Are Johor Bahru (Gunung Pulai) and Singapore radio stations receivable in Sedili, Johor?

Sedili is a small town located on the east coast in Kota Tinggi District of Johor, it is 38km away from Kota Tinggi town.

Regarding the radio stations availability, RTM (Radio Televisyen Malaysia) has a low power gap filler transmitter in Telekom Tanjung Sedili tower for two of its radio stations, such as Radio Klasik FM 100.5MHz and Nasional FM 96.5MHz to cover the blindspot coverage of Bukit Tinggi and Gunung Pulai transmitters.

What about Gunung Pulai transmitted Johor Bahru radio reception in Sedili, Johor? 

 

Personally I plan to have radio DXpedition in Sedili, Johor during Hari Raya Aidiladha 2027 in mid of May 2027 under day trip basis. From my home in Balakong to this location, it takes about 4 hours 30 minutes which is longer than reaching Johor Bahru, Mersing and Pontian. Sedili is the furthest location in Johor when I reach there from my home in Balakong, Selangor.

 

Balakong >> Johor Bahru: 3 hours 30 minutes

Balakong >> Mersing: 4 hours 5 minutes

Balakong >> Sedili: 4 hours 30 minutes

Balakong >> Pontian: 3 hours 30 minutes

(Direct traveling only, excluding break and meals) 

 

Originally I plan to come there on 1st January 2027, but I concern about the flood disaster there due to northeast monsoon season. Coincidentally my friend, Rafiq went to Sedili for fishing yesterday afternoon, hence he also conducted frequency check there by tuning some radio stations from Gunung Pulai and Singapore. Then, he uploads the videos to his YouTube channel.

 

Here are the radio reception videos in Sedili, Johor by Rafiq.

 

==Commercial radio stations from Gunung Pulai tuned in Sedili, Johor (random)== 

1. Raaga FM 103.7MHz

 

 

2. Mix FM 99.1MHz

 

 

3. Lite FM 94.6MHz

 

 

4. MY FM 95.4MHz

 

 

5. Best FM 104.1MHz

 

 

Result: All are still clear in Sedili, Johor.

 

==RTM radio stations reception in Sedili, Johor== 

1. Radio Klasik 

  

100.5MHz is transmitted from TM Tanjung Sedili. 106.7MHz (Gunung Pulai) is still clear, but 93.6MHz (Gunung Ledang) is weak, meanwhile 90.1MHz (Bukit Tinggi) has co-channel interference with Hot FM 90.1MHz from Gunung Pulai in Sedili.

  

2. Nasional FM 

 

96.5MHz is transmitted from TM Tanjung Sedili. 105.7MHz (Gunung Pulai) and 90.9MHz (Bukit Tinggi) are still clear in Sedili, but 96.6MHz (Gunung Ledang) is not receivable due to 96.5MHz from Tanjung Sedili transmitter. 

 

3. Johor FM

 

101.9MHz (Gunung Pulai) and 92.1MHz (Bukit Tinggi) are still clear in Sedili, but 105.3MHz (Gunung Ledang) is weak.

 

4. Traxx FM

 

102.9MHz (Gunung Pulai) and 92.9MHz (Bukit Tinggi) are still clear in Sedili, but 97.6MHz (Gunung Ledang) is weak. 

 

5. Ai FM 

 

104.9MHz (Gunung Pulai) and 89.1MHz (Bukit Tinggi) are still clear in Sedili, but 100.4MHz (Gunung Ledang) is not receivable due to Radio Klasik FM 100.5MHz from Tanjung Sedili transmittter. 

 

6. Minnal FM 

 

101.1MHz (Gunung Pulai) and 88.3MHz (Bukit Tinggi) are still clear in Sedili, but 103.3MHz (Gunung Ledang) is weak.

  

==Singapore radio stations (Bukit Batok) tuned in Sedili, Johor==

1. Mediacorp Warna 94.2FM

 

 

2. Mediacorp Ria 89.7FM

 

 

3. Mediacorp Oli 96.8FM

 

 

4. SPH One FM 91.3 

 

  

Based on the videos above, Gunung Pulai transmitted radio stations are still clear in Sedili, Johor, except Hot FM 90.1MHz, Fly FM 102.5MHz, Zayan FM 92.8MHz and Melody FM 98.4MHz.

 

- Hot FM 90.1MHz has co-channel interference with RTM Radio Klasik 90.1MHz from Bukit Tinggi transmitter

- Fly FM 102.5MHz has co-channel interference with Best FM 102.5MHz from Bukit Tinggi transmitter

- Zayan FM 92.8MHz has adjacent channel interference with RTM Traxx FM 92.9MHz from Bukit Tinggi transmitter

- Melody FM 98.4MHz has weak signal in Sedili.

 

RTM radio stations from Bukit Tinggi are still clear in Sedili, except Radio Klasik FM 90.1MHz, meanwhile Gunung Ledang signal is weak there.

 

Compare with other RTM radio stations from Gunung Ledang, Asyik FM 95.6MHz is the weakest in Sedili as it only operates 0.25kW transmitter power in Gunung Ledang. 

