Bernama Radio

For other uses, see Radio24.

Bernama Radio

File:Bernama-radio-logo.jpg
Kuala Lumpur
Broadcast area	Malaysia
Frequency	Varies depending on its region
Programming
Language(s)	English and Malay
Format	News, Weather, Traffic, Information
Ownership
Owner	Bernama
History
First air date	2007 (2007)
Links
Website	www.bernamaradio.com.my

Bernama Radio (formerly known as Radio24 or BERNAMA Radio24 until March 2016) is the first all-news radio station in Malaysia. The free-to-air station began trial transmission on 2007 at noon and was officially launched on 2007 at 9:00 a.m. It broadcasts on the FM 93.9 MHz frequency that was formerly used by RTM's Klasik Nasional FM. From January 2012 it also started broadcasting in Johor Bahru, Johor at 107.5 MHz.

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

The station underwent a minor rebrand in March 2016 whereby the station is now known as "Bernama Radio".

Broadcasting in both English and Malay, 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.

Tamil language broadcasting was introduced on 4 February 2017. The slot, known as "Tamil Oli", is broadcast from 11a.m. to 1p.m. and from 11p.m. to midnight every Saturday and Sunday respectively. It is created in collaboration with New Wave Events Sdn Bhd and will be based on an infotainment concept. The introduction of such slots also means that Tamil language radio broadcasts will be launched in East Malaysia for the very first time, since other Tamil radio stations available in Malaysia only broadcast in Peninsular Malaysia.

Awards

The old Radio24 logo before the rebranding exercise

• Best Health Radio Programme 2013 by Ministry of Health Malaysia (Main Award - Norindah Khairi, Dalam Radar Talk Show)
• Best Health Radio Programme 2012 by Ministry of Health Malaysia (Main Award - Norindah Khairi, Ala Carte Pagi Talk Show)
• 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

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.

Frequency

Frequencies	Broadcast area	Note
93.9 FM	Klang Valley
88.6 FM	Kedah, Perlis and Penang	Coming Soon
105.7 FM	Ipoh, Perak
103.5 FM	Taiping, Perak
89.1 FM	Kuantan, Pahang
106.4 FM	Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
95.7 FM	Kota Bharu, Kelantan
93.5 FM	Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
88.9 FM	Malacca and North Johor
107.5 FM	Johor Bahru, Johor and Singapore
107.9 FM	Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
100.9 FM	Kuching, Sarawak

References

Footnotes

• (1 Sep 2007). Malaysia's First All News Radio Station To Be Launched Monday. BERNAMA. Retrieved 30 December 2007.
• (3 Sep 2007). Malaysia's First All-News Radio Launched. BERNAMA. Retrieved 30 December 2007.
• (3 Sep 2007). Malaysia launches first all-news radio station. People's Daily. Retrieved 30 December 2007.
• Thanasayan, Anthony (21 Oct 2007). No blast on radio. The Star. Retrieved 30 December 2007.
• (3 Sep 2008). Bernama's Radio24 celebrates first birthday. Media Network / BERNAMA. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
• (8 Jan 2009). Misi Mempopularkan Radio24. Utusan Online. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
• (28 Feb 2009). Radio24 makin panas dengan slot 'Kerusi Panas' mulai Mac. KLpos.com Retrieved 2 March 2011.
• (3 Sep 2009). Bernama Radio24 Turns Two on a Subdued Note. bernama.com. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
• (1 Jan 2010). Bernama Radio 24 Janji Kelainan Program Untuk 2010. mStar Online. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
• (17 Jan 2010). BERNAMA Radio24 Mengorak Langkah dengan Drama 'Embun Hibiscus'. mStar Online. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
• (16 Jun 2010). Aplikasi Teknologi BE. Kosmo!. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
• (31 Jan 2011). Frekuensi Radio24 di Telefon Bimbit Anda. mStar Online. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
• (17 Feb 2011). BERNAMA Radio24 Now Loud and Clear. Malay Mail. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
• (22 Feb 2011). Victories Prove Radio24 Gets Top Marks For Quality. Yahoo! News. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
• (28 Oct 2013). < Designed, A New Talk Show By Bernama Radio24

External links

• Official website