also planned to expand its broadcast transmission beyond the [[Klang Valley]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/3234596/metrovision-perluas-operasi|title=MetroVision perluas operasi|publisher=[[Harian Metro]]|date=12 August 1998|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/1790566/metrovision-plans-expansion-of-urban-reach-by-year-end|title=MetroVision plans expansion of urban reach by year end|publisher=[[New Straits Times]]|date=12 July 1998|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref>
 
===Suspension and attempts at revival===
'''8TV''' ([[Simplified Chinese character|Simplified Chinese]]: 八度空间; [[Pinyin]]: Bā Dù Kōng Jiān) is a private [[Malaysian]] [[television station]] previously known as Metrovision. Metrovision had ceased transmission in 2000, but resumed broadcasting on [[January 8]], [[2004]] as 8TV after being bought by Media Prima Sdn Bhd.
Due to the Asian financial crisis and competition from other channels and pay-TV operators (such as [[Astro (company)|Astro]], [[Mega TV (Malaysia)|Mega TV]] and [[NTV7]]), MetroVision shut down on 1 November 1999.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/2852555/metrovision-off-the-air-temporarily|title=MetroVision off the air temporarily|publisher=[[Business Times (Malaysia)|Business Times]]|date=1 November 1999|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref> The operator promised to restart the channel in March 2000 after a supposed "signal upgrade," but that did not materialize.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/1446647/metrovision-off-the-air-till-march|title=MetroVision off the air till March|publisher=[[New Straits Times]]|date=1 November 1999|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Meredah zaman suram|url=http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=1999&dt=1215&pub=utusan_malaysia&sec=Rencana&pg=ot_01.htm|website=Utusan Online|language=Malay|publisher=Utusan Malaysia|access-date=6 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305192121/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=1999&dt=1215&pub=utusan_malaysia&sec=Rencana&pg=ot_01.htm|archive-date=5 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The staff and personalities of MetroVision have since moved to different media companies after its shutdown.
 
In March 2001, MetroVision {{endash}} then tentatively named Channel 8{{efn|The 'Channel 8' brand was originally introduced in 1994.}} {{endash}} was bought by [[AmBank|Arab-Malaysian Corporation Berhad]], which is owned and controlled by [[Azman Hashim|Tan Sri Azman Hashim]]. The corporation also owned [[988 FM|Radio Rediffusion Malaysia]] and planned to operate the dormant station for 10 years<ref>{{cite news |title=Rediffusion nets rights to manage Channel 8 |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/biztimes20010303-1.2.20.4 |access-date=20 December 2023 |work=Business Times |date=3 March 2001}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/1544468/rediffusion-secures-rights-to-manage-metrovision|title=Rediffusion secures rights to manage Metrovision|publisher=[[New Straits Times]]|date=3 March 2001|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref> under the new name, [[Red FM (Malaysia)|Redi8]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/2047745/metrovision-akan-dilancar-semula|title=Metrovision akan dilancar semula|author=Halim Yusoff|publisher=[[Berita Harian]]|date=21 May 2001|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref>
8TV is the sister channel of [[TV3 (Malaysia)|TV3]]. It currently shares facilities with TV3 at its headquarters, Sri Pentas, [[Bandar Utama]].
 
In 2002, [[Minister of Finance (Incorporated) (Malaysia)|Pengurusan Danaharta Nasional]] announced that it had assumed control of MetroVision, but later divested from it.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/2929763/danaharta-assumes-control-of-former-metrovision-operator|title=Danaharta assumes control of former Metrovision operator|publisher=[[Business Times (Malaysia)|Business Times]]|date=15 July 2002|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref> [[Star Media Group]], the parent company of ''[[The Star (Malaysia)|The Star]]'', rejected a proposal to acquire MetroVision, stating that there were no plans for discussions to buy the channel.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/2919082/star-denies-talks-with-metrovision|title=Star denies talks with Metrovision|publisher=[[Business Times (Malaysia)|Business Times]]|date=2 October 2002|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref>
==Features==
8TV targets the younger block of viewers with a "one station, two channels" concept whereby the first session of the broadcasts are the [[Chinese language|Chinese]] channel, while the second session of the broadcasts is mostly [[English language|English]]-language programmes. A third part of the broadcast features interactive SMS games, with some music videos in [[English language|English]], [[Malay language|Malay]] and [[Chinese language|Chinese]].
 
