As today on 3rd February 2026, Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) is conducting trial transmission of shortwave radio broadcast in Kajang, Selangor on the frequencies SW 15295kHz and 11885kHz.
I have managed to record its signal videos in Balakong where is not far from RTM Kajang, signal is clear on SW 15295kHz, but SW 11885kHz has slightly co-channel interference with China National Radio CNR-1.
SW 15295kHz currently broadcasts Sabah VFM, meanwhile SW 11885kHz carries Nasional FM program.
Both frequencies are test transmission currently, RTM has not decided that which radio stations should be on shortwave broadcast yet.
In my opinion, RTM should launch Wai FM Bidayuh/Radio Kayan on shortwave frequency and MYTV, so this allows Talidio Kenyah to have full broadcast airtime for 3 hours on shortwave frequency and MYTV without interfering airtime with Radio Kayan, then its listeners in rural areas don't need to access via online where internet coverage is limited.
15295kHz should be Wai FM Bidayuh/Radio Kayan. Although Bidayuh people are majority living in Kuching and Serian where FM coverage is available, but my suggestion is targeting Kayan people in rural areas where have no FM radio coverage. Wai FM Bidayuh can be either part time or full time broadcast on shortwave frequency, but to me, Radio Kayan is more important.
11885kHz can be used by Wai FM Iban + Lun Bawang + Talidio Kenyah.
It is not necessary to launch shortwave frequency for Nasional FM because this radio station has a complete coverage with many gap filler FM transmitters nationwide, unless RTM wants to close down those inconvenient gap filler transmitters of Nasional FM.
If RTM launches these two shortwave frequencies for two different Wai FM channels, here is my suggestion regarding broadcast schedule (UTC+8)
Wai FM Channel 1 on SW 11885kHz (if 24 hours broadcast)
* Iban: 0000-1200 hours
* Lun Bawang: 1200-1500 hours
* Kenyah: 1500-1800 hours
* Iban: 1800-0000 hours
Wai FM Channel 2 on SW 15295kHz (if 24 hours broadcast)
* Bidayuh: 0000-1200 hours
* Kayan: 1200-1800 hours
* Bidayuh: 1800-0000 hours
I have expressed my suggestion to RTM Kajang team, hope this suggestion comes true.
