RTM Wai FM is no longer available on Astro CH871 since 9th January 2026

Effective 9th January 2026, all RTM radio stations are no longer available on Astro.

RTM Wai FM ceased broadcast on Astro CH871.

This is a bad news to Sarawak's rural community, but RTM Wai FM can be tuned alternatively on MYTV CH710 and online based RTM Klik.

It is because there is a decline of radio listenership on Astro DVR platform, many people tune a radio on a mobile phone via online streaming platform (RTM Klik) over TV set-top-box platform.

Wai FM on Astro CH871 carried Iban, Lun Bawang, Kayan and Kenyah programs. Since it is no longer available on Astro, the listeners have to tune alternatively by following platform below:

1. Wai FM Iban

* RTM Klik - Wai FM Iban

* MYTV CH710 (12am to 12pm, 6pm to 12am)

* FM 101.3MHz in Kuching and part of Betong/Sri Aman Division, FM 106.9MHz in Serian (24 hours broadcast)

* Sibu FM, Sri Aman FM, Bintulu FM (12am to 9am, 12pm to 12am)

* Miri FM (12am to 9am, 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 12am)

* Limbang FM (12am to 9am, 6pm to 12am)

2. Radio Tau (Limbang FM's Lun Bawang language program)

* RTM Klik - Limbang FM

* MYTV CH710 (12pm to 3pm)

3. Radio Kayan (Miri FM)

* RTM Klik - Wai FM Bidayuh/Kayan (12pm to 6pm)

* MYTV CH710 (3pm to 5pm)

* FM 106.1MHz in Kuching and part of Sri Aman/Betong Division, FM 106.9MHz in Serian (12pm to 6pm)

4. Talidio Kenyah (Miri FM)

* RTM Klik - Miri FM (5pm to 6pm)

* MYTV CH710 (5pm to 6pm)

* Facebook LIVE & YouTube (3pm to 6pm)

Regarding MYTV, it has no terrestrial coverage in rural areas of Sarawak, so the people need to install MYTV DTH Ku band satellite dish (Asiasat-9 at 122DEG on 11.55GHz) or C-band parabolic dish (ABS-2 at 75DEG on 3.871GHz or MEASAT-3D at 91.5DEG on 3.880GHz). To avoid rainfade, I strongly recommend to use C band parabolic dish to access Wai FM in rural areas where there have no internet connectivity or MYTV DVB-T2 coverage.

Internet can be accessed in Malaysia rural areas via Starlink, so the listeners can access Wai FM via RTM Klik and various online platform easily.

Wai FM Iban is mostly available on Sri Aman FM, Sibu FM and Bintulu FM for 21 hours, but Wai 9-12 is not available from 9am to 12pm program on local radio stations outside Kuching and Serian because they carry 3 hours Malay language program, then Wai FM Iban is not available from 6pm to 7pm on local radio stations on Ramadan month annually. As Wai FM is no longer available on Astro CH871, then shortwave frequency SW 11665kHz is temporarily unavailable due to transmitter was damaged, so the listeners outside Kuching and Serian can only tune to Wai FM Iban on affected hours via MYTV CH710 or RTM Klik, but Wai FM Iban can be tuned via distant frequency 101.3MHz from Gunung Serapi transmitter in some areas of Sri Aman Division and Betong Division, Sarawak such as Simanggang, Engkilili, Lingga, Pusa, Saratok and Roban, meanwhile it is super weak in Debak, Betong and Spaoh.

Here is the radio reception videos of Wai FM Iban in various locations of Sri Aman and Betong Division, Sarawak where Cock DXer and me recorded in 2025.

 

1. Simanggang, Sarawak (147km)

 

2. Betong, Sarawak (151km)

3. Engkilili, Sarawak (172km)

4. Spaoh, Sarawak (145km)

5. Debak, Sarawak (138km)

6. Saratok, Sarawak (129km)

7. Roban, Sarawak (129km)

8. Pusa, Sarawak (120km)

9. Kabong, Sarawak (106km)

 

RTM Wai FM on MYTV CH710

(AUSTRALIA FM DX) ABC Northern Tasmania tuned in Melbourne, Victoria State

ABC Northern Tasmania is a local radio station based in Launceston, its main target coverage is the northern part of Tasmania state, however a Melbourne based radio DXer, named VKS2WL managed to tune ABC Northern Tasmania in Greater Melbourne, VIC on various FM frequencies, however these radio reception were tropospheric propagation.