In 2003, the newly established [[Media Prima]] announced its intent to acquire MetroVision, believing it could "dominate the broadcasting industry".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/2949635/media-prima-set-to-control-tv-industry-hl-|title=Media Prima set to control TV industry|author=Norzuhaira Ruhanie|publisher=[[Business Times (Malaysia)|Business Times]]|date=7 July 2003|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref> The conglomerate also held talks with the operator's Special Administrators regarding the possibility of reviving the channel,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/3359849/media-prima-minat-metrovision|title=Media Prima minat Metrovision|publisher=[[Harian Metro]]|date=4 September 2003|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/2946933/media-prima-still-in-talks-over-metrovision|title=Media Prima still in talks over Metrovision|publisher=[[Business Times (Malaysia)|Business Times]]|date=4 September 2003|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref> positioning it as an "important component" in its business operations.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/3957720/media-pprima-has-big-plans-for-metrovision|title=Media Prima has big plans for Metrovision|author=Malcolm Rosario|publisher=[[The Malay Mail]]|date=8 October 2003|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref> On 24 October 2003, the name '''8TV''' was unveiled to the public as part of Media Prima's plan to relaunch MetroVision.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/3359730/8tv-cetus-revolusi|title=8TV cetus revolusi|author=Hartati Hassan Basri|publisher=[[Harian Metro]]|date=24 October 2003|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/152221/media-prima-lancar-8tv|title=Media Prima lancar 8TV|author=Suraiya Mohd Nor|publisher=[[Berita Harian]]|date=24 October 2003|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref>
It has a popular slogan, "We're different," and has attempted to show this by offering a large variety of popular series and movies that focuses on youth, urban and Chinese as the targeted audiences.
 
=== Relaunch as 8TV and early history ===
8TV, together with TV3 and local English daily the [[New Straits Times]] and Malay daily [[Berita Harian]] form the largest [[Mass media|media]] group in [[Malaysia]], collectively known as [[Media Prima Berhad|Media Prima]]. It is currently headed by [[Ahmad Izham Omar]]. Its Director of Network Operations is [[Paul Moss]], a recording executive who is also a judge on [[Malaysian Idol]].
On 8 January 2004, MetroVision was relaunched and rebranded as 8TV under its operating company, Metropolitan TV Sdn Bhd, after the company was acquired by [[Media Prima]] in 2003. Initially, the channel featured a mix of [[Chinese language|Chinese]], [[Malay language|Malay]] and [[English language|English]] content.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/3351165/media-prima-ambil-alih-mtv|title=Media Prima ambil alih MTV|author=Hairulnizam Wahid|publisher=[[Harian Metro]]|date=8 October 2003|accessdate=23 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/4111282/a-really-different-kind-of-tv|title=A really different kind of TV|author=Amir Hafizi|publisher=[[The Malay Mail]]|date=22 January 2004|accessdate=23 July 2020}}</ref> Throughout its history, the content gradually shifted towards predominantly Chinese programming as more of it was added to the channel's broadcasting schedule. Mandarin is now used in all of its news broadcasts, although there was also a short-lived Malay news broadcast available in the channel's early years.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/727762/8tv-it-is-|title=8TV it is!|author=Faridul Anwar Farinordin|publisher=[[New Straits Times]]|date=21 April 2004|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref>
 
On 1 October 2004, 8TV became available on the [[Astro (company)|Astro]] platform.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/170873/8tv-ke-udara-melalui-astro-mulai-oktober|title=8TV ke udara melalui Astro mulai Oktober|publisher=[[Berita Harian]]|date=22 September 2004|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/2398200/8tv-percuma-di-saluran-18-astro|title=8TV percuma di saluran 18 Astro|author=Khairull Azleyana Ishak|publisher=[[Berita Harian]]|date=25 September 2004|accessdate=1 January 2020}}</ref>
8TV currently broadcasts under [[Ultra high frequency|UHF]] (Ultra High) Frequency. In the Klang Valley, the UHF channel is 25.
 
On 6 September 2007, 8TV along with its sister channels, [[TV3 (Malaysian TV network)|TV3]], [[NTV7]] and [[TV9 (Malaysian TV network)|TV9]], became available for online viewing via Media Prima's newly launched streaming service, Catch-Up TV, which later rebranded as Tonton.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/2291044/siaran-tv-di-internet|title=Siaran TV di internet|author=Sharifah Salwa Syed Akil|publisher=[[Berita Harian]]|date=25 August 2007|accessdate=25 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/3525825/mpb-perkenal-siaran-internet|title=MPB perkenal siaran Internet|author=Faizatul Farlin Farush Khan|publisher=[[Harian Metro]]|date=25 August 2007|accessdate=25 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/2293535/tv-media-prima-dalam-komputer|title=TV Media Prima dalam komputer|author=Zainuri Misfar|publisher=[[Berita Harian]]|date=27 August 2007|accessdate=25 January 2020}}</ref>
8TV is also available over [[Astro (satellite_TV)|Astro]] on Channel 18 and [[MiTV]] on Channel 8.
 
