Warna 942
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Broadcast area | Caldecott Broadcast Centre Singapore |
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Frequency | 94.2 FM |
Branding | 1994 as Radio Corporation of Singapore |
Programming | |
Language(s) | Malay |
Format | Malay adult contemporary music |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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History | |
First air date | 1959 as Radio Singapore 1994 as Radio Corporation of Singapore |
Former call signs | Radio 2 |
Technical information | |
Class | 200 Kw |
ERP | 500.000 MHz |
Links | |
Webcast | Web Stream |
Website | xinmsn.com/warna942 |
Warna 94.2FM is a contemporary music radio station of MediaCorp playing a unique blend of international Malay top 40 hits, and providing Islamic programmes, world and local news, 100% Malay music and infotainment. The station was voted the favourite Malay radio station in 2006. It was first aired operating out of Singapore with the independence of Malaya in 31 August 1957.
Brief History
- Warna 94.2FM formerly known as Radio 2 (94.2FM).
- It was re-branded as Warna 94.2FM from Radio Corporation of Singapore (currently MediaCorp Radio) on 1994.
- It was the first Malay (Sunni Islam) radio station from the former government owned Radio & Television of Singapore its state station for Singapore viewers a role served until 1965 when Singapore became independent.
- In early 1960s, the translation and interpretation of the Koran reading in the Malay language for a programme on Radio Singapura broadcast every Friday night hosted by our late Ustaz Ahmad Sonhadji.
- On the day of Maulidur Rasul (birth of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad), regular shows were subsequently transformed to a religious programme with an addition of Islamic music broadcast 24/7.
- The format of programming and playlist revamped on 6 January 2014. (see schedule below)
Staff
Directorial & Management Staff | |
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Position/ Role | Name |
Senior Vice President, Malay Broadcast Division | Zakiah Halim |
Assistant Vice President, Warna 94.2FM, Ria 89.7FM & Xfm 96.3 | Hassan Salleh |
Senior Programme Director, Warna 94.2FM | Morniyati Tukimin |
Executive Music Director, Warna 94.2FM & Ria 89.7FM | Brader Bo |
Senior Promotions Executive | Wati Rahim |
Station Administrative Manager | Asmah Bee |
Full Time DJs | |
Position/ Role | Name |
Executive Producer-Presenter | Suharti Ali |
Executive Producer-Presenter | Faridah Onn |
Executive Producer-Presenter | Mariam Mas'od |
Executive Producer-Presenter | Suriani Kassim (Sue) |
Producer-Presenter | A B Shaik |
Senior Producer-Presenter | Muhd Tahar Ghalib (TG) |
Senior Producer-Presenter | Abdul Razak Rahim (RZ) |
Producer-Presenter | Nona Kirana Assan |
Senior Producer-Presenter | Zaza Majid |
Senior Producer-Presenter | Hafeez Harun |
Senior Producer-Presenter | Dyn Norahim |
Notable Former DJs
- Adi Abdul Rahman - (previously co-hosted Warna Xpress with Suriani Kassim & hosted Adi 360, most recently a Ria 89.7fm DJ)
- Ami Mohd Noor - (left radio in June 2005, previously co-hosted Warna Mart with Morniyati Tukimin & hosted Milenia)
- Aminah Siregar - (left radio in Jan 2000, previously hosted Ceria Keluarga)
- Asmah Laili - (left radio in Jan 2000)
- Asmah Sulaiman - (left radio in Dec 2006, former Warna 94.2fm Assistant PD)
- Asri Sunawan - (previously hosted Cakra Warna & Rentak Kota, most recently a news presenter for Malay dept, Suria)
- Azlin Ali - (previously hosted Warna Mart, most recently a Ria 89.7fm DJ)
- Allahyarhamah Faridah Hanim (1943–2012) - (left radio in Dec 2003)
- Hassan Salleh - (previously co-hosted Hore Hore Sabtu with Ibrahim Jamil, most recently a Ria 89.7fm PD)
- Hasnani Nyarman - left in Jan 2000
- Hashim Yusof - left in Dec 1992
- Ibrahim Jamil - most recently a news editor for Malay dept
- Inon Salleh - most recently a news editor for Malay dept
- Jamilah Yusop - (left in June 2009, former Promotions Executive)
- Nordin Kassim - (left radio in Dec 2006, previously hosted Firman & Sabda)
- Nursha Ismail - (left radio in Nov 2011, most recently a news presenter for Malay dept, Suria)
- Rashid Sulaiman - most recently a news editor for Malay dept
