RTM (Radio Televisyen Malaysia) gap filler radio transmitters in Bukit Kamiri are dead (off air) recently, so the listeners in Semporna, Sabah can continue listening to the broadcast moderately via Gunung Silam transmitter.

Two days before Hari Raya Aidilfitri, a Sabah radio DXer, Kisah Alkisah visited Lahad Datu and Semporna, Sabah, then he published a radio off air video of RTM Bukit Kamiri transmitter in Semporna, Sabah on YouTube.

Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) launched gap filler transmitters for Nasional FM (89.1MHz), Sabah FM (91.1MHz) and Tawau FM (88.3MHz) in Bukit Kamiri to cover Semporna, Sabah since 2017 because Gunung Silam transmitter signal is not so clear there, meanwhile non-priority radio stations such as Traxx FM, Ai FM, Sabah VFM and Radio Klasik have no Bukit Kamari transmitters for Semporna.

Bukit Kamiri transmitter targets indoor radio listening in Semporna, Sabah where the listeners can tune to Nasional FM, Sabah FM and Tawau FM loudly and clearly there.

According to Kisah Alkisah, RTM Bukit Kamari transmitters were dead since February 2026.

I visited Semporna, Sabah today morning. I also checked RTM Bukit Kamari transmitted radio stations on 88.3MHz (Tawau FM), 89.1MHz (Nasional FM) and 91.1MHz (Sabah FM) in Semporna, they had no signal at all too.

Dear Semporna radio listeners who tune Nasional FM, Tawau FM and Sabah FM, Bukit Kamari transmitters are off air now, please tune to Gunung Silam transmitted frequencies by following stations below:

1. Nasional FM 88.7MHz

2. Sabah FM 89.7MHz

3. Tawau FM 93.9MHz

Traxx FM, Ai FM, Radio Klasik and Sabah VFM are not affected because they are already tuned via Gunung Silam transmitters in Semporna, Sabah by following below:

* Traxx FM 90.5MHz

* Ai FM 91.7MHz

* Sabah VFM 92.6MHz

* Radio Klasik FM 87.9MHz

I also performed signal check of RTM Sabah VFM and Sabah FM in Semporna, Sabah by comparing the radio signal between Gunung Silam and Gunung Andrassy transmitters.

In Semporna, Gunung Silam signal is better than Gunung Andrassy overall.

Even semi-commercial Islamic radio station IKIM FM is also tuned on 107.3MHz from Gunung Andrassy in Semporna, Sabah.

In my opinion, if RTM doesn't wish to continue the broadcast transmission of Bukit Kamari transmitter, RTM should increase the transmitter power of Gunung Silam transmitter from 1kW to 2kW, so Semporna can receive better signal.

RTM Sandakan FM 90.1MHz and Era FM Sabah 103.0MHz are the furthest radio stations tuned in Semporna, Sabah.

Semporna was the my first town to be visited today's morning after landing at Tawau Airport. It took 70 minutes from Tawau Airport to Semporna.

Same as Tawau, only RTM radio stations and IKIM FM are available in Semporna, Sabah, but they are transmitted from Gunung Silam tower which mainly covers Lahad Datu and Kunak.

Gunung Silam transmitted Lahad Datu radio stations (RTM Radio Klasik FM 87.9MHz, Nasional FM 88.7MHz, Sabah FM 89.7MHz, Traxx FM 90.5MHz, Ai FM 91.7MHz, Sabah VFM 92.6MHz and Tawau FM 93.6MHz) and IKIM FM 107.3MHz are moderate in Semporna, Sabah, but Gunung Andrassy transmitted radio stations are weak in Semporna.

However, I managed to tune two Bukit Trig transmitted Sandakan radio stations in Semporna, Sabah, mainly RTM Sandakan FM 90.1MHz and Era FM Sabah 103.0MHz.

1. RTM Sandakan FM 90.1MHz

2. Era FM Sabah 103.0MHz

Videos were recorded on a road in the vicinity of Ar-Rahman Mosque (Masjid Ar-Rahman) by following photo below.

