VOKFM

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VOKFM
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Broadcast area Sabah, Malaysia
Programming
Language(s) Malaysian language (Sabah Malay)
Format Contemporary hits
History
First air date
16 September 2017;5 years ago (2017-09-16)
Links
Website www.vokfmsabah.com

VOKFM (Voice of Kinabalu FM) is a radio station from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. The station features local topics by promoting local cultures to younger listeners. [1] They offer a "More Music, Less Talk" concept with a local touch. It was launched on 16 September 2017 during the celebration of Malaysia Day. [2]

Contents

Announcers

The current radio announcers are: [3]

Talk Shows

Music Automation

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References

  1. Ricardo Unto (17 September 2017). "New home-grown radio starts online operation". Daily Express. Archived from the original on 19 October 2017. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
  2. Alfred Petrus (17 September 2017). "'Bukan Biasa-Biasa', VOK Fm mula siaran secara rasmi". Utusan Borneo (in Malay). Retrieved 19 October 2017 via PressReader.
  3. Alma R. (18 August 2017). "Rey, Felix dan Ramli bakal ceriakan VOKfm" (in Malay). New Sabah Times. Archived from the original on 19 October 2017. Retrieved 19 October 2017.