- Saemah Ali - left in Dec 1997
- Surtini Sarwan - most recently a news editor for Malay dept (former Warna 94.2fm PD - 1st Generation)
- Suhaimi Yusof - left in June 2005
- Shah Ibrahim - left in Dec 2005
- Isadhora Mohd - left in October 2013, most recently a 938Live Senior Programme Director (former Warna 94.2fm PD - 2nd Generation)
Programmes
Programme | Start Time | End Time | Hosted by |
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Monday to Sunday | |||
Majulah Singapura(National Anthem) | 5:00am | ||
Seruan Ilahi | 5:00am | 5:05am | Automated |
Santapan Rohani | 5:05am | 6:00am | Various |
Firman & Sabda | 6:00am | 6:30am | Automated |
Weekdays | |||
Espresso Warna* *Top 3 Best Radio Show in Singapore - Media's Choice |
6:30am | 10:00am | Mariam & Shaik |
Ceria Keluarga | 10:00am | 2:00pm | TG & Zaza |
Warna Petang | 2:00pm | 6:00pm | Sue |
Sutra Warna, Cinta | 6:00pm | 10:00pm | Nona |
Malam Dua Mat | 10:00pm | 2:00am | Dyn & Hafeez |
Serentak Semasa | 2:00am | 5:00am | Automated |
Saturdays | |||
Taraku Cha Cha | 6:30am | 10:00am | Various (male) |
Muzik Warna | 10:00am | 4:00pm | Various |
Muzik Warna | 4:00pm | 9:00pm | Various |
Muzik Warna | 9:00pm | 2:00am | Various |
Serentak Semasa | 2:00am | 5:00am | Automated |
Sundays | |||
Muzik Warna | 6:30am | 10:00am | Various |
Muzik Warna | 10:00am | 4:00pm | Various |
Muzik Warna | 4:00pm | 9:00pm | Various |
Muzik Warna | 9:00pm | 2:00am | Various |
Serentak Semasa | 2:00am | 5:00am | Automated |
Weekday Religious Programme(6.30pm)
Programme | Day | Hosted by |
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Bimbingan | Monday | RZ |
Pelita(Syarahan) | Tuesday | Sue Kassim |
Sinaran Al Quran | Wednesday | Dyn Norahim |
Dilema | Thursday | Faridah Onn |
Rakaman Khutbah Jumaat | Friday | Male Presenter |
Religious Programme(Monday to Sunday)
Programme | Time | Hosted by |
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Seruan Ilahi | 5.00am to 5.05am | Automated |
Santapan Rohani | 5.05am to 6.00am | Various |
Firman & Sabda | 6.00am to 6.30am | Automated |
Specialised Programme(During Holy month of Ramadan)
Programme | Timing | Hosted by |
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Hikmah Ramadan | 15 mins before break Fast | Dyn |
Adhan
- A call for Muslim Prayer aired 5 times per day on Warna 94.2FM while Ria 89.7FM is a stand-by station to broadcast the Adhan.
Live Prayers on radio
- Live broadcast from the local mosque performing Prayers on Hari Raya Puasa & Hari Raya Haji in the mornings. (8.05am - 10am)
Warna Music Playlist
- "Nasyid tracks, for Islamic music released from 1970 to 2010. (Daily 5am-7am, right before & after the Adhan)
- "50s & 60s, for music released from 1950. (Weekends at every hour, after 7am)
- "70s & 80s, for music released from 1970. (Daily at every hour, after 7am)
- "90s, for music released from 1990. (Daily at every hour, after 7am)
- "Raya Special, a mix of Raya songs (Eid Mubarak songs) and regulars on Warna 94.2 playlist (only on 18 Ramadan to 20 Syawal and 7 Zulhijjah to 13 Zulhijjah).
Muzik Warna
6 songs are played in a row starting from the top of the hour, mostly from the 60s till late 80s. Listeners may also call the studio for dedication and a short interaction with the Dj. (Weekend, 6.30am to 2.00am)
Trivia
- Bijak Bestari (Reflections before Azan)
- Duit Jajan
- Tips Kesihatan
- Tips Motoring
- Permata Budi
- Rumah Idaman
- Peribahasa
- Info Mas
- Info IT
- Wang Kita
- Tips Melancong
- Sulaman Keluarga (Tazkirah before Azan)
Season Game Show
- Teka Lagu Ini (on-going)
- Telinga Tikus Telinga Kuali
- the Great Radio Game
- Radio 75 Years
- Cilukba 2010
Archive Radio Programme
- Warna Xpress/ Samrah Mentari
- Milenia
- Vista Warna/ Warna Mart/ Ceria Keluarga
- Rentak Warna/ Rentak Kota
- Jalan Kenangan/ Panggung Petang/ Medan Minda
- Paradigma/ Cakap Tuan Puan/ Variasi Petang
- Terapi Petang
- Gema Senja
- Dunia Dyn/ Pilihan Anda/ Ritmasari/ CD Pilihan
- Larut Malam/ Cakra Warna/ Warna Malam
- Malam 567
- Cerita Kedai Kopi
- Rock Klasik Warna
Rancangan Khusus
- Firman & Sabda (45 mins long, currently 25 mins only)
- Sekapur Sireh (Tazkirah perkahwinan)
- Kemusykilan (Soalan berkaitan agama)
- Meniti Usia
See also
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