Radio24 (Malaysia)
Radio24 (or BERNAMA Radio24) is the first news and talk radio station in Malaysia. The free-to-air station began trial transmission on 16 August 2007 at 12:00 noon and was officially launched on 3 September 2007 at 9:00 a.m. It broadcasts on the FM 93.9 Megahertz frequency that was formerly used by RTM's Klasik Nasional FM.
The station broadcasts domestic, regional and world news through hourly news bulletins, quarter-hourly news highlights and breaking news as and when they happen through live field reports and telephone cross-overs. The station also has an array of talk-back shows. It also airs at frequent intervals, traffic, weather and stock market reports. The station also provides live audio streaming through its website. On 3 January 2011, the station began its Mobile Streaming service via smart phones like BlackBerry and iPhone, accessible through the devices on board internet browser at http://www.radio24.ada.fm
Broadcasting in both English and Bahasa Malaysia, the station is owned and operated by the Malaysian National news agency, BERNAMA, and broadcasts from Wisma BERNAMA in Kuala Lumpur. For its first phase, the station's transmission covered the Klang Valley, which is home to approximately 8 million people.
Awards
- Anugerah Seri Angkasa 2010
(Best Radio News Presenter - Wan Syahrina Wan Ab Rahman) (Best Radio Talk Show - Kerusi Panas. Syeliza Basri & Azlan Idris) (Best Music Balancing for Radio - Mohd Zaini Ahmad Norbi)
- Best Consumer Radio Programme 2008 & 2009 - KONSUMER bersama PPIM
- Best Health Radio Programme 2009 & 2010 - KLINIK 24
- Best Producer for Islamic Radio Programme (Anugerah Media Islam Negara, AMIN 2009) - Nazira Noran
Programming
The current lineup of Radio24 includes:
- KERUSI PANAS (SIGNATURE PROGRAMME): Talk-back show which puts newsmakers and personalities who find themselves in the news on the "Hot Seat" to unravel issues and answer questions from the public
- APA KATA ANDA? (SIGNATURE PROGRAMME): An interactive talk-back programme on news and timely issues where callers are encouraged to call in and give their opinion
- ALA CARTE PAGI (SIGNATURE PROGRAMME): Morning talk show with experts, personalities, and corporate figures
- EMBUN HIBISCUS (SIGNATURE PROGRAMME): the first season of this Radio Novella aired in March 2010
- SPOTLIGHT TONIGHT: Features a plethora of subjects, issues and stories that are dissected from all angles
- SANTUN BAHASA: Improve your national language skills and understanding with Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka
- AZLI ON AIR (ICT & ANDA): ICT programme with IT expert Azli Paat
- BLACK MARIA: Crime prevention programme with criminal analysted Dr Kamal Affendi Hashim
- KLINIK KONSUMER PPIM: An interactive programme where consumer complaints are tackled and resolved within 45 days
- KONSUMER PPIM: Consumerism programme, concentrating on Islamic elements
- KONSUMER FOMCA: Consumerism programme, in association with the National Consumer Complaints Centre
Anchors
Malay Anchors:
- Azlan Idris
- Wan Syahrina
- Kam Kamaruddin
- Nazira Noran
- Zulkifli Bujang
- Shuhadah Armawan
- Yuzaini Yahya
- Shahrizal Abd Rahim
- Tuan Asmawi Tuan Umar
- Fifi Norhafizah
- Roslizam Ramli
- Hanie Hamid
- Dina Almashoor
English Anchors:
- Gerard Vincent Ratnam
- Keith Kam
Hosts
Radio24 currently has several hosts, including:
- Dr Fazley Yaakob - Teh Tarik, Wednesdays, 9:30 am
- Dr Niki Shuhada - Bijak Wang, Tuesdays, 11:30 am
- Dr Irfan Khairi - Irfan On Air, Fridays, 5:30 pm
- Dr Kamal Affendy - Black Maria, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 11:15 am
- Richie Rachman - Glam, Thursdays, 5:30 pm
Previous hosts
Radio24 launched with several celebrity millionaire hosts, notably:
- Dr. Irfan Khairi, a self-made internet millionaire - hosted Jutawan bersama Irfan Khairi. This programme is now renamed "Irfan On Air" and still aired live weekly.
- Peter Pek MCSD, the renowned branding guru, writer, columnist, editor, publisher, designer, creative director, public speaker, corporate celebrity, radio and television personality - hosted Brand Malaysia with Peter Pek.
- Dato' Zuraidah Atan, a former President/CEO of a merchant bank, who currently sits on the Boards of numerous corporations and organisations including HSBC Malaysia, Bank Malaysia Berhad, Kedah State Dev Corp Insurance Brokers, Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) and Universiti Utara Malaysia - hosted Biz Wrap.
References
- (Sep 1, 2007). Malaysia's First All News Radio Station To Be Launched Monday. BERNAMA. Retrieved Dec 30, 2007.
- (Sep 3, 2007). Malaysia's First All-News Radio Launched. BERNAMA. Retrieved Dec 30, 2007.
- (Sep 3, 2007). Malaysia launches first all-news radio station. People's Daily. Retrieved Dec 30, 2007.
- Thanasayan, Anthony (Oct 21, 2007). No blast on radio. The Star. Retrieved Dec 30, 2007.
- (Sep 3, 2008). Bernama's Radio24 celebrates first birthday. Media Network / BERNAMA. Retrieved Mar 2, 2011.
- (Jan 8, 2009). Misi Mempopularkan Radio24. Utusan Online. Retrieved Mar 2, 2011.
- (Feb 28, 2009). Radio24 makin panas dengan slot 'Kerusi Panas' mulai Mac. KLpos.com Retrieved Mar 2, 2011.
- (Sep 3, 2009). Bernama Radio24 Turns Two on a Subdued Note. bernama.com. Retrieved Mar 2, 2011.
- (Jan 1, 2010). Bernama Radio 24 Janji Kelainan Program Untuk 2010. mStar Online. Retrieved Mar 2, 2011.
- (Jan 17, 2010). BERNAMA Radio24 Mengorak Langkah dengan Drama 'Embun Hibiscus'. mStar Online. Retrieved Mar 2, 2011.
- (Jun 16, 2010). Aplikasi Teknologi BE. Kosmo!. Retrieved Mar 2, 2011.
- (Jan 31, 2011). Frekuensi Radio24 di Telefon Bimbit Anda. mStar Online. Retrieved Mar 2, 2011.
- (Feb 17 2011). BERNAMA Radio24 Now Loud and Clear. Malay Mail. Retrieved Mar 2, 2011.
- (Feb 22, 2011). Victories Prove Radio24 Gets Top Marks For Quality. Yahoo! News. Retrieved Mar 2, 2011.
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