 

 

 

In addition, Singapore radio stations are also receivable in Sedili, Johor, except Kiss 92FM due to RTM Johor FM 92.1MHz. According to Rafiq, all Mediacorp radio stations are loud and clear there, but SPH (Singapore Press Holdings) radio stations are weak in Sedili, Johor. Hao FM 96.3MHz and UFM 100.3 are interfered by RTM Nasional FM 96.5MHz and Radio Klasik FM 100.5MHz from Tanjung Sedili transmitter respectively.     

As Sedili is a Malay majority small town in Kota Tinggi District of Johor, the people can tune two Malay radio stations (Ria 89.7FM and Warna 94.2FM) from Singapore loudly and clearly, alongside local radio stations. 

 

In conclusion, Gunung Pulai and Singapore radio stations are still available in Sedili, Johor.

 

==List of radio stations in Sedili, Johor==

* 87.8MHz: Sinar FM Gunung Pulai (73km)

* 88.9MHz: BBC World Service Singapore (73km from Bukit Batok)

* 89.1MHz: RTM Ai FM Bukit Tinggi (61km) 

* 89.3MHz: SPH Money FM Singapore (73km from Bukit Batok)

* 89.7MHz: Mediacorp Ria 89.7FM Singapore (73km from Bukit Batok)

* 90.5MHz: Mediacorp Gold 905 Singapore (73km from Bukit Batok)

* 90.9MHz: RTM Nasional FM Bukit Tinggi (61km)

* 91.3MHz: SPH One FM Singapore (73km from Bukit Batok)

* 92.1MHz: RTM Johor FM Bukit Tinggi (61km)

* 92.4MHz: Mediacorp Symphony 924FM (73km from Bukit Batok)

* 92.9MHz: RTM Traxx FM Bukit Tinggi (61km)

* 93.3MHz: Mediacorp Yes 933 Singapore (73km from Bukit Batok)

* 93.8MHz: Mediacorp CNA 93.8FM Singapore (73km from Bukit Batok)

* 94.2MHz: Mediacorp Warna 94.2FM Singapore (73km from Bukit Batok)

* 94.6MHz: Lite FM Gunung Pulai (73km)

* 95.0MHz: Mediacorp Class 95FM Singapore (73km from Bukit Batok)

* 95.4MHz: MY FM Gunung Pulai (73km)

* 95.8MHz: Mediacorp Capital 95.8FM Singapore (73km from Bukit Batok)

* 96.5MHz: RTM Nasional FM Tanjung Sedili (1km)

* 96.8MHz: Mediacorp Oli 96.8FM Singapore (73km from Bukit Batok) 

* 97.2MHz: Mediacorp Love 97.2FM Singapore (73km from Bukit Batok) 

* 97.6MHz: Hitz FM Gunung Pulai (73km)

* 98.7MHz: Mediacorp 987FM Singapore (73km from Bukit Batok) 

* 99.1MHz: Mix FM Gunung Pulai (73km) 

* 99.9MHz: 988 FM Gunung Pulai (73km) 

* 100.5MHz: RTM Radio Klasik Tanjung Sedili (1km)

* 101.1MHz: RTM Minnal FM Gunung Pulai (73km)

* 101.4MHz: Suria FM Gunung Pulai (73km)

* 101.9MHz: RTM Johor FM Gunung Pulai (73km) 

* 102.9MHz: RTM Traxx FM Gunung Pulai (73km) 

* 103.7MHz: Raaga Gunung Pulai (73km) 

* 104.1MHz: Best FM Gunung Pulai (73km) 

* 104.5MHz: Era FM Gunung Pulai (73km) 

* 104.9MHz: RTM Ai FM Gunung Pulai (73km) 

* 105.7MHz: RTM Nasional FM Gunung Pulai (73km) 

* 106.2MHz: IKIM FM Gunung Pulai (73km)

* 106.7MHz: RTM Radio Klasik Gunung Pulai (73km)

* 107.5MHz: Bernama Radio Gunung Pulai (73km)
 

Green denotes Sedili local transmitter. 

 

Thanks to Rafiq for recording the radio reception videos in Sedili, Johor. Impressive and amazing!

RTM Wai FM (Iban 101.3MHz & Bidayuh/Kayan 106.1MHz) from Gunung Serapi received in Sibu, Sarawak.

 

 

When I paid a visit in Sarawak such as Sibu, Mukah, Sarikei, Sri Aman, Betong and more last year in May 2026, I only managed to receive RTM Wai FM Iban 101.3MHz and Wai FM Bidayuh/Kayan 106.1MHz in several locations of Sarawak, covering Simanggang (Sri Aman), Engkilli, Betong, Spaoh, Debak, Saratok, Roban and Sarikei, but I never received these two radio stations in Sibu, Sarawak because it was impossible of me to tune them due to adjacent channel interference from two Bukit Lima transmitted radio stations such as Sarawak FM 101.5MHz and MY FM 105.9MHz.

 

Today on 17th October 2026, my friend (YouTube: Kenyalang DXer) receives RTM Wai FM Iban 101.3MHz and Wai FM Bidayuh/Kayan 106.1MHz from Gunung Serapi transmitter in Sibu, Sarawak.

 

1. RTM Wai FM Iban FM 101.3MHz

 

 

2. RTM Wai FM Bidayuh/Kayan 106.1MHz

 

Videos are recorded at Waterfront Residence in Sibu, Sarawak where is near Igan River (before Rajang River).

