Molek FM
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| Broadcast area | Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang |
|---|---|
| RDS | MOLEK FM |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Malay |
| Affiliations | Media Prima Audio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | 9 January 2022 |
| Links | |
| Webcast | dengar |
| Website | www |
Molek FM, stylised as molek fm is a Malaysian private radio station operated by Media Prima Audio, a radio subsidiary of Malaysian media conglomerate, Media Prima Berhad, serving the East Coast areas of Peninsular Malaysia.[1] It operates 24 hours daily from the company's Sri Pentas headquarters in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. It is targeted to listeners aged 18 to 39, as well as East Coast peninsular listeners aged 24 to 34.[2][3]
History[edit]
Prior to the station's launch, the East Coast peninsular region only had two Malay radio networks catering such audience: Manis FM owned by Husa Network Sdn Bhd and Gegar owned by Media Prima's commercial rival Astro Radio.
Molek FM began test transmission on 2 January 2022 and began official broadcasts a week later, on 9 January.[4][5] Molek FM plays songs from the 80s and 90s, as well as Malay, Hindi, Indonesian, English and Thai hits that cater the East Coast peninsular audience.
On 31 May 2022, Molek FM was awarded the "Excellence In Media Communication" trophy for the radio category through the Kelantan Entrepreneurship Business Awards 2022 which took place in Kota Bharu, Kelantan.[6]
On 2 October 2022, Molek FM began broadcasting in Kuantan, Pahang through the frequency of 100.4 MHz which transmitted from Bukit Pelindung to replace the Chinese language radio station slot under Media Prima Audio which is 8FM (formerly One FM).
Notable announcers[edit]
- DJ Nazz
- Qila
- Mat Dan
- Mek Yan
- Anna Aljuffrey
- Kamilia Afiqah
Frequency[edit]
Radio[edit]
| Frequencies | Area | Transmitter | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100.4 MHz | Kuantan, Pahang | Bukit Pelindung | This frequency was previously used by 8FM. |
| 93.6 MHz | Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu | Bukit Besar | This frequency was previously used by Buletin FM. |
| 105.1 MHz | Kota Bharu, Kelantan | Peringat | This frequency was previously used by Hot FM. |
Television[edit]
| TV Platform | Channel |
|---|---|
| MYTV | 714 |
See also[edit]
- Manis FM owned by Husa Network, established in 1998.
- Gegar (formerly THR Gegar) owned by Astro Radio, established in 2005 through the acquisition of Time Highway Radio (THR).
References[edit]
- ^ "Media Prima Audio Lancarkan Stesen Radio Baharu: Molek FM, Gu Pantai Timur". XTRA. 7 January 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ Syafil Syazwan Jefri (2022-01-07). "Molek FM, Gu Pantai Timur untuk orang Kelantan dan Terengganu". Harian Metro. New Straits Times Press. Retrieved 2022-02-17.
- ^ Nurshafika Suhaimi (2021-12-31). "Molek FM, siaran radio terbaharu Pantai Timur". Berita Harian. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "#Showbiz: Molek FM to serve East Coast radio listeners". New Straits Times. 5 January 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ "Molek FM, siaran radio baharu pendengar Pantai Timur". Sinar Harian. 30 December 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ Affan Rostam (31 May 2022). "Molek FM terima pengiktirafan". hMetro. Retrieved 3 June 2022.