Is it logic to suggest im4u FM 107.9MHz to transmit from Gunung Ulu Kali?

Until today, im4u FM 107.9MHz is transmitted from Bukit Sungai Besi for Klang Valley, launched since March 2013.

3 years ago, I was used to suggest im4u FM 107.9MHz to migrate its transmitter site to Gunung Ulu Kali in order to reach wider coverage of Klang Valley.

==RF analysis of im4u FM 107.9==

107.5MHz: Pahang FM Gn Ulu Kali
107.9MHz: IM4U FM Gn Ulu Kali
<400kHz, OK>

107.7MHz: Negeri FM Gn Ledang
107.9MHz: IM4U FM Gn Ulu Kali
<200kHz, OK>

107.9MHz: IM4U FM Gn Ulu Kali
107.9MHz: Radio Klasik Bukit Pelindung
<0kHz, OK>

107.9MHz: IM4U FM Gn Ulu Kali
107.9MHz: Minnal FM Bukit Larut
<0kHz, NOT OK>

When I rethink again back of this suggestion which made two years ago, now I don't think IM4U FM 107.9MHz is not suitable to be used in Gunung Ulu Kali as there is co-channel interference to Minnal FM 107.9MHz Bukit Larut coverage in Perak areas like Manjung, Sitiawan, Lumut, Ayer Tawar, Pangkor Island and some Teluk Intan areas. In this areas, Minnal FM main frequency is 98.9MHz from Gunung Kledang. Unfortunately, Minnal FM 98.9MHz Gn Kledang is interfered heavily by 988 FM 98.8MHz Gunung Ulu Kali in many Perak areas since 1996. In Tapah, Teluk Intan, Bidor, Sungkai, Langkap and Kampung Gajah, Minnal FM can be received alternatively on FM 96.3MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali, even FM 107.9MHz Bukit Larut still can be received, but not clear.

When comes to Manjung district areas like Sitiawan, Manjung, Ayer Tawar, Changkat Keruing and Pangkor, these areas suppose to receive radio signal from Gunung Kledang loudly and clearly. While Minnal FM 98.9MHz is still having interference with 988 FM 98.8MHz, its Bukit Larut 107.9MHz is very important alternative frequency in these affected areas. It also states that Minnal FM 96.3MHz Gunung Ulu Kali reception is unstable in Manjung district areas as 100kHz interference with Sinar FM 96.4MHz Bukit Larut. Imagine if IM4U FM 107.9MHz is transmitted from Gunung Ulu Kali, all Minnal FM frequencies in Perak 98.9, 96.3 and 107.9 will get interference much.

Unless Minnal FM changes its Ipoh frequency 98.9MHz to 99.0MHz, so there is no problem if IM4U FM 107.9MHz transmits from Ulu Kali, but RTM is unable to change the frequency as RTM is using 6+1 system where six transmitters share with a TX standby antenna. If RTM changes Minnal FM Ipoh frequency, the rest of RTM Ipoh radio station broadcasting will be heavily affected. In addition, this will involve high cost to change the transmission equipment. Besides that, I was told by RTM that the usage of FM 98.9MHz by Minnal FM in Gunung Kledang Ipoh was earlier than 988 FM 98.8MHz Gunung Ulu Kali. RTM also told me that logically 988 shall change the frequency.

I may agree with the comment, but 988 is a Chinese radio station name based on FM 98.8MHz in Klang Valley. If 988 changes frequency, the station name shall be renamed. Why 988? In Chinese language, 988 is 九八八 ("jiu ba ba" in Mandarin, "kao batt batt" in Cantonese), the name sounds bringing prosperity, it means 988 is bringing prosperity forever. (久發發, "jiu fa fa" in Mandarin, "kao fatt fatt" in Cantonese).

When Minnal FM 98.9MHz Gunung Kledang faces interference with 988 FM 98.8MHz Gunung Ulu Kali in many Perak areas, Minnal FM 107.9MHz Bukit Larut and 96.3MHz Gunung Ulu Kali becomes important alternative frequencies to cover affected areas. In conclusion, IM4U FM 107.9MHz cannot be transmitted from Gunung Ulu Kali. 988 in these affected areas can be tuned on FM 99.8MHz from Gunung Kledang Ipoh, even FM 101.0MHz Bukit Larut can be listened.

- FM 107.9MHz: Lumut, Manjung, Sitiawan, Ayer Tawar, Changkat Keruing, Pantai Remis, Pangkor
- FM 96.3MHz: Teluk Intan, Bagan Datoh, Langkap, Tapah, Bidor, Sungkai, Terolak, Temoh, and Kampung Gajah

TV Alhijrah becomes loss making TV station. Will Media Prima acquire TV Alhijrah?

According to Auditor General's report 2016 series 2, TV Alhijrah lost money 3 years continuously.
Its pre-tax losses were RM19.65 million in 2014, RM17.03 million (2015) and RM10.88 million (2016), meanwhile the losses of TVAH were RM21.34 million in 2014, RM16.55 million (2015), and RM11.73 million (2016) after the tax.

The AG report stated that advertising performance is also unsatisfactory because the number of sponsored programmes is still low"

TV Alhijrah is a Malaysia Islamic free-to-air television which operated by JAKIM (Islamic development affairs department), it was launched in 2010 and broadcasted via analog TV (selected areas), Astro, internet and myFreeview digital terrestrial television (in HD form).

The objective of the company to become a broadcaster that educates, entertains and unites the ummah lacked effectiveness due to the low ratings. Revenue from airtime is also far from achieving the company's target.

In my opinion, as Islamic media, TV Alhijrah is very far away from IKIM FM (Islamic radio station in Malaysia). Firstly, programming content is one of the issue. Secondly, TV Alhijrah analog channel coverage is not widely transmitted. Other than Mersing and east Johor, TV Alhijrah has no coverage in rest of Johor areas, same goes to Penang and Negeri Sembilan. Thirdly, most of Malaysians are watching commercial television such as Astro and Media Prima channels, so the viewership is affecting TV Alhijrah because it is owned by JAKIM.

Next, if TV Alhijrah continues loss making by subsequent years like Capital FM from The Star, I may think Media Prima acquired TV Alhijrah.

In the past, most of standalone TV channels such as Metrovision, NTV7, Channel 9 were acquired by Media Prima (TV3 company). Media Prima is a fully integrated media company which born from the asset of TV3 and New Straits Times to form since 2003. The acquisition of Media Prima on Metrovision, NTV7 and Channel 9 leds the company becomes monopoly of free-to-air TV markets. About FTA TV market in Malaysia, there are RTM, Media Prima, TV-Alhijrah (JAKIM) and Bernama, the FTA TV market is dominated by Media Prima. When comes to viewership ratings of FTA TV, Media Prima TV3 is the highest, following by TV9, NTV7 and 8TV, beating away RTM TV channels.

Here are the history of Media Prima acquisitions:

- Metrovision: Acquired in 2000. Rebranded to 8TV since 2004 to target Chinese and English viewers.
- NTV7: Acquired in 2005, but remained its programming format.
- Channel 9: Acquired in 2005. Rebranded to TV9 since 2006 to target younger Malay viewers
- Wa FM (Synchrosound Studios Sdn Bhd): Acquired in 2005. Rebranded as Hot FM since 2006 as Malay hot contemporary radio station to target Gen Y and Gen Z Malays.
- Radio Wanita WFM 88.1: Acquired in 2008. Rebranded as One FM since 2009 as Chinese hot contemporary radio station
- Ultra FM and PiMai FM: Acquired in 2015. Rebranded as Kool FM since March 2016 as Malay classic retro radio station to target Malay Gen X.

Last acquisition by Media Prima was on October 2015 to take over Copyright Laureate Sdn Bhd (Ultra and Pi Mai). Since TV Alhijrah lost money in 2014, 2015 and 2016, will Media Prima acquire TVAH at the next?

Media Prima currently owns six TV channels until today, such as:
- TV3 (HD and SD)
- NTV7
- 8TV
- TV9

and newly:
- Drama Sangat (currently in trial transmission via digital terrestrial television/DTT to air drama 24/7, formerly Drama Sangat was just a segment on TV3 and TV9)
- CJ Wow Shop (trial transmission via DTT, a shopping TV 24/7 in the future. Currently CJ Wow Shop also aired on NTV7, 8TV and TV9 during early morning slots)

Imagine if Media Prima acquires TV Alhijrah to settle the loss making of the station, there are three possibilities can be happened. Death or alive of TVAH?

1. Media Prima can fully rebrand TV Alhijrah as other format TV station. This means former TVAH will not become Islamic TV station anymore, just like Metrovision to 8TV.

