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| Metro TV | |
|---|---|
| Name | Metro TV |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Headquarters | Jakarta |
| Owner | Media Group |
| Launch date | 25 November 2000 |
| Language | Indonesian, English |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV |
Metro TV is an Indonesian free-to-air terrestrial television channel known for its focus on news, current affairs, and talk programming. Established in 2000, it has positioned itself among national broadcasters with a reputation for business coverage, political interviews, and international cooperation. The channel has engaged with regional and global media organizations, academic institutions, and public figures to shape discourse on Indonesian politics and international relations.
Metro TV began operations following licensing frameworks administered by the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Indonesia), launching in Jakarta and expanding via terrestrial transmitters and satellite partnerships. Early milestones included collaborations with private media conglomerates such as the Media Group (Indonesia) and distribution agreements with satellite operators like Palapa D. Strategic ties were formed with international broadcasters including BBC News, CNN International, and Al Jazeera for program exchange and training. The channel covered major national events such as the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, the 2009 Jakarta floods, and multiple Indonesian legislative cycles involving the People's Representative Council (Indonesia). Over time technological upgrades aligned Metro TV with standards seen at broadcasters like NHK, Deutsche Welle, and France Télévisions.
Programming has combined flagship news bulletins, business shows, documentary series, and talk formats. Business segments featured analysts from institutions including Bank Indonesia, Bank Mandiri, Bank Negara Indonesia, and multinational firms like Pertamina and Garuda Indonesia. Interview programs hosted politicians from parties such as Partai Demokrasi Indonesia Perjuangan, Golkar, and Partai Gerindra and ministers from cabinets led by presidents like Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Joko Widodo. Cultural and investigative documentaries referenced partners such as Kompas Gramedia, The Jakarta Post, and academic centers at University of Indonesia and Gadjah Mada University. Entertainment and lifestyle slots included collaborations with event organizers like Jakarta Fashion Week and music festivals showcasing artists affiliated with Sony Music Indonesia and Universal Music Group.
News operations emphasized live reporting, field correspondents, and studio analysis. Coverage often cited sources from international organizations such as United Nations, ASEAN, World Bank, and Asian Development Bank alongside domestic agencies including Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana and the Corruption Eradication Commission (Indonesia). Journalists trained under programs linked to institutions like Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, Thomson Reuters Foundation, and Reuters. High-profile interviews included figures from Bank of Indonesia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Indonesia), and global leaders involved in forums like the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and the United Nations General Assembly. Investigative pieces engaged with legal cases in courts such as the Constitutional Court of Indonesia and reported on decisions by bodies like the Supreme Court of Indonesia.
Technical investments mirrored systems used by broadcasters like Sky News and CBS News, incorporating satellite uplinks via operators like SES Astra and fiber connections with carriers such as Telkom Indonesia. Studio facilities in Jakarta used equipment from manufacturers including Sony, Grass Valley, and Ross Video, while transmission networks leveraged transmitters in regions near Mount Gede and Mount Merapi to reach islands including Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi. The channel adopted high-definition workflows, streaming platforms tied to providers like YouTube and regional OTT services, and digital archiving practices aligned with standards promoted by International Telecommunication Union.
Audience metrics were tracked by firms such as Nielsen, Kantar Media, and local research houses like AC Nielsen Indonesia. Viewership concentrated in urban centers including Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, and Bandung with notable demographics in business districts and academic communities at universities like Institut Teknologi Bandung. International audiences accessed the channel via carriers including Dish Network and regional cable operators. Critical reception referenced commentary in outlets such as Tempo (Indonesian magazine), Kompas, and The Jakarta Post, with praise for business coverage and critique regarding editorial stances during elections involving candidates like Megawati Sukarnoputri and Prabowo Subianto.
Ownership resides with the Media Group conglomerate linked to business figures associated with corporate entities and media families. Corporate governance referenced boards and executives who have engaged with chambers like the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and international gatherings including World Economic Forum. Management appointments often drew from professionals with backgrounds at MetroTVnews.com outlets, regional newspapers such as Republika (Indonesian newspaper), and broadcasting veterans trained at institutions like BBC Academy.
The channel faced scrutiny over perceived editorial bias during electoral periods, provoking responses from watchdogs like the National Broadcasting Commission (Indonesia) and civil society groups including Lembaga Studi dan Advokasi Masyarakat. Coverage of security incidents and trials involving figures from Corruption Eradication Commission (Indonesia) investigations elicited disputes with political actors from parties such as Partai NasDem. Technical complaints about signal distribution were raised by regional operators and regulators like the Directorate General of Post and Informatics Devices Standardization. Debates over media ownership concentration invoked comparisons with conglomerates such as MNC Group and prompted academic analysis from scholars at Padjadjaran University and Airlangga University.
Category:Television channels in Indonesia