Author: Adam Haris

Fly FM is a popular Malaysian radio station known for playing contemporary hits, pop, and rock music in both English and Malay. Fly FM broadcasts on 95.8 FM from Petaling Jaya and is owned by Media Prima Berhad. It targets listeners aged between fifteen and thirty years old and has the unique distinction of being the first radio station in the world to be situated in an airport. Fly FM operates 24 hours, ensuring constant entertainment for its audience. Launched on 3 October 2005, it quickly rose to become the second most popular English radio station in Malaysia and is…

Melody FM, now rebranded as Melody, is a Malaysian Chinese-language radio station managed by Astro Radio, a Astro Holdings Sdn Bhd subsidiary. The station was launched on 15 August 2012, with frequencies formerly used by radio station XFM (Xfresh). It was the second Astro Chinese radio station in Malaysia, following My FM, and was the country’s fifth radio station. Melody FM aims at listeners aged 25-49 years, predominantly playing old Chinese hits from the 1970s to the 2000s and some new easy listening music. The station also offers a variety of entertainment programs to cater to different tastes. The station’s…

IKIM FM, known as Radio IKIM, is a unique radio station in Malaysia that offers Islamic content around the clock. This station has been a great platform for Muslims to learn more about Islam and its teachings. IKIM FM (Radio IKIM), which stands for the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia, is Malaysia’s first Islamic radio station that operates 24/7. The then Prime Minister, YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, officially launched it on 6 July 2001. IKIM FM serves as a vital platform for Muslims to get deeper into the teachings of Islam. The radio station can be accessed via various…

THR Raaga, known as RAAGA, is a popular Malaysian Tamil-language radio station under the operation of Astro Radio. It has a remarkable presence in the Malaysian radio industry, especially among the Tamil-speaking audience. THR Raaga, with its tagline ‘Aaha… Sirantha Isai!’ (which translates to ‘Aaha… The Best Music!’), has established itself as Malaysia’s leading Tamil-language station. It is recognised in Southeast Asia, surpassing other Tamil radio stations in the region. The station caters to the Tamil-speaking audience, blending Kollywood news, Indian music, and engaging discussions. It is the go-to hub for Kollywood updates among its listeners. The station operates from…

Malaysia’s radio station broadcasting industry has a rich history, tracing back to 1946 when Radio Malaya or the Department of Broadcasting of Malaya was established. It showcases a growth that extended to various cities and towns across Malaya, like Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, and Melaka. Radio is a prominent medium in Malaysia, with a 94% reach, making it an effective medium to connect with almost the entire population of Peninsular Malaysia. The radio broadcasting industry, including commercial radio, non-commercial public broadcasting, FM radio and digital radio, has shifted towards digital with the rise of podcasts and social audio platforms like…

Sinar FM, now called Sinar, is the second leading radio station in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It’s part of Astro Radio Sdn Bhd and broadcasts in Malay in various states of the country. The radio station began broadcasting on 1 March 2004 and is operated by Astro Holdings Sdn Bhd. Sinar FM focuses on mature listeners and plays classical music from local and foreign artists. This contrasts with its sister stations like ERA, Gegar, and Zayan, which target younger and East Coast listeners, respectively. Sinar’s tagline is “Menyinari Hidupmu” which translates to “Illuminating Your Life.” The station entertains its listeners with…

HOT FM, stylised as hot fm, is owned by Synchrosound Studio Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Media Prima, and broadcasts from Sri Pentas in Bandar Utama. The station operates 24 hours a day, offering a mix of Malay, Indonesian, and English songs, with Malay being the predominant language. Established on January 15, 2006, HOT FM is managed by Paul Thurai, who was known as a former host of Era FM. The station plays popular Malay, English, and Indonesian music and has a broadcast area covering Malaysia, Singapore, and part of Indonesia. HOT FM has a substantial following and retains its…

Hitz FM, now known as HITZ, is a national radio station in Malaysia managed by Astro Radio, a subsidiary of Astro Holdings Berhad. Initially named Hitz.FM, it was rebranded to Hitz FM in 2014. The station has regional broadcasts in Kota Kinabalu and Kuching. HITZ identifies as Malaysia’s No. 1 English radio brand, providing listeners with the hottest hits and exclusive access to stars. The brand accompanies its audience daily under the tagline “All The HITZ, All The Time”.The station operates daily from 6 am to midnight, offering a variety of music and news to satisfy the audience’s tastes. Hitz…

Suria FM, now referred to as Suria, is a Malay language-private radio station based in Malaysia. It operates under the Star Media Radio Group, which is a subsidiary of the Star Media Group Berhad. Suria FM initiated its broadcast on 24 November 2005, with its programming majorly targeting the modern Malay demographic aged between 25 and 35. The radio station actively engages with its audience through various social media platforms. Suria FM is known for its entertaining and educational weekend programs, and can be tuned into at 105.3 FM in the Lembah Klang region. The radio station also invites listeners…

“Road Tax Digital” is a digital road tax initiative in Malaysia by Road Transport Department Malaysia, also known as Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ). It facilitates a more streamlined approach for vehicle owners to manage their road tax and driving licences through an online platform. The digital road tax and licence initiative in Malaysia is part of a broader move towards leveraging technology to simplify regulatory compliance and enhance convenience for vehicle owners. The initiative began on February 10, 2023, allowing private vehicle owners to use the digital display mode for road tax and driving licence via the Public JPJ Portal…