Dr M to launch NTV7

PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad will officially launch Malaysia's latest private television station, NTV7, on May 22. The station's chief executive officer Shazalli Ramly said this when giving details of the launching in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. He said in conjunction with the launch, NTV7 will bring 14 top international and Malaysian artistes for a performance called "Konsert Seceria Pelangi". Among the local artistes for the concert will be KRU, Nora, Siti Nurhaliza, Ning Baizura, Awie, Erra Fazira and Jay Jay. Operated by Natseven TV Sdn Bhd and belonging to Sarawak tycoon Datuk Effendi Norwawi, NTV7 began its nationwide transmission on April 7 this year. - Bernama