Between two videos, RTM Sandakan FM 90.1MHz is slightly stronger than Era FM Sabah 103.0MHz. To me, it was very difficult of me to tune Era FM Sabah 103.0MHz in Semporna.

Tuning distance from Bukit Trig to Semporna town is 162km.

Hitz FM 99.8MHz, MY FM 100.6MHz, Sinar FM 106.9MHz and Melody FM 102.2MHz have no signal in Semporna, Sabah.

By calculating the receiving distance, RTM Sandakan FM 90.1MHz and Era FM Sabah 103.0MHz become the furthest radio stations in Semporna, Sabah.

RTM Sandakan FM 90.1MHz, Melody FM 102.2MHz and Era FM Sabah 103.0MHz are the furthest radio stations tuned in Tawau, Sabah with extremely weak signal, then RRI Nunukan PRO-1 (FM 91.5MHz/96.3MHz) and PRO-3 FM 88.8MHz from Indonesia are available in Tawau, Sabah.

Today on 21st March 2026, it is first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, I spend my time to visit Tawau, Semporna, Lahad Datu and Kunak in Sabah during Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday for 2 days. 2026 is my final year of flying to East Malaysia for radio DXpedition during Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday.

I divide my radio DXpedition tour into two, first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Tawau and Semporna, then second day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Lahad Datu and Kunak. After that, I will leave Sabah and come back to Kuala Lumpur on 3rd day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

In Tawau, we can only listen to RTM radio stations, IKIM FM and two Indonesia radio stations by following frequencies below:

* RTM Radio Klasik FM 93.9MHz (Gunung Andrassy)

* RTM Nasional FM 94.7MHz (Gunung Andrassy)

* RTM Sabah FM 95.7MHz (Gunung Andrassy)

* RTM Traxx FM 97.1MHz (Gunung Andrassy)

* RTM Ai FM 98.1MHz (Gunung Andrassy)

* RTM Sabah VFM 99.3MHz (Gunung Andrassy)

* RTM Tawau FM 100.1MHz (Gunung Andrassy)

* IKIM FM 100.7MHz (Gunung Andrassy)

* Radio Republik Indonesia RRI Nunukan PRO-1 FM 91.5MHz (Sebatik Island)

* Radio Republik Indonesia RRI Nunukan PRO-3 FM 88.8MHz (Nunukan Island)

Regarding RRI Nunukan PRO-1, it can be tuned in Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia with 2 frequencies such as FM 91.5MHz from Pulau Sebatik and FM 96.3MHz from Nunukan Island. In terms of signal strength, 91.5MHz is better than 96.3MHz. 

Then, RRI PRO-3 FM 88.8MHz from Nunukan is moderately clear in Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia.

I have managed to catch 3 Bukit Trig transmitted Sandakan radio stations in Tawau Town, Sabah, such as RTM Sandakan FM 90.1MHz, Melody FM 102.2MHz and Era FM Sabah 103.0MHz, but they are very hard to be tuned there, I need to find some best location to tune them.

Here are the videos of tuning Bukit Trig transmitted radio stations in Tawau, Sabah.

1. RTM Sandakan FM 90.1MHz

2. Era FM Sabah 103.0MHz

3. Melody FM 102.2MHz

Among 3 radio stations, the signal of these radio stations are ultra weak actually, but RTM Sandakan FM 90.1MHz is slightly stronger than Era FM Sabah 103.0MHz and Melody FM 102.2MHz in Tawau, Sabah.

Hitz FM 99.8MHz and Sinar FM 106.9MHz from Bukit Trig have no signal in Tawau, Sabah.

By calculating the receiving distance, RTM Sandakan FM 90.1MHz, Melody FM 102.2MHz and Era FM Sabah 103.0MHz become the furthest radio stations tuned in Tawau, Sabah with 179km distance.

Stesen radio bahasa Melayu di Sebuyau, Sarawak

 

Sebuyau ialah sebuah bandar kecil yang terletak di Bahagian Samarahan. Mengenai siaran radio di kawasan ini, Sebuyau masih boleh diliputi oleh stesen radio dari Kuching (Gunung Serapi dan Bukit Djin).

