Fiki Satari Appointed President Director of TVRI in inauguration ceremony
Indonesia’s public broadcaster, Televisi Republik Indonesia (TVRI), has appointed Tubagus Fiki Chikara Satari as its new President Director for the remainder of the 2023–2028 term following a competitive selection process.
ABC Expands AI Adoption with New Editorial Safeguards
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is expanding the use of artificial intelligence across its operations, introducing new enterprise-wide AI tools and updated editorial guidelines designed to ensure the technology is used responsibly while maintaining public trust.
TVRI and RRI Strengthen Community Engagement Nationwide
With the FIFA World Cup underway, Televisi Republik Indonesia (TVRI) and Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) have partnered with local governments in several provinces, including Riau and South Kalimantan, to organise official community public screenings, known locally as *nonton bareng* (nobar).
PSM Expands Religious Radio Service Through New Broadcasting Partnership
Public Service Media (PSM) has signed an agreement with the Maldives Amateur Radio Society to expand access to its religious radio channel, Dheenuge Adu, in Dharavandhoo, Baa Atoll.
RTM Ends Broadcast of TV6 Retro Television Channel effective 1 July 2026
Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) has officially ended the broadcast of its retro television channel, TV6, effective 1 July 2026.
Launched as a trial service in March 2021, TV6 was dedicated to showcasing classic programmes from RTM’s archives, including dramas, films, cartoons, documentaries, entertainment shows, and other nostalgic content from previous decades.
Pakistan Accelerates Broadcast Digitisation Plans With Significant Step
Pakistan is preparing to take another significant step in the modernisation of its broadcasting sector, with the government outlining plans to fully digitise the analogue transmission networks of Pakistan Television (PTV) and the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) as part of its Annual Plan 2026–2027.
Mediacorp Brings FIFA World Cup 2026 to Communities Across Singapore
Mediacorp has partnered with HDB Malls to host a series of free public live screenings of the tournament’s knockout stages.
Made, Not Delivered
Why the region’s newsrooms should help train journalists alongside their degrees, rather than wait for them to graduate By: Dr. Muhammad Naim Muhamad Ali University of Wollongong Malaysia Journalism schools across the region keep running a training system that almost everyone privately admits is […]
KBS Launches AI Platform to Enhance Newsroom and Production Workflows
Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) has launched KAIROS, a new artificial intelligence platform designed to integrate AI tools into the daily workflows of employees across the organisation. Introduced on 1 July 2026, the platform reflects KBS’s commitment to accelerating its AI transformation and strengthening innovation across its broadcasting operations.
An ABU Perspective: ABU CON-FEST 2026 to Explore the Future of Storytelling
The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) is set to welcome broadcasters, content creators, media professionals and industry leaders from across the region for ABU CON-FEST 2026, taking place from 7–9 July 2026 at Royale Chulan Damansara, Malaysia.