2. Media Prima may remain TVAH brand, but different management. Advertising will be totally different.

3. Media Prima can rename TVAH without changing its format. Currently there is Islamic related segment on TV3 and TV9 called as "Raudhah". In my opinion, if Media Prima acquires TV Alhijrah, MPB can rename it as "Raudhah TV", 24 hours Islamic TV station by Media Prima. So, those TV3 and TV9 Islamic related programmes can be transferred to this newly acquired TV.

Jokingly say after MPB acquires TVAH and rebrands it as Raudhah, they can add CJ Wow Shop shopping segment on that station, called as "CJ Wow Shop Islamic" to sell Islamic products to target Muslims community who may prefer to buy Islamic products via shopping television. Jubah, hijab, niqab, burqa, variety design kopiah (Muslim men praying cap) with TV3/TV9/Hot FM/Kool FM logo etc can be sold on CJ Wow Shop Islamic at Raudhah TV. Hehehhehehhe! XD "Pakai tanpa was-was! Hahahahhahhaha! XD"

Anyway see what is the next action course.

At the same time, someone is asking me that what if TV Alhijrah is absorbed by RTM. For this, I never think RTM will absorb TVAH because the acquisition is very expensive. Plus, TVAH is semi commercial free-to-air TV station, which is operated by JAKIM. From my view, as I know, the acquisition on loss making TV or radio costs at least RM 20 millions, maximum up to RM 100 millions, depends on the seller auction price.

In Malaysia, most of giant media company like Astro and Media Prima will acquire those loss making media especially TV and radio because the giant media company can launch new brands without applying new license. Due to limited spectrum in Malaysia, it is very difficult to apply new broadcast license (including CASP license).

MPB can transfer those existing Islamic programmes on TV3 and TV9 such as Tanyalah Ustaz, DAI (Dakwah Nusantara), Jejak Rasul etc to post acquired TVAH station if MPB remains TVAH format.

Media Prima- "King of Free To Air TV" in Malaysia.

 

City Plus FM Penang frequency suggestion: Bukit Larut

City Plus FM is a Chinese business radio station which operated by CENSE Media Sdn Bhd since November 2016 for trial transmission, and official transmission since May 2017. It is transmitted from Gunung Telapak Burok on FM 106.0MHz to cover Negeri Sembilan, Klang Valley, Central Pahang, Northeast Johor and parts of Melaka.

For northern region, Penang is important as there are many business areas and SMEs, but the frequency is super limited there.

In my opinion, City Plus FM can launch transmitter in Bukit Larut to beam northwest direction to cover Penang. Although North Perak has less SMEs, but it is bonus area. For the frequency, only FM 93.1MHz is available.

I do suggest Bukit Larut, instead of other sites such as Seberang Jaya and Bukit Penara because Bukit Larut is the highest hill in northern region of Malaysia (1349 meters). Plus the frequency FM 93.1MHz looks more suitable as there is likely no interference to existing radio.

==City Plus FM Penang frequency suggestion==
Frequency: FM 93.1MHz
Power: 2kW
Transmitter site: Bukit Larut

==RF analysis of City Plus FM Penang frequency==

92.8MHz: Hitz FM Gunung Jerai
93.1MHz: City Plus FM Bukit Larut
<300kHz, OK>

93.1MHz: City Plus FM Bukit Larut
93.3MHz: Minnal FM Bukit Palong
<200kHz, OK>

93.0MHz: Radio Thailand Betong
93.1MHz: City Plus FM Bukit Larut
<100kHz, OK>

93.1MHz: City Plus FM Bukit Larut
93.1MHz: Nasional FM Gunung Brinchang
<0kHz, OK>

92.7MHz: Hitz FM Gunung Kledang
93.1MHz: City Plus FM Bukit Larut
<400kHz, OK>

92.9MHz: Hitz FM Gunung Ulu Kali
93.1MHz: City Plus FM Bukit Larut
<200kHz, OK>

From here, if City Plus FM uses 93.1MHz in Bukit Larut, although it never interfere Radio Thailand Betong 93.0MHz coverage within Betong Thailand, but the reception of Radio Thailand Betong 93.0MHz won't be received in Penang, instead signal is being overlapped by City Plus FM 93.1MHz. In addition, I don't think there is problem if co-channel frequency with Nasional FM 93.1MHz Gunung Brinchang because Nasional FM 93.1 covers Cameron Highlands only. Alternatively and exactly Nasional FM can be tuned in affected areas on FM 90.9MHz from Gunung Kledang and FM 107.1MHz from Bukit Larut, even FM 95.3MHz Gunung Ulu Kali is available when comes to South Perak such as Tapah and Tanjung Malim.

Previously I considered 93.2MHz, but now I don't suggest FM 93.2MHz because it will cause interference with Minnal FM 93.3MHz Bukit Palong in Penang. So, City Plus FM reception will be worse in Penang if use 93.2 from Bkt Larut.

With Bukit Larut transmitter, City Plus FM doesn't only cover Taiping and Penang, even some Ipoh areas can receive the station.

It is enough when City Plus FM has two frequencies in Peninsular Malaysia.

106.0FM: Klang Valley, Negeri Sembilan, Central Pahang, Northeast Johor, and parts of Melaka
93.1FM: Penang and Taiping

Bilakah Kool FM ada frekuensi di wilayah selatan?

Kool FM mempunyai lima frekuensi di negara Malaysia.

- 101.3 di Lembah Klang dari Bukit Sungai Besi
- 90.2 di Pulau Pinang dari Bukit Penara. Boleh didengari di Perak Utara dan Kedah Selatan
- 93.6 di Kuala Terengganu dari Bukit Besar
- 88.6 di Kota Bharu dari Peringat
- 107.3 di Alor Setar dari Menara Alor Setar

Pelancaran frekuensi Kool FM terakhir ialah di Alor Setar pada Oktober 2016. Sampai sekarang, Kool FM belum ada frekuensi di kawasan lain seperti Perak, Kuantan, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka dan Johor.

Kawasan Ipoh memang tiada frekuensi, 93.9 dan 94.9 dilihat sebagai frekuensi kosong tidak boleh digunakan akibat "co-channel" dengan Mutiara FM 93.9MHz dan Radio Klasik 94.9MHz Gunung Jerai, boleh menyebabkan gangguan teruk kepada liputan Gunung Jerai di beberapa kawasan Kedah. Jarak minima antara Gunung Kledang dan Gunung Jerai ialah 100kHz, tiada jarak stesen radio antara Kledang dan Jerai ialah 0kHz pada masa kini. Tidak semua kawasan Ipoh boleh dapat Kool FM dengan jelas jika dipancar dari Bukit Larut.

Kool FM tidak mempunyai sebarang frekuensi di kawasan wilayah selatan sampai sekarang. Saya perasan bahawa tiada frekuensi kosong di kawasan Johor Bahru lagi. Walaupun 107.9MHz adalah kosong, saya diberitahui frekuensi tersebut telah digunakan di kawasan lapangan terbang untuk pemancar "airband" di Johor Bahru, Singapura dan Indonesia. Kos memang tinggi jika frekuensi 107.9MHz di lapangan terbang ketiga-tiga kawasan tersebut ditukar.

Untuk wilayah selatan, biasanya ada tiga pemancar untuk meliputinya (tidak termasuk pemancar gap filler).

- Gunung Telapak Burok untuk Negeri Sembilan kecuali Tampin dan FELDA Lui Jempol
- Gunung Ledang untuk Melaka dan Johor Utara
- Gunung Pulai untuk Johor Selatan, boleh diterima di Singapura.

Bayangkan jika frekuensi 107.9MHz tiada lagi digunakan untuk tujuan penerbangan, Kool FM boleh menggunakan 107.9MHz di Gunung Pulai untuk kawasan Johor Selatan, tambahan pula Singapura boleh menerima Kool FM untuk bersaing dengan Mediacorp Warna 94.2FM. Malangnya, sampai sekarang 107.9MHz tidak boleh digunakan untuk penyiaran radio di Johor Selatan dari Gunung Pulai. Saya diberitahui bahawa penggunaan frekuensi 107.9MHz untuk penyiaran radio boleh menyebabkan kemalangan penerbangan (yang boleh membawa maut kepada penumpang kapal terbang) akibat gangguan kepada pemancaran penerbangan jika 107.9MHz sedang digunakan untuk penerbangan.

Kesiannya tiada frekuensi Kool FM lagi di wilayah selatan sampai sekarang, terpaksa dengar melalui app atau online. Pada pandangan saya, Kool FM memerlukan sekurang-kurangnya 1 pemancar untuk wilayah selatan, iaitu frekuensi Melaka dari Gunung Ledang. Walaupun frekuensi Johor Bahru sudah penuh, tetapi Gunung Ledang dilihat bahawa masih mempunyai frekuensi kosong lagi.