 

Di sini terdapat rakaman video penerimaan siaran radio Bahasa Melayu yang dirakam oleh Cock DXer di Sebuyau, Sarawak.

 

1. Hot FM 94.3MHz Gunung Serapi

 

 

2. Cats FM 99.3MHz Gunung Serapi 

 

 

3. Sinar FM 102.1MHz Bukit Djin

 

 

4. Kool FM 104.3MHz Bukit Djin

 

 

5. Era FM Sarawak 96.1MHz Bukit Djin 

 

 

6. Bernama Radio FM 100.9MHz Bukit Antu

 

7. Kupi-Kupi FM 92.5MHz Bukit Djin

Berdasarkan pada video atas berikut, Kool FM 104.3MHz dan Kupi-Kupi FM 92.5MHz ialah stesen radio Melayu dari pemancar Bukit Djin yang paling jelas diterima di Sebuyau, manakala pesaingnya Sinar FM 102.1MHz tidak jelas di Sebuyau. Era FM Sarawak 96.1MHz diterima lemah di Sebuyau, Sarawak. 

 

IKIM FM 93.7MHz tidak dapat diterima di Sebuyau kerana diganggu oleh RTM Ai FM 93.6MHz dari Bukit Kayu Malam yang meliputi Sarikei. 

 

Hot FM 94.3MHz dan Cats FM 99.3MHz dari Gunung Serapi masih jelas didengari di Sebuyau, Sarawak. 

 

RTM Sarawak FM 88.9MHz, Radio Klasik FM 92.9MHz dan Nasional FM 88.1MHz masih boleh diterima di Sebuyau, Sarawak.

 

 

 

Cock DXer juga merakam video penerimaan siaran RTM Sarawak FM 94.8MHz dan Wai FM Iban 106.9MHz yang dipancar dari Gunung Ampungan di Sebuyau, tetapi isyarat tidak jelas di Sebuyau. Oleh itu, Sarawak FM di Sebuyau masih diliputi oleh pemancar Gunung Serapi pada frekuensi FM 88.9MHz. 

 

Gunung Ampungan hanya meliputi Serian dan Tebedu. 

 

Di sini ialah senarai stesen radio yang boleh diterima di Sebuyau, Sarawak. 

 

==Melayu==

* RTM Nasional FM 88.1MHz Gunung Serapi

* RTM Sarawak FM 88.9MHz Gunung Serapi

* RTM Radio Klasik FM 92.9MHz Gunung Serapi

* Cats FM 99.3MHz Gunung Serapi

* Hot FM 94.3MHz Gunung Serapi

* Sinar FM 102.1MHz Bukit Djin (lemah)

* Era FM Sarawak 96.1MHz Bukit Djin (lemah)

* Kool FM 104.3MHz Bukit Djin

* Kupi-Kupi FM 92.5MHz Bukit Djin 

* Bernama Radio FM 100.9MHz Bukit Antu (lemah)

 

==Inggeris & Cina==

* RTM Traxx FM 89.9MHz Gunung Serapi

* RTM Ai FM 90.7MHz Gunung Serapi

* RTM Red FM 91.9MHz Gunung Serapi 

* Hitz FM 95.3MHz Bukit Djin (lemah)

* Mix FM 97.7MHz Bukit Djin (lemah)

* Lite FM 100.1MHz Bukit Djin (lemah)

* MY FM 96.9MHz Bukit Djin (lemah)

* Eight FM 98.3MHz Bukit Djin

* Tea FM 102.7MHz Bukit Antu (lemah) 

* Melody FM 103.7MHz Bukit Djin (lemah) 

 

==Lain-lain==

* RTM Wai FM Iban 101.3MHz Gunung Serapi

* RTM Wai FM Bidayuh/Radio Kayan 106.1MHz Gunung Serapi  

Radio Farda shortwave tuning in Malaysia

The clandestine shortwave radio station for Iran, namely Radio Farda can be received in Malaysia.

