Radio Klasik, formerly known as Radio 1 National Service, is the oldest Malaysian language radio station. Operated by Radio Televisyen Malaysia, it first broadcast on 1 April 1946 as Radio Malaya. Its main motto is Menggamit Kenangan (Reaching Memories). The station primarily plays classic hits, easy listening, and oldies from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. It is similar to and related to Warna 94.2FM in Singapore and Sinar in Malaysia, targeting listeners aged 50 and above. Radio Klasik broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, a service it began offering on 19 January 1971.

Radio Klasik
Broadcast areaMalaysia, Singapore, Brunei, parts of Indonesia and Thailand
FrequencyVaries depending on region
Programming
Language(s)Malaysian
FormatClassic hits, Easy listening and Oldies
Ownership
OwnerRadio Televisyen Malaysia
Ai FM
Asyik FM
Nasional FM
Minnal FM
TraXX FM
History
First air date
19 January 1971; 53 years ago (1971-01-19) (as National Network)
1 January 2012; 12 years ago (2012-01-01) (as Radio Klasik)
Links
Webcastrtmklik.rtm.gov.my/radio/nasional/radio-klasik
Websiteradioklasik.rtm.gov.my

History

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The station first broadcast as Radio Malaya on 1 April 1946 from George Town, Penang. With the independence of Malaya on 31 August 1957, Radio Malaya was split into two. The original studios in Singapore were taken over by a new station called Radio Singapura (currently known as Mediacorp Radio), while Radio Malaya moved to Kuala Lumpur and began broadcasting from the new location on 1 January 1959.

On 19 January 1971, Radio Malaya was renamed to Rangkaian Nasional (National Network) and became the first station in Malaysia to broadcast 24 hours a day.

On 1 January 1989, Rangkaian Nasional was renamed to Radio 1.

Another predecessor, RIMA, which was planned for launch in 1997, was described as a "24-hour" "Malay traditional music and songs" radio station.[1]

Radio Klasik adopts the classic hits, easy listening, and Oldies radio format, with the majority of the playlist consisting of music from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.

Daily features include Golden Oldies music from the 1950s and 1960s.

National anthem

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Like all other RTM and regional radio stations, Radio Klasik plays the national anthem every midnight.

Frequency

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Radio

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Frequencies Broadcast area Transmitter site
87.7 MHz Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Tower
98.3 MHz Shah Alam, Selangor Gunung Ulu Kali
94.9 MHz Perlis Alor Setar, Kedah & Penang Mount Jerai
103.3 MHz Taiping, Perak Bukit Larut
88.3 MHz Ipoh, Perak Gunung Keledang
87.9 MHz Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Gunung Telapa Buruk
93.6 MHz Malacca & North Johor Mount Ophir
106.7 MHz Johor Bahru, Johor & Singapore Mount Pulai
Batam, Bintan, Riau, Indonesia
107.9 MHz Kuantan, Pahang Bukit Pelindung
92.5 MHz Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu Bukit Besar
101.1 MHz Kota Bharu, Kelantan Telipot
92.9 MHz Kuching, Sarawak Gunung Serapi
91.9 MHz Miri, Sarawak Bukit Lambir
97.1 MHz Brunei Bukit Mas
87.6 MHz Labuan Bukit Timbalai
88.1 MHz Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Bukit Lawa Mandau
91.1 MHz Sandakan, Sabah Bukit Trig

Television

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TV Platform Channel
myFreeview 705

References

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  1. ^ "Religion on radio for local listeners too". The Straits Times. 28 August 1997. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
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