1. FM 91.7MHz - Launceston (TX: Mount Barrow)

Receiving distance: Approximately 450-470km

2. FM 91.3MHz - Lileah (TX: Willis Hill)

Distance: Approximately 367km

3. FM 106.3MHz - Rosebery (TX: Mount Read)

Distance: Approximately 470km

4. FM 88.5MHz - King Island (TX: Gentle Annie)

Distance: Approximately 258km. Weak signal with adjacent channel interference from 3SCB Southern FM 88.3MHz.

Most of the videos were recorded in Westmeadows, an suburb town of Melbourne, VIC. Among all 4 frequencies, FM 91.3MHz from Lileah was the clearest, following by FM 91.7MHz from Launceston, but FM 106.3MHz from Rosebery was the weakest frequency in Melbourne.

In Melbourne City, ABC Radio is locally available by following stations below:

* Radio National AM 621kHz

* ABC Melbourne AM 774kHz

* News Radio AM 1026kHz

* Classic FM 105.9MHz

* Triple J FM 107.5MHz

During nighttime transmission after sunset, ABC Hobart AM 936kHz from Tasmania can be received in Melbourne.

Malaysia TV and radio channels can be accessed in Australia via C-band satellite from MEASAT-3d 91.5°E and ABS-2 75°E

In Australia, alongside online streaming platform, the TV and radio stations can be accessed through C-band satellite from MEASAT-3d and ABS-2.

People's in Australia can access these channels by installing C-band receiving satellite dish and DVB-S2X receiver with the following C-band frequencies and channels below from Lyngsat:

Malaysia's MYTV C-band TV and radio channels via ABS-2 satellite are using DVB-S2X standard which is an extended version of DVB-S2, meanwhile RTM radio stations via Measat-3D are using DVB-S2 standard. 

Based on the C-band coverage, Measat-3D and ABS-2 satellite signal still can reach Australia, except Tasmania where is an island state. Hence, the Malay community in Katanning of Western Australia state and Cocos (Keeling) Islands can receive Malaysia TV and radio stations via C band satellite. 

Note: Several channels may not be accessible due to encryption.

List of RTM radio stations which are available via MEASAT-3d at 91.5°E C-band transmission.

Sources: Lyngsat

The main function of using C-band satellite transmission by RTM Malaysia via Measat-3d is to send the signal feeds from broadcasting houses (studio) to the transmitter sites, notably remote area.

RTM Asyik FM is now largely available in Negeri Sembilan via FM 95.6MHz from Gunung Ledang and 102.5MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali after the transmitter system upgrade

In June 2025, RTM Asyik FM upgraded its Gunung Ledang transmitter system 95.6MHz, this allows Asyik FM to reach more areas in Negeri Sembilan, together with 102.5MHz Gunung Ulu Kali transmitter.

Before the transmitter system upgrade, Asyik FM 95.6MHz was currently available in Gemas, Gemencheh, Rompin, Kuala Pilah, Batu Kikir, Bandar Seri Jempol and Bahau with weaker signal because it focused Segamat area in Johor only.

After Asyik FM 95.6MHz Gunung Ledang transmitter was upgraded in June 2025, it is clearer than before in Gemas, Gemencheh, Rompin, Kuala Pilah, Bahau, Bandar Seri Jempol and Batu Kikir, but it can reach even more areas in Negeri Sembilan such as Simpang Pertang, Simpang Durian, Johol, and Kuala Klawang.

For Seremban, Rembau, Nilai and Port Dickson, Asyik FM can be tuned moderately and weakly via 102.5MHz (Gunung Ulu Kali) or 91.1MHz (Kuala Lumpur Tower).

