Radio24 (Malaysia)

Infobox Radio Station
name = Radio24


area = flagcountry|Malaysia (Klang Valley)
branding =
slogan = Real Life. Real Time.
airdate =
frequency = 93.9 FM
format = News, talk, weather, traffic
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class =
owner = BERNAMA
website = [http://www.radio24.com.my www.radio24.com.my]
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Radio24 is the first and only 24-hour news and talk radio station in Malaysia. The free-to-air station began trial transmission on 16 August 2007 at 12.00 p.m. and was officially launched on 3 September 2007 at 6.00 a.m. It broadcasts on the 93.9 FM frequency that was formerly used by Klasik Nasional FM, which was formed through the merger of Nasional FM and Klasik FM (formerly known as Radio Irama Melayu Asli (RIMA) and later as Klasik FM).

The station broadcasts domestic, regional and world news through hourly news bulletins, half-hourly news highlights and breaking news as and when they happen through live coverages and cross-overs. The station also has an array of talk shows. It also airs at frequent intervals, traffic, weather and stock market reports. The station also provides live audio streaming through its website.

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 6.5 million people. It expects to broadcast nationwide in its second phase.

Programming

The current lineup of Radio24 includes:

;Weekdays:7am-10am: Gegas Kerja (Work Rush):10am-1pm: Bicara Pagi (Morning Talk):1pm-4pm: Bicara Tengahari (Afternoon Talk):4pm-7pm: Pandu Pulang (Drive Home):7pm-8pm: Bicarawara (Talk Show):8pm-10pm: Hello (Talk Show):10pm-12mn: Bicarawara Malam (Evening Talk Show):12mn-3am: Bicarawara Tengah Malam (Midnight Talk Show):3am-7pm: Bicarawara Dinihari (Dawn Talk Show)

;Weekends:7am-10am: Santai Famili (Family Relaxation):10am-12nn: Kaleidoskop (Kaleidoscope):12nn-3pm: Suara Komuniti (Community Voice):3pm-7pm: Sorotan Seminggu (Weekend Newswrap) & Hibur Libur (Entertainment & Leisure)

* Weekends are filled with non-stop Talk Shows (Bicarawara Hujung Minggu)

* Biz English (Stock Market & Financial Updates, and English News) - every 45th minute from 7:45am-6:45pm weekdays

* Gelanggang (Sports News) - every 15th minute from 7:15am-6:15am weekdays

* Main News Bulletins: 8am, 1pm, 6pm and 11pm (24 minutes of news)

* On the hour daily - Headline News (12 minutes)

* On the 13th and 26th minutes: Traffic & Weather Reports

* On the 30th minute: News Highlights

* On the 34th minute: News Talk

* On the 56th minute: Info24

* The above: Hot Clock - typical hour - 7am-7pm Weekdays

Anchors

News Anchors:
* Ayu Roslan
* Kam Kamaruddin
* Nazira Noran
* Husna Afifi
* Yunus Sabri
* Wan Syahrina

Sports Anchors:
* Azlan Idris
* Shima Khuzaimi

Biz English Anchors:
* Anne Edwards
* Keith Kam
* Aneita Abdullah

Hosts

Radio24 currently has several celebrity millionaire hosts, notably:
* Dr. Irfan Khairi, a self-made internet millionaire. "Jutawan bersama Irfan Khairi", Wednesdays, 7-8pm.
* Peter Pek MCSD, the renowned branding guru, writer, columnist, editor, publisher, designer, creative director, public speaker, corporate celebrity, radio and television personality. "Brand Malaysia with Peter Pek", Tuesdays, 7-8pm.
* 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. "Biz Wrap", Fridays, 7-8pm.

References

* (Sep 1, 2007). [http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news.php?id=282454 Malaysia's First All News Radio Station To Be Launched Monday] . "BERNAMA." Retrieved Dec 30, 2007.
* (Sep 3, 2007). [http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news.php?id=282646 Malaysia's First All-News Radio Launched] . "BERNAMA." Retrieved Dec 30, 2007.
* (Sep 3, 2007). [http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/6253968.html Malaysia launches first all-news radio station] . "People's Daily." Retrieved Dec 30, 2007.
* Thanasayan, Anthony (Oct 21, 2007). [http://www.star-ecentral.com/news/story.asp?file=/2007/10/21/tvnradio/19192424&sec=tvnradio No blast on radio] . "The Star. " Retrieved Dec 30, 2007.

External links

* [http://www.radio24.com.my Official website]
* [http://radiotwentyfour.blogspot.com/ Official blog]
* [http://www.bernama.com BERNAMA]
* [http://www.brandmalaysia.fm/ Brand Malaysia podcasts]