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| MediaCorp TV12 Central | |
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| Central | |
| Launched | 1 January 1998 |
| Closed | 19 October 2008 |
| Network | MediaCorp TV12 |
| Owned by | MediaCorp |
| Picture format | PAL 576i(SDTV) 4:3 |
| Country |  Singapore |
| Broadcast area | Nationwide |
| Headquarters | Bestway Building |
| Formerly called | Premier 12 |
| Replaced | Vasantham, okto |
| Timeshift service | Kids Central, Vasantham Central and Arts Central |
| Website | Arts Central,Kids Central, Vasantham Central |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Analogue | Channel 24 |
| Cable | |
| StarHub TV | Channel 5 |
| IPTV | |
| mio TV | Channel 5 |
MediaCorp TV12 Central (Chinese: 聚点频道) was a TV channel in Singapore, launched on 1 January 1998, replacing Premiere 12.
The channel was a combination of 3 distinct programming belts: Kids Central (Chinese: 儿童聚点), Vasantham Central (Tamil: வசந்தம் சென்ட்ரல்; Chinese: 淡米尔聚点) and Arts Central (Chinese: 艺术聚点). Previously, Indian programming was broadcasted together with Malay programming in Prime 12, while Premiere 12 consists of Arts, Documentary, and Kids programming.
On 19 October 2008, Kids Central and Arts Central was merged to form okto, while Vasantham Central became a full-fledged channel as Vasantham, occupying the original Central channel and effectively making the channel defunct.
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Kids Central
Kids Central was Singapore's most-watched kids TV channel.channel. Its programmes aim to bring fun television entertainment to children aged 4 to 12 years, as well as appeal to people's inner children. Kids Central airs both local and international kids programmes. Some of the international programmes were bought over from other channels, such as Disney Channel. (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Hannah Montana, etc.).
By providing kids programming for 58.5 hours every week, Kids Central received the highest commitment among all free-to-air kids channels in Singapore. It featured shows such as Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Hi-5.
Children's shows
- The Adventures of Hello Kitty & Friends
- Barney and Friends
- Bigfoot Presents: Meteor and the Mighty Monster Trucks
- Dinosapien
- Hannah Montana
- Hi-5
- In the Night Garden
- Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks
- The Latest Buzz
- Martin Mystery
- Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
- ¡Mucha Lucha!
- Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl (anime)
- Power Rangers: Mystic Force
- The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
- Team Galaxy (TV series)
- Teletubbies
- ToddWorld
- Totally Spies
- Transformers: Animated
Original Productions
- Sketch (no longer running)
- Robbie and the Book of Tales (No longer running)
- Groom my Room (will re-telecast in 2009)
- Moon Face
- The Magic Garden
- We are R.E.M/R.E.M:The Next Generation (will re-telecast in 2009)
- Schoolhouse Rockz
- Wushu Warriors
- Jobs for Juniors
- Record Breakers: Singapore Edition
- The Tales of Alex and Weero
- Ubin Boy
- Whizzes of the Void Deck
- Bring Your Toothbrush
- Kids United
- Double Chin
- Art Factory
- Einstein's Tingkat
- The Adventures of Super Einstein
- Hobby TV
- Looking for Natheniel
- Sports On
- Little Coaches
- Why didn't I think Of That?
Transmission Hours
Weekdays
9am - 6.30pm
Weekends
8am - 4pm (Sat)
8am - 1pm (Sun)
Vasantham Central
Vasantham (The Season "Spring") Central catered to the Tamil community in Singapore, providing them with Indian dramas, variety, news, information and entertainment programmes. The station offers many hours of programming on weekdays and on weekends, with approximately 25% local programming.
With the strategic goal of nurturing Vasantham Central into a global brand name, the programmes had attained regional and international acclaim in recent years. Ie. The Children's Day Telemovie Special, Matchstick was awarded the Certificate of Distinction at the New York Festivals this year. The channel was determined to build a perennial link with the Indian community by conducting acting workshops, training and ground events like Mother's Day celebrations in Tekka Mall.
Showcasing the best in local and international talents, Vasantham Central's programming permeated a wide spectrum of genres and appealed to the mass Indian market.
Transmission Hours
Weekdays
3pm - 1am
Weekends
3pm - 1am (Sat)
1pm - 1am (Sun)
Drama Series on Vasantham Central
- Bharathi
- Aanandam Vilaiyaadum Veedu
- Rekha IPS
Current Affairs Series on Vasantham Central
- Teerpukal (Verdict)
Arts Central
Arts Central positioned itself as an alternative channel for the masses. Reflecting the vibrant and diverse world of arts and culture, Arts Central aimed to stimulate the cultural adrenalin in the masses through magazine programmes, in-depth documentaries, performances, art-house movies, adult animation and short films. Arts Central offered a total of 20 hours of programming per week. In 2007, it revamped its image and introduced a new slogan, Life Begins @ 9.
Having forged a strong alliance with the arts community, Arts Central had established itself as the proud supporter of the arts. Arts Central's bold and stimulating programmes not only raised awareness of the arts in Singapore, it also helped promote the local arts scene. This was apparent in our locally produced programme Art Nation.
The locally produced programmes had received international recognition for their quality. In 2001, both 'Hanging By The Thread' and 'AlterAsian' received a Finalist status at the New York Festival, and in 2007, the I-Collector series won the Runners-Up position in the Asian TV Awards.
Transmission Hours
Weekdays
9pm - 12am (Mon-Fri)
Weekends
9pm - 12am (Sat-Sun)
TV Tuner Frequency 495.000 MHz
See also
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