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8TV is an interactive platform for audiences united by a common desire for authenticity and self-expression. It is a hot-bed of creativity featuring original, local and international entertainment wrapped in interactivity. 8TV began operations on January 8th 2004 and transmits free to the entire West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia and Kuantan on the UHF band. 8TV also transmits nationwide via Astro Channel 708. 8TV has chalked up impressive achievements within only its first year of operations, successfully producing the highly-rated Malaysian Idol™ series and also winning several Asian-level industry awards for creative excellence.

Since its inception, 8TV has achieved many milestones in the broadcasting industry such as carrying the 'live' broadcast of the 'Grammy Awards' and the 'Academy Awards', winning the broadcast rights for 'UEFA Euro 2004', Formula 1 and A1 Grand Prix with sister company, TV3, as well as staging 2 successful seasons of the much - anticipated 'Malaysian Idol™.'

Strengthening its mark in the local network, 8TV continues to produce well-received in house productions such as Malaysia's Most Beautiful, I Wanna Be A Model and the mother of all talent-search show, One In A Million. Another hit amongst fans and viewers of 8TV is the Summer Live Concert, the annual Chinese concert that has attracted hundreds of thousands of fans featuring impressive line-up of international artists.

Fresh from winning multiple international and local creative awards such as the Phoenix Awards, Promax/BDA Awards and the recent Anugerah Skin 2008. 8TV won 4 awards for 2 different categories at the Phoenix Awards held in Singapore. The categories include TV Promotional and Film Advertising/Promotion category.

At the Promax/BDA Awards, 8TV bagged 2 awards including a Gold for Project Superstar interstitials and Silver for The Sarah Connor Chronicles interstitial. Adding to the awards, 8TV also won Best Entertainment Show for Project SuperStar and Best Reality Show for So You Think You Can Dance (season 2) in the Anugerah Skrin 2008.

Malaysians can also watch local programmes on the 8TV website (www.8tv.com.my). All it takes is a broadband Internet connection for a desktop or notebook PC, and their favorite programme is simply a mouse click away, anytime, anywhere.

The show will be available online for free within 12 hours of the programme broadcast on TV. Online viewers can also enjoy web exclusives, including behind the scenes, audition clips, live and online events, and video promos.

No more missed episodes of local programmes with 8TV's catch-up service, exclusively on www.8tv.com.my.

Always on the move? Watch your favourite 8TV programmes on your mobile phone! Simply log on to mobile.8tv.com.my, click on 8TV and catch your favourite 8TV programmes on the go!

Accolades
2004
1. Promax BDA Promo Challenge - American Chopper (Gold)
2. Promax BDA Best Movie Promo - May Movies (Silver)
3. Promax BDA Best News/Current Affairs - Chuan Mei Tou Shi(Silver)
4. MVA Best Use Of Motion Graphics In A Commercial - 8TV (Gold)
5. MVA Best Station Promo - 8TV (Bronze)
 
2005
1. Anugerah Skrin Angkasa - Promo TV Terbaik - Malaysian Idol 2 'Serial Killer'/Top 20
2. Anugerah Skrin Angkasa - Penaatan Cahaya Penerbitan TV Terbaik
3. Anugerah Skrin Angkasa - 8TV
4. The Star Coolest TV Station for 2005
 
2006
1. Singapore Tourism Board Best Broadcaster award - Go Travel (Asian Level)
2. KLUE Best TV Station for 2006
3. Sin Chew Best/Favourite Chinese TV Station
4. Promax BDA Funniest Spot  - Mr Wong (Silver) (Asian level)
5. Promax BDA Best PSA - Women's Aid Organisation (Silver) (Asian Level)
 
2007
1. Singapore Tourism Board - Best TV story - Go Travel (Asian Level)
Nominated
1. Nan Yang Siang Pau - CNY Greeting Advertisement Award 2004 (Top 5)
2. Nan Yang Siang Pau - CNY Greeting Advertisement Award 2005 (Top 5)
3. ATA Best Editing - Reel Review  2006
4. ATA Best Reality - Vector Challenge  2006
5. ATA Best Editing – Spirit Of KL  2006
6. ATA Best Reality – Top Kid S2
7. Anugerah Skrin - Best Documentary - The Crime Scene 2006
8. Anugerah Skrin - Best Reality Entertainment - Malaysian Idol 2
 
2008
1. Phoenix Awards – TV Promotional (Station Identity – sequence) – "May Newbies" (Bronze)
2 Phoenix Awards – TV Promotional (TV Programme Trailer) – Reaper (Silver)
3. Phoenix Awards – Film Advertising/Promotional – Desperate Housewives S4 (Silver)
4. Phoenix Awards – Film Advertising/Promotional – Sarah Connor Chronicles (Bronze)
5. Promax/BDA Awards – Project SuperStar Interstitials (Gold)
6. Promax/BDA Awards – Sarah Connor Chronicles (Silver)
7. Anugerah Skrin – Project SuperStar (Best Entertainment Show)
8. Anugerah Skrin – So You Think You Can Dance S2 (Best Reality Show)
 
2009
1. Promax Asia 2009 - Silver, Best Public Announcement (Merdeka Rasa Sayang)
2. Advertising & Marketing Magazine - #1 Choice for Youth Market
Nominated
3. Asian TV Awards – Best Drama Series (Ghost 2)
4. Asian TV Awards – Best Direction (OIAM 3 Grand Finals)
5.   Anugerah Skrin 2009 – Rancangan Realiti Terbaik (OIAM 3)
6.   Anugerah Skrin 2009 – Rancangan Hiburan Terbaik (OIAM 3 Grand Finals)
7.   Anugerah Skrin 2009– Rancangan Dokumentari/Majalah Terbaik (Destinasi Bajet 2)
8.   Anugerah Skrin 2009 – Drama Rantaian Terbaik (Alam Story)
9.   Anugerah Skrin 2009 – Rancangan Muzikal Terbaik (Unzipped)
 


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