Mutiara FM

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Mutiara FM
Mutiara FM logo 2021.png
Broadcast area Peninsular Malaysia (Penang)
Frequency 95.7 MHz
Programming
Language(s) Malay
Format Talk, Top 40 (CHR)
Ownership
Owner Radio Televisyen Malaysia
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Regional:

Links
Webcast rtmklik.rtm.gov.my/radio/negeri/mutiara-fm
Website mutiarafm.rtm.gov.my
Mutiara FM logo (2005-2021) Mutiara FM Logo.png
Mutiara FM logo (2005–2021)

Mutiara FM (translated as Pearl FM, stylized as MUTIARA fm) is a Malay language-regional radio station operated by Radio Televisyen Malaysia, broadcasting out of George Town, Penang in Malaysia.

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Etymology

The Station was formerly known as Radio Pulau Pinang and Radio 12 Pulau Pinang. The current name, used since 1 April 2004 after rebranding, is based on the state's nickname in Malay language – Pulau Mutiara (The Island of Pearls).

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