[2] Bernama had wanted to operate its own TV channel in 1996, but was rejected; instead the government recommended to produce video news items similar to Reuters.

[7][8][9][10] Other shows that are broadcast on Bernama TV are flagship talk-shows like Malay-medium Ruang Bicara as well as English-medium The Nation and The Brief.

In the years that followed, Bernama TV established its name through its coverage of key events in Malaysia including the Lahad Datu standoff,[11][12] the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal and the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple riot.

In 2009, Bernama TV facing a financial diffulties when it accumulated loses over RM15 million and would cease broadcasting soon, pending a restructuring plans.

[14][15] In 2015, the Ministry of Finance granted an allocation to Bernama TV to allowed it resume operations and refurbish its technical equipment.

[22] In January 2021, Bernama TV became the second television station after RTM, where it began to use sign language interpreter for its news broadcasts.

[26] Bernama TV is one of the two Malaysian television news channel broadcast in 4 languages, namely Malay, English, Tamil and Mandarin.