LANGKAWI FM HISTORY

Proposed establishment of Radio Pelancongan Langkawi (Langkawi Tourism Radio) by the Ministers Council was made on August 25th, 1993.

The inaugural broadcast of Radio 3 Langkawi from the District Information Office took place on November 1st, 1993, launched by Langkawi District Officer.

On December 12th 1994, Radio 3 Langkawi station relocated to Level 2 of Tabung Haji Building, Langkawi. On May 27th, 1996 at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Hall, the station launched its new image, henceforth known as Radio Pelancongan Langkawi.

It won numerous awards over the years. In mid-2002 alongside other Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) stations, it changed its name to Radio Malaysia Langkawi (RML). In 2005, a re-branding exercise of RTM radio stations resulted in RML adopting a new name - LANGKAWIfm.

ORGANISATIONAL OBJECTIVES OF THE INFORMATION DEPARTMENT OF MALAYSIA

• To widely broadcast and explain in depth government policies and plans to the masses in order for them to fully understand the policies and plans.
• To increase the attention and way of thinking of the masses in efforts to trigger behavioural change in them in line with the government’s needs and policies.
• To foster and facilitate national unity through the use of Bahasa Malaysia in multiracial communities.
• To foster and facilitate civic awareness and encourage growth of Malaysian arts and culture.
• To produce suitable content on general knowledge, information, and entertainment.
  
  

THE INFORMATION DEPARTMENT OF MALAYSIA

VISION
To be the nation’s main broadcasting body that is dynamic and of world class status.

MISSION
To broadcast, utilising latest technology, competitive radio and television information and entertainment programmes that meet audiences’ expectations towards achieving the nation’s vision.

BROADCAST HISTORY

1946 Department of Radio Broadcast established in Singapore.
1954 Radio stations established in Sabah dan Sarawak.
1956 Operations commenced at the Federal House, Kuala Lumpur.
1963 Became known as Radio Malaysia.
1963 Radio broadcast commenced in Kelantan.
1963 TV broadcast service commenced from Dewan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.
1965 Radio broadcast commenced in Melaka and Penang.
1966 Johor radio station commenced broadcast.
1967 Perak radio station commenced broadcast.
1969 Limbang (Sarawak) radio station commenced broadcast.
1969 Radio and TV broadcast services operated from Angkasapuri.
1969 Radio and TV merged as the Broadcast Department of Malaysia and became known as RTM.
1969 TV2 channel began.
1971 ‘Radio Nasional Malaysia’ channel began 24-hour broadcast.
1973 ‘Radio Ibu Kota’ commenced broadcast.
1974 Pahang radio station commenced broadcast.
1975 ‘Radio FM Stereo’ commenced broadcast.
1978 Colour TV broadcast began.
1980 Kedah and Sri Aman (Sarawak) radio stations commenced broadcast.
1986 Labuan radio station commenced broadcast.
1987 ‘RTM Teman Setia Anda’ slogan launched.
1990 Selangor and Negeri Sembilan radio stations commenced broadcast.
1990 RTM 1 known as ‘TV 1 Saluran Perdana’ and, RTM 2 known as ‘TV 2 Saluran Emas.’
1991 Perlis radio station commenced broadcast.
1991 RTM hosted the 28th ABU General Assembly in Kuala Lumpur.
1996 RTM hosted the PBI Conference in Kuala Lumpur.
1996 RTM hosted the 21st CBA General Conference in Kuala Lumpur.
1998 RTM was broadcast host of the 16th Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur.
2004 Launch of RTM re-branding exercise and new logo.
2004 Launch of TV 1 as ‘Saluran Infotainmen Anda’ (Your Infotainment Channel).
2004 Launch of TV 2 as ‘Saluran Famili Anda’ (Your Family Channel).
2005 Lauch of re-branding exercise of 32 RTM radio channels.

RADIO CLIENT’S CHARTER

• To broadcast quality and creative programmes through one in-state radio station for 18 hours per day.
• To provide immediate information that is accurate and up-to-date, besides educating and entertaining.
• To attend to listeners politely with respect and grace.
• To provide efficient service in administration and finance.
• To forge a win-win collaboration with government and private agencies and,
• To increase government revenue.

RADIO CODE OF ETHICS

Radio broadcasters are responsible for providing quality radio broadcast services for the sake of public prosperity in line with the nation’s vision. In fulfilling the responsibility, broadcasters must:

• broadcast informative news that is accurate and immediate.
• avoid elements of racial divide in programmes.
• avoid broadcasting elements that can lead to slander and defamation.
• be polite in performing duties.
• make correction and offer apology for every mistake.
• not have self-interest in any decisions made and action taken.
• always be conscious of personal appearance as government officers.

STRATEGIES OF THE INFORMATION DEPARTMENT OF MALAYSIA

• Provide programmes that contain elements of information, education, and entertainment.
• Produce programmes in the forms/formats of hot clock, forum, documentary/magazine, capsule, entertainment, drama, sports, public affairs, and agriculture in Bahasa Melayu, English, Tamil, Chinese, Aboriginal, Burmese, Indonesian and Thai languages.
• Increase joint venture programme productions between local and foreign stations.
• Obtain feedback through conti notes, suggestion box, broadcast verification, print media, audience feedback (via telephone, mail, and interview) and thus, act on improving programme quality.
• Send officers for training and courses to enhance professionalism.
• Study and revamp programmes annually.
• Perform coverage on planned and ad-hoc programmes.
• Perform ‘live’ telecast locally and abroad.

VISION
To transform Radio RTM into the most credible and popular station.
MISSION
To broadcast responsibly information that is infotainment in nature, meeting listeners’ expectation towards building and achieving the nation’s vision.