On 31st December 2025, I managed to record the radio signal videos of Asyik FM in new locations of Negeri Sembilan by following below:

1. Kuala Klawang

2. Simpang Pertang

3. Simpang Durian

Technically, Asyik FM 95.6MHz Gunung Ledang transmitter can reach Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan nowadays, but it is not clear as 102.5MHz. I believe that RTM Asyik FM 95.6MHz is using non-directional antenna in Gunung Ledang, but retaining its transmitter power at 0.25kW, so it can reach more areas in Negeri Sembilan, Pahang and part of Melaka, despite it mainly targets North Johor.

FM 95.6MHz is now available in Gemas, Jempol, Kuala Pilah and Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan.

Asyik FM can be tuned on 102.5MHz and 95.6MHz in Jelebu District, Negeri Sembilan nowadays. 

In Simpang Pertang, Simpang Durian and Peradong, 102.5MHz is clearer than 95.6MHz.

Asyik FM 95.6MHz is very clear in Jempol, Negeri Sembilan, comparing with 102.5MHz, but both 95.6MHz and 102.5MHz are clear in Bahau, Negeri Sembilan.

Asyik FM also can be tuned in Johol moderately on 95.6MHz nowadays.

From 2019 to 2025, I also recorded several videos of tuning Asyik FM on 102.5, 91.1 and 95.6 in Negeri Sembilan.

1. Seremban

2. Port Dickson

3. Kuala Pilah

4. Linggi

5. Bandar Seri Jempol

6. Mantin

7. Bahau

8. Rantau 

9. Rompin

10. Air Kuning Selatan (near Gemencheh and Batang Melaka)

11. Batu Kikir

Co-channel interference between Suria FM (TX_Gunung Ulu Kali) and RTM Johor FM (TX_Gunung Ledang) on the frequency 105.3MHz in Negeri Sembilan and Melaka

 

Generally Gunung Ledang radio transmitter mainly covers Melaka and North Johor, but RTM Johor FM 105.3MHz only covers North Johor areas like Tangkak, Muar, Segamat and North Batu Pahat, so this causes Johor FM 105.3MHz to have co-channel interference from Suria FM Gunung Ulu Kali transmitter in Melaka and Negeri Sembilan badly.

When Suria FM and Johor FM are interfering each other on FM 105.3MHz in Melaka and Negeri Sembilan, Suria FM can be tuned on 88.5MHz (Gunung Ledang) and 107.0MHz (Gunung Telapak Buruk), meanwhile Johor FM has no alternative frequency because Melaka and Negeri Sembilan are not its targeting coverage.

From 2016 to 2025, I managed to record the videos of co-channel interference radio signal of Suria FM and RTM Johor FM on the frequency 105.3MHz in Melaka and Negeri Sembilan.

1. Bahau, Negeri Sembilan (2016, 2017 and 2025)

2. Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan (2017)

3. Bandar Hilir, Melaka (2019 and 2024)

4. Masjid Tanah, Melaka (2023)

5. Alor Gajah, Melaka (2025)

6. Simpang Ampat, Melaka (2022)

7. Bandar Seri Jempol, Negeri Sembilan (2025)

8. Simpang Pertang, Negeri Sembilan (2025)

9. Manchis, Pahang (2017)

10. Felda Serting Hilir 7, Negeri Sembilan (2019)

11. Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan (2016)

Furthest FM radio stations that I received from January to December in 2025.

==January 2025==

1. Sungai Besar, Selangor

* RTM Negeri FM 92.6MHz Gunung Telapak Buruk (152km)

==February 2025==

1. Senai, Johor 

* Eight FM 88.1MHz Gunung Ledang (144km)

2. Kulai, Johor

* Eight FM 88.1MHz Gunung Ledang (136km)

3. Skudai, Johor

* Eight FM 88.1MHz Gunung Ledang (149km)

4. Kota Tinggi, Johor

* Eight FM 88.1MHz Gunung Ledang (160km)

==March 2025==

1. Labuan

* Hitz FM 105.8MHz and Era FM Sarawak 101.3MHz Bukit Lambir (184km)

==May 2025==

1. Sarikei, Sarawak

* RTM Wai FM Bidayuh 106.1MHz Gunung Serapi (158-161km)

2. Simanggang, Sarawak 

* Hot FM 94.3MHz, RTM Wai FM Iban 101.3MHz and Wai FM Bidayuh 106.1MHz Gunung Serapi (147km)