 

According to the videos above, the signal of both radio stations are weak in Sibu, Sarawak, however RTM Wai FM Bidayuh/Kayan 106.1MHz is slightly stronger than RTM Wai FM Iban 101.3MHz.

 

101.3MHz: RTM Wai FM Iban Gunung Serapi

101.5MHz: RTM Sarawak FM Bukit Lima (local transmitter for Sibu)

<200kHz> 

 

105.9MHz: MY FM Bukit Lima (local transmitter for Sibu)

106.1MHz: RTM Wai FM Bidayuh/Kayan Gunung Serapi

<200kHz>

 

As Wai FM Iban 101.3MHz and Wai FM Bidayuh/Kayan 106.1MHz are just 200kHz away from RTM Sarawak FM 101.5MHz and MY FM 105.9MHz respectively, hence the listeners would hear adjacent channel interference noise in Sibu, Sarawak.

 

I acknowledge that RTM Sibu FM does not broadcast Wai FM Iban from 9am to 12pm in favour of local Malay program and 1 hour Malay program from 6pm to 7pm during Muslim's Ramadan month, it is not recommended to tune RTM Wai FM Iban in Sibu, Sarawak via 101.3MHz from Gunung Serapi due to adjacent channel interference from RTM Sarawak FM 101.5MHz Bukit Lima transmitter, hence its listeners in Sibu have to tune these Iban programs via MYTV (CH710), Astro (CH871) or RTM Klik. 

 

Receiving distance from Gunung Serapi to Waterfront Residence in Sibu, Sarawak is 196km. Hence, RTM Wai FM Iban 101.3MHz and Wai FM Bidayuh/Kayan FM 106.1MHz are the furthest radio stations tuned in Sibu, Sarawak, but weak radio reception.

 

Congratulations to Kenyalang DXer for receiving RTM Wai FM Iban 101.3MHz and Wai FM Bidayuh/Kayan 106.1MHz successfully in Sibu, Sarawak.

Tamil radio stations in Sungai Siput (U), Perak with radio reception videos

 

 

1. Raaga FM 102.1MHz (Bukit Larut)

 

 

2. RTM Minnal FM 107.9MHz (Bukit Larut) 

 

Note: In Sungai Siput (U), Raaga and Minnal FM are tuned via Bukit Larut transmitter on 102.1MHz and 107.9MHz respectively, meanwhile Gunung Kledang transmitted frequencies 97.9MHz (Raaga) and 98.9MHz (RTM Minnal FM) are very weak there.

 

This blog article is written and specially dedicated to Indian community in Sungai Siput (U), Perak. 

Comprehensive coverage list of Kupi-Kupi FM in Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia

 

==Kupi-Kupi FM Sabah==

* 96.3MHz Bukit Karatong: 

1. Sabah: Kota Kinabalu, Penampang (Donggongon), Papar, Bongawan, Kuala Penyu, Bongawan, Tuaran, Tamparuli, Kota Belud, part of Kundasang, part of Kota Marudu.

 

2. Part of Labuan Island

 

* 106.0MHz Gunung Telapak Buruk: 

1. Negeri Sembilan (Seremban, Nilai, Mantin, Titi, Lenggeng, Port Dickson, Pedas, Rembau, Kuala Pilah, Kuala Klawang, Simpang Durian, Bahau, Gemas, Gemencheh, Rompin, Rantau, Batu Kikir, Juasseh, Linggi)

2. Selangor (Sepang, Cyberjaya, Kajang, Bangi, Semenyih, Beranang, Tanjong Sepat, Klang, Seri Kembangan, Balakong, Banting, Kapar, Kuala Selangor, Jeram, Jenjarom, Telok Panglima Garang, Shah Alam, Puncak Alam, Sekinchan, Tanjung Karang, part of Subang Jaya, part of Sungai Buloh, Cheras, Ampang, part of Petaling Jaya, part of Puchong)

3. Part of Melaka (Masjid Tanah, Kuala Sungai Baru, Sungai Udang, Lubok Cina, Alor Gajah, Tanjung Kling)

4. Part of Johor (Segamat, Batu Anam, Jementah, Labis, Chaah)

5. Part of Kuala Lumpur

6. Putrajaya

7. Part of Pahang (Temerloh, Bera, Chenor, Kuala Krau, Mentakab, Muadzam Shah, Keratong, Teriang, Manchis, part of Jerantut, part of Maran) 

 

==Kupi-Kupi FM Sarawak==

* FM 92.5MHz Bukit Djin: Kuching, Kota Samarahan, Siburan, Serian, Bau, Simunjan, Sebuyau and part of Sri Aman (Simanggang, Engkilili, Lingga - weak signal). 

Radio stations in Tapah, Perak (2026 edition)

Tapah is a town of South Perak located in Batang Padang District, it is a famous stopover town between Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur to many travelers, alongside Bidor.

 

For radio stations coverage, Tapah is often a blindspot location, only 3 radio stations such as Radio Klasik FM 88.7MHz, Perak FM 97.3MHz and Era FM 102.0MHz.