In March 2026, I manage to tune Radio Farda on various shortwave frequencies in Balakong, Selangor where is not far from Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.

* SW 21600kHz (from Philippines)

* SW 17840kHz (from Philippines)

* SW 9365kHz (from Kuwait)

* SW 11575kHz (from Kuwait)

* SW 7470kHz (from Kuwait)

Radio Farda shortwave frequencies from Philippines are loud and clear in Malaysia, compare to Kuwait transmitted frequencies.

The transmitter sites of Radio Farda are located in Philippines (Tinang) and Kuwait (Sulaibiyah) where the shortwave transmission facility is belonged to USAGM (U.S. Agency for Global Media) which also operates Voice of America (VOA).

Tuning distance from Balakong, Selangor, Malaysia 

* Tinang, Philippines: 2484km

* Sulaibiyah, Kuwait: 6384km

Video are recorded between 8th and 14th March 2026.

Among all frequencies that I tuned, SW 21600kHz is the clearest in Malaysia, following by SW 17840kHz and SW 11575kHz.

Kool FM can launch Seremban frequency by taking over the frequency from now defunct CityPlus FM 106.0MHz, but subject to MCMC's approval and broadcast regulation.

Since 13th February 2026, CityPlus FM had ceased broadcast of its frequency transmission, currently FM 106.0MHz is empty in Negeri Sembilan.

We had seen that Kool FM expanded coverage in Melaka, Johor Bahru and Ipoh by taking over frequencies from Eight FM last year in November 2025, but as today, Kool FM has not reached Seremban yet by launching frequency there.

As CityPlus FM 106.0MHz is already closed and the frequency is vacated. In my opinion, I strongly suggest Kool FM to use the frequency slot for Negeri Sembilan, so the listeners can tune Kool FM in Negeri Sembilan, but there is a condition has to be followed.

1. Rather than frequency acquisition which will breach the broadcast regulation (unless with MCMC's approval), the license holder of CityPlus FM, OOGA X should surrender the frequency 106.0MHz to MCMC, then Media Prima Audio can request the frequency to MCMC for Kool FM.

It is unknown of OOGA X still holds the frequency FM 106.0MHz or already surrender to MCMC currently. This is because OOGA X may relaunch CityPlus FM 106.0MHz in months.

After 8 years as Chinese business radio station, CityPlus will be transformed as lifestyle media, heavily focusing on social media, but it is unknown whether CityPlus will relaunch FM 106.0MHz as Chinese lifestyle radio station or not in the future because some sources say that CityPlus FM 106.0MHz switch off is just temporary.

Under MCMC's regulation, if a radio broadcaster has not surrendered frequency to MCMC, none of new radio player is allowed to purchase the frequency from another broadcaster without MCMC's approval. 

The reason of me to suggest Kool FM to "take over" frequency from CityPlus FM for Seremban area is Gunung Telapak Buruk has no empty frequency other than 106.0MHz, then coincidentally CityPlus FM 106.0MHz is closed down, so I think it is an opportunity to Media Prima Audio to launch Kool FM in Seremban by using 106.0MHz. In addition, the frequency FM 102.0MHz that I nominated cannot be used in Gunung Telapak Buruk because the radio transmission can cause interference to the coverage of Johor FM 101.9MHz in Central Johor (Batu Pahat and Kluang District) where 105.3MHz Gunung Ledang transmitter is not so clear in certain locations such as Sri Gading, Parit Raja and some part of Yong Peng. Therefore, I aim the frequency 106.0MHz.

I don't suggest Kool FM to launch Seremban frequency in Bukit Gun because the coverage is very small, Bukit Gun transmitter tower can only cover Seremban, the signal is disappeared outside Seremban.