[[Media Prima]] announced on 15 October 2024 that the news operations of all of its television networks, including 8TV, will began broadcast at the company's Balai Berita starting 21 October after more than two decades operated at [[Sri Pentas]], [[Bandar Utama]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2024/10/1310757/operasi-berita-rangkaian-media-prima-bersiaran-dari-balai-berita|title=Operasi berita rangkaian Media Prima bersiaran dari Balai Berita mulai 21 Oktober|author=Farah Marshita Abdul Patah|publisher=[[Berita Harian]]|date=14 October 2024|accessdate=16 October 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hmetro.com.my/bisnes/2024/10/1144262/semua-rangkaian-televisyen-media-prima-bersiaran-sepenuhnya-di-balai-berita|title=Semua rangkaian televisyen Media Prima bersiaran sepenuhnya di Balai Berita NSTP, Bangsar, 21 Oktober ini|author=Hafiz Ithnin|publisher=[[Harian Metro]]|date=14 October 2024|accessdate=16 October 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2024/10/1119690/media-prima-tv-networks-broadcast-balai-berita-starting-oct-21|title=Media Prima TV networks to broadcast from Balai Berita starting Oct 21|author=Amisha Syahira|publisher=[[New Straits Times]]|date=14 October 2024|accessdate=16 October 2024}}</ref> On 12 March 2025, 15 days after the Sri Pentas building were closed, all of the company's TV networks logo, including 8TV, were removed from its former building.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.buletintv3.my/nasional/semua-logo-rangkaian-televisyen-mpb-di-sri-pentas-diturunkan/|title=Semua logo rangkaian televisyen MPB di Sri Pentas diturunkan|publisher=Buletin TV3|date=12 March 2025|accessdate=3 April 2025}}</ref>
Broadcast Hours (Monday - Friday) : 6:30am till 3:00am the next day; (Saturday - Sunday): 8:30am till 3:00am the next day.
 
=== Programme rescheduling ===
==Events==
A program reschedule was implemented on 1 April 2016, with almost all Chinese programs shown from Saturdays to Tuesdays, while English programs retained their usual time slots on Wednesdays to Fridays. However, by June 2017, the channel only broadcast one English program, which aired every Friday.
*8TV [[Mall]] Tour - in most of the major shopping malls in [[Malaysia]].
 
The rescheduling also includes a 3-hour morning [[home shopping]] block titled Wow Shop (formerly known as CJ Wow Shop), a collaboration between 8TV and the [[Chaebol|Korean conglomerate]] [[CJ Group]], which had also been introduced across other Media Prima channels, with some more affected by the changes (especially sister channels [[NTV7]] and [[TV9 (Malaysian TV network)|TV9]]). However, this block has attracted huge criticism on social media as it replaced a large part of the daytime schedule, which previously consisted mostly of reruns, religious programming, and kids programming.<ref name="HMetro">{{cite web|author1=Sofyan Rizal Ishak|url=http://www.hmetro.com.my/node/126863/|title=CJ WOW SHOP mula 1 April|publisher=[[Harian Metro]]|date=1 April 2016|language=Malay|access-date=6 April 2016}}</ref> Initially broadcast in Malay on the channel like its sister channels, it began airing in Mandarin starting from 8 January 2017 onwards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marketing-interactive.com/cj-wow-shop-media-prima-launches-mandarin-programme/|title=CJ Wow Shop aims to grow Chinese audiences with new Mandarin content|author= Vivienne Tay|publisher=Marketing Interactive|date=6 January 2017|access-date=7 January 2017}}</ref>
==Mascot==
In early 2006, 8TV introduces its new [[mascot]], a toddler named "Pow Pow" who graces ome of 8TV's [[promo]] ads as well as the main page of its [http://www.8tv.com.my official website]. He was originally just called the "8TV baby" until a name search contest was held to look for a suitable proper name, and eventually the name "Pow Pow" was selected. Pow Pow is always seen wearing a crimson collared shirt with the 8TV logo on its front, decorated by an orange cape with the 8TV logo again on it, as well as a diaper. Sometimes he is seen sporting an [[electric guitar]].
 
