It operates four television networks: SCTV, Indosiar, Ajwa TV, and Mentari TV, as well as the Vidio streaming service, Nex Parabola satellite pay television, and KapanLagi Youniverse.

Surya Citra Media was established on 29 January 1999 as Cipta Aneka Selaras, with a focus on multimedia, entertainment and communications services, particularly television.

In 2001, Cipta Aneka Selaras changed its name to Surya Citra Media.

SCTV commenced broadcasting in 1990 covering the city of Surabaya, and began operating nationwide in 1993.

[4][5] In addition, MNC wanted to aim for content alignment as well as the development of digital assets and production houses owned by the group, so that SinemArt returned to SCM after working collaboratively from 2003 till 2007.