Suria (TV channel)

MediaCorp TV12 Central

Country	Singapore
Network	MediaCorp TV12
Headquarters	Bestway Building
Ownership
Owner	MediaCorp

Suria is a Malay-language channel featuring local and acquired Malay dramas and popular programmes. Suria has achieved recognition outside the Malay community, drawing media attention in Singapore and abroad.

History of Suria

MediaCorp TV12's Suria was launched on 30 January 2000, replacing Prime 12.

Suria - which means 'Sun' in Malay - transmits a blend of programmes to reflect the unique views, culture and lifestyles of the modern Malay Singaporean. As a dedicated Malay channel, Suria is the channel of choice of the Malay community in Singapore and aims to be the number one channel for the Malay community in the region. This is a channel that viewers can rely on, where they seek out programmes that provides latest news and information whilst serving the best entertainment programmes which reflect their lives, culture and heritage.

Suria, Semakin Bersinar

Suria originally used the tagline, "Suria, Sinaran Hidup Anda" which means Suria, Shinning your life. It then changes to a new tagline in 2006 Semakin Bersinar which means 'Shining Even Brighter' reflects the channel's desire to be the heartbeat of the Malay community, networking closely with them and understanding their needs and aspirations.

With a multicultural and international feel, Suria not only reflects the affluent, educated and new breed of the Singapore Malays, it also provides a window for those who wish to understand the Malay community .

Local Programmes

Programmes like Anugerah 2005, Pesta Pesta Pesta and Dia (Indonesian drama) has catapulted Suria to new heights, establishing recognition among the non-Malay community and drawing in extensive media attention in Singapore and the region.

Current Affairs & News

• Akhir Kata - Interviews with prominent figures in the Malay community
• Detik - Current Affairs program regarding news that circulating the region
• Jejak Jenayah - A Malay Edition of Crime Watch
• Berita (Daily, 8pm)

Dramas

• Gelora (Soap-drama)
• Pelangi (Soap-drama)
• 2x5 Dol - about a newly young married couple
• Anak Metropolitan Season 1 & 2 - about Malay teens gangsters in Singapore
• Bara Season 1-3 - about the life Malay youngsters in Singapore
• Dian Season 1 - about a woman who came out from Drugs Rehabilation Centre
• Dian Season 2 - about a woman and her husband just came out from Drugs Rehabilation Centre
• Dian Season 3 - a collection of drugs-related short stories per episode
• Rahsia Perkahwinan Season 1 & 2 - about marriage life and the secrets that lies
• Sayang Semuanya Season 1 & 2 - a 'party of five' drama
• Cinta Bollywood Season 1 & 2 - about a girl's fascination with Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan
• Cinta Q - a drama about love, that stars Amy Mastura from Malaysia
• Dimensi ke 4 - supernatural drama on Malay supersitious
• Mencari Mimpi - a drama that features Malaysian & Singapore stars
• Erlin Montel (Comedy) - about a woman who is oversized
• Tetangga Season 1 & 2 (Comedy) - about multi-racial neighbours in cosmopolitan Singapore
• Graviti - a series about young people in Singapore
• Cucuku Sayang - My Beloved Grandchildren
• Paradigma - Exclusive Telemovie 2007
• Danielle - a drama that showcast teens who love music
• Samar - an exclusive telemovie
• Projek Cerpen (formerly Sayangbara Cerpen) - a drama that is adapted from a 24 hour short story competition (Returns, Oct 27)
• Tujuh - a horror and supernatural drama (Coming Soon)

Info-ed

• Sedap Season 1 & 2 - a cooking show with veteran DJ, Asmah Laili
• Selamat Pagi Singapura - "Good Morning Singapore" program
• Suria Segar Season 1 & 2 - a fresh new morning program hosted by 3 host
• Santai Season 1 & 2 - a morning program that focus on family
• 647km2 Season 1-5 - discover the places you never know in 647km2 of Singapore
• Seksa - Consexquences, about teaching your kids on sexuality
• Kelab K Season 1 & 2 - a program that talks about child development
• Hanyut Season 1 & 2 - About teenagers who went astray
• Bongkar - a series that uncovers the various scams that had happened to the Malay community
• Aura Femina Season 1 & 2 - Female Aura
• In:Trend - a reality show about renovation
• Renovasi - a show about renovation
• Ubah Unik - a unique makeover show (Season 2, Coming Soon)
• Chef Skuter - The Scooter Chef
• Nenek Super Canggih - Super Savvy Granny
• Anak Jati Singapura - a special documentary
• Deria Kota - Site & Sound
• Dinamika - Dynamics
• Dari Konsep Ke Keupayaan - an army programme
• Yuk, buat Roti - Let's Make Bread
• Jom! Makan Angin - a travelog programme
• Chef Selebriti - in search of a new celebrity chef (Starts, Oct 21)
• Potret Bahasa - about languages
• Pantas Pintas - a quiz show cum info-ed program targeted at teenagers
• Juang Anak Watan - about success Malays
• Rara Bazar Season 1-3 - a entreprenurial competition programme
• Soo..Lazat Season 1 & 2 - showcasing modern life and modern cooking
• X-Tion - about extreme sports
• Warna Ramadan Season 1-4 - a one hour Ramadan programme

Movies

• Jummat Eksklusif!

