Myanmar Radio and Television
| Type | Government Department |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Headquarters | Kamayut, Yangon (Television) Naypyidaw (Radio) |
| Owner | Ministry of Information |
Launch date | Radio: 15 February 1946 Television: Trial: June 1979 Official: 3 June 1980 |
Former names | Burma Broadcasting Service (1946–1991) Myanmar Television and Radio Department (1991–1997) |
Picture format | 2160p UHD 1080i 16:9 HDTV |
Official website | www |
Myanmar Radio and Television (Burmese: မြန်မာ့အသံနှင့်ရုပ်မြင်သံကြား, abbreviated MRTV), formerly the Burma Broadcasting Service (BBS), is the parent of the state-run Myanmar Radio National Service and the MRTV television channel. The present state-run television channels broadcast from its broadcast center in Kamayut, Yangon while the radio service now broadcasts primarily from Naypyidaw. MRTV's television signals reach 92.7% of the Myanmar population, while its radio coverage reaches 100% of the country.