If Kool FM uses 106.0MHz in Seremban, it can solve the co-channel interference between Kool FM Gunung Ledang and Eight WuXian Gunung Ulu Kali on 88.1MHz in Pahang, Negeri Sembilan and part of Melaka. Kool FM 88.1MHz suffers co-channel interference from Eight FM in Northwest Melaka (Masjid Tanah, Sungai Udang, Lubok Cina, Kuala Sungai Baru) due to same frequency, so with Seremban frequency 106.0MHz, the listeners in affected areas can tune alternatively on this frequency. Hence, co-channel interference issue is instantly cracked down.

Hopefully OOGA X will surrender FM 106.0MHz to MCMC if the company doesn't wish to continue operating CityPlus, then it only allows Kool FM to broadcast in Negeri Sembilan on 106.0MHz when Media Prima requests the frequency to MCMC.

Senarai kawasan liputan radio Era FM Sarawak (List of the coverage areas of Era FM Sarawak)

Era Sarawak bersiaran di Sarawak dengan 3 frekuensi, iaitu FM 96.1MHz di Kuching, FM 96.3MHz di Sibu dan FM 101.3MHz di Miri.

Era Sarawak broadcasts in Sarawak with 3 frequencies, such as FM 96.1MHz in Kuching, FM 96.3MHz in Sibu and FM 101.3MHz in Miri.

Terdapat senarai kawasan di Sarawak yang anda boleh mengikuti siaran radio Era Sarawak.

Here is the coverage list of Era Sarawak that you can tune 

FM 96.1MHz Bukit Djin (KUCHING)

- Kuching

- Kota Samarahan

- Siburan

- Bau

- Sematan*

- Lundu**

- Asajaya

- Simunjan 

- Sebuyau*

- Serian*

FM 96.3MHz Bukit Lima (SIBU)

- Sibu

- Julau

- Bintangor 

- Sarikei*

- Daro*

- Matu*

- Dalat**

- Tanjung Manis/Belawai**

- Kanowit**

- Mukah**

- Selangau*

FM 101.3MHz Bukit Lambir (MIRI)

- Miri

- Kuala Baram

- Marudi

- Bekenu

- Batu Niah*

- Long Lama**

- Kuala Belait, Brunei

- Seria, Brunei

- Tutong, Brunei*

- Labuan**

* Isyarat lemah (weak signal)

** Isyarat sangat lemah, hampir kosong (super weak signal, almost zero)

Hot FM, Kool FM and Molek FM from Media Prima Audio will cease broadcast on MYTV, effective 1st March 2026.

MYTV Broadcasting announces that Media Prima Audio radio stations (Hot FM, Kool FM and Molek FM) will be no longer available on MYTV digital terrestrial television platform, effective 1st March 2026.

Hot FM, Kool FM and Molek FM will cease broadcast on MYTV today at 2359 hours.

Before Hot FM, Kool FM and Molek FM leave MYTV, actually Eight FM and Fly FM ceased broadcast on MYTV early.

After Hot FM, Kool FM and Molek FM switched off their broadcast on MYTV, their listeners can tune alternatively on Audio+ app, YouTube LIVE streaming or radio frequencies platform.

This is caused by low listenership performance of tuning MPA radio stations on MYTV, so MPA decides to leave MYTV for its radio stations. It is very expensive to broadcast on MYTV digital terrestrial television, the broadcasters have to pay the transmission fees millions annually, certain broadcasters cannot survive when there is no commercial revenue and audiences.

Starting from March 2026, all Media Prima radio stations will leave MYTV digital terrestrial television platform entirely. Hence, MYTV radio stations only remain RTM and Bernama Radio, previously standalone radio station Manis FM left MYTV.

