Warna 94.2FM

WARNA 94.2FM

Broadcast area	Caldecott Broadcast Centre Singapore
Branding	1994 as Radio Corporation of Singapore
Frequency	94.2 FM
First air date	1959 as Radio Singapore 1994 as Radio Corporation of Singapore
Format	Malay adult contemporary music
Language(s)	Malay
ERP	500.000 MHz
Class	200 Kw
Former callsigns	Radio 2 (or Radio Dua)
Owner	Mediacorp
Sister stations	Ria 89.7FM
Webcast	Web Stream
Website	toggle.sg/warna942

Warna 94.2FM is a contemporary music radio station of Mediacorp playing a unique blend of international Malay top 40 hits, and providing Islamic services and programmes in Singapore. The station was voted the favorite Malay radio station in 2006 and the most popular Malay infotainment in Asia. It was first aired operating out of Singapore with the independence of Malaya on 31 August 1957.

Brief history

• Warna 94.2FM formerly known as RTS/SBC/RCS Radio 2 (94.2FM).
• It was re-branded as Warna 94.2FM from the SBC on 23 November 1991.
• The first Malay (Sunni Islam) radio station from the former government owned Radio & Television of Singapore its state station for Singapore viewers a role served until 1965 when Singapore became independent.
• In the early 1960s, the translation and interpretation of the Koran reading in the Malay language for a programme on Radio Singapura broadcast every Friday night hosted by the late Ustaz Ahmad Sonhadji.
• In celebration of Maulidur Rasul (birth of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad), regular songs in the playlist would be replaced with Holy Prayer Songs (Nasyeed) throughout the day.
• The format of programming and playlist revamped on 4 January 2016. (see schedule below)

Staff

Directorial & Management Staff
Position/ Role	Name
Senior Vice President, Malay Community	Zakiah Halim
Assistant Vice President, Programming, WARNA 94.2FM & RIA 89.7FM Malay Community	Isadhora Mohamed
Programme Director, Warna 94.2FM	Morniyati Tukimin
Executive Music Director WARNA 94.2FM & RIA 89.7FM	Brader Bo
Senior Promotions Executive	Wati Rahim
Station Assistant Administrative Manager	Asmah Bee
Full Time DJs
Position/ Role	Name
Executive Producer-Presenter	Suharti Ali
Executive Producer-Presenter	Faridah Onn
Executive Producer-Presenter	Mariam Mas'od
Executive Producer-Presenter	Suriani Kassim (SK)
Executive Producer-Presenter	A B Shaik
Senior Producer-Presenter	Muhd Tahar Ghalib (TG)
Senior Producer-Presenter	Abdul Razak Rahim (RZ)
Senior Producer-Presenter	Zaza Majid
Senior Producer-Presenter	Hafeez Harun

Notable former DJs

• Adi Abdul Rahman - (previously co-hosted Warna Xpress with Suriani Kassim & hosted Adi 360)
• Ami Mohd Noor - (left radio in June 2005, previously co-hosted Warna Mart with Morniyati Tukimin & hosted Milenia)
• Aminah Siregar - (left radio in January 2000, previously hosted Ceria Keluarga)
• Asmah Laili - (left radio in January 2000, still making occasional TV appearances on Suria)
• Asmah Sulaiman - (left radio in December 2006, former Warna 94.2fm Assistant Producer)
• Asri Sunawan - (left radio & TV, previously hosted Cakra Warna & Rentak Kota, formerly a news presenter for Malay department, Suria)
• Azlin Ali - (previously hosted Warna Mart, currently with Ria 89.7FM)
• Allahyarhamah Faridah Hanim (1943–2012) - (left radio in December 2003)
• Dyn Norahim - (left radio in April 2016, previously hosted holy programmes, Firman & Sabda)
• Hassan Salleh - (previously co-hosted Hore Hore Sabtu with Ibrahim Jamil, currently with the magazine, Manja)
• Hasnani Nyarman - left in January 2000
• Hashim Yusof - left in December 1992
• Ibrahim Jamil - most recently a news editor for Malay dept
• Inon Salleh - most recently a news editor for Malay dept
• Jamilah Yusop - (left in June 2009, former Promotions Executive)
• Allahyarham Nordin Kassim - (left radio in December 2006, previously hosted Firman & Sabda)
• Nursha Ismail - (left radio in November 2011, currently a news presenter for Malay department, Suria)
• Rashid Sulaiman - most recently a news editor for Malay dept
• Saemah Ali - left in December 1997
• Surtini Sarwan - most recently a news editor for Malay dept (former Warna 94.2fm PD - 1st Generation)
• Suhaimi Yusof - left in June 2005, currently with Suria
• Shah Ibrahim - left in December 2005

Programmes

Programme	Start Time	End Time	Hosted by
Monday to Sunday
Majulah Singapura(National Anthem)	5:00am
Seruan Ilahi	5:00am	5:05am	Preacher
Selawat Nabi Muhammad S.A.W	5:05am	6:00am	Various
Firman & Sabda	6:00am	6:30am	RZ
Weekdays
Espresso Warna bersama Glamourshaik	6:30am	10:00am	Hafeez & Shaik
Ceria Keluarga	10:00am	2:00pm	Sue
Warna Petang	2:00pm	6:00pm	Mariam & Zaza
Adi 360	6:00pm	10:00pm	Adi Rahman
Bintang Malam	10:00pm	2:00am	TG
Serentak Semasa	2:00am	5:00am	Automated
Saturdays
Retro Pagi	8:00am	12:00pm	RZ
Muzik Warna	12pm	4:00pm	Various
Muzik Warna	4:00pm	8:00pm	Various
Muzik Warna	8:00pm	12:00am	Various
Malam 2 Mat (encore)	12:00am	2:00am	Automated
Serentak Semasa	2:00am	5:00am	Automated
Sundays
Retro Pagi	8:00am	12:00pm	RZ
Muzik Warna	12:00pm	4:00pm	Various
Sayang Di Sayang	4:00pm	8:00pm	Suharti
Muzik Warna	8:00pm	12:00am	Various
Serentak Semasa	12:00am	5:00am	Automated

6:30pm short spot programme

Programme	Day	Hosted by
Tazkirah	Monday to Thursday	RZ & Preacher
Rakaman Khutbah Jumaat	Friday	RZ

Holy programme (daily)

Programme	Time	Hosted by
Seruan Ilahi	5.00am to 5.05am	Preacher
Irama Selawat Nabi Muhammad	5.05am to 6.00am	Various
Firman & Sabda	6.00am to 6.30am	RZ

Specialised holy programme (daily on fasting month of Ramadan)

Programme	Timing	Hosted by
Hikmah Ramadan	15 mins before break Fast	Preachers

Adhan

• A call for Muslim prayer broadcast 5 times a day while Ria 89.7FM, a sister station to only announce prayer times every day.

Live prayers on radio

• Live broadcast from the local masjid performing prayers on Hari Raya Puasa & Hari Raya Haji in the mornings. (7am - 9am)

Warna music playlist

• "Holy Morning songs (prayer songs for holy prophet Muhammad) (Daily 5am-6am)
• "50s & 60s, for music released from 1950. (Weekends after 6.30am)
• "70s & 80s, for music released from 1970. