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: 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 television channels are broadcasting from its broadcast center in Kamayut, Yangon while the radio service is now broadcasting primarily from Naypyidaw. MRTV's television signals reaches 92.7% of the Myanmar population, while its radio coverage reaches 100% of the country.