| Type | Public Service Radio Station |
|---|---|
| Country | Malta |
| Availability | 93.7 FM Stereo, 999AM, Online |
| Launch date | 1935 as Rediffusion, |
| Official website | www.pbs.com.mt |
Radju Malta (Radio Malta) is the main radio service of PBS Ltd, the public service broadcaster of Malta.
The origins of Radio Malta go back to 1935.For many years, transmissions were effected on a cable-radio system which started way back in 1935 by a British company called Rediffusion. Wireless radio transmissions in Maltese started on the 8th.January 1973 by the Broadcasting Authority on 999 khz on the Medium Wave (AM). In 1975, when Xandir Malta was set up, the Cable Radio system, now no longer belonging to Rediffusion, and Radio Malta, became one entity with a separate identity. This cable radio system was demised in 1989. In 1990, PBS Ltd took over the role and responsibility of Xandir Malta.
The Radio Malta format is mainly current affairs led, with a strong focus on news (in Maltese from PBS and in English from BBC), current affairs, and religion. Music programmes are also broadcast, mainly classical music or classic hits.
Programmes on Radio Malta are mainly in Maltese, except news bulletins from the BBC in London, which are in English.
Monday-Friday 0600-0640, 0900, 1100, 1500
Saturday 0600-0640, 0900, 1500
Sunday 0600-0640, 1500