Astro TVIQ (formerly known as TVIQ) was an English-language (formerly both hybrid language Malay-language and English-language) channel. This channel was free as it was grouped under the Astro Family package. The viewership target was for children between the age of 4 to 15.

History

Up until its closure, it was on Astro channel 610. It was available in 3 audio languages such as English, Malay and Chinese, and provided subtitles in Malay and English. In Indonesia, it was formerly available on channel 20 via Astro Nusantara. Programmes on this network was all based on

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, English,

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, and

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. The programmes that were shown on this channel are taken from a few of the popular international television stations such as from the

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(BBC),

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, and programmes from the United States and Australia. Astro TVIQ also broadcast some in-house programmes. For some time in March 2006, some G4 programmes were moved to this channel from

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. In July 2009, Astro TVIQ introduced new programme blocks: CoolSchool (Sekolahku (Malay)), aimed at the 7-to-14 age group; NightSchool, aimed at adults; and PlaySchool, aimed at children below 6. The channel also introduced hourly one-minute lessons called Just One Minute With TVIQ as well. Since January 2010, it has broadcast selected foreign programmes dubbed in Bahasa Malaysia and later added Chinese in February 2009. From 25 May 2021, this channel was available in HD and their existing programme blocks were discontinued. From 1 June 2021, English became the sole language for Astro TVIQ programme promotions but selected Malay programs still aired on this channel. After almost 20 years of broadcasting, Astro TVIQ ceased transmission on 1 February 2022, with programming dispersed to

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and TA-DAA!.

Programme blocks (July 2009 May 2021)

*CoolSchool (Malay: Sekolahku) – for educational programs, cartoons and live-action series *NightSchool – For all-night educational shows *PlaySchool – For preschoolers

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{{Malaysia TV 2002 establishments in Malaysia 2022 disestablishments in Malaysia Astro Malaysia Holdings television channels Children's television networks Defunct television channels Educational and instructional television channels Television channels and stations disestablished in 2022 Television channels and stations established in 2002

History

Programme blocks (July 2009 May 2021)

See also

References

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