Dengan frekuensi Kool FM di Gunung Ledang, sekurang-kurangnya Kool FM boleh meliputi Melaka, Johor Utara dan sebahagian besar kawasan Negeri Sembilan.

==Kawasan liputan Kool FM Gunung Ledang==
- Seluruh Melaka
- Johor: Muar, Tangkak, Bakri, Pagoh, Gerisek, Sungai Mati, Parit Jawa, Batu Pahat, Sri Gading, Kluang, Parit Raja, Parit Sulong, Semerah, Yong Peng, Simpang Renggam, Chaah, Labis, Segamat, Batu Anam. Boleh didengari di Kota Tinggi dan Pontian dengan penerimaan yang lemah
- Negeri Sembilan: Tampin, Gemencheh, Gemas, Rompin, Bahau, Bandar Seri Jempol, FELDA Serting, FELDA Lui, Kampung Sungai Lui, Kuala Pilah, Serting, Batu Kikir, Juasseh, Simpang Pertang, Pusat Bandar Palong, Rembau, Kota dan sedikit kawasan Kuala Klawang.
- Pahang: Kemayan, Muadzam Shah dan Keratong

Untuk frekuensinya, ada orang cadang FM 100.8MHz. Pada pandangan saya, FM 100.8MHz itu bahaya kerana boleh membawa gangguan kepada liputan MY FM 100.6MHz Gunung Telapak Burok di Negeri Sembilan akibat MY FM 100.6MHz Gunung Telapak Burok mempunyai jarak 200kHz lagi daripada Ai FM 100.4MHz Gunung Ledang. Lihat analisa ini:

100.4MHz: Ai FM Gunung Ledang
100.6MHz: MY FM Gunung Telapak Burok
100.8MHz: Kool FM Gunung Ledang

<200kHz +&-, gangguan teruk>

Pada pandangan saya juga, frekuensi FM 100.9MHz lebih sesuai digunakan oleh Kool FM di Gunung Ledang, kawasan utama ialah Melaka terdahulu, diikuti Johor Utara dan sebahagian Negeri Sembilan, tetapi kawasan Johor Bahru tidak akan menerimanya dengan jelas kerana 200kHz dengan Minnal FM 101.1MHz dari Gunung Pulai. Walaupun frekuensi 100.9MHz yang saya cadangkan untuk Kool FM sama dengan Selangor FM 100.9MHz Ulu Kali, saya mungkin berfikir bahawa tiada masalah jika ada co-channel interference di Negeri Sembilan seperti Port Dickson dan Rantau serta Pahang (Bera, Teriang dan Temerloh), kerana kawasan yang ada gangguan frekuensi sama bukan lagi kawasan liputan Kool FM Gunung Ledang dan Selangor FM Gunung Ulu Kali. Justeru, Selangor FM 100.9MHz hanya untuk negeri Selangor sahaja. Kool FM boleh tambah frekuensi Seremban di Gunung Telapak Burok jika penerimaan Gunung Ledang tidak jelas di Negeri Sembilan dan Pahang Tengah.

100.9MHz: Kool FM Gunung Ledang
100.9MHz: Selangor FM Gunung Ulu Kali
<0kHz, OK>

100.6MHz: MY FM Gunung Telapak Burok
100.9MHz: Kool FM Gunung Ledang
<300kHz, OK>

100.9MHz: Kool FM Gunung Ledang
101.1MHz: Minnal FM Gunung Pulai
<200kHz, OK>

100.9MHz: Kool FM Gunung Ledang
101.1MHz: MY FM Bukit Pelindung
<200kHz, OK>

== Contoh co-channel Gunung Ledang dan Gunung Ulu Kali==

103.3MHz: Era FM Gunung Ulu Kali
103.3MHz: Minnal FM Gunung Ledang

105.3MHz: Suria FM Gunung Ulu Kali
105.3MHz: Johor FM Gunung Ledang (Johor Utara sahaja)

88.1MHz: one FM Gunung Ulu Kali
88.1MHz: one FM Gunung Ledang

100.9MHz: Selangor FM Gunung Ulu Kali
100.9MHz: Kool FM Gunung Ledang
<OK>

Kool FM perlu lancar frekuensi Melaka di Gunung Ledang terdahulu untuk wilayah selatan, diikuti Gunung Telapak Burok untuk Negeri Sembilan dan Pahang Tengah.

Kool FM Pahang Tengah/Barat

Pada masa sekarang, Kool FM belum sampai ke kawasan Pahang, namun Kuantan belum ada Kool FM.

Kita tahu Bukit Pelindung boleh meliputi kawasan Pahang Timur dengan jelas, ia juga pemancar utama di negeri Pahang, iaitu ibu negerinya, Kuantan.

Bukit Pelindung meliputi Kuantan, Pekan, Gambang, dan Terengganu Selatan. Kawasan selain dari Pahang Timur tidak boleh menerima signal Bukit Pelindung.

Biasanya Pahang Barat menerima siaran radio dari Gunung Ulu Kali, kawasanya seperti Temerloh, Bentong, Bera, Lipis dan Raub. Frekuensi Lembah Klang Kool FM 101.3MHz terletak di Bukit Sungai Besi, ini menyebabkan kawasan Pahang Barat tidak boleh menerima Kool FM. Dengar khabar angin pemohonan pemindahan tempat pemancar Kool FM ke Gunung Ulu Kali telah ditolak akibat gangguan kepada stesen radio yang tersedia ada. Sebenarnya Kool FM 101.3MHz hanya ada jarak 200kHz dengan stesen lain, tiada masalah secara umumnya. Pada masa yang sama, menara pemancar Gunung Ulu Kali penuh juga salah satu faktor Kool FM tidak dapat pergi situ.

==Kool FM Gunung Ulu Kali==

101.3MHz: Kool FM Gunung Ulu Kali
101.5MHz: THR Raaga Gunung Telapak Burok
<200kHz OK>

101.3MHz: Kool FM Gunung Ulu Kali
101.5MHz: Lite FM Gunung Kledang
<200kHz OK>

Ada contoh stesen radio lain antara Ulu Kali dengan Telapak Burok/Kledang mempunyai jarak 200kHz, seperti:

98.6MHz: Fly FM Gunung Telapak Burok
98.8MHz: 988 Gunung Ulu Kali

89.7MHz: Ai FM Gunung Telapak Burok
89.9MHz: BFM Gunung Ulu Kali

98.3MHz: Radio Klasik Gunung Ulu Kali
98.5MHz: Melody FM Gunung Kledang

Jika Kool FM masih tidak dapat memindah pemancar 101.3MHz ke Gunung Ulu Kali, secara alternatif Kool FM boleh menambah 1 pemancar Seremban di Gunung Telapak Burok, sekurang-kurangnya boleh meliputi beberapa kawasan Pahang Barat. Gunung Telapak Burok bukan sajanya meliputi Negeri Sembilan (seperti Seremban, Port Dickson, Kuala Pilah, Jelebu, Jempol Tengah, dan Rembau Utara) dan Selangor Selatan, ia boleh meliputi kawasan Pahang juga.

Untuk frekuensinya, agak sesak di Negeri Sembilan juga. Selepas saya "scan" (mencari) frekuensi kosong dengan menggunakan penerima radio, 102.1MHz hanya frekuensi kosong yang mungkin sesuai digunakan.

==Cadangan anternatif frekuensi Kool FM untuk Pahang Barat/Tengah==

Frekuensi: FM 102.1MHz (frekuensi terakhir di Negeri Sembilan)
Kuasa: 2kW (secara standard)
Tempat pemancar: Gunung Telapak Burok, Negeri Sembilan

Bagi meliputi kawasan Pahang Tengah dan sebahagian Pahang Barat, antenna pemancar Kool FM 102.1MHz Gunung Telapak Burok perlu tala ke arah timur laut. Selain itu, pemancar Kool FM Telapak Burok perlu kurang tala ke arah selatan untuk mengelakkan gangguan liputan kepada Melaka FM 102.3MHz di Melaka.

==Kool FM Negeri Sembilan/Pahang Tengah==

101.8MHz: MY FM Gunung Ulu Kali
102.1MHz: Kool FM Gunung Telapak Burok
<300kHz, OK>

102.1MHz: Kool FM Gunung Telapak Burok
102.3MHz: Melaka FM Gunung Ledang
<200kHz, OK>

Dengan frekuensi Seremban Kool FM dari Gunung Telapak Burok, Kool FM sekurang-kurangnya boleh diterima di kawasan Pahang bawah berikut:

- Bandar Bera
- Keratong
- FELDA Tembangau
- Teriang
- Temerloh
- Chenor
- Mentakab
- Lanchang
- Manchis (kawasan luar bandar Bentong)

Mungkin kawasan Jerantut boleh menerima siaran Kool FM dari Seremban juga, walaupun tiada pemancar Gunung Ulu Kali.

