Ria 897 is a Malay-language radio station in Singapore. Owned by the state-owned broadcaster Mediacorp and launched in 1990, it broadcasts a contemporary hit radio format focused on Malaysian popular music and Indonesian pop music.
An audio simulcast of Ria 897 is carried by Mediacorp's Malay television channel Suria after sign-off.
History
SBC announced the start of a new Malay-language radio station on 89.7 FM in October 1990. The service was yet unnamed and would capture a younger audience than Radio 2, the existing Malay station. The initial budget for the station was $1 million.[1]
The name Ria was announced in November, alongside its launch date of 1 December.[2]
In August 2013, Ria 897 along with Warna 942 and Suria were consolidated into a new division set up by Mediacorp, which known as the Malay Broadcast Division.[3]
Frequencies
| Frequencies | TRP (kW) | Broadcast area | Transmitter site |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89.7 FM | 6 | Singapore | Bukit Batok Transmission Centre |
| Johor Bahru/Johor Bahru District, Johor, Malaysia | |||
| Batam/Batam Islands, Riau Islands, Indonesia |
References
- ^ "New SBC Malay station from Dec". The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB). 11 October 1990. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ "Dec 1 start for new Malay radio service". The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB). 20 November 1990. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ "Divisyen Siaran Melayu gabung Suria, Warna, Ria". Berita Harian. 2 August 2013. p. 2. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
External links
- RIA 897 Official Website
- RIA 89.7FM Archived 10 April 2023 at the Wayback Machine