Background

Vision Four is a Malaysian media company established in 1982. It is recognised as Asia's first hotel television network. Headquartered in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, the company operates VIV (formerly known as Vision Four TV), which delivers in-room entertainment to hotel rooms across

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. The network offers diverse English-language content, including Hollywood blockbusters, award-winning

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, and lifestyle programs from renowned broadcasters like BBC Earth, Discovery, and National Geographic. Its services are designed to be unobtrusive, with minimal advertising, ensuring a comfortable viewing experience for hotel guests.

Other Ventures

Beyond television services, Vision Four Media Group has expanded its operations to encompass various media and event-related ventures. These include Vision KL, a leading city magazine; AsiaReach Publishing, which handles contract publishing; and AsiaReach Events, known for organising prestigious events such as the Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival (MIGF). The company is also involved in digital media through Vision Four Multimedia, offering services like IPTV solutions, digital content production, and internet services. Additionally, VIV Tech provides MATV and engineering services, supporting the technical infrastructure of its media operations. With four decades of operation, Vision Four Media Group has become synonymous with high-quality entertainment, events, and media services in the hospitality and tourism sectors in Malaysia.

Awards and Recognition

MIGF had won the prestigious Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards in Marketing twice, first in 2007 and later in 2019. Vision KL won the Malaysia Tourism Awards 2001/2002, and the Kuala Lumpur Mayor’s Tourism Awards Gold Award in 2011 and 2014.

Rebrand

From 1st April 2025, Vision Four TV channels were rebranded to VIV, offering enhanced movies, documentaries, Asian programming, and elective news channels. VIV stands for the letter V and the number 4 in Roman numerals.

Short-lived Ban

In the 90s, there was a general ban on video screening of the in-house TV in hotels. However, it was short-lived when the government decided to review the ban a few days later. A few months after the ban revision, Vision Four and the Ministry of Tourism launched a video series promoting the country's attractions.

Legal

On 5 May 2023, a former Vision Four employee, Sherlyn Teo Kia Lim, pleaded guilty and was convicted on three charges under Section 3(1)(b) of the Computer Crimes Act 1997 in the Kuala Lumpur Session Court. She was fined for unauthorised transfer of Vision Four data to poach its customers.

External links

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Vision KL
a magazine owned by Vision Four Media Group
Malaysia International Gourmet Festival (MIGF)
an event organised by Vision Four Media Group

References

{{Reflist 1982 establishments in Malaysia Television in Malaysia Television channels and stations established in 1982