 

Between Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh, personally Tapah is my all time favorite town to conduct radio signal monitoring. Technically many radio stations are tuned in Tapah, Perak via Gunung Ulu Kali transmitters, but some of them rely on Gunung Kledang transmitter as Gunung Ulu Kali has no signal there.

 

Between Gunung Kledang and Gunung Ulu Kali, actually a Gunung Ulu Kali transmitted radio station has better signal than Gunung Kledang in Tapah, Perak because the height of Gunung Ulu Kali is 1774 meter above sea level, meanwhile most of Gunung Kledang transmitted radio stations are weak in Tapah as the signal is blocked by Sungai Salu Reserve (Hutan Simpan Sungai Salu) where divides Jeram and Chenderiang.

 

Fly FM and Suria FM are the only radio stations needed to be tuned in Tapah, Perak via Gunung Kledang transmitter on 87.9MHz and 96.0MHz respectively because 95.8MHz and 105.3MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali have no signal there. 

 

MY FM is tuned via Gunung Kledang transmitter in Tapah, Perak on 100.6MHz as its 101.8MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali is interfered by Era FM 102.0MHz from Changkat Rembian transmitter. Lite FM 101.5MHz is slightly clearer than 105.7MHz in Tapah, Perak. 

 

Although 988 is tuned on FM 98.8MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali in Tapah, but it is also tuned on FM 99.8MHz from Gunung Kledang there when 98.8MHz has interference with RTM Minnal FM 98.9MHz from Gunung Kledang.

 

RTM radio stations are mostly tuned via Gunung Ulu Kali transmitter in Tapah, except Radio Klasik and Perak FM.

 

Here is a frequencies list and some radio signal monitoring videos that I recorded in Tapah from 2019 to 2026.

 

==RTM (Radio Televisyen Malaysia)==

* Radio Klasik FM 88.7MHz Changkat Rembian

* Nasional FM 95.3MHz Gunung Ulu Kali

 

* Perak FM 97.3MHz Changkat Rembian

* Traxx FM 100.1MHz Gunung Ulu Kali

 

 

* Ai FM 106.7MHz Gunung Ulu Kali

 

 

* Minnal FM 96.3MHz Gunung Ulu Kali

 

 

* Asyik FM 102.5MHz Gunung Ulu Kali

 

 

* Selangor FM 100.9MHz Gunung Ulu Kali

 

 

* Pahang FM 107.5MHz Gunung Ulu Kali

 

 

==Media Prima Audio==

* Kool FM 87.6MHz Gunung Kledang

 

 

* Fly FM 87.9MHz Gunung Kledang

 

 

* Eight WuXian FM 88.1MHz Gunung Ulu Kali

 

 

* Hot FM 97.6MHz Gunung Ulu Kali

 

 

==Astro Radio==

* Hitz FM 92.9MHz Gunung Ulu Kali

 

* Mix FM 94.5MHz Gunung Ulu Kali

* Lite FM 101.5MHz Gunung Kledang (105.7MHz Gunung Ulu Kali has moderately weak signal in Tapah)

 

 

* MY FM 100.6MHz Gunung Kledang (101.8MHz has interference noise from Era FM 102.0MHz Changkat Rembian transmitter)

 

* Melody FM 103.0MHz Gunung Ulu Kali

* GoXUAN FM 88.9MHz Gunung Ulu Kali (has interference noise from RTM Radio Klasik FM 88.7MHz Changkat Rembian transmitter)

 

 

* Era FM 102.0MHz Changkat Rembian

* Sinar FM 96.7MHz Gunung Ulu Kali

* Zayan FM 104.9MHz Gunung Ulu Kali 

* Raaga FM 99.3MHz Gunung Ulu Kali

 

 

==Star Radio Group==

* 988 FM 98.8MHz Gunung Ulu Kali or 99.8MHz Gunung Kledang

 

 

* Suria FM 96.0MHz Gunung Kledang 

 

 

==Others==

* BFM 89.9 Gunung Ulu Kali

 

 

* Best FM 104.1MHz Gunung Ulu Kali

 

 

* IKIM FM 91.5MHz Gunung Ulu Kali 

 

 

The radio signal monitoring activities were conducted in Tapah town, Perak near KFC and Tapah bus terminal.

 

==Receiving distance of radio stations transmitters in Tapah, Perak==

* Gunung Kledang: 52km

* Gunung Ulu Kali: 104km

* Changkat Rembian: 4km

* Bukit Larut: 89km (NO SIGNAL)

* Gunung Brinchang: 38km (NO SIGNAL in Tapah town)

 

68% of radio stations are tuned from Gunung Ulu kali transmitter in Tapah, Perak, meanwhile Gunung Kledang and Changkat Rembian are at 21% and 11% respectively. 

