| Broadcast area | Universiti Brunei Darussalam |
|---|---|
| Slogan | The Station For The Next Generation |
| Frequency | 107.9 MHz (FM), UBDfm, Online, |
| First air date | February 2007 |
| Format | Variety - Music & Speech (Speech: news/arts/social issues) |
| Website | [1] |
UBD FM is the first and only student-based radio station in Brunei Darussalam. The station broadcasts online, from a studio located in the Educational Technology Center, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. UBD FM's content can be streamed live from [2]
The establishment of UBD FM is aligned with the university's plan in strengthening staff and student participation in university affairs. With a strong support and recognition from every group in the university community, UBD FM functions to ensure a more private campus aligned with the GenNext objectives of UBD. UBD FM provides an educational, entertainment and informational platform that address the needs and concerns of the immediate student population, which develops an appreciation of arts and humanities.
UBD FM has been known to provide airplay and promotional exposure to emerging talents and new bands both inside and outside of Brunei Darussalam. Contributing to the local music industry, UBD FM plays records and musical demos of the registered students of the University itself.
UBD FM is experiencing continues growth in audience, service and ideas. The online radio, exclusively run by students is a growing phenomenon in Brunei Darussalam, securing a huge following in social networking sites.
UBD FM currently broadcasts continuously, with an automated broadcast system filling the intervals between live broadcasts. The station's output is live between the hours of 8am and 11pm. Programmes are produced and presented by undergraduate students of Universiti Brunei Darussalam.
The University has plans of broadcasting UBD FM around the country, for full power FM transmission in due time.