RIA 897

Hiburan Tahap Optima

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Languages

Malay

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Country

Singapore

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Genres

Contemporary Hits, Top 40, Malay Pop +1

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Frequency

89.7 FM

📖 About

RIA 897 is a Malay-language contemporary hit radio station owned by Mediacorp in Singapore. Launched on 1 December 1990, it is the second Malay radio station in the country after Warna 94.2FM, targeting listeners aged 25 to 45 with a mix of Malay and English hits from the 1990s to the present.[citation:1][citation:10][citation:13] The station operates 24 hours a day and is known for its dynamic lineup of DJs who are also active on social media, bringing a multi-platform presence that combines on-air personality with digital engagement.[citation:5][citation:9] RIA 897 plays a blend of contemporary Malay music and concise informational content, and it co-organizes the Anugerah Planet Muzik (APM), the region's premier Malay music awards show.[citation:7] The National Anthem 'Majulah Singapura' plays at 06:00 SGT when the station begins its broadcast day.[citation:15]

📋 Details

codec:AAC

owner:Mediacorp

awards:Hafeez Glamour won Most Popular Radio Personality (Ria 89.7FM) eight times at the MediaCorp Radio Awards

bitrate:64 kbps

notable djs:Nity Baizura,Zuhairi Idris,Dalina Jaapar,Rarah Haermie,Fadli Kamsani,Farhana M Noor,Azura Goh,Ezam Ernady,Far Anwar,Azlin Ali

key programs:#2BudakNakal (Nity Baizura & Zuhairi Idris),Oh My Gurls (Dalina Jaapar),Ria Mania,Ria Kruz (Fadli Kamsani & Farhana M Noor),Malam Masih Muda (Azura Goh & Ezam Ernady),Misteri Jam 12 (Far Anwar),Carta Ria

annual events:Anugerah Planet Muzik (APM) - co-organized with Warna 94.2FM and Suria

broadcast area:Singapore, Batam and Bintan Islands (Indonesia), Johor (Malaysia)

broadcast type:FM (89.7 MHz), Online Streaming, Mediacorp Suria (midnight to 9 AM)

first air date:1990-12-01

station format:Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR)

target audience:Malay listeners aged 25-45

available platforms:melisten,Mediacorp App,FM Radio