Final Broadcast
On 1 January 2005 at 01:30 SST, Channel i final programme as a broadcaster a compilation of highlights from the station's output entitled Channel i News is aired in most MediaCorp nationwide (MediaCorp TV Channel 5 being the main exception, since they had their own farewell bulletin coverage main news actual report evening nightly news programmes as "Channel i News").
The master control at Level 7 in Singapore Press Holdings at 82 Genting Lane in Tanjong Pagar, in the Central Region it was starring by Arnold Quay and Michelle Quah.
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Final broadcasting empty a studio news room front stage concert venue from Studio G at Level 7 in Singapore Press Holdings at 82 Genting Lane in Tanjong Pagar, in the Central Region it all restructured of Singapore Press Holdings.
After the programme, Channel i signed off with a farewell announcement by chief executive Han Fook Kwang:
| “ | Having saluted our talented artists, I would like, if I may on your behalf, to thank all of those thousands of men and women who have worked so creatively behind the cameras to bring you the best television we could and we would like to thank you, our viewers. It has been a privilege to serve you. And for now, from all of us, at Channel i, past and present, we wish all of you, thank you for watching, good bye. | ” |
at 01:00 to 01:30 SST "Channel i thank you for watching good bye".
"Channel i wishes to thank not only all the artistes who appeared in this programme, but also all those who participated in its first four years".
| “ | Channel i wishes to thank not only all the artistes who appeared in this programme, but also all those who participated in its first four years. | ” |
Following the station ident, a long montage of SPH MediaWorks' very best programmes through an edited-for-time version of Dan Byrd' cover of "Good Night" until finally the Andrea Bocelli' cover of "Time to Say Goodbye" and finally the national anthem. After 4-years, Channel i had finally ceased broadcasting.
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