Tag Archives: Radio Television Singapura

Broadcasts, Dramas and Dreams… Caldecott Hill in 80 Years

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Remember Singapore

Singapore’s broadcasting history officially started in 1935, 82 years ago, when the British Malayan Broadcasting Company (BMBC) was set up at Caldecott Hill. However, the first commercial wireless station had already existed in Singapore as early as 1915. In 1924, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cultural, Historic | Tagged Amateur Wireless Society Of Malaya, Arriflex BL, Arts Central, British Broadcasting Corporation, British Far Eastern Broadcasting Service, British Malayan Broadcasting Company, Caldecott Hill, Caldecott Hill Estate, Channel 12, Channel 5, Channel 8, Channel NewsAsia, Chitiram Pesuthadi, Fog Over Nanyang, Fogden Brisbane And Co., Japanese Occupation, Kids Central, Lee Kuan Yew, Malayan Broadcasting Corporation, Malaysia Cup, Marconi Mk IV, MediaCorp Singapore, Ministry of Culture, Navroji Mistri, Premier 12, Prime 12, Radio Corporation Of Singapore, Radio Malaya, Radio Malaysia, Radio Singapura, Radio Television Singapura, Science & Industry Quiz, Second World War, Sharp Night, Singapore Broadcasting Corporation, Singapore International Media, Singapore Television Twelve, Sir Shenton Thomas, Suria, Syonan Hoso Kyoku, Talentime, Television Corporation Of Singapore, The Awakening, Vasantham Central, Voice Of Britain | 9 Comments

The World Cup Craze and Memories

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Remember Singapore

The World Cup is here again. The biggest football tournament, held once every four years, is again expected to cause many sleepless nights among the local football fans. During Mexico ’86, the 10-year-old me always wondered why my father stayed … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged First Singaporean Referee, Panini Stickers, Radio Television Singapura, World Cup | 9 Comments

From Black & White to Colour…

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Remember Singapore

Just like radio, television broadcasting has come a long way in Singapore. There were plans to develop it as early as 1956, but they did not materialised until six years later. It officially began in 1963 when Television Singapura was … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgic | Tagged Army Series, Channel 5, Channel 8, Five Foot Way, Growing Up, Masters Of The Sea, Mediacorp, Radio Television Singapura, Samsui Women, SBC, Son of Pulau Tekong, TCS, The Awakening, The Flying Fish, The Unbeatables, Wang Sha, Ye Feng | 15 Comments

Spirit of Radio Remains Strong After 75 Years

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Remember Singapore

This year, Singapore’s leading media company MediaCorp is celebrating 75 years of broadcasting of Radio since 1936 (and subsequently the launch of Television on 15th February 1963). Radio Singapura, the first radio service in Singapore, was launched on 1st June … Continue reading →