Tetapi Karak, Bentong, Raub, Lurah Bilut, dan Lipis tidak akan menerima siaran Kool FM dari Gunung Telapak Burok akibat kawasan tersebut dilindungi banjaran Titiwangsa.

Pada masa yang sama, selain daripada frekuensi Kuantan Kool FM di Bukit Pelindung untuk Pahang Timur dan frekuensi Negeri Sembilan Kool FM di Gunung Telapak Burok untuk Seremban dan Pahang Tengah, frekuensi Melaka Kool FM di Gunung Ledang juga diperlukan bagi meliputi kawasan Pahang Selatan seperti Kemayan, Keratong, Rompin dan Muadzam Shah.

Panduan frekuensi Zayan FM di Negeri Sembilan (buat sementara waktu)

==Zayan FM Negeri Sembilan==

FM 104.9MHz (Gunung Ulu Kali): Nilai, Labu, Pedas, Linggi, Port Dickson, Mantin, Lenggeng, Lukut, Bukit Pelanduk, Bandar Seri Jempol (Felda Lui + Felda Serting + Kampung Sungai Lui), Simpang Durian, Teluk Kumbar, Mambau, Rantau, Si Rusa, Simpang Pertang, sebahagian Seremban, sebahagian Rembau, sebahagian Senawang dan sebahagian Bahau/Titi

FM 98.9MHz (Gunung Ledang): Tampin, Kota, Gemencheh, Gemas, Rompin, Johol, Dangi, Kuala Pilah, Juasseh, Batu Kikir, sebahagian kawasan Jempol/Bahau, sebahagian kawasan Kuala Klawang

Kawasan yang tiada mempunyai signal atau sangat lemah: Jelebu, Ulu Klawang, bandar Seremban, Ulu Bendul, Seri Menanti, Pantai, Rantau.

Catatan tambahan: Zayan FM di sebahagian kawasan Melaka seperti Masjid Tanah, Lubuk Cina, Kuala Sungai Baru, Sungai Udang dan Kem Terendak (dimana penerimaan FM 98.9MHz Gunung Ledang bertindih dengan 988 FM 98.8MHz Gunung Ulu Kali) ialah FM 104.9MHz dari Gunung Ulu Kali.

Pandangan saya terhadap frekuensi Seremban untuk Zayan FM

Zayan FM adalah sebuah stesen berbahasa Melayu yang berkonsep Muslim moden yang dilancarkan oleh Astro sejak kebelakangan ini.

Buat masa kini, Zayan FM boleh diterima pada frekuensi-frekuensi bawah berikut:
- 104.9MHz: Lembah Klang (Gunung Ulu Kali)
- 98.9MHz: Melaka/Johor Utara (Gunung Ledang)
- 98.1MHz: Pulau Pinang/Kedah/Perak Utara/Perlis (Gunung Jerai)
- 106.4MHz: Ipoh (Gunung Kledang)
- 91.6MHz: Kuantan (Bukit Pelindung)
- 92.8MHz: Johor Bahru (Gunung Pulai)

Frekuensi Zayan FM yang baru beroperasi dahulunya ialah Red FM yang dimiliki oleh The Star. Pada asalnya, Red FM pernah mempunyai frekuensi Seremban pada 106.0MHz yang dipancar dari Gunung Telapak Burok. Saya masih ingat saya pernah mendengar Red FM di 106.0MHz pada April 2009 apabila saya berada di Mantin, Negeri Sembilan, tetapi Red FM sudah menamatkan pemancaran Gunung Telapak Burok FM 106.0MHz sejak Jun 2009. Oleh itu, pada masa itu, Red FM perlu diterima sama ada 98.9MHz atau 104.9MHz di Negeri Sembilan.

Setelah Red FM menamatkan pemancaran 106.0MHz untuk Negeri Sembilan, frekuensi FM 106.0MHz menjadi kosong sehingga Oktober 2016. Sejak 26hb Oktober 2016, bekas frekuensi Negeri Sembilan Red FM 106.0MHz telah digunakan oleh City Plus FM (sebuah stesen bisnes berbahasa Cina yang dibawah naungan CENSE Media Sdn Bhd) dan dipancar dari tempat yang sama, tetapi CityPlus FM 106.0MHz meliputi Lembah Klang dari Gunung Telapak Burok.

Sejak City Plus FM telah menggunakan frekuensi tersebut, saya tidak fikir bahawa Zayan akan menggunakan atau mengaktifkan semula frekuensi FM 106.0Mhz untuk N.Sembilan. Pada pandangan saya, mengenai frekuensi Zayan FM untuk Seremban, saya mungkin fikir bahawa liputan frekuensi Seremban oleh Zayan tidak akan luas seperti stesen kembarnya Era dan Sinar kerana Gunung Telapak Burok tiada frekuensi kosong. Kemungkinan besar, Zayan memperluaskan liputan siarannya ke Seremban dengan meletakkan pemancar di Bukit Gan seperti Media Prima One FM 88.3MHz, tetapi liputannya terhad untuk Seremban dan kawasan berhampirannya. Bagi kawasan lain Negeri Sembilan perlu menerima Zayan FM sama ada 104.9 atau 98.9.

==Cadangan saya mengenai frekuensi Zayan FM di Seremban==
Frekuensi: FM 99.9MHz
Tempat pemancar: Bukit Gan, Seremban

==Analisa frekuensi==

99.9MHz: Zayan FM Bukit Gan
100.1MHz: Traxx Gunung Ulu Kali
<200kHz, OK>

99.9MHz: Zayan FM Bukit Gan
99.9MHz: 988 FM Gunung Pulai
<0kHz, OK>

99.7MHz: Raaga Gunung Ledang
99.9MHz: Zayan FM Bukit Gan
<200kHz, OK>


Selain itu, ia mungkin tiada masalah jika SKMM memberi frekuensi FM 101.1MHz kepada Zayan di Bukit Gan dimana 101.1MHz adalah cadangan saya untuk Best FM sebelum ini, tetapi terpulanglah kepada keputusan SKMM.

Untuk blog seterusnya, saya akan menerbitkan direktori atau panduan mengenai frekuensi Zayan FM di kawasan Negeri Sembilan (tidak termasuk dengan cadangan frekuensi Seremban yang saya membangkitkan).

Review on Zayan FM Seremban frequency

Zayan is Malay language Muslim contemporary radio station, launched by Astro Radio Sdn Bhd recently.

Currently Zayan can be received with these frequencies and areas below:
- 104.9MHz: Klang Valley (Gunung Ulu Kali)
- 98.9MHz: Melaka/North Johor (Gunung Ledang)
- 98.1MHz: Penang/Kedah/North Perak/Perlis (Gunung Jerai)
- 106.4MHz: Ipoh (Gunung Kledang)
- 91.6MHz: Kuantan (Bukit Pelindung)
- 92.8MHz: Johor Bahru (Gunung Pulai)

The frequencies were formerly carried by Red FM. Zayan's former radio station, Red FM originally had Seremban frequency on FM 106.0MHz Gunung Telapak Burok.

Previously I had mentioned Red FM had closed down its Seremban frequency FM 106.0MHz in June 2009. After Red FM Seremban frequency closed down, Negeri Sembilan areas need to receive Red FM weaker signal either 104.9MHz or 98.9MHz.

FM 106.0MHz left empty until October 2016 (before acquisition of Red FM is done by Astro). Since 26th October 2016, City Plus FM (Chinese business radio station, operated by CENSE Media Sdn Bhd) uses 106.0MHz in Gunung Telapak Burok to start broadcasting.

Talk about Zayan FM Negeri Sembilan frequency, I don't think Zayan will have wider coverage in Negeri Sembilan with Seremban frequency like Era and Sinar FM as Gunung Telapak Burok has no more available frequencies. In my opinion, Zayan may reach coverage in Negeri Sembilan by putting transmitter in Bukit Gan, like One FM 88.3MHz, but coverage is limited for Seremban and surrounding areas. Rest of Negeri Sembilan areas must need to receive Zayan either 104.9 or 98.9MHz, depend in which location.

==My suggestion on Zayan FM Seremban frequency==
Frequency: FM 99.9MHz
Site: Bukit Gan, Seremban

==Radio frequency analysis==

99.9MHz: Zayan FM Bukit Gan
100.1MHz: Traxx Gunung Ulu Kali
<200kHz, OK>

99.9MHz: Zayan FM Bukit Gan
99.9MHz: 988 FM Gunung Pulai
<0kHz, OK>

99.7MHz: Raaga Gunung Ledang
99.9MHz: Zayan FM Bukit Gan
<200kHz, OK>

It is no problem if MCMC assigns Zayan on FM 101.1MHz which I classify 101.1 as my suggestion for Best FM Seremban frequency, but it is based on the decision of MCMC.

