Raaga (formerly THR Raaga, stylised as raaga)[1] is a Malaysian Tamil-language radio station operated by Astro Radio. In 2015, as according to Nielsen RAM Survey Wave #1, THR Raaga maintained its position as Malaysia's leading Tamil-language station with over two million listeners.[2] It also emerged as South East Asia's No.1 Tamil radio station by beating state-ownedMinnal FM and Singapore-based Oli 96.8FM.
The station is well known for its breakfast show, Kalakkal Kaalai, which began broadcasting on 1 August 2006. The Hindi Power is also carried on the station since early 2010, which was previously broadcast on Gegar.
THR Raaga became a 24-hour radio station on all FM frequencies for the first time in July 2018, removing the entire Gegar broadcasts during 02:00 to 06:00. Previously, Raaga's broadcasts during these hours was only available via online and Channel 859 Astro.
The radio station began broadcasting on 9 September 1994, after having started test transmission nine days before (31 August). It was known as TIME Highway Radio until 2005 and includes segments in Malay (Gegar), English and for a short period, in Mandarin (Mun Toh Tak), with Tamil-language segment (Raaga) being introduced later, as well as Hindi Power, a segment that focused mainly on Bollywood music. By March 2002, Tamil programs on THR accounted for 40 percent of THR's daily broadcasting time.[3]AMP Radio Networks acquires the radio station in 2005 to relaunch a brand new radio channel to broadcast in Tamil.
From 2 January 2018, with the reformulation of radio stations owned by Astro, the "THR Raaga" name was simplified to Raaga, ending the usage of THR name. The change also happens to THR Gegar, which is now known as Gegar. As with other radio stations within Astro Radio group, the "FM" suffix is no longer used and a new logo was given to each of the radio stations.[1]
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Ipoh, Kampar, Tanjung Tualang, Teluk Intan, Sitiawan, Manjung, Langkap, Manong, Lahat, Menglembu, Pusing, Teronoh, Batu Gajah, Simpang Pulai, Parit, Beruas, Pantai Remis, Chenderong Balai, Lumut, Pulau Pangkor, Chemor, Tanjung Rambutan, Bota, Hutan Melintang, Bagan Datuk, Selekoh, Seri Iskandar, Changkat Keruing, Ayer Tawar, Ulu Bertam, Jeram (Perak), Malim Nawar, Sauk and Lenggong, Perak
Note: Raaga can be received in Pahang via existing frequencies below:
- 99.3 MHz in Bentong, Karak, Raub, Lurah Bilut, Lanchang, Temerloh, Mentakab, Benta, Padang Tengku, Kuala Lipis, Sungai Ruan, Chenor, Maran, Jengka, Pekan, Gambang and part of Kuantan. (from Gunung Ulu Kali)
- 101.5 MHz in Bandar Bera (from Gunung Telapak Burok)
- 99.7 MHz in Kemayan, Teriang, Jerantut, Raub, Mengkarak, Kota Shahbandar, Bandar Muadzam Shah, and Bandar Tun Abdul Razak (Keratong) (from Gunung Ledang)
- 97.9 MHz in Cameron Highlands (from Gunung Kledang)
Awardsedit
Kancil Festival 2007 - Silver Award
Galleryedit
Previous logo.