Eight無限FM 88.1MHz在霹靂州打巴 Tapah，安順Teluk Intan和實兆遠Sitiawan的線路狀況。

自從“Eight無限”的怡保頻率FM 87.6MHz已經變成馬來語電台Kool FM後，只有怡保，金寶和霹靂進打地區的聽眾需要通過線上平台收聽這家電台，但是霹靂中南部一些主要市鎮可以通過雪隆區頻率FM 88.1MHz收聽“Eight無限”。

這是我在霹靂中南部三個主要市鎮錄製“Eight無限” FM 88.1MHz的訊號短片。

1. 安順 Teluk Intan 

2. 打巴 Tapah

3. 實兆遠  Sitiawan 

“Eight無限” FM 88.1MHz在安順和實兆遠的線路還算清楚，但打巴方面的線路算一般因為有些地區是收到很弱的訊號。

雖然霹靂州美羅 (Bidor)是霹靂州著名的中途停留市鎮因為很多遊子會繼續開車往北之前會到美羅休息和享用美食（早餐，午餐或晚餐），但我選擇打巴作為接收“Eight無限”FM 88.1MHz的主要霹靂南部市鎮因為打巴是霹靂州馬登巴冷縣的行政地區，加上打巴離美羅不遠。除此之外，美羅可以收到“Eight無限”電台，88.1的線路也算清楚。

通過南北大道PLUS Highway從吉隆坡出發北上怡保，霹靂州打巴是最後一個地區收到“Eight無限” FM 88.1MHz的廣播。若用聯邦公路從吉隆坡北上怡保，聽眾最多可以在地摩 (Temoh)和積莪營 (Chenderiang) 通過FM 88.1MHz收聽“Eight無限”。

“Eight無限”FM 88.1MHz在金寶部份地區也收到訊號，我在Mambang Di Awan和Ayer Kuning收聽這家電台。

頻率FM 88.1MHz是從Gunung Ulu Kali發射，其訊號也覆蓋不少霹靂地區。

RTM Asyik FM is now clearly available in Teluk Intan and Sitiawan, Perak by tuning the frequency on FM 102.5MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali transmitter

Since October 2025, RTM Asyik FM can be tuned in Teluk Intan and Sitiawan, Perak via frequency FM 102.5MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali.

Before this, RTM Asyik FM 102.5MHz was only available in small part of Perak such as Tanjung Malim, Slim River, Sungkai, Bidor and Tapah, but reception was not so good during that time.

Asyik FM is Orang Asli languages radio station operated by Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM). In Perak, it has Lenggong frequency on 93.1MHz, meanwhile the rest locations rely on 102.5MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali and 105.1MHz from Gunung Brinchang.

Asyik FM is tuned in Ipoh and Kinta Valley via Gunung Brinchang transmitter on 105.1MHz with moderately weak signal.

In Teluk Intan, Asyik FM is now clearly receivable on 102.5MHz after its Gunung Ulu Kali transmitter system was upgraded and renewed since October 2025, meanwhile the signal of 105.1MHz from Gunung Brinchang is also improved there.

For the first time, Asyik FM is available in Sitiawan, Lumut and Ayer Tawar, Perak on the frequency FM 102.5MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali transmitter, despite Sitiawan has no Orang Asli people.

Asyik FM 102.5MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali is moderately clear in Sitiawan, Perak, it was unavailable previously.

In conclusion, Asyik FM is now available in Perak by following locations below:

* 102.5MHz Gunung Ulu Kali: Tanjung Malim, Slim River, Sungkai, Bidor, Tapah, Temoh, Chenderiang, Teluk Intan, Bagan Datuk, Hutan Melintang, Langkap, Kampung Gajah, Bota, Lumut, Seri Manjung, Ayer Tawar.

* 105.1MHz Gunung Brinchang: Ipoh (partial), Simpang Pulai (partial), Gopeng (partial), Chemor (partial), Sungai Siput (partial), Kampung Kepayang, Batu Gajah

* 93.1MHz TM Lenggong tower (ex site: Bukit Ladang Teh): Lenggong, Sauk, Kuala Kangsar, Enggor

Compare to November 2023, RTM Minnal FM 98.9MHz from Gunung Kledang can be tuned loudly and clearly in Sitiawan, Perak with stable radio reception, but lesser interference from 988 FM 98.8MHz Gunung Ulu Kali transmitter nowadays after RTM upgraded Gunung Kledang radio transmitter in 2025.

 

 

In November 2023, I visited Sitiawan, Lumut, Pangkor and other Perak areas during Deepavali holiday. I conducted the radio reception of RTM Minnal FM in Sitiawan, Lumut, Pangkor and Changkat Keruing by comparing with 3 frequencies, notably 98.9MHz Gunung Kledang, 107.9MHz Bukit Larut and 96.3MHz Gunung Ulu Kali.

Back then, despite Sitiawan is under the coverage of Gunung Kledang transmitter, but RTM Minnal FM 98.9MHz could not be tuned clearly due to the interference noise from 988 FM 98.8MHz Gunung Ulu Kali transmitter. Hence, I wrote an email to Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) regarding it by sending feedback and suggestion to solve this issue. In the context, I suggested RTM to migrate Minnal FM's Gunung Kledang frequency from 98.9MHz to 99.0MHz in order to avoid interference from 988 when RTM would upgrade and renew the transmitter system in Gunung Kledang in the future.

In 2025, RTM upgraded and renewed the transmitter system in Gunung Kledang, however Minnal FM frequency was not changed as MCMC didn't allow frequency migration. I felt unhappy with such rejection because I didn't think the interference issue would be solved due to 100kHz frequency separation between Gunung Kledang and Gunung Ulu Kali transmitter.

