Motion Radio

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Motion Radio
  • Indonesia
Frequencies See list
Programming
Languages Indonesian, English
Ownership
Owner
Sonora FM, Smart FM
History
First air date
January 1, 1990 (1990-01-01)
Former names
  • Safari Bisnis FM
  • Jaknews FM
  • Otomotion FM
Links
Webcast Listen live
Website www.motionradiofm.com

Motion Radio is an Indonesian radio station broadcasting a rhythmic contemporary and urban contemporary format. [1] It is part of the KG Radio Network group owned by Kompas Gramedia. It is broadcast in five metropolitan areas.

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History

Starting from radio Safari Bisnis FM which was founded in the January 1, 1990, [2] then changed to Jaknews FM. [2] In 2004, This radio station is experiencing internal problems, namely taking broadcast equipment from a radio station based in Pondok Indah, South Jakarta until then redirected to Kompas Gramedia. [2]

This transfer was clearly opposed by employees. They demanded that Jaknews FM be returned from Kompas Gramedia, which was then called Otomotion FM. Until the issue subsides, they will be held accountable.

After about 4 years of being called Otomotion FM, on July 4 2009 it changed its name to Motion Radio so switch the format to Rhythmic CHR and Urban contemporary including R&B and Hip Hop. In the beginning, Motion Radio only broadcast at Jabodetabek on frequency 97.5 FM. But now, Motion Radio is broadcasting in 4 other cities, namely: Bandung 98.8 FM, Bangka 94.4 FM, Malang 102.1 FM, and Cirebon 90.8 FM. [3] [4]

Frequencies

Motion Radio transmitters
Marketing areasStationsFrequency
Jabodetabekpunjur Motion Radio Jakarta97.5 FM
Bandung Raya Motion Radio Bandung98.8 FM
Pulau Bangka Motion Radio Bangka94.4 FM
Malang Raya Motion Radio Malang102.1 FM
Rebana Motion Radio Cirebon90.8 FM

Notable presenters

References

  1. "RSB dan Motion Radio Talkshow Bersama Persiapan Program Unggulan " 1 Kata "". Radio Suara Banjar (in Indonesian). 2021-02-25. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
  2. 1 2 3 "Motion Radio 97.5 FM Jakarta" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-11-22.
  3. "Motion Radio". motionradiofm.com. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  4. "Motion Radio 97,5 FM, Radio Hip Hop & RnB Nomor 1 di Indonesia - Grid.ID" (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2019-05-20. Retrieved 2025-11-22.