Upcoming blog post, I will publish the frequency directory regarding Zayan FM in Negeri Sembilan areas in bi-lingual languages (English and Malay).[excluding of my suggestion on Seremban frequency]

Bilakah Best FM akan lancar di Pantai Timur?

Berdasarkan pada artikel laman Facebook Johor Times 01 Ogos 2016, katanya Best FM akan memperluaskan siarannya ke Pantai Timur pada awal 2017.

Pada masa sekarang, Best FM sedang menjalankan siaran percubaan pada FM 91.4MHz di Telipot, Kota Bharu dan FM 90.9MHz di Bukit Besar, Kuala Terengganu. Pada pandangan saya, Best FM mungkin tidak melancar di Pantai Timur tahun ini. Kemungkinan besar Best FM akan melancar di Pantai Timur pada tahun depan, sempena dengan ulangtahun ke-30 Best FM bersiaran di Malaysia.

Best FM akan menyambut ulangtahun ke-30nya tahun depan. Stesen ini beroperasi pada tahun 1988 dengan siaran percubaan, dan kemudian memperluaskan siarannya ke Lembah Klang pada 1996.

Pada 2014, Best 104 melancarkan penjenamaan semula kepada Best FM sempena ulangtahun Jubli Peraknya ke-25. 

Adakah Best FM akan menyambut ulangtahun ke-30nya (1988-2018) dengan melancarkan frekuensi di Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganu dan Kuantan?

When will Best FM launch in East Coast?

Currently there have new FM radio are performing test transmission in Kota Bharu and Kuala Terengganu with playing different genre of Malay songs, but it seems like they are using emergency player at the towers.

FM 91.4MHz: Telipot
FM 90.9MHz: Bukit Besar

According to somebody, these two transmitters are belonged to Best FM as the presenter said on air "ini adalah siaran percubaan" (JJ Best FM)

In my opinion, Best FM will not launch in Kota Bharu and Kuala Terengganu this year until 2018. I may hear that Best FM will add East Coast content segment next year, but I don't think Best FM will separate its programmes like Hot FM which may cause less listeners as stiff competition of full fledged east coast radio like THR Gegar and Manis FM. Instead of sub east coast content for Kelantan and Terengganu frequencies only, I think Best FM will only add east coast content as a segment for nationwide. So, means that current Best FM frequencies in Johor, Melaka, Klang Valley carry east coast segment.

Seriously Best FM direct competitor is Suria FM where plays the songs from 1990s till now. When Best FM comes to east coast, there will have huge competition between Best FM and other stations.

I think Best FM will launch officially in Kota Bharu on 91.4MHz and Kuala Terengganu on 90.9MHz by next year to celebrate together with their 30 years anniversary of broadcasting since 1988.

Actually Best FM was only for Johor, Melaka and parts of Negeri Sembilan/Pahang since 1988 until 1996. After that Best FM reaches coverage in Klang Valley to compete with THR FM, this causes South Perak, West Pahang can receive Best FM.

Following by the coverage expansion of Best FM likely in 2018, the last expansion was in 1996 by launching in Gunung Ulu Kali for Klang Valley in 1996.

Best FM will turn its 30 years anniversary in 2018....

30 tahun Best FM bersiaran (1988-2018).

Review on Zayan FM programming content

Astro had recently launched its two new radio brands after acquisition of Red FM and Capital FM from The Star Media Group. Capital FM was rebranded to Gen Z targeted Chinese radio, known as goXUAN, meanwhile Red FM was rebranded as Zayan, Muslim targeted radio station.

First I would like to say congratulations to Astro for launching these two new radio brands, but there have somethings needs to improve, especially Zayan FM. Second, goXUAN and Zayan are playing same songs as trial transmission, they shall improve the playlist by hiring music director, but NEVER rely on online music survey like other radio station. It is common for temporary moment when they play same songs.

For these 3 days, I had been listening to these two new Astro radio stations. goXUAN is too young to me, not suitable for my listening taste (I listen to Melody FM most of the time in terms of Chinese radio station).

For Zayan FM, I tried to listen to Zayan FM ON and OFF for these 3 days. What I think about its programming and music playlist, all of them are just ordinary only like its sister stations, Era and Sinar. Briefly to hear that Zayan is targeting listeners who seeking positive content. I jokingly say Zayan airs positive content, then Era airs negative content lah? BUT no such thing, because every radio station delivers positive content, radio is also educating tool actually. Clarify that Zayan just airs more positive inputs than Era and Sinar to comply with their branding.

Before Astro launched Zayan FM, many listeners expected Astro will launch Islamic radio station like Ikim FM, even I also guess that Zayan FM will become companion
radio station of Astro Oasis (Astro's Islamic TV channel on CH106), but unfortunately Zayan is very less companion to Astro Oasis, instead just another slapstick like Era and Hot FM from Media Prima.

I feel that Malaysia has too much of slapstick on radio airwaves, but I'm very glad to hear that BFM 89.9, Melody FM, Lite FM, Bernama Radio 24 and Radio Klasik provide alternative to listeners who get sick of "nonsense" slapstick on other airwaves. I understand that most of the radio stations provide slapstick to make listeners happy all the time, but sometimes their slapstick are not funny, and not fit to some listeners.

Could I say Malaysians love slapstick radio?

In my review, Zayan is just a normal radio station, considered soft version of Era. Regarding its current music playlist, Zayan has nothing different with Era FM, even Sinar FM, although Zayan did not play classics yet. What I hear on Zayan is it plays more songs like Era, rather than Islamic songs as Zayan branding is targeting contemporary Muslims, aged 18-35 (not fit to conservative groups yet). Even Fast Furious 7 ending song "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa ft Charlie Puth is also aired on Zayan, which Era and Sinar play this song too. I was very speechless..

Zayan plays same music genre like Era, wouldn't both kill each other in terms listenership rating because play same contemporary songs? This can confuse many Malay young listeners because they can't listen to either Era or Zayan consistently.

Zayan FM looks like Malay version of Mix FM or Lite FM (minus with classic hits), rather than Islamic radio station.

In my opinion, as a Muslim oriented radio station, Zayan shall play Islamic music (aka Nasyid) and airing Islamic related content, rather than slapstick and crappy contemporary songs like other station. Ikim FM, an Islamic radio station by Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia (IKIM) are very successful in Malaysia, it is very popular among Muslim community in Malaysia, because Ikim FM did not air slapstick on its station.

At the same time, Astro Radio has another radio streaming platform, known as Raku. This radio streaming platform Raku also has Islamic online radio station, looks like companion of Astro Oasis, it is known as Oasis Radio. For my suggestion, Oasis Radio shall merge its content (playlists and programming) into Zayan, rather than stand alone online radio station.

==Few things are needed to improve by Zayan FM==

1. Rather than slapstick talks like Era, Zayan shall air Islamic talks, and documentaries (such as Islamic affairs, history, interview with the preachers aka Imam/Ustaz). A documentary talk about Islam around the world can be considered on Zayan.
2. Zayan can add some interesting supplements for Muslims like Carta Nasyid Zayan, Nasyid Retro Zayan (from 1980s till 2000s), and Quran commentary programmes especially prayer time.
3. Quran commentary and talk show (Tazkirah) can be aired on prayer time such as 0500 hours, 1300 hours, 1900 hours.
4. To comply its branding, Zayan can be merged content from Oasis Radio where only available on Raku.
5. Islamic related drama could be aired on its programme.

==Suggested programme for Zayan==
- Quran commentary: daily 5am, 1pm, 7pm together with prayer (azan)
- Tazkirah aka Islamic talk show by preachers (Ustaz): daily after prayer [based on RTM state stations]
- Carta Nasyid Zayan: Open votes for listener to vote their favorite Islamic songs, then air on chart show
- Nasyid Retro Zayan: Playing Islamic songs from 1980s till 2000s, but source may be limited unless include international ones regardless any languages like Arabic, English, Urdu, or Chinese.
- Nasyid cover di Zayan: A cover version of Nasyid band songs. Example: A Malay student from IIUM sings cover version of "Raihan - Senyum", then air on Zayan. Even Nasyid competition at campus or school can be aired on Zayan by singing cover songs.

I don't want to see Zayan becomes Malay version of "Capital FM" (English language feminist radio station). Capital FM was used to be women radio station, but due to its poor content programming, it became loss making radio station and ceased by Star on October 2015. Now Capital FM becomes goXUAN. If Zayan is still slapstick like Era in terms of programming and playlist, I may reckon that Zayan can become like Capital FM and Astro former radio station Xfresh, which are loss making radio stations and led to close operation. 