Referencesedit
^ ab. Astro. 2 January 2018. Archived from the original on 12 January 2018. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
^. Astro. 19 June 2015. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
^Musthafa, Saharuddin (3 March 2002). "Format baru THR.fm - Tidak berniat bersaing dengan radio ERA". Utusan Malaysia. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
External linksedit
Official website
April 06, 2024
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Raaga formerly THR Raaga stylised as raaga 1 is a Malaysian Tamil language radio station operated by Astro Radio In 2015 as according to Nielsen RAM Survey Wave 1 THR Raaga maintained its position as Malaysia s leading Tamil language station with over two million listeners 2 It also emerged as South East Asia s No 1 Tamil radio station by beating state owned Minnal FM and Singapore based Oli 96 8FM RaagaKuala LumpurBroadcast areaMalaysia Peninsular Malaysia Singapore and Indonesia Raaga Johor only RDSRAAGAProgrammingLanguage s TamilFormatContemporary hit radioAffiliationsAstro RadioOwnershipOwnerAstro Malaysia Holdings BerhadSister stationsList Era Sinar Zayan Gegar My Melody GoXuan Hitz Mix LiteHistoryFirst air date1 January 2005 19 years ago 2005 01 01 Former namesTHR Raaga 01 01 2005 31 12 2017 LinksWebcastaudio1 wbr syok wbr my wbr raagaWebsiteraaga wbr myThe station is well known for its breakfast show Kalakkal Kaalai which began broadcasting on 1 August 2006 The Hindi Power is also carried on the station since early 2010 which was previously broadcast on Gegar THR Raaga became a 24 hour radio station on all FM frequencies for the first time in July 2018 removing the entire Gegar broadcasts during 02 00 to 06 00 Previously Raaga s broadcasts during these hours was only available via online and Channel 859 Astro Contents 1 History 2 Frequency 3 Awards 4 Gallery 5 References 6 External linksHistory editThe radio station began broadcasting on 9 September 1994 after having started test transmission nine days before 31 August It was known as TIME Highway Radio until 2005 and includes segments in Malay Gegar English and for a short period in Mandarin Mun Toh Tak with Tamil language segment Raaga being introduced later as well as Hindi Power a segment that focused mainly on Bollywood music By March 2002 Tamil programs on THR accounted for 40 percent of THR s daily broadcasting time 3 AMP Radio Networks acquires the radio station in 2005 to relaunch a brand new radio channel to broadcast in Tamil From 2 January 2018 with the reformulation of radio stations owned by Astro the THR Raaga name was simplified to Raaga ending the usage of THR name The change also happens to THR Gegar which is now known as Gegar As with other radio stations within Astro Radio group the FM suffix is no longer used and a new logo was given to each of the radio stations 1 Frequency editFrequencies Broadcast area Transmitter site99 3 MHz Klang Valley Kuala Lumpur Putrajaya Selangor Mualim Manjung Hilir Perak Bagan Datuk Batang Padang and Tapah Perak Bentong Genting Highlands Bukit Fraser Karak and Janda Baik Pahang Nilai Seremban Jelebu Negeri Sembilan Gunung Ulu KaliPenang and Bandar Baharu Kedah Kerian Perak Bukit Penara102 4 MHz Alor Setar Kedah Perlis and Kerian Mount Jerai101 9 MHz Langkawi Kedah Gunung Raya102 1 MHz Taiping North Parit Buntar Semanggol Alor Pongsu Batu Kurau Kuala Kurau Selama Kamunting Changkat Jering Matang Simpang Kuala Sepetang Tanjung Piandang Bagan Serai Rantau Panjang Selama Perak and Bandar Baharu Kedah Bukit Larut97 9 MHz Ipoh Kampar Tanjung Tualang Teluk Intan Sitiawan Manjung Langkap Manong Lahat Menglembu Pusing Teronoh Batu Gajah Simpang Pulai Parit Beruas Pantai Remis Chenderong Balai Lumut Pulau Pangkor Chemor Tanjung Rambutan Bota Hutan Melintang Bagan Datuk Selekoh Seri Iskandar Changkat Keruing Ayer Tawar Ulu Bertam Jeram Perak Malim Nawar Sauk and Lenggong Perak Gunung Kledang101 5 MHz Seremban Tampin Port Dickson Jempol Jelebu Negeri Sembilan Gunung Telapak Buruk99 7 MHz Malacca and Northern Johor Mount Ledang103 7 MHz Johor Bahru Kluang Kulai Pontian Kota Tinggi Johor and Singapore Mount Pulai Via satellite TV Astro Channel 859Note Raaga can be received in Pahang via existing frequencies below 99 3 MHz in Bentong Karak Raub Lurah Bilut Lanchang Temerloh Mentakab Benta Padang Tengku Kuala Lipis Sungai Ruan Chenor Maran Jengka Pekan Gambang and part of Kuantan from Gunung Ulu Kali 101 5 MHz in Bandar Bera from Gunung Telapak Burok 99 7 MHz in Kemayan Teriang Jerantut Raub Mengkarak Kota Shahbandar Bandar Muadzam Shah and Bandar Tun Abdul Razak Keratong from Gunung Ledang 97 9 MHz in Cameron Highlands from Gunung Kledang Awards editKancil Festival 2007 Silver AwardGallery edit nbsp Previous logo References edit a b Astro Radio refreshes 11 brands to deliver better value to fans Astro 2 January 2018 Archived from the original on 12 January 2018 Retrieved 12 January 2018 71 of Malaysians Listen to Astro Radio Astro 19 June 2015 Archived from the original on 5 March 2016 Retrieved 5 March 2016 Musthafa Saharuddin 3 March 2002 Format baru THR fm Tidak berniat bersaing dengan radio ERA Utusan Malaysia Retrieved 12 July 2016 External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Raaga radio station amp oldid 1213941771, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