In 2017, this channel signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the [[Publicity Department of the Chinese Communist Party|China International Communication Center]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bandurski |first=David |date=2023-02-17 |title=Co-Producing with the CCP |url=https://chinamediaproject.org/2023/02/17/co-producing-with-the-ccp/ |access-date=2023-02-20 |website=China Media Project |language=en-US}}</ref> On 5 March 2018, 8TV became the first independent Chinese-language television channel, and all of 8TV's English programming was moved to [[NTV7]], while NTV7's Mandarin programming was moved to 8TV as early as March 2018, due to the former changing its audience focus.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2018/01/327543/rebranding-ntv7|title=Rebranding of NTV7|access-date=2018-01-22|work=www.nst.com.my}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hmetro.com.my/rap/2018/01/306001/mptn-mendahului-industri|title=MPTN mendahului industri|access-date=2018-01-22|work=www.hnetro.com.my|date=22 January 2018 }}</ref> On 8 June 2020, the day after ''Mandarin 7'' aired its last edition on [[NTV7]], 8TV's Primetime Mandarin News was extended to 1 hour.
== 8TV's Programmes ==
Here are some of 8TV's most-watched primetime programmes.
 
On 11 February 2021, the channel started its [[high-definition television|HDTV]] broadcasting in conjunction with [[Chinese New Year]], exclusively available through [[MYTV Broadcasting|MYTV]] [[Digital terrestrial television|DTT]] service on channel 108.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.femagonline.com/2021/02/8tv-kini-disiarkan-secara-hd-di-mytv.html|title=8TV KINI DISIARKAN SECARA HD DI MYTV|publisher=Femag Online|date=10 February 2021|accessdate=16 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.pressreader.com/malaysia/utusan-borneo-sabah/20210215/282046214800075|title=Saluran 8TV kini disiarkan secara HD di myFreeview|publisher=Utusan Borneo|date=15 February 2021|accessdate=16 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://utusantv.com/2021/02/12/8tv-kini-disiarkan-secara-hd-di-mytv/|title=8TV kini disiarkan secara HD di MYTV|publisher=UtusanTV|date=12 February 2021|accessdate=16 May 2021}}</ref>
=== Locally produced programmes ===
''In alphabetical order''
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English and Malay programmes
* [[8TV Quickie]]
* KL Lights (2006)
* Latte @ 8 (2004 - 2005)
* Malaysia's Most Beautiful (2005)
* [[Malaysian Idol]] (2004 - 2005)
* Nescafe Kick-Start (2004, season 1. Later on [[TV3 (Malaysia)|TV3]])
* [[One in a Million (TV series)|One In A Million]] (2006)
* [[Realiti]] (2006)
* Reel Review
* Trippin (2006)
* What Women Want (2006)
 
On 4 May 2021, the channel began broadcasting 24 hours a day due to the launch of [[Eight FM]], which simulcasts radio programming every midnight.
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Chinese programmes
* 8 E-News
* 8TV Mandarin News
* The Crime Scene
* Go Travel
* Hey Morning
* Ho Chak
* I Wanna Be A Model
* [[Project SuperStar (Malaysia)|Project Superstar]] - new season coming soon
* Step Forward
* [[The Top Kid]]
 
==Programming==
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{{main|List of programmes broadcast by 8TV (Malaysian TV network)}}
 
==Criticism and controversies==
=== International programmes ===
In 2004, during the [[UEFA Euro 2004]], 8TV allegedly aired an ad for the liquor manufacturer [[Carlsberg Group|Carlsberg]], the football telecast's sponsor. As a result, the [[Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission]] (MCMC) imposed a fine of RM50,000 on 8TV in accordance with the provisions of Section 242 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.<ref>{{cite news|title=8TV didenda RM50,000 kerana arak|url=http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/arkib.asp?y=2004&dt=0914&pub=utusan_malaysia&sec=dalam%5Fnegeri&pg=dn_01.htm&arc=hive|publisher=[[Utusan Malaysia]]|date=2004-09-13|access-date=2008-01-19|archive-date=2008-06-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080612191548/http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/arkib.asp?y=2004&dt=0914&pub=utusan_malaysia&sec=dalam%5Fnegeri&pg=dn_01.htm&arc=hive|url-status=dead}}</ref>
''In alphabetical order''
 