In conclusion, since Zayan is still new on airwaves, together with goXUAN. We shall give them chance to improve their programming and playlist. It is impossible to become Perfect 10 during first day. Just like getting a new job, it is impossible that you can know all the company job task operation at the first day, you may need time to learn it, even take more time to get your achievement. Zayan and goXUAN are just only within a week, it is impossible that they can fly to the sky at the first step. (Chinese literally: 一步登天). They need some time to improve their programming and playlist. What I posted above are only my review, opinion and further suggestion to improve the content. I hope Zayan will make some revolution on its content to provide better content to listeners. NOT AN ORDINARY.

Frequency list

==Zayan frequency update==

Penang, Perlis, Langkawi and Taiping can be received on 98.1MHz, Kemaman of Terengganu can be received on 91.6MHz, meanwhile Seremban can be received on 104.9MHz for temporary moment. 

Negeri Sembilan can be tuned either 104.9MHz or 98.9MHz.

List of empty FM frequencies in Sabah

Kota Kinabalu (Bukit Karatong): 91.5MHz, 97.4MHz, 102.0MHz, 106.7MHz, 107.5MHz

Keningau (Bukit Sigapon): 89.7MHz, 94.1MHz, 95.9MHz, 96.7MHz, 97.7MHz, 98.1MHz, 101.2MHz, 101.8MHz, 105.7MHz, 107.7MHz

Tambunan (TM Tambunan): 87.5MHz, 94.3MHz, 95.3MHz, 96.7MHz, 98.0MHz, 98.9MHz, 99.7MHz, 101.2MHz, 101.8MHz, 103.4MHz, 103.8MHz, 106.9MHz

Sandakan (Bukit Trig): 99.2MHz, 101.0MHz, 101.4MHz, 102.6MHz, 103.6MHz, 104.2MHz, 105.1MHz, 106.1MHz, 106.5MHz, 107.7MHz

Lahad Datu (Gunung Silam): 88.3MHz, 89.1MHz, 91.3MHz, 94.2MHz, 95.1MHz, 96.8MHz, 98.8MHz, 99.2MHz, 101.0MHz, 101.2MHz, 102.6MHz, 103.3MHz, 103.9MHz, 104.7MHz, 105.1MHz, 105.5MHz, 106.5MHz, 107.7MHz

Tawau (Gunung Andrassy): 94.3MHz, 95.1MHz, 97.5MHz, 98.5MHz, 99.7MHz, 101.1MHz, 101.5MHz, 101.9MHz, 102.5MHz, 104.3MHz, 105.1MHz, 106.1MHz, 106.5MHz, 107.2MHz, 107.9MHz

goXUAN 新山頻率

Astro在2017年10月2日推出第三家中文電台"goXUAN" (夠炫).

現階段, Melody FM在新山有兩個頻率. 第一個是98.4MHz, 第二個是103.3MHz.

Melody FM 98.4和103.3的發射地點不同, 98.4是來自Gunung Pulai, 103.3MHz是新山市中心的Metropolis Tower. 其實Melody FM在新山都是可以聽到98.4MHz, 反而Melody FM的103.3已經沒有必要存在.

在我的看法, Astro必須把Melody FM的新山頻率103.3改成goXUAN.. Capital FM被Astro收購後, 原本是沒有新山頻率, 加上新山的103.3也屬於Astro (Melody FM), 所以Astro會比較容易把103.3的programming改成給goXUAN. 至少不會像首要媒體的Kool FM要在新山設有頻率遇到很大的困難.

老實說, goXUAN是屬於Astro, 所以Astro可以用Melody FM的新山頻率103.3放在goXUAN, 但是新山的Melody FM聽眾可以通過98.4繼續收聽.

==Astro中文電台新山頻率==

95.4MHz: MY FM (Gn Pulai)
98.4MHz: Melody FM (Gn Pulai)
103.3MHz: goXUAN 夠炫 (Metropolis Tower; 屬於個人的意見)

在其他柔佛地區方面, goXUAN可能需要接收柔佛北部Gn Ledang的訊號, 103.3Mhz可能變成印度台.

goXUAN Johor Bahru frequency

Malaysia seventh Chinese radio station is set to be launched on 02.10.2017, this radio is owned by Astro, based on acquisition of Capital FM on September 2016. goXUAN is the station name, it targets Chinese younger listeners, aged likely 12-25, this station is even having more junior look than My FM.

goXUAN can be classified as Chinese version of Hitz FM, meanwhile My FM will become "Chinese burger", like Mix FM which is "English burger", targets urban listeners.

For its Johor Bahru frequency, currently there is no available frequency there, but Astro Melody FM runs two frequency in Johor Bahru, but different TX sites. Melody FM frequencies were formerly run by Xfresh (later XFM). During early years, XFresh FM launched 103.3MHz in Johor Bahru Metropolis Tower first as result not available of Gunung Pulai frequency yet, later they launched 2nd JB frequency in Gunung Pulai on 98.4MHz.

Between 103.3 and 98.4, the coverage of 98.4 is wider enough, the transmission can be going up to Parit Sulong and Batu Pahat, but 98.4MHz is Melody FM.

For goXUAN JB frequency, in my opinion, I think Astro shift FM 103.3MHz (Metropolis Tower) programming from Melody FM to goXUAN FM as Melody FM can be received in Johor Bahru on FM 98.4MHz from Gunung Pulai.

For rest of Johor areas, goXUAN need to be received from Gunung Pulai.

==Astro Chinese radio stations in Johor Bahru==
95.4MHz: MY FM Gunung Pulai
98.4MHz: Melody FM Gunung Pulai
103.3MHz: goXUAN Metropolis Tower (suggestion)

Which radio station do supposed to be assigned for Seremban empty frequency on FM 102.1MHz?

Previously I had published the analysis of FM 102.1MHz Gunung Telapak Burok proposal for radio station Seremban frequency.

FM 102.1MHz is the final vacant frequency in Gunung Telapak Burok.

Now, there are six radio stations haven't been setting up Seremban frequencies in Gunung Telapak Burok. 2 from Astro, 1 from Media Prima, rest are stand alone radio stations.

Here are the radio stations which have not been setting up Seremban frequency.

- Kool FM from Media Prima
- goXUAN from Astro (newly take over from Capital FM)
- Best FM
- BFM
- Bernama Radio
- Zayan FM from Astro (newly take over from Red FM)

Among all the six radio stations, only goXUAN, Best FM, BFM, Zayan FM are able to be received in parts of Negeri Sembilan via Gunung Ulu Kali, even Best FM and Zayan FM can cover Negeri Sembilan minus Seremban by using Gunung Ledang.

In Klang Valley, goXUAN 88.9, Best FM 104.1, Zayan FM 104.9, and BFM 89.9 are transmitted from Gunung Ulu Kali. Their transmission can cover West Pahang and up to Gambang and Maran of Pahang. Meanwhile, Bernama Radio 93.9MHz is transmitted from Kuala Lumpur Tower, and Kool FM 101.3MHz is transmitted from Bukit Sungai Besi.

If Best FM, BFM and Bernama Radio want to reach Negeri Sembilan (Seremban), they can launch frequency in Bukit Gan for Seremban, meanwhile Bernama Radio can add 1 more frequency in Gunung Ledang to cover North Johor, Melaka and rest of Negeri Sembilan areas (suggestion 103.9MHz).

Since Kool FM, Zayan FM, goXUAN are likely going to reach Seremban in the future, but there is only 1 frequency available in Gunung Telapak Burok.

In Negeri Sembilan, Zayan FM can be received either 104.9MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali or 98.9MHz from Gunung Ledang for temporary moment. West Pahang areas can receive Zayan FM on 104.9MHz clearly.

Kool FM 101.3MHz is unable to reach Gunung Ulu Kali due to interference reason by broadcast regulator authority, the proposal of Gunung Ulu Kali got rejected at the moment, so West-Central Pahang areas cannot receive Kool FM 101.3MHz now.

In my opinion, between Zayan, goXUAN, and Kool FM, if subject Gunung Telapak Burok tower space is available, I think MCMC shall assign FM 102.1MHz Gn Telapak Burok to Media Prima Kool FM since Kool FM is not available in Pahang at the moment.

I have my reasons why 102.1MHz shall be awarded to Kool FM, rather than goXUAN, and Zayan.

1. Zayan has high power transmitter in Gunung Ulu Kali 104.9MHz for Klang Valley. Negeri Sembilan listeners still can tune alternatively either 104.9 or 98.9 when Bukit Gan frequency cannot be received in the areas.