However, the radio reception of RTM Minnal FM 98.9MHz Gunung Kledang transmitter is slightly improved in Teluk Intan since last year, but interference from 988 FM 98.8MHz was slightly reduced. Alternatively, RTM Minnal FM could be tuned loudly and clearly via 96.3MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali transmitter. From here, I began curious of the radio reception in Sitiawan, Perak on FM 98.9MHz. 

As my family member and I visit Teluk Intan, Perak with 4 days 3 nights duration, I drove from Teluk Intan to Tapah, Sungai Siput (U) and Sitiawan for radio signal monitoring activity, so I conduct the radio reception update of Minnal FM 98.9MHz in Sitiawan, Perak before driving back to Teluk Intan.

Compare to 2023, the radio reception of Minnal FM 98.9MHz nowadays is also improved in Sitiawan, Perak with lesser interference noise from 988 FM 98.8MHz, meanwhile 96.3MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali is moderately clear in Sitiawan too.

In November 2025, my friend Haidir also sent me the radio reception video of Minnal FM 98.9MHz in Sitiawan, even I also make my own version of it today.

RTM Minnal FM can be tuned loudly and clearly in Sitiawan, Perak on 98.9MHz from Gunung Kledang nowadays with less interference noise of 988 FM 98.8MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali transmitter, so its listeners in Manjung District, Perak can tune a proper and clear frequency nowadays. Formerly, none of Minnal FM clear frequencies were available in Sitiawan and Lumut, so the listeners had to touch the frequency dial by always tuning 98.9, 107.9 and 96.3 when one of them was not clear.

Minnal FM 98.9MHz Gunung Kledang radio reception is also improved in Lumut nowadays.

In conclusion, RTM Minnal FM 98.9MHz radio reception is improved in Sitiawan, Perak nowadays, meanwhile 96.3MHz acts as alternative frequency there.

 

==RADIO RECEPTION OF RTM MINNAL FM 98.9MHz GUNUNG KLEDANG TRANSMITTER IN SITIAWAN, PERAK==

* 2023

 

 

* 2025

 

 

* 2026  

Raaga is tuned in Sungai Siput (U), Perak via FM 102.1MHz from Bukit Larut, instead of FM 97.9MHz from Gunung Kledang

 

 

In Perak, the Tamil commercial radio station, Raaga has two tuning frequencies.

 

FM 97.9MHz from Gunung Kledang mainly covers Ipoh, Central Perak (Manjung, Kampar, Kinta, Perak Tengah) South Perak (Hilir Perak) and part of Hulu Perak (Lenggong), then FM 102.1MHz from Bukit Larut mainly covers North Perak (Taiping, Kerian, Selama) and South Kedah (Bandar Baharu).

 

Listen to Raaga via Gunung Kledang transmitter on the frequency FM 97.9MHz while driving from Ipoh to Kuala Kangsar or Taiping, but the signal becomes weak when reach Sungai Siput (U).

 

Yes, Raaga FM 97.9MHz is very weak in Sungai Siput (U), Perak because the terrains block the signal from Gunung Kledang transmitter, however Raaga is tuned in Sungai Siput (U) via Bukit Larut transmitter on FM 102.1MHz instead.

 

Same as Minnal FM, the RTM Tamil radio station is tuned in Sungai Siput (U) on 107.9MHz from Bukit Larut too because 98.9MHz from Gunung Kledang is weak.

 

On 12th October 2026, after having radio signal monitoring in Tapah by departing from Teluk Intan, I come to Sungai Siput (U) to only record the radio reception video of Raaga FM 102.1MHz from Bukit Larut transmitter before driving to Sitiawan via Kuala Kangsar and Manong routes.

 

Here is a radio reception video of tuning Raaga in Sungai Siput (U) via Bukit Larut transmitter on FM 102.1MHz where I record on 12th October 2026.

 

In Sungai Siput (U), Raaga FM 102.1MHz (Bukit Larut) is clearer than 97.9MHz (Gunung Kledang) overall. Besides that, Raaga is also tuned on 102.1MHz in Salak Baru, Enggor, Kuala Kangsar and Padang Rengas, but this radio station is tuned on 97.9MHz in Sauk and Manong because 102.1MHz is weak there due to the terrain. 

In conclusion, Raaga is tuned in Sungai Siput (U), Perak via FM 102.1MHz from Bukit Larut transmitter.

 

==Raaga FM radio reception in Sungai Siput (U), Perak==

* Frequency: FM 102.1MHz

* Power: 0.5kW

* Transmitter site: Bukit Larut, Perak

* Receiving site: Sungai Siput (U), Perak

* Distance: 30km 

Raaga was used to have Tapah frequency FM 102.0MHz before switching to Era in 2009, but it can be tuned via FM 99.3MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali in Tapah, Perak.

 

 

Do you know? Tamil radio station Raaga was used to have a tuning frequency in Tapah, Perak on FM 102.0MHz from Changkat Rembian transmitter.

Yes, FM 102.0MHz was used to broadcast Raaga in Tapah until January 2009 before switching to Malay radio station (Era FM). The radio transmission of FM 102.0MHz was already established since 1996 under Time Highway Radio (THR) era.