Variety

• Cakap Sini Habis Sini - a local sensational talkshow with Hafiz Glamor & Seri Wahyuni Jaes
• Ilusi - a programme that showcast magic
• Kau Istimewa Season 1-4 - a programme that is eagerly anticipated during the fasting month (Season 4, Starts Sept 18)
• Raikan Bersama Danielle - Festive Cheers with Danielle
• TV Kini Season 1-3 - latest Malay entertainment news-program
• TV:ISM - a show that is hosted by 3 host and featured Indonesian, Singaporean & Malaysian artists
• Gemilang - a nostalgic music program
• Popmentari - a documentary on Malay pop music
• Singapura Live! - a local concert featuring Singapore Malay stars
• Anugerah - a talent show that find new singing talents
• Anugerah Skrin - a talent show that find new acting and hosting talent
• Piramid - a Malay version of Pyramid Game
• Bintang - Star
• Muzika Ekstravaganza - a classy variety show that encapsulates the union of two nations through the universal language of music

Awards Show

• Pesta Perdana - the local Malay television awards (only for Singapore Malay programs)
• Pesta Pesta Pesta - the local Malay entertainment awards
• Anugerah Planet Muzik - Organised by MediaCorp to recognise top music performers from Singapore, Indonesia & Malaysia

Acquired Malay Programs

Suria has acquired Malay programs from Malaysia and Indonesia to complement their programming grid.

Indonesian Shows

Drama

• 3in1
• Dia Season 1 & 2
• Pernikahan Dini
• Hikmah Season 1 & 2
• 'J'
• Sephia
• Gol
• Ikhlas
• Cinta Berkalang Noda
• Antara 2 Alam

Info-ed

• Potret Indonesia

Malaysian Shows

Drama

• Gol & Gincu The Series Season 1 & 2 (Season 2, Coming Soon)
• Sembilu Series
• Dalam Hati Ada Cinta Season 1-3
• Dilema Wanita Season 1 & 2
• Perang KL
• Odisi
• Haryati
• Butakah Cinta
• Janji Diana
• Bila Ayah Minta Kahwin Lagi
• Cinta Tsunami
• Puteri
• Mama Paparazi
• Seputih Qaseh Ramadan

Info-ed

• 3R
• Benar Tapi Pelik
• ID:Kreatif
• Citarasa Selebriti Season 1 & 2
• Denyutan
• Kisah Benar
• Misteri Nusantara
• Selera Thai

Variety

• Macam-macam Aznil
• Usik-Usik Chef Wan Season 1 & 2
• Close-Up

International Shows

• Perjanjian (The Promise/Pangako Sa ’Yo) [1]
• Gaby, Hanya Kau Cinta Ku (Gaby, You Are My Only Love/Como Tu, Ninguna)

Suria Artists

Most artists who are shown in Suria are not bound by a contract by the television station (unlike MediaCorp Channel 5 & 8).

Most of the artists and productions are produced by a production house.

The names below are identified as Suria Artists which are normally featured in most of the productions in Suria.

Male

• Aaron Aziz
• Adi Putera
• Adi Rahman
• Abdullah Ahmad
• Alias Kadir
• Ahmad Stokin
• Azhar Nor Lesta
• Fauzi Laily (finalist Anugerah'05)
• Hafiz Glamor
• Haizad Imran
• Hamzah Adon
• Husin Saaban
• Hyrul Anuar (winner Anugerah'05)
• Khairuddin Saharom
• Khairudin Samsudin
• M. Ramlee
• Md. Effandy Idris (finalist Anugerah Skirn'06)
• Md. Shahril Abdul Wahid (male Winner of Anugerah Skrin'06)
• Najip Ali
• Nick Mikhail
• Osman Sulaiman
• Sahfudin Mahfuz
• Shah Iskandar (finalist Anugerah Skirn'06)
• Sufian Ahmad (finalist Anugerah Skirn'06)
• Suhaimi Yusoff
• Suzairhe Sumari
• Syed Azmir (finalist Anugerah'05)
• Taufik Batisah (winner of Singapore Idol Season 1)
• Taufiq Md. Salleh

Female

• Akhmar Elias (finalist Anugerah Skrin '06)
• Ariati Tyeb Papar
• Asmah Laili (Veteran DJ)
• Dalina Jaapar
• Elfaizah Ul-Haq
• Eka Marina (winner of Anugerah '03)
• Era Farida
• Fadhilah Samsudin
• Farida Yusoff (Pesta Perdana nominee '06)
• Fizah Nizam
• Huda Ali (female Winner of Anugerah Skrin'06)
• J Rosmini
• Jainon Pari
• Lynn Nasir
• Marina Yusof
• Mastura Ahmad
• Norfasarie
• Nura J
• Nurul Aini
• Oniatta Effendi
• Rahimah Rahim
• Rahimah Yusof
• Rima Melati Adams
• Rilla Melati Bahri
• Rosita Husin
• Seri Wahyuni Jaes
• Surianny Sulaiman (finalist Anugerah Skrin '06)

Newscasters

• Alwiyah Mohd Siz
• Daud Yusof
• Hazlina Halim
• Othman Bahri
• Rita Zahara
• Rosli Abdul Razak

Transmission Hours

Weekdays
Mon - Fri | 3pm - 12am
Weekends
Saturday | 3pm - 12am
Sunday | 10am - 12am

See also

• MediaCorp TV12
• MediaCorp TV12 Central

External Links

• Suria Channel Website
• Suria Channel TV Schedule
• MediaCorp Singapore website
• Suria on MOBTV

References

• MediaCorp TV12 Website [1]
• About Suria [2]