2. goXUAN is Chinese young oriented radio station, for Chinese market in Negeri Sembilan. Seremban, Port Dickson are the main Chinese market in N9.

3. For West Pahang areas, between goXUAN, Zayan and Kool FM. goXUAN and Zayan can be received clearly on 88.9 and 104.9 respectively, but Kool FM 101.3MHz cannot be received in Pahang because it is located in Bukit Sungai Besi. I was used to travel Central Pahang such as Bera, Temerloh, Karak, Lanchang and Mentakab, these areas can receive Gunung Telapak Burok radio station. Kool FM shall be awarded on 102.1MHz by regulatory in order to be able to cover Negeri Sembilan and Central Pahang.

4. Zayan and goXUAN are enough to cover Seremban by using Bukit Gan, but they have alternative frequencies. Maybe goXUAN will have Gunung Ledang frequency to cover Melaka in the future, this may be able to cover rest of N. Sembilan areas.

==Klang Valley==
88.9MHz: goXUAN Gunung Ulu Kali (KL+Selangor+West Pahang)
101.3MHz: Kool FM Bukit Sungai Besi (KL + part of Selangor only)
104.9MHz: Zayan Gunung Ulu Kali (KL+Selangor+West Pahang)

==Seremban==
89.1MHz: goXUAN Bukit Gan (Seremban only; my suggestion)
102.1MHz: Kool FM Gunung Telapak Burok (Negeri Sembilan minus Tampin, Central Pahang, West Pahang minus Kemayan, Bentong, Raub and Lipis, South Klang Valley)
99.1MHz: Zayan Bukit Gan (Seremban only; my suggestion)

==Melaka/North Johor==
91.5MHz: goXUAN Gunung Ledang (suggestion)
100.9MHz: Kool FM Gunung Ledang (suggestion)
98.9MHz: Zayan Gunung Ledang

Conclusion: 102.1MHz Gn Telapak Burok shall be given to Kool FM.

Astro launches 4th Malay radio station Zayan by using former Red FM frequencies

Red FM was closed down since 31st December 2015 and it began autopilot until 30th December 2016 when it was acquired by Astro from Star Media Group.

Since 30th December 2016, all Red FM frequencies were playing jazz music, while Capital FM was playing classic rock music. Everyone thought Astro will launch its satellite radio station Jazz on FM radio, actually it was only tested transmission without proper rebranding direction.

On 18th September 2017, former Red FM frequencies suddenly had big changes, it played Malay songs, but not the crappy mainstream ones like what we heard many times. Red FM frequencies were playing Islamic oriented and positively motivated songs.

This station is known as "ZAYAN", derived from Arabic words, means beautiful. Its slogan is #indahdihati, means beautiful is in the heart. In addition, the theme colour of ZAYAN FM is purple, same as Hitz FM, but Zayan FM purple is lighter.

ZAYAN FM targets 18-35 listeners who seek for positive or motivation content, it is considered as "Contemporary Muslim radio station". In my opinion, I don't think Zayan FM fully intends to compete with IKIM FM (a Malaysia Islamic radio station by IKIM) and SALAM FM (Jakim) because Ikim FM and Salam FM targets different Muslim listeners. I may think that the terms "contemporary Muslim radio station" is likely having same meaning, "progressive or modern Muslim radio station".

Zayan FM is considered as "Islamic commercial radio station", but IKIM FM is "semi-commercial and semi-public Islamic radio station" and Salam FM is fully government Islamic radio station, which is owned by JAKIM (broadcast on Asyik FM frequencies at night time).

ZAYAN FM is Astro 4th Malay radio stations, alongside with Era, Sinar and THR Gegar, but THR Gegar is only for East Coast.

While Astro launches ZAYAN on 2nd October 2017 together with goXUAN (Chinese version of Hitz FM), Astro could boost its market revenue for these radio stations.

About its frequencies, ZAYAN is using Red FM frequencies, but I may believe that it would be expanded to Terengganu, Kelantan and Seremban where Red FM did not reach.

For Zayan's Seremban frequency, in my opinion, because its former Red FM had Seremban frequency on 106.0MHz, but Red FM closed down 106.0MHz since June 2009 and now the frequency is occupied by City Plus FM since October 2016 for trial transmission, then official on May 2017.

If Red FM did not switch off Seremban frequency 106.0Mhz until 31th December 2015, I think Zayan already use 106.0MHz. In addition, for now, I don't think Zayan will launch Seremban frequency by using Gunung Telapak Burok as no available frequencies there, except 102.1MHz. Therefore, Zayan may need to use Bukit Gan for Seremban.

Zayan need to be received either 104.9 or 98.9 in Negeri Sembilan for temporary moment, but Zayan can be received in Penang and North Perak on 98.1MHz.

Taiping will be the controversial area, 105.7MHz is the only remaining frequency.

Anyway, Zayan is set to be launched officially on 2nd October 2017.

馬來西亞第七家中文電台FM 88.9MHz 就是"goXUAN"

上兩個星期, 在雪隆區和檳城一帶突然聽到新的中文電台試播, 檳城107.6, 雪隆區/霹靂南部88.9...

這家電台有名字了, 叫goXUAN, 其頻率之前曾經是英文女性電台Capital FM.

goXUAN是Astro繼續My FM和Melody FM之後旗下的第三家中文電台, 我相信goXUAN的聽眾群都是12-29歲, 多數人為學生和在工作崗位的年輕人. goXUAN這家電台主要的對手其實是one FM, 反而之前MY FM是one FM的主要對手, 可是MY FM的聽眾年齡多數是25-35歲.

goXUAN這個名字是從中文字演變出來, "夠炫", 其口號是"夠Fun"... 夠炫, 夠Fun

談到頻率方面, 目前只是能在雪隆區, 霹靂南部, 霹靂西北部, 檳城, 彭亨西部, 吉打南部和森美蘭部分地區聽得到. 我相信goXUAN未來會來到主要華人地區如: 馬六甲, 柔佛, 芙蓉, 關丹, 沙巴亞庇, 砂拉越古晉, 和怡保.

goXUAN是屬於Astro, 其覆蓋範圍是否會像MY FM和Melody FM在吉蘭丹和登嘉樓設有頻道嗎? 其實個人不在乎, 因為吉蘭丹和登嘉樓的華人人口是極少的, 比西海岸更少. 談到商業價值, goXUAN不來吉蘭丹和登嘉樓是ok的. 如果當地人要聽goXUAN, 可以通過NJOI或Astro解碼器收聽.

新山頻道方面, 當地是沒有空的頻率. 加上Melody FM有兩個新山頻率, 98.4MHz Gn Pulai, 和103.3MHz新山市中心. 我個人認為Astro必須把Melody FM新山頻率103.3MHz轉給goXUAN, 新山的聽眾就必須把收音機調至98.4來收聽Melody FM.

芙蓉頻道方面, 我個人認為goXUAN在森美蘭的覆蓋範圍不會像MY FM大. My FM芙蓉頻道100.6的發射地區來自Gn Telapak Burok, 其訊號可以到彭亨中部, 巴生谷南部和馬六甲. 因為主要覆蓋芙蓉的發射站Gn Telapak Burok已經滿了, 沒有甚麼空頻率, 所以goXUAN可能會用Bukit Gan來覆蓋芙蓉, Bukit Gan的覆蓋範圍有限, 它只是覆蓋芙蓉和附近地區, 其森美蘭地區則收不到.

除非goXUAN勝利搶到102.1MHz, 可是機率依然是未知數....

goXUAN這家電台將會在2017年10月2日推出, DJ與節目陣容會揭曉...


==goXUAN頻率==

88.9MHz: 雪隆區, 霹靂南部, 彭亨西部, 森美蘭西北部, 和馬六甲部分地區 (Gunung Ulu Kali)
107.6MHz: 檳城, 霹靂北部, 和吉打南部 (Bukit Penara)

馬來西亞第7家中文電台FM 88.9MHz即將啟播? (Part 2)

[確認! Astro旗下的兩家新電台依然屬於他們, 脫售給其他集團的可能性已經被排除.]

之前的Part 1說到歷史, 現在的Part 2會談到跟MY FM有關的話題.

MY FM是Astro Radio旗下的中文電台, 起初開台到2012年7月都是不同年齡層的華裔聽眾的電台, 但是年輕人的音樂占大多數.

自從Melody FM推出之後, MY FM之前播放的經典歌曲都在Melody FM播放, 所以MY FM不再播放經典音樂, 就變成頂尖音樂台.

MY FM屬於Hot contemporary radio, 專門播放新歌來吸引年輕華裔聽眾.