 

Back to 1990s, Time Highway Radio was the English and Malay radio station to target highway listeners. First, it aired in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, West Pahang and South Perak on FM 99.3MHz before coverage expansion to northern and southern regions of Peninsular Malaysia in 1995 and 1996. 

 

THR added Tapah frequency on FM 102.0MHz from Changkat Rembian transmitter to cover the blindspot coverage of FM 97.9MHz Gunung Kledang and FM 99.3MHz Gunung Ulu Kali between Kampar and Bidor. 

 

I was used to hear Tamil radio broadcast, Raaga on FM 102.0MHz in Bidor and Sungkai, Perak when I was 13 in 2007, it was quite clear. Then, in June 2009, FM 102.0MHz became Malay radio station when I was in Bidor, Perak while heading back to Kuala Lumpur. Prior January 2010, I only realized FM 102.0MHz in Tapah, Perak had become Era FM when I read the newspaper which contained Era FM advert. 

 

Since FM 102.0MHz had become Era in January 2009, it did not affect Indian listeners in Tapah, Perak at all because Raaga can be tuned there via FM 99.3MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali, while FM 97.9MHz from Gunung Kledang for Ipoh and Central Perak is less clear in Tapah.

 

On 12th October 2026, I paid a visit in Tapah, Sungai Siput and Sitiawan for radio signal monitoring activity. So, I record the signal video of Raaga FM 97.9MHz and 99.3MHz in Tapah, Perak.

 

In Tapah, Raaga FM 99.3MHz is slightly clearer than 97.9MHz. 

Mengapakah Kool FM 105.3MHz di Johor Bahru tidak boleh didengari dengan jelas seperti Hot FM 90.1MHz?

Sudah hampir setahun stesen radio Kool FM memperluaskan siaran ke Ipoh, Melaka dan Johor Bahru dengan mengambil alih frekuensi daripada Eight FM (kini dikenali sebagai Eight WuXian).

Di Johor Bahru, Kool FM bersiaran pada frekuensi 105.3MHz, tetapi terdapat banyak pendengar memberi maklum balas bahawa Kool FM 105.3MHz tidak dapat didengari dengan jelas di kawasan Johor Bahru seperti Hot FM 90.1MHz, Fly FM 102.5MHz dan stesen radio lain.

Terdapat satu sebab utama Kool FM 105.3MHz tidak dapat didengari dengan jelas di Johor Bahru.

1. Kebanyakkan stesen radio di Johor Bahru dipancar dari Gunung Pulai, tetapi Kool FM 105.3MHz dipancar dari TM Pelangi yang terletak di Taman Sentosa, Johor Bahru dengan kuasa rendah pada 50 watt (0.05 kilowatt).

2. Pemancaran frekuensi FM 105.3MHz dari Taman Sentosa di Johor Bahru dilancarkan sejak tahun 2011 pada zaman One FM (kini dikenali sebagai Eight WuXian). 

3. Kool FM 105.3MHz tidak boleh menggunakan pemancar Gunung Pulai seperti stesen lain kerana ia akan menyebabkan gangguan frekuensi kepada liputan RTM Johor FM 105.3MHz dari Gunung Ledang di Johor Utara. Isyarat radio dari Gunung Pulai boleh memancar sehingga Johor Utara (contoh: Muar, Pagoh, Chaah, Labis) dan sebahagian kawasan negeri Melaka.

4. Kekuatan pemancar Kool FM 105.3MHz di Taman Sentosa, Johor Bahru hanya 0.05kW. Secara umumnya, Kool FM boleh menambah kuasa pemancar kepada 1kW atau 2kW di Taman Sentosa supaya ia boleh didengari lebih jelas di Johor Bahru, tetapi pada sudut teknikal, pemancar Kool FM 105.3MHz pada kuasa pemancar yang tinggi boleh menyebabkan gangguan antaramodulasi (intermodulation interference) terhadap stesen radio lain dari Gunung Pulai dan Singapura di kawasan sekitar Taman Sentosa, Johor Bahru. Oleh kerana menara pemancar TM Pelangi terletak berhampiran dengan kawasan perumahan Taman Sentosa, pendengar yang mendengar stesen radio lain di kawasan tersebut akan mengalami gangguan siaran daripada Kool FM 105.3MHz. Di Kuching, Sarawak, stesen radio Hot FM 94.3MHz yang dipancar dari Gunung Serapi mempunyai gangguan antaramodulasi (intermodulation interference) di kawasan sekitar Batu Lintang yang terletak berhampiran dengan menara pemancar Bukit Djin akibat banyak stesen radio menggunakan menara pemancar tersebut dengan kuasa pemancar yang tinggi. 

Tiada frekuensi kosong boleh digunakan oleh Kool FM untuk pemancaran Gunung Pulai bagi menggantikan 105.3MHz yang dipancar dari Taman Sentosa.

* Frekuensi kosong 88.3MHz, 98.0MHz dan 99.5MHz tidak boleh digunakan kerana frekuensi kosong ini adalah hak milik Singapura (IMDA).

* Walaupun FM 107.9MHz ialah frekuensi kosong di Johor Bahru, tetapi ia tidak boleh digunakan oleh mana-mana stesen radio untuk pemancaran Gunung Pulai kerana ia mengganggu komunikasi penerbangan di Johor Bahru, Singapura dan Indonesia (Batam), sedangkan 107.9MHz menghampiri frekuensi penerbangan (VHF 108MHz-137MHz).

