Kuala Lumpur, 1 November 2022 – Malaysia’s leading and largest integrated media company, Media Prima Berhad, and one of China’s leading television networks, Hunan Broadcasting System, is pleased to announce a special collaboration with exclusive contents lined up for all to enjoy.
Both broadcasting groups will co-produce programmes featuring Malaysia’s first fashion reality show, My Fusion Way, and Shila Amzah Masterclass Season 2. Moving forward, Malaysia’s No.1 Chinese channel, 8TV, will also be dedicating a special slot to broadcast Hunan Broadcasting System produced contents.
Group Managing Director of Media Prima, Rafiq Razali, said, “This will be a momentous occasion as Media Prima will embark on a journey together with Hunan Broadcasting System to bring special programmes and initiatives to Malaysian viewers. We recognise Hunan Broadcasting System as one of China’s biggest media groups and by associating with them via our own Chinese TV network, 8TV, I believe that this serves as a gateway for opportunities, technological exchange as well as entrepreneurial ventures for Chinese small and medium enterprises to set up their business here on our shore.”
The Supernova Screening 2022 tonight was attended by His Excellency Ouyang Yujing (Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Malaysia), Representing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Mohd Tarid Bin Sufian, (Undersecretary(East Asia)Division, Department for Bilateral Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs), YB Senator Datuk Seri Hajah Zurainah Musa (Chairman of National Film Development Corporation Malaysia), Rafiq Razali (Group Managing Director of Media Prima), Datuk Michael Chan (Deputy Group Managing Director of Media Prima and Chief Executive Officer of Media Prima Omnia), Dato’ Khairul Anwar Salleh (Chief Executive Officer of Media Prima Television Networks and Primeworks Studios), Datuk Ge Yamei (Chief Executive Officer of Mango Media Sdn Bhd), and government and business representatives from China and Malaysia.
Upcoming Fashion reality show, My Fusion Way, brings together six young designers from China that will explore the local cultures of Malaysia. Based on the six human senses, these designers’ fashion abilities will be challenged to create new, modern and fashionable clothings in a set time limit and each episode’s theme, taking Malaysia’s local heritage as inspiration.
Shila Amzah Masterclass Season 2 will venture into a more international music exchange featuring powerful protege singers from Southeast Asia and China to join the trainee lineup. Shila Amzah, who continues to take up the role of the programme’s master, along with guest instructors from different countries will train and guide the proteges to become more established singers.
8TV will be launching a new time slot to broadcast popular programmes such as Twenty Your Life On 2, My Fireworks On Earth, Infinity And Beyond and Sisters Who Make Waves Season 3 for their faithful viewers. The new schedule is as follows:
Slot Name | Time |
Mango Time | Every Friday, 10.00 pm to 12.00 am |
Mango Fun Weekend | Every Sunday, 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm |
Mango Insight | Every Sunday, 6.00 pm to 6.30 pm |
This collaboration is supported by Henan Satellite TV, a Chinese TV channel that promotes traditional arts and culture from China. The Supernova Screening 2022 is supported by Smart Devices Partner HONOR and Kinohimitsu, and stars a glistening lineup from Shila Amzah Masterclass singers including Shila Amzah, Elvira Arul, Uriah See, June Wong, Lydia Lim, Daniel Sher and Zev Leong.