On 13 January 2008, during its 4th anniversary, singer-songwriter [[Faizal Tahir]] took off his shirt to reveal his chest on stage during the live broadcast. On 19 January 2008, the MCMC announced that they suspended live and delayed entertainment programs on 8TV for three months, effective from 15 January 2008.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gua.com.my/Entertainment/News-Detail.aspx?ArticleID=958|title=Permohonan Maaf Terbuka Daripada Faizal Tahir|publisher=gua.com.my|date=2008-01-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090209212142/http://www.gua.com.my/Entertainment/News-Detail.aspx?ArticleID=958|archive-date=9 February 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2008&dt=0119&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Dalam_Negeri&pg=dn_02.htm|title=Siaran langsung 8TV, Faizal digantung 3 bulan|publisher=[[Utusan Malaysia]]|date=2008-01-19|access-date=2008-01-19|archive-date=2008-01-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080120050139/http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2008&dt=0119&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Dalam_Negeri&pg=dn_02.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==== Comedy/Drama ====
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* [[Alias (TV series)|Alias]] (season 2 onwards, season 1 was on [[TV3 (Malaysia)|TV3]])
* [[Arrested Development (TV series)|Arrested Development]]
* [[Battlestar Galatica]]
* [[Criminal Minds]]
* [[Desperate Housewives]]
* [[Everybody Hates Chris]]
* [[Eve (TV series)|Eve]]
* [[Ghost Whisperer]]
* [[Gilmore Girls]] (season 2 onwards, season 1 was on [[TV3 (Malaysia)|TV3]])
* [[Invasion (TV series)|Invasion]]
* [[Joey]]
* [[Las Vegas (TV series)|Las Vegas]]
* [[Lost (TV series)|Lost]]
* [[NCIS (TV series)|NCIS]]
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* [[Nip/Tuck]]
* [[The O.C.]]
* [[One Tree Hill (TV series)|One Tree Hill]]
* [[Prison Break]]
* [[Scrubs (TV series)|Scrubs]] (season 4 only, season 1-3 on [[TV3 (Malaysia)|TV3]] and season 5 onwards on [[Ntv7]])
* [[The Simple Life]] (season 1,2,3,4)
* [[Stacked]]
* [[Ugly Betty]]
* [[Vanished]]
 
In October of the same year, the MCMC took action against 8TV by immediately suspending its chatting service. This action came after finding that the service was "misused by viewers to find sex partners," with the possibility of a ban pending the completion of MCMC's investigation into the case.<ref>{{cite news|title=Laman sembang 8TV digantung|publisher=[[Utusan Malaysia]]|date=2008-10-04|url=http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2008&dt=1004&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Muka_Hadapan&pg=mh_02.htm|accessdate=2008-10-18|archive-date=2008-10-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081006022523/http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2008&dt=1004&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Muka_Hadapan&pg=mh_02.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 
At the beginning of the 2011 Ramadan season, 8TV aired three [[public service announcements]] that were criticized as racist and insulting to the Chinese. The advertisements depicted a Chinese woman eating openly, wearing immodest and uncivilized clothes during Ramadan, with the intention of influencing non-Muslims to respect the fasting month accordingly. Following criticism from various parties, including Muslims who were offended by the advertisements, they were eventually withdrawn.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenutgraph.com/the-problem-with-the-8tv-ads/|title=The problem with the 8TV ads|author=Jacqueline Ann Surin|publisher=The Nut Graph|date=8 August 2011|accessdate=29 December 2016}}</ref>
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==Logo history==
==== Reality/Competition ====
<gallery>
* [[America's Next Top Model]]
File:MetroVision logo 1995.png|MetroVision logo, used from 1 July 1995 to 1 November 1999.
* [[American Idol]]
File:8TV my.svg|Logos used by 8TV throughout its history, used from 19 December 2003 to 2018. Left in orange for English programmings (2004–2018) and Right in pink for Chinese programmings (2004–present).
* [[The Apprentice]]
File:8TV Mandarin News logo.svg|8TV Mandarin News logo, used since 8 April 2022.
* [[The Bachelor]]
File:8TV Mandarin News colorful logo.png|8TV Mandarin News colorful variant logo, used since 8 April 2022.
* [[The Bachelorette]]
</gallery>
* [[Extreme Makeover]]
* [[Project Runway]]
* [[Queer Eye For The Straight Guy]]
* [[So You Think You Can Dance]]
* [[The Swan (TV series)|The Swan]]
 
==See also==
* [[List of television stations in Malaysia]]
* [[TV3 (Malaysian TV network)|TV3]]
* [[NTV7]]
* [[TV9 (Malaysian TV network)|TV9]]
* [[Media Prima]]
 
=== Sports =Notes==
{{Notelist}}
* [[A1 Grand Prix]] (discontinued abruptly after three races of second season)
* [[Formula One]]
 
== See also References==
{{Reflist}}
*[[List of Malaysian television stations]]
*[[TV3 (Malaysia)|TV3]]
*[[Ntv7|ntv7]]
*[[TV9 (Malaysia)|TV9]]
 
== External links ==
* {{URL|www.tonton.com.my}}
* [http://8tv.com.my/english/index.asp Official website of 8TV] {{en icon}}
* [http://8tv.com.my/chinese/index_chi.asp Official website of 8TV] {{zh icon}}
 
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