3. Engkilili, Sarawak 

* Hot FM 94.3MHz, RTM Wai FM Iban 101.3MHz and Wai FM Bidayuh 106.1MHz Gunung Serapi (172km)

4. Betong, Sarawak 

* RTM Wai FM Iban 101.3MHz and Wai FM Bidayuh 106.1MHz Gunung Serapi (151km)

5. Spaoh, Sarawak 

* RTM Wai FM Iban 101.3MHz and Wai FM Bidayuh 106.1MHz Gunung Serapi (145km)

6. Debak, Sarawak

* Hot FM 94.3MHz, RTM Wai FM Iban 101.3MHz and Wai FM Bidayuh 106.1MHz Gunung Serapi (138km)

7. Saratok, Sarawak

* Hot FM 94.3MHz, RTM Wai FM Iban 101.3MHz and Wai FM Bidayuh 106.1MHz Gunung Serapi (129km)

8. Roban, Sarawak

* Hot FM 94.3MHz, RTM Wai FM Iban 101.3MHz and Wai FM Bidayuh 106.1MHz Gunung Serapi (129km)

9. Sibu, Sarawak

* RTM Bintulu FM 97.5MHz Bukit Setiam (141km)

10. Dalat, Sarawak 

* RTM Bintulu FM 97.5MHz Bukit Setiam (112km)

11. Pakan, Sarawak

* Hot FM 94.3MHz and RTM Wai FM Bidayuh 106.1MHz Gunung Serapi (168km)

==June 2025==

1. Iskandar Puteri, Johor

* Eight FM 88.1MHz Gunung Ledang (149km)

2. Gelang Patah, Johor

* Eight FM 88.1MHz Gunung Ledang (150km)

3. Putrajaya 

* Radio Diva Nusantara FM 101.1MHz Rokan Hilir, Indonesia (132km)

4. Temerloh, Pahang

* RTM Melaka FM 102.3MHz & Asyik FM 95.6MHz Gunung Ledang (122km)

==July 2025==

1. Pulau Indah, Selangor 

* RTM Traxx FM 101.1MHz Gunung Brinchang (173km)

==August 2025==

1. Sematan, Sarawak 

* RTM Sri Aman FM 89.5MHz Bukit Temudok (199km)

==November 2025==

1. Phuket, Thailand (sea)

* Various radio stations from Gunung Raya Langkawi (231km)

2. Marudi, Sarawak

* RTM Sabah VFM 102.9MHz Bukit Tampalagus (180km)

3. Long Lama, Sarawak

* Various Brunei radio stations from Andulau (96km)

==December 2025==

1. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

* RTM Sabah FM 97.9MHz and Sabah VFM 102.9MHz Bukit Tampalagus (81km)

2. Tutong, Brunei

* China Zhanjiang Traffic Music Radio Station FM 102.1MHz (1888km from Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, China)

3. Kuala Belait, Brunei

* Limbang FM 104.9MHz Bukit Mas (92km)

4. Muara, Brunei

* Hitz FM 100.8MHz Bukit Karatong (172km)

5. Miri, Sarawak

* Sabah VFM 102.9MHz Bukit Tampalagus (204km)

MYTV has some coverage in Lubok Antu, Sarawak via Bukit Temudok DTT transmitter

MYTV DTT (Digital Terrestrial Television) transmitter in Bukit Temudok mainly covers Sri Aman (Simanggang), Lingga, Engkilili, Betong, Spaoh, Lachau and Pantu.

Lubok Antu is likely a blindspot coverage of MYTV DTT transmitter from Bukit Temudok, but technically it's not at all by looking at the official coverage map of MYTV DTT transmitters.

According to the coverage map, there is still having the coverage of MYTV DTT transmitter from Bukit Temudok in Lubok Antu, Sarawak, except Batang Ai area.

The signal of MYTV DTT transmitter from Bukit Temudok is likely unstable in certain locations of Lubok Antu, Sarawak, the viewers need to use at least 14e outdoor antenna to receive a stable signal of DTT service

No coverage in Batang Ai.

MYTV Bukit Temudok DTT transmitter can reach until Indonesia border (Badau, West Kalimantan Province).