Untuk meningkatkan mutu kualiti isyarat Kool FM 105.3MHz di Johor Bahru, Media Prima Audio hanya boleh menambah kuasa pemancar di Taman Sentosa kepada 100W (0.1kW).

Kini, Kool FM 105.3MHz yang dipancar dari Taman Sentosa hanya boleh didengari di Johor Bahru, Pasir Gudang, Masai, dan Ulu Tiram, manakala Kool FM perlu diterima pada frekuensi 88.1MHz dari Gunung Ledang di kawasan Skudai, Iskandar Puteri, Gelang Patah, Kulai dan Senai. Untuk makluman, stesen radio Kool FM 105.3MHz tidak boleh diterima di Singapura kerana antenna pemancar Kool FM di Taman Sentosa tidak menghala ke arah Singapura.

Walaupun RTM Johor FM tidak mempunyai frekuensi Sedili seperti Radio Klasik dan Nasional FM, tetapi ia masih boleh didengari di Sedili, Johor pada frekuensi FM 92.1MHz yang dipancar dari Bukit Tinggi (Although RTM Johor FM has no Sedili frequency like Radio Klasik and Nasional FM, but it can be tuned in Sedili on the frequency FM 92.1MHz from Bukit Tinggi transmitter)

 

 

RTM Johor FM kini mempunyai tiga buah pemancar untuk meliputi negeri Johor, iaitu FM 101.9MHz di Johor Selatan dan Johor Tengah dari Gunung Pulai, FM 105.3MHz di Johor Utara dari Gunung Ledang, serta FM 92.1MHz di Daerah Mersing/Pantai Timur Johor dari Bukit Tinggi.

 

RTM Johor FM currently has 3 transmitters for Johor state, such as 101.9MHz in South Johor and Central Johor from Gunung Pulai, 105.3MHz in North Johor from Gunung Ledang and 92.1MHz in Mersing/East Johor from Bukit Tinggi. 

 

Tidak seperti Radio Klasik dan Nasional FM, stesen radio Johor FM tidak mempunyai pemancar di Sedili, Johor. Di Sedili, RTM mempunyai pemancar jurang untuk Radio Klasik FM 100.5MHz dan Nasional FM 96.5MHz. Sedili ialah bandar kecil terletak di bahagian timur Daerah Kota Tinggi, Johor.

 

Unlike Radio Klasik and Nasional FM, Johor FM has no gap filler transmitter in Sedili. In Sedili, RTM has gap filler transmitters for Radio Klasik FM (100.5MHz) and Nasional FM (96.5MHz). Sedili is a small town located in east part of Kota Tinggi, Johor. 

 

Walaupun RTM Johor FM tidak mempuyai pemancar untuk kawasan Sedili seperti Radio Klasik (FM 100.5MHz) dan Nasional FM (96.5MHz), tetapi ia masih boleh didengari di Sedili pada frekuensi 92.1MHz dari Bukit Tinggi atau 101.9MHz dari Gunung Pulai.

 

Although RTM Johor FM has no gap filler transmitter for Sedili like Radio Klasik FM 100.5MHz and Nasional FM 96.5MHz, but it can be tuned in Sedili on the frequency 92.1MHz from Bukit Tinggi or 101.9MHz from Gunung Pulai.

 

Saya menerima sebuah video penerimaan RTM Johor FM 92.1MHz dan 101.9MHz di Sedili daripada seorang rakan. 

 

I received a radio reception of RTM Johor FM 92.1MHz and 101.9MHz in Sedili from a friend just afternoon.

 

Berdasarkan pada video berikut di atas, RTM Johor FM masih boleh didengari di Sedili pada frekuensi 92.1MHz dan 101.9MHz di Sedili, tetapi isyarat 92.1MHz lebih jelas daripada 101.9MHz di Sedili.

 

According to the video following above, RTM Johor FM is receivable in Sedili on 92.1MHz and 101.9MHz, but the radio signal of 92.1MHz is better than 101.9MHz in Sedili. 

 

Keseluruhannya, frekuensi RTM Johor FM di Sedili ialah 92.1MHz dari pemancar Bukit Tinggi.

 

In conclusion, RTM Johor FM is tuned on 92.1MHz from Bukit Tinggi transmitter.

 

==Penerimaan siaran RTM Johor FM di Sedili (Radio reception of RTM Johor FM in Sedili)==

* 92.1MHz Bukit Tinggi 1kW (63km): Sederhana jelas/Moderately clear

* 101.9MHz Gunung Pulai 2kW (72km): Kurang jelas/Less clear 

 

==Stesen radio RTM di Sedili, Johor (RTM radio stations in Sedili, Johor)==

* Radio Klasik FM: 100.5MHz (Sedili)

* Nasional FM: 96.5MHz (Sedili)

* Johor FM: 92.1MHz (Bukit Tinggi)

* Traxx FM: 92.9MHz (Bukit Tinggi)

* Ai FM: 89.1MHz (Bukit Tinggi)

* Minnal FM: 88.3MHz (Bukit Tinggi)