Astro去年收購了虧損連連的Capital FM後, 它現有的頻率之前播放搖滾音樂, 突然播放華語歌曲, 而且是新歌曲, 也插播2017年的西洋歌曲.

我不認為Astro的做法會自己打自己, 他們肯定會對MY FM做出小調整....

在我的立場, Astro旗下的三家中文電台的格式跟英文台差不多靠近..

Melody FM保留為中文經典音樂電台, 從1970年代到2000年代初. MY FM原本是新歌或頂尖流行音樂台CHR, 因為88.9/107.6誕生後, MY FM可能會減少播放新歌, 然而增加2000年代的歌曲.

談到新的中文電台FM 88.9MHz/107.6MHz, 它試播時段的華語音樂都是新歌, 歌曲的年齡都是5年內, 連4年都不到. 我認為這家新電台只是播放新歌和5年內的歌曲, 反而相信那些5年以上的歌曲會在MY FM播放.

談到韓國歌曲時段, MY FM可能會受到一些影響而做出小調整... MY FM目前播放的最新韓國歌曲會轉去這家新電台.

這意味著這家新的中文電台比MY FM還要junior.

88.9= 中文版Hitz FM
MY FM= 中文版MIX FM

我相信88.9電台的DJ陣容都是21-29歲的... 開玩笑說, 不可能MY FM的吳佳潤, 陳浩然和林德榮會跳去這家電台因為年齡30-40了, 留在MY FM更好... 哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈! XD

Melody FM播放的2000年代歌曲都是輕音樂, 不然就是抒情... 它不播放那些炸歌..
蔡依林, Tank, 周杰倫, 潘瑋柏, 楊丞琳,SHE, F4, 5566, 可米小子, 衛蘭, 梁靜茹等等的2000年代作品因為歌曲舊了都已經不在目前的MY FM播放, 或許889誕生後, MY FM會播放他們的歌曲...Melody FM可能會減少播放2000年代的歌曲....

馬來西亞第7家中文電台FM 88.9MHz即將啟播? Astro推出第二個MY FM?

今天2017年9月18日, 馬來西亞最近出現新的中文電台, 這家電台現在進行試播當中. 頻率為FM 88.9MHz (雪隆區, 霹靂南部, 和彭亨西部), 107.6MHz (檳城, 霹靂北部, 吉打南部).

這家新的中文電台的頻率其實之前曾經是Capital FM, 一家英語電台, 先談談它的歷史. Capital FM 88.9MHz是英文電台, 在2008年啟播, 起初是主要攻打城市聽眾, 播放1970年代至今的英文歌曲. 在2011年, Capital FM 88.9MHz面臨虧損, 過後同年5月份被星報集團Star Publications Sdn Bhd收購其股權. 2011年12月份, Capital FM就變成鎖定城市女人的英文電台... Capital FM 88.9以前的口號是The Pulse of The City, 2011年12月加入星報集團後變成女性電台, 其口號為Women. The New Capital.

但是被星報集團收購後, Capital FM還是沒有得到盈利, 反而連續幾年面臨巨大虧損. 最後2015年9月30日, Capital FM最後一天廣播, 然後接下來因為星報集團面臨虧損而決定脫售Capital FM和Red FM. 進到2016年9月, 馬來西亞最大的私營媒體集團Astro以報價42千萬零吉從星報集團的手中收購Capital FM和Red FM... 然後這兩家電台就漸漸播放不同音樂...2016年12月30日, Red FM的頻率播放英文爵士音樂, 然後Capital FM的頻率播放英文經典搖滾音樂. 我初步懷疑Astro會在FM廣播推出Classic Rock和Jazz, 這個疑點就持續到今天. 其實Astro當時對Red FM和Capital FM變成新電台的格式或類型是毫無方向, 意味著Astro還沒把Red FM和Capital FM的頻率變成甚麼類型的電台.

許多人以為Red FM和Capital FM被Astro收購後還保留為英文電台, 最後來到2017年9月18日. Capital FM的頻率突然播放中文歌曲, 然後Red FM的頻率突然播放馬來歌曲. 我就放工後就立即扭開收音機打開88.9Mhz收聽, Capital FM頻率所播放的中文歌曲都是新歌, 跟MY FM沒有分別. 這家新電台還在試播時段播放韓國K-POP....

這意味著馬來西亞中文電台市場有突破, 目前馬來西亞有六家中文電台, 不包括東馬的Tea FM.

1. MY FM (Astro, 主要鎖定年輕聽眾)
2. Melody FM (Astro, 主要鎖定中年和成熟聽眾)
3. One FM (Media Prima首要媒體的年輕聽眾中文台)
4. 988 (星報集團STAR)
5. 愛FM (RTM國營電台)
6. CityPlus FM (Cense Media, 馬來西亞首家中文商業財經電台, 鎖定中小型企業和成熟聽眾)

Astro已經旗下兩家中文電台, 分別為My FM和Melody FM.

扭開88.9MHz, 歌曲播完後就說"全新娛樂平台, 正在試播"... "Are You Ready? 檳城頻道107.6", 和"雪隆區88.9, 即將啟動."

My FM播放的歌曲都是新歌, 頂尖流行音樂, 偶像音樂, 西洋"炸歌"和韓國流行音樂K-POP... 如果Astro推出另一家跟MY FM差不多一樣的中文娛樂音樂電台, 那自打嘴巴的事情, 不然就是自己打自己... 沒有一家電台集團旗下的電台會播放同樣格式的東西...

另外一個疑點是Astro旗下的兩家新電台可能又再被某某的新電台集團以高價購買...
除此之外, Red FM突然播放馬來歌曲的音樂類型跟Astro旗下的馬來青年聽眾音樂台Era FM是沒有分別...

MY FM都談娛樂八卦, 難道Astro會出FM 88.9MHz 談中文娛樂八卦? 可以導致兩敗俱傷, 因為聽眾不知道自己本身要聽那一家電台而沒有收聽方向.... 但是Astro會做小調整...

但是anyway, 敬請期待!

==頻率==
88.9MHz: 雪隆區, 霹靂南部, 和彭亨西部
107.6MHz: 檳城, 吉打南部和霹靂北部

Astro以高價脫售Red FM和Capital FM給其他集團或許有可能性, 只是現在依然未知數的, 到時候期待一切吧!

Best FM akan memperluaskan ke Pantai Timur?

[Dipetik daripada JohorTimes Facebook pada 01 Ogos 2016]

"BEST FM KE UDARA DI PANTAI TIMUR TAHUN DEPAN
JOHOR BAHARU: Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif stesen radio Best FM, Yusry Abu Samah berkata, Best FM bakal memperluaskan siarannya ke kawasan pantai timur awal tahun hadapan.

Best FM kini sedang giat melakukan persiapan mengikut kehendak pendengar termasuk mencari penyampai radio dari kawasan pantai timur. Yusry berkata selain mencari penyampai radio, pihaknya turut merancang memperkenalkan segmen bersifat ketimuran seperti menggunakan dialek pantai timur.

Best FM meliputi siaran di Johor, Singapura, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Lembah Klang, selatan Perak dan Pahang Barat.

Ia diiktiraf sebagai Stesen Radio Bahasa Malaysia nombor satu tertinggi dari segi jumlah masa mendengar paling lama di Malaysia iaitu selama 14 jam 24 minit tahun lepas hasil kajian dikendalikan AC Nielsen."

Pada masa sekarang, terdapat stesen baru sedang menjalankan siaran percubaan di Terengganu dan Kelantan.

FM 91.4MHz dari Telipot untuk Kota Bharu, dan FM 90.9MHz Bukit Besar untuk Terengganu.

Berdasarkan pada khabar angin daripada pendengar di Kelantan dan Terengganu, stesen percubaan ini memainkan lagu berbahasa Melayu, termasuk loghat pantai timur. Dengar khabar angin juga mengatakan siaran percubaan baru ini adalah Best FM yang bakal memperluaskan siaran ke Pantai Timur. Saya mempercayai Best FM juga bakal udara ke Kuantan pada masa yang sama sebagai strategik mereka.

Apa-apa berita, nantikanlah perkembangannya... 

Jika Best FM bakal udara ke Pantai Timur, frekuensinya akan diperluaskan lebih besar.

FM 104.1MHz: Lembah Klang, Perak Selatan & Pahang Barat
FM 94.8MHz: Melaka, Johor Utara & sebahagian Negeri Sembilan
FM 102.5MHz: Johor Timur
FM 104.1MHz: Johor Bahru, Singapura & Kepulauan Riau
FM 101.1MHz: Seremban (cadangan sahaja)
FM 91.4MHz: Kota Bharu (ujian)
FM 90.9MHz: Kuala Terengganu (ujian)
FM 102.2MHz: Kuantan (cadangan sahaja)