There was a Klang Valley radio station, IM4U FM ceased its broadcast. Its final broadcast was on 29th June 2018, then until today the frequency FM 107.9MHz is just playing non-stop music without DJs, and commercials like Star Radio defunct Red FM and Capital FM did in whole 2016.
Now I'm going to have introduction about the background of defunct IM4U FM. Briefly say that this radio station was actually non-profit radio station to promote volunteerism and social activism in Malaysia, it targeted younger listeners from 12-29 years old (Gen Y and Z) where are same class with Hitz, Fly FM, Era, and Hot FM by playing latest music trend from local and international. IM4U FM 107.9MHz broadcasted in Malay at 70% and English at 30%. Regarding the transmission, FM 107.9MHz was transmitted from Bukit Sungai Besi which only limited for Klang Valley and part of Negeri Sembilan (such as Nilai). From my view, majority listeners of IM4U FM are students and fresh graduates which get 1st job in their career.
IM4U stands for "1Malaysia For Youth", a non-governmental volunteerism organization is launched by former Malaysia Prime Minister Najib Razak in 2012. The IM4U FM radio station began trial transmission since March 2013, I noticed this radio station on 1st March 2013 where was fallen on Friday when my car mp3 modulator faced interference, that time was my final exam. Formerly I was using FM 107.9MHz as my mp3 modulator frequency for my car, but interference happened on March 2013. IM4U FM 107.9MHz began broadcast officially since 15th September 2014. Politically, IM4U FM became "BN and Najib Rosmah propaganda" radio station to target youths, but this work was failed actually, caused BN was denied by Malaysia voters during GE-14 on 9th May 2018. After collapse of BN Najib administration, IM4U was renamed as "Volunteer Malaysia", then its radio station was ceased.
Until 29th June 2018, IM4U FM went farewell. Until today, FM 107.9MHz is still playing non-stop music. I believe the radio station is seeking buyer for acquisition.
I suddenly feel interesting to hear about the future of FM 107.9MHz. While this radio station is seeking for acquisition, I was thinking about it and beginning to share my personal suggestion.
Astro already has Zayan and goXUAN where acquired Red FM and Capital FM from Star Radio Group, then Media Prima has Kool FM where acquired Pi Mai FM and Ultra FM from Copyright Laureate Sdn Bhd. In Klang Valley, there is a Chinese business radio station by Cense Media Sdn Bhd, named City Plus FM, currently it is transmitted from Gunung Telapak Burok which suppose for Negeri Sembilan on FM 106.0MHz. City Plus FM 106.0MHz is clear in Southern Klang Valley such as Kuala Langat, Sepang, Kajang, Morib, Tg Sepat, Bangi, Putrajaya, Bukit Puchong, Serdang, and Balakong, but the reception is not clear in North and Central Klang Valley.
Due to unavailable frequencies in Klang Valley, regardless main transmitter or low power repeater, and IM4U FM is likely being sold, when comes to acquisition, I would fully agree if City Plus FM acquires IM4U FM 107.9MHz in order to provide clearer reception in Klang Valley. With the acquisition, Klang Valley listeners can listen to City Plus FM loudly and clearly on 107.9MHz.
After acquire IM4U FM, City Plus FM 107.9MHz can remain in Bukit Sungai Besi for Klang Valley by increasing transmission power. Meanwhile if transmit from Gunung Ulu Kali, I still don't really agree if City Plus FM transmits from Gunung Ulu Kali on 107.9MHz as there is RTM Minnal FM Bukit Larut 107.9MHz which serves as alternative frequency of 98.9MHz in affected Perak areas.
Gunung Ulu Kali can transmit further than Bukit Sungai Besi due to its higher elevation of terrain, it can transmit beyond Klang Valley such as Southern Perak, West Pahang and part of Negeri Sembilan/Melaka/Johor.
If City Plus FM choose Gunung Ulu Kali as transmitter site for FM 107.9MHz, I can agree when its transmitter antenna is not beamed to Perak direction in order to prevent interference to Minnal FM 107.9MHz Bukit Larut within Minnal FM coverage (including 98.9 affected areas).
==RF analysis==
107.9MHz: Minnal FM Bukit Larut
107.9MHz: City Plus FM Bukit Sungai Besi (5kW)
<0kHz, OK>
107.9MHz: Minnal FM Bukit Larut
107.9MHz: City Plus FM Gunung Ulu Kali (1.5kW)
<0kHz, not recommended unless antenna is not beamed to north direction>
Acquisition of FM 107.9MHz.... Who wants to buy???? Everybody does not know. I would strongly agree and support Cense Media Sdn Bhd acquires it for City Plus FM to have clearer reception in Klang Valley. While Klang Valley is FM 107.9MHz, so City Plus FM can move towards Melaka on existing Gunung Telapak Burok FM 106.0MHz to target Negeri Sembilan and Melaka.
With City Plus FM 107.9MHz from Bukit Sungai Besi, Klang Valley areas such as Kuala Lumpur, Puchong, Petaling Jaya, Ampang, Gombak, Rawang, Selayang, Cheras, Subang Jaya, Shah Alam, Damansara, Klang and Sungai Buloh will have clearer reception than FM 106.0MHz.
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| Existing FM 107.9MHz Bukit Sungai Besi coverage |
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