On 13rd February 2021, it was World Radio Day. I also watched the RTM news (Berita Wilayah) reporting that RTM would launch gap filler transmitter for its radio station (likely Nasional FM and Sarawak FM) in rural areas of Bintulu and Limbang division, Sarawak after two transmitter sites were approved.
After I heard the news, I believe RTM will launch new tender procurement of adding gap filler FM transmitter in remote areas, hence this tender will be Phase 4.
RTM gap filler FM radio transmitter tender procurement is currently going until Phase 3 which was done in 2017 (Pahang FM 102.2MHz/Nasional FM 106.2MHz/Ai FM 97.1MHz/Radio Klasik FM 90.9MHz from Bukit Fraser is part of Phase 3 gap filler tender).
Phase 1 was done in 2013/14 with Bukit Sulai, Sedili, Bukit Ladang Teh etc, meanwhile Phase 2 was done in 2015/16 with Lawin, Dabong etc.
Technical information of Phase1, Phase2, and Phase3 won't be published as they're considered as confidential information. So, I just published frequencies and stations instead which are already launched.
The coverage expansion of selected RTM radio stations in rural areas within Limbang and Bintulu division will be listed under Phase 4 gap filler tender procurement. Same as previous tenders, Nasional FM is definitely given priority of launching gap filler transmitters because it is flagship RTM radio channel, following by state station (Sarawak FM), meanwhile Radio Klasik will be given second to third priority for having further gap filler transmitters.
Don't expect Traxx FM, Ai FM and Minnal FM will have more gap filler transmitters because those areas have less or even zero non-Malays. Therefore, no point to launch them there. Asyik FM is not given much priority to have more gap filler transmitters as it focuses on Orang Asli community.
About "Phase 4" tender procurement of RTM gap filler transmitter, here is what I hope RTM will expand selected radio stations coverage. In addition, I hope RTM will add few more radio stations in existing transmitter sites under "Phase 4" tender of gap filler transmitter, alongside adding new stations in rural areas of Bintulu and Limbang.
Here is my suggested RTM radio stations to be added under "Phase 4" tender procurement of gap filler FM transmitter in existing transmission sites. (with suggested frequencies, but frequencies are subject to MCMC decision):
1. Perak FM 104.1MHz in Bukit Palong, Kedah for Pengkalan Hulu, Perak.
2. Pahang FM 100.9MHz in Gunung Ledang, Johor for Keratong, Selancar and Muadzam Shah, Pahang (to reach better reception and replace Bukit Sembilan FM 88.0MHz)
3. Asyik FM 107.7MHz Changkat Rembian for Tapah, Perak
4. Radio Klasik FM 95.8MHz in Bukit Ladang Teh for Lenggong, Perak
5. Radio Klasik FM 99.5MHz in Lawin, Perak.
6. Perak FM 100.7MHz Ulu Slim, Perak
7. Radio Klasik FM 93.7MHz Gulau, Kedah
8. Pahang FM 100.8MHz Ulu Tembeling, Pahang
9. Johor FM 97.0MHz Sedili, Johor
10. Perak FM 92.5MHz Felda Terolak Timur
11. Terengganu FM 102.6MHz Hulu Keruak.
12. Radio Klasik FM 100.7MHz Bukit Botak for Damak, Pahang
13. Perak FM 97.3MHz Sungai Siput (U), Perak
14. Nasional FM 107.1MHz Changkat Rembian for Tapah, Perak
15. Asyik FM 107.5MHz Sungai Siput (U), Perak
16. Asyik FM 93.8MHz Memplam Sari for Gerik, Perak.
These radio stations above are my personal suggestion if RTM launches new tender of launching gap filler transmitters (Phase 4). Although I'm former junior broadcast engineer and left broadcast industry in May 2020, but I write this is just for hobby. However, it also depends on RTM's budget because the tender amount is very high when RTM wants to get more gap filler transmitters, also subject to MCMC decision and approval.
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