To access MYTV digital terrestrial television signal in Lubok Antu, Sarawak, outdoor antenna is the minimum requirement by pointing the direction to northwest towards Bukit Temudok transmitter.

Distance from Bukit Temudok to Lubok Antu is 45km.

==MYTV Bukit Temudok DTT frequencies==

* MUX A: CH 47 (682MHz)

* MUX B: CH 43 (650MHz)

List of the radio stations in Lubok Antu, Sarawak

* RTM Radio Klasik FM 107.3MHz Bukit Temudok (45km)

* RTM Nasional FM 98.9MHz Bukit Temudok (45km)/97.0MHz Lubok Antu

* RTM Sarawak FM 100.3MHz Bukit Temudok (45km)/98.4MHz Lubok Antu 

* RTM Traxx FM 103.8MHz Bukit Temudok (45km)

* RTM Ai FM 106.3MHz Bukit Temudok (45km)

* RTM Red FM 106.3MHz Bukit Temudok (45km)

* RTM Sri Aman FM 89.5MHz Bukit Temudok (45km)

* Cats FM 88.7MHz Bukit Temudok (45km)

 

Lubok Antu is located in the south-easternmost of Sri Aman Division, Sarawak, it is not far from Indonesia border.

Note: Despite Lubok Antu is not far from Indonesia border (West Kalimantan), Radio Republik Indonesia RRI Sintang stations (PRO-1 on FM 102.5MHz, PRO-2 on FM 90.7MHz and PRO-3 on FM 96.6MHz) are not likely receivable in Lubok Antu, Sarawak, Malaysia due to terrain. In addition, it is still far between Lubok Antu and Sintang. No guarantee of RRI Sintang PRO-1 FM 95.9MHz Badau repeater can be tuned in Lubok Antu, Sarawak.

List of radio stations in Belaga, Sarawak

 

* RTM Radio Klasik FM 103.8MHz

* RTM Nasional FM 104.6MHz

* RTM Sarawak FM 105.4MHz

* RTM Traxx FM 106.2MHz

* RTM Ai FM 107.0MHz

* RTM Red FM 107.8MHz

* RTM Sibu FM 103.0MHz

* Cats FM 99.5MHz 

 

Only 8 radio stations are available in Belaga town, Sarawak, the coverage is limited in Belaga town and surrounding areas. None of distant (DX) radio stations can be detected in Belaga. 

 

Note: Belaga transmitted radio stations have no signal in Sungai Asap.

 

List of radio stations in Kapit, Sarawak

* RTM Radio Klasik FM 90.7MHz (Bukit Kapit 0.1kW)

* RTM Nasional FM 91.9MHz (Bukit Kapit 0.1kW)

* RTM Sarawak FM 92.7MHz (Bukit Kapit 0.1kW)

* RTM Traxx FM 88.1MHz (Bukit Kapit 0.1kW)

* RTM Ai FM 88.9MHz (Bukit Kapit 0.1kW)

* RTM Red FM 89.9MHz (Bukit Kapit 0.1kW)

* RTM Sibu FM 94.3MHz (Bukit Kapit 0.1kW)

* Cats FM 107.6MHz (Bukit Kapit 0.5kW)

 

Only 8 radio stations are available in Kapit, meanwhile no distant (DX) radio stations can be tuned in Kapit, Sarawak.

List of radio stations in Song, Kapit Division, Sarawak

 

* RTM Radio Klasik FM 91.1MHz (Bukit Song)

* RTM Nasional FM 92.2MHz (Bukit Song) 

* RTM Sarawak FM 95.7MHz (Bukit Song)

* RTM Traxx FM 96.7MHz (Bukit Song)

* RTM Ai FM 97.5MHz (Bukit Song)

* RTM Red FM 99.0MHz (Bukit Song)

* RTM Sibu FM 99.8MHz (Bukit Song)

* Cats FM 107.6MHz (Bukit Kapit) - weaker signal

Astro radio stations (Era FM 96.3MHz, MY FM 105.9MHz and Hitz FM 105.1MHz) and Tea FM 100.7MHz from Sibu have no signal in Song, Sarawak.