雖然“Eight無限”已經在2025年11月停播了怡保頻道87.6，但霹靂中南部一些地區還可以通過雪隆區頻道88.1繼續收聽。

自從“Eight無限”的怡保頻道FM 87.6MHz已經變成馬來語電台Kool FM，霹靂一些中南部地區不受到到影響因為聽眾還可以通過雪隆區頻道繼續收聽Eight無限。

“Eight無限” FM 88.1MHz在霹靂州安順 (Teluk Intan) 和實兆遠 (Sitiawan)的線路還挺清晰的，但如果聽眾使用便宜的收音機來收聽，他們會聽到頻率干擾因為Eight無限88.1被兩家怡保電台 (Fly FM 87.9MHz和RTM Radio Klasik FM 88.3MHz) “圍攻”。

以下是“Eight無限” FM 88.1MHz在霹靂州安順和實兆遠的接收訊號短片。

1. Sitiawan 實兆遠

2. Teluk Intan 安順

Tanjung Malim丹絨馬林和美羅Bidor是“霹靂州接收“Eight無限”88.1最清晰的地區。

“Eight無限”怡保頻道87.6停播而變成Kool FM的事件是沒有影響到太平地區因為當地從其前身One FM開台向來都是通過檳城頻道87.8收聽廣播。

雖然“Eight無限”已經升級為數碼優先(digital first)的中文電台，但霹靂州部份地區的聽眾依然可以通過收音機平台收聽已經算很好，至少有好過沒有。

RTM Johor FM 92.1MHz dari Bukit Tinggi melimpah isyarat radio ke Wilayah Borneo di Tamparuli, Sabah buat kali pertama dengan melalui pemancaran Sporadik-E

Pada 14hb Februari 2026, seorang peminat radio dari Sabah, Kisah Alkisah telah merakam video isyarat RTM Johor FM di Tamparuli, Sabah pada frekuensi FM 92.1MHz yang dipancar dari Bukit Tinggi.

Untuk makluman, FM 92.1MHz dari Bukit Tinggi meliputi Johor Timur seperti Mersing, Jemaluang dan Endau.

Tamparuli ialah bandar kecil di Daerah Tuaran, Bahagian Pantai Barat, Sabah, jarak dari Kota Kinabalu ialah 39km.

Isyarat radio Johor FM 92.1MHz dari Bukit Tinggi yang diterima di Tamparuli, Sabah oleh Kisah Alkisah adalah pemancaran Sporadik-E. Jenis pemancaran radio Sporadik-E adalah limpahan isyarat radio yang luar biasa dan bersifat rawak. Isyarat radio Sporadik-E boleh melimpah dengan jarak lebih dari 1000km dari tempat pemancar, terdapat juga pemancaran radio Sporadik-E pada frekuensi FM boleh melimpah isyarat ke tempat penerimaan dengan jarak lebih dari 2000km.

Berdasarkan pada video atas berikut, isyarat Johor FM 92.1MHz di Tamparuli, Sabah ialah sederhana jelas sebelum lenyap apabila pemancaran Sporadik-E telah tamat.

Johor FM 92.1MHz hanya boleh diterima sekejap sahaja, frekuensi tersebut tiada mempunyai isyarat di Tamparuli, Sabah pada kebanyakkan masa.

Jarak dari pemancar Bukit Tinggi ke Tamparuli, Sabah ialah 1461km.

Semasa berlaku penerimaan siaran radio bersifat Sporadik-E, RTM Johor FM 92.1MHz dari Bukit Tinggi boleh didengari dengan jelas di Tamparuli, Sabah tanpa gangguan frekuensi daripada RTM Ai FM 91.9MHz dari pemancar Lawa Mandau.

Buat kali pertama Johor FM telah melimpah isyarat radio ke Wilayah Borneo di Tamparuli, Sabah pada frekuensi 92.1MHz dari Bukit Tinggi.

==Penerimaan siaran Johor FM di Tamparuli, Sabah==

* Frekuensi: FM 92.1MHz

* Kuasa pemancar: 1kW

* Tempat pemancar: Bukit Tinggi, Johor

* Tempat penerima: Tamparuli, Sabah 

* Jarak: 1461km

* Jenis pemancaran: Sporadik-E

Frekuensi FM 92.1MHz di Tamparuli, Sabah ialah isyarat lemah siaran radio Nasional FM dari Bukit Trig yang meliputi Sandakan jika tiada perlakuan pemancaran radio Sporadik-E.

Tahniah kepada Kisah Alkisah kerana beliau telah menerima siaran radio Johor FM 92.1MHz di Tamparuli, Sabah.