Radio Televisyen Malaysia, also known as RTM, is a state-owned entity headquartered in Malaysia. As a tier 2 media tech buyer, the organization reported $5.5M in revenue as of 2024, and employs approximately 310 individuals. Established in 1946, it functions as Malaysia's public broadcaster, primarily offering broadcast television and radio services. Operating as a department under the Ministry of Communications, it manages a comprehensive network of 7 television channels—including TV1, TV2, Sukan RTM, and Berita RTM—alongside 34 radio stations nationwide. Its mission involves informing, educating, and entertaining the public, disseminating government policies, and promoting national culture and unity. The network broadcasts in multiple languages, including Malay, English, Chinese, and Tamil, and extends its services globally through the RTM Klik over-the-top (OTT) streaming platform.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1946

Headcount

309

Headquarters

Malaysia

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

On July 23, 2026, Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), the national public broadcaster, announced its sports channel Sukan+ became available on Astro channel 806, offering Astro customers coverage of the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026. This announcement followed RTM's earlier confirmation on the same day that it would serve as the official broadcaster for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, an event slated to run from July 23 until August 2. Previously, on July 20, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil stated that RTM planned to acquire broadcasting rights for additional world-class sporting events, building on its successful free-to-air coverage of the entire 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Radio Televisyen Malaysia offers 12 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Radio Televisyen Malaysia's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio and media and TV services.
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Radio Televisyen Malaysia's revenues were less than $10M in 2024. Caretta Research has split Radio Televisyen Malaysia's revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is linear (thematic channel groups). For full access to Radio Televisyen Malaysia's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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Examples of Radio Televisyen Malaysia's suppliers include CGI, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Tekmark Group.

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Radio Televisyen Malaysia currently holds 10 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including field hockey, soccer | association football, winter sports, motorsports and multi-sport.

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