Warna 94.2FM

WARNA 94.2FM

Broadcast area	Caldecott Broadcast Centre Singapore
Branding	1994 as Radio Corporation of Singapore
Slogan	Serentak Semasa
Frequency	94.2 FM
First air date	1959 as Radio Singapore 1994 as Radio Corporation of Singapore
Format	Malay adult contemporary music
Language(s)	Malay
ERP	500.000 MHz
Class	200 Kw
Former callsigns	Radio 2 (or Radio Dua)
Owner	Mediacorp
Sister stations	938 LIVE Ria 89.7FM XFM 96.3
Webcast	Web Stream
Website	toggle.sg/warna942

Warna 94.2FM is a contemporary music radio station of Mediacorp playing a unique blend of international Malay top 40 hits from 1950s and beyond, and provides Islamic General Service for Singapore. It was voted the favorite Malay radio station in 2016 and the most popular Malay infotainment in Asia. The station was first aired operating out of Singapore with the independence of Malaya on 31 August 1957. Their DJs include Suharti Ali, who has more than 40 years of experience in the radio industry. It is one of the nation's oldest stations.

It is currently Singapore's #1 Malay Radio Station according to the latest Nielsen Radio Survey as of 1 december 2016.

Brief history

• Warna 94.2FM formerly known as RTS/SBC/RCS Radio 2 (94.2FM).
• It was re-branded as Warna 94.2FM from the SBC on 23 November 1991.
• 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 the 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 the late Ustaz Ahmad Sonhadji.
• In celebration of Maulidur Rasul (birth of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad), regular songs in the playlist would be replaced with Holy Prayer Songs (Nasyeed) throughout the day.
• The format of programming and playlist revamped on 4 January 2016. (see schedule below)

Directorial & Management

• Senior Vice President : Zakiah Halim
• Assistant Vice President : Erina Cook
• Senior Music Director : Nic Shields
• Senior Programme Director : Morniyati Tukimin
• Assistant Programme Director : Zaza Majid

Current Programmes

Full-Time DJs

• Mariam & TG
  • Espresso Warna
• Sue
  • Ceria Keluarga
• Hafeez Glamour
  • Warna Vaganza
• Adi Rahman
  • Adi 360
• RZ
  • Bintang Malam
• Suharti Ali
  • Sayang Di Sayang
• Faridah Onn
• Shaik (temporary left radio for 3 months wef 5 September 2016)

The Holy Programme

Get glorified with an hour thirty minutes of automated spiritual programmes every morning and in the evenings.

Holy Morning Programme (Daily)

6:30pm Short Spot Programme (Weekdays)

Specialised Holy Programme (Daily During Ramadan)

Adhan

• A call for Muslim prayer broadcast 5 times a day while Ria 89.7FM, a sister station, only announces prayer times every day.

Live Prayers

• Live broadcast from the local masjid performing prayers on Hari Raya Puasa & Hari Raya Haji in the mornings. (7am - 9am)

Current music playlist

• "Holy Morning songs (prayer songs for holy prophet Muhammad) (Daily 5am-6am)
• "50s & 60s, for music released from 1950. (Weekends after 6.30am)
• "70s & 80s, for music released from 1970. (Daily after 6.30am)
• "90s, for music released from 1990. (Daily after 6.30am)
• "Raya Special, a mix of Raya songs and regulars on Warna 94.2 playlist (only on 18 Ramadan to 20 Syawal and 7 Zulhijjah to 13 Zulhijjah).

Muzik Warna

Six songs are played in a row starting from the top of the hour, mostly from the 70s till 90s. Listeners may also call the studio for dedication and a short interaction with the Dj. (Weekends, 7 am to 12 am)

Sayang Di Sayang

Singapore's Best Malay Classical Music Programme. Get groovy with 4 hours of non-stop solid gold from 40s till 70s. The golden celebrity of the week would be invited for an hour interaction with listeners by phone and social media. (Sunday, 4pm to 8pm)

Retro Pagi (previously known as Teh Tarik Sabtu)

Chill out with the glamorous talk show and get poured with the best mix of retro music from 80s. (Weekends, 7am to 11am)

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/ Warna Petang/ Medan Minda
• Paradigma/ Cakap Tuan Puan/ Variasi Petang
• Terapi Petang
• Gema Senja
• Pilihan Anda/ Ritmasari/ CD Pilihan/ Variaskop
• Larut Malam/ Cakra Warna/ Warna Malam/ Yuk Sampai Pagi!
• Malam 567
• Cerita Kedai Kopi
• Rock Klasik Warna

Rancangan Khusus

• Sekapur Sireh (Tazkirah perkahwinan)
• Kemusykilan (Soalan berkaitan agama)
• Meniti Usia

Former DJs

• Ami Mohd Noor - (left radio in June 2005, previously co-hosted Warna Mart with Morniyati Tukimin & hosted Milenia)
• Aminah Siregar - (left radio in January 2000, previously hosted Ceria Keluarga)
• Asmah Laili - (left radio in January 2000, still making occasional TV appearances on Suria)
• Asmah Sulaiman - (left radio in December 2006, former Warna 94.2fm Assistant Producer)
• Asri Sunawan - (left radio & TV, previously hosted Cakra Warna & Rentak Kota, formerly a news presenter for Malay department, Suria)
• Azlin Ali - (previously hosted Warna Mart, currently with Ria 89.7FM)
• Allahyarhamah Faridah Hanim (1943–2012) - (left radio in December 2003)
• Dyn Norahim - (left radio in April 2016, previously hosted holy programmes, Firman & Sabda)
• Hassan Salleh - (previously co-hosted Hore Hore Sabtu with Ibrahim Jamil, currently with the magazine, Manja)
• Hasnani Nyarman - left in January 2000
• Hashim Yusof - left in December 1992
• Ibrahim Jamil - most recently a news editor for Malay dept
• Inon Salleh - most recently a news editor for Malay dept
• Isadhora Mohamed - left radio in Aug 2016, former AVP for Warna, Ria & 938LIVE
• Jamilah Yusop - (left in June 2009, former Promotions Executive)
• Allahyarham Nordin Kassim - (left radio in December 2006, previously hosted Firman & Sabda)
• Nursha Ismail - (left radio in November 2011, currently a news presenter for Malay department, Suria)
• Rashid Sulaiman - most recently a news editor for Malay dept
• Saemah Ali - left in December 1997
• Allahyarhamah Sharifah Nor Idrus - left radio in 1998
• Surtini Sarwan - most recently a news editor for Malay dept (former Warna 94.2fm PD - 1st Generation)
• Suhaimi Yusof - left in June 2005, currently with Suria
• Shah Ibrahim - left in December 2005

National Anthem

The National Anthem plays at 5.00am when the station starts transmission with the first programme, Santapan Rohani (Prayer songs for Muhammad). The Anthem plays for 1 minute 32 seconds.

See also

• List of radio stations in Singapore

References

External links

• Warna 94.2FM Official Website