Channel identification guide
8TV in Malaysia · channel ID and TV guide
8TV in Malaysia uses the catalogue ID 8TV.my. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.

Look for 8TV.my when you match 8TV in Malaysia. The directory lists Media Prima in the owner field.
Station details
- Source identifier
- 8TV.my
- Source geography
- Malaysia · MY
- Programme categories
- entertainment
- Site listed in the snapshot
- xtra.com.my
- Alternative labels
- 八度空间
- Owner field
- Media Prima
- Launch field
- 2004-01-08
Similar channel names
8TV in Latvia can turn up in the same search. Compare its ID (8TV.lv) with 8TV.my before switching the listing.
| Name | Market | Catalogue ID | Catalogue group or site |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8TV | Latvia | 8TV.lv | Tet |
| 8TV | Uzbekistan | 8TV.uz | 8tv.uz |
Match the TV guide
Use the programme or episode rather than the station logo as the comparison point.
<channel id="8TV.my">…</channel>
<programme channel="8TV.my" start="20250715200000 +0800">…</programme>Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.
| Example zone | Local time | The same time in UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Asia/Kuala_Lumpur | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 +0800 | 15 Jul 12:00 UTC |
Try the XMLTV test file
The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.
Another directory entry can look similar. Check the identity fields for 8TV before changing the mapping.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Import result | Look for “8TV | guide alignment test” against 8TV.my in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with 8TV.my exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |
| Alternate name | The catalogue includes “八度空间”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right. |
Sources and further reading
- IPTV-org channel metadata
- Channel field definitions
- XMLTV format definition
- IANA Time Zone Database
- Station artwork reference · Channel identity matched to the catalogue