Hot FM is a Malaysian radio station broadcast its transmission in Perlis, Alor Star, Penang, and Malaysia. The owner of this station is Synchro sound Studio Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Radio Prima. It utilizes 88.2 MHz frequency to air its transmission. It plays a mixed selection of songs in Malay, Indonesian and English, but the dominant language is Malay. Its sister stations are Kool radio, Fly FM, and One FM. The program features by this radio are adult contemporary, top 40, and pop music.
History of Hot FM 88.2:
On February 6, 2006, it began to broadcast its transmission. In the beginning, it was operated as Wa FM, and the owner was an actor and producer Tiara Jacquelina. Later on, Media Prima obtained it and began test transmission from 15 January 2006 to 6 February 2006 and all the operations led by Sathiaseelan a/l Paul Thurai. The slogan of this channel is “Muzik Paling Hangat,” translated as “The Hottest Music.”
Presenters:
Its famous presenters are Shuk, Shuib, Dan Fiziie, Deen Dan, Haziq, Zetty, and Sara.
Programming:
Weekdays Programming
Geng Pagi hot – Monday to Friday – 6 AM to 10 AM
The show feature is funny, naught, and a burst of laughter.
Muzik Hot – Monday to Friday – 10 AM to 4 PM
The show feature is Pop, music, and gossip about celebrities.
Jam Hot – Monday to Friday – 4 PM to 8 PM
Mega Hot
Top 40
Weekend Programs
Hot Buzz – Saturday & Sunday
Competitors:
The traditional rival of this radio is Era FM. In 2009 the Hot FM first time charted as top among other radio stations in Malaysia with 3.8 million weekly listeners. Era FM reached only 3.76 million listeners in a week.
Contact Details:
Address: Tingkat 2, South Wing, Sri Pentas, Persiaran Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Contact: 03 7710 8822
Official Website: http://www.hotfm.com.my/
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