KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The voices of entrepreneurs in the East Coast can now not only be heard by the locals, but will also reach listeners in the Klang Valley, Johor Bahru, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu.
 
This is made possible by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed today between the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) and Husa Network Sdn Bhd which will enable bilateral cooperation between two local radio stations under their respective purview.
 
The cooperation involving Bernama Radio and Manis FM will not only highlight inspiring successful entrepreneurs, but will also open new opportunities to new entrepreneurs especially those who are in the small and medium industry (SMI).
 
Through the programme dubbed ‘Khabar Pantai Timur’, listeners will get the chance to share their ideas and opinions live on air every Thursday at 7.30am on both radio stations in the 13-episode programme beginning Sept 3, 2020.
 
Bernama Radio, known as Your Business News Station, is set to be the best platform for entrepreneurs in the East Coast, while Manis FM, which is popular with its 'East Coast Style' is capable of attracting younger listeners to learn or even venture into entrepreneurship.
 
Apart from entrepreneurship, listeners will also be provided with various other information on current issues during the programme.
 
The MoU was forged following the suggestion by the Minister of Communications and Multimedia Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah to have Manis FM collaborating with Bernama Radio to strengthen the content of its business and entrepreneurship segment.
 
Apart from producing talkshows, Bernama Radio also provides an opportunity to two Manis FM personnel to undergo training on radio programme production at Wisma Bernama in Kuala Lumpur, while Manis FM will broadcast Bernama Radio's entrepreneurship programme on its station.
 
The MoU was inked by Bernama Editor-in-Chief Datuk Mokhtar Hussain and Husa Network Sdn Bhd General Manager Ozarizan Mohd Nor and witnessed by Terengganu Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Dr. Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar in a ceremony held at Wisma Darul Iman, Kuala Terengganu.
 
Also present were Terengganu Human Development, Dakwah and Information Committee chairman Ustaz Mohd Nor Hamzah, Bernama Deputy Editor-in-Chief Abdul Rahman Ahmad and Husa Network Sdn Bhd Operations Manager Zaid Talib.
 
ABOUT BERNAMA RADIO
 
Beginning October 1, 2019, Bernama Radio came up with a concept that focuses on news and the business world, embracing a new focus on business news concerning Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
 
With the tagline Wisdom and Thought Leadership at Bernama Radio, Your Business News Station, this radio station broadcasts the latest news and interviews as well as discussions focusing on current affairs, entrepreneurship and business development, where entrepreneurs will share their experiences in addressing the challenges faced in improving their business.
 
Apart from entrepreneurship and business programmes, Bernama Radio also broadcasts interviews with TVET graduates who have become successful entrepreneurs, real estate-related programmes, chambers of commerce, consulting companies, IR 4.0, tourism industry, motivation, current issues and so on.
 
Bernama Radio, which was launched on 3rd September 2007 and is wholly owned by the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama), can be heard on the frequencies FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM100.9 (Kuching) and FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu), in addition to access via social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Mobile Applications, Spotify and Youtube.
 
ABOUT MANIS FM
 
Manis FM is the first private radio station on the East Coast owned by a Terengganu State Government investment arm, Terengganu Incorporated Sdn Bhd.
 
Themed, ‘Gaya Pantai Timur’, Manis FM, which has been operating since 1998, is a 24-hour Bahasa Malaysia radio station operated by Husa Network Sdn Bhd and broadcast live from their studio located at the Chabang Tiga Commercial Centre, Kuala Terengganu.
 
The content of Manis FM programmes is characterised by local and interactive concepts as well as infotainment by featuring light-hearted Islamic content, entertainment and entrepreneur-related segments.
 
Manis FM broadcasts on four frequencies namely 102.0 (Terengganu), 90.6 (Kelantan), 95.1 (East Pahang) and 103.8 (Central Pahang) besides being heard through the website www.manis.fm and Mobile Application. Manis FM also has social media platforms namely Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
 
SOURCE: BERNAMA
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: En. Raziyaza Mohammed
Sales Manager (Radio), Commercial Department 
Tel: 03-20504407
Email: raziyaza@bernama.com

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