Vision Four

VIV (Vision Four)
Current logo, used since 1 April 2025
CountryMalaysia
Broadcast areaMalaysia, Singapore, Indonesia (Batam, Riau Islands) and Thailand (South Thailand)
Headquarters28 Jalan Liku, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Ownership
OwnerVIV Media Group
History
LaunchedNovember 6, 1982
(as Vision Four)
April 1, 2025
(as VIV)
FounderDato Steven Harold Day and Datin Su Wai Fun
ClosedApril 1, 2025
(as Vision Four)
Former namesVision Four
(November 2, 1982 – April 1, 2025)
Links
Websiteviv.my

VIV, formerly known as Vision Four, is a Malaysian media company established in 1982. It is recognised as Asia's first hotel television network. Headquartered in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, the company operates VIV (formerly known as Vision Four TV), which delivers in-room entertainment to hotel rooms across Malaysia and Singapore.[1]

The network offers diverse English-language content, including Hollywood films, documentaries, and lifestyle programs from broadcasters like BBC Earth, Discovery, and National Geographic.[2]

Other ventures

Beyond television services, Vision Four Media Group has expanded its operations to encompass various media and event-related ventures. These include Vision KL, a city magazine; AsiaReach Publishing, which handles contract publishing; and AsiaReach Events, known for organising events such as the Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival (MIGF).[3]

The company is also involved in digital media through Vision Four Multimedia, offering services like IPTV, digital content production, and internet services. Additionally, VIV Tech provides MATV and engineering services, supporting the technical infrastructure of its media operations.[4][5]

Awards and recognition

MIGF had won the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards in Marketing twice, first in 2007[6] and later in 2019.[7][8]

Rebrand

From 1 April 2025, Vision Four TV channels were rebranded to VIV, offering enhanced movies, documentaries, Asian programming, and elective news channels. VIV stands for the letter V and the number 4 in Roman numerals.[9]

Logo history

  • Vision Four logo (2010's-April 2025)
    Vision Four logo (2010's-April 2025)
  • VIV logo (April 2025 – Present)
    VIV logo (April 2025 – Present)

Short-lived ban

In the 90s, there was a general ban on video screening of the in-house TV in hotels.[10] However, it was short-lived when the government decided to review the ban a few days later.[11] A few months after the ban revision, Vision Four and the Ministry of Tourism launched a video series promoting the country's attractions.[12]

On 5 May 2023, a former Vision Four employee, Sherlyn Teo Kia Lim, pleaded guilty and was convicted on three charges under Section 3(1)(b) of the Computer Crimes Act 1997 in the Kuala Lumpur Session Court. She was fined for unauthorised transfer of Vision Four data to poach its customers.[13][14]

References

  1. ^ "Vision Four Multimedia Company Profile | Management and Employees List". Datanyze.
  2. ^ "Be Our Partner". Vision Four.
  3. ^ "Vision Four Media Group Company Overview & Details - Maukerja". Vision Four Media Group (in Malay).
  4. ^ "Working at Vision Four Media Group - Company Profile & Information - Ricebowl.my". Vision Four Media Group.
  5. ^ "Vision Four Multimedia Company Profile | Management and Employees List". Datanyze.
  6. ^ "Post Release" (PDF). Tourism Malaysia. 17 September 2009.
  7. ^ "TOURISM MALAYSIA BRINGS VISIT MALAYSIA 2020 CAMPAIGN TO PATA TRAVEL MART 2019". www.tourism.gov.my.
  8. ^ "PATA announces Grand and Gold Award winners 2019 – PATA-INDIA". 2019-07-17. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
  9. ^ "About Us". viv.my.
  10. ^ "Govt bans screening of in-house TV shows in hotels". The Straits Times. 2 March 1994. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  11. ^ "KL govt to review ban on hotels' screening of videos". The Straits Times. 4 March 1994.
  12. ^ Kaur, Lashvinder. "Video tapes to promote tourist attractions". Business Times. No. 15 July 1994. New Straits Times.
  13. ^ Reporters, F. M. T. (5 May 2023). "Ex-manager fined a total of RM21,000 for unauthorised transfer of Vision Four data". Free Malaysia Today | FMT.
  14. ^ Athallah, Auzaee. "Teo Kia Lim, 45, mengaku bersalah atas tiga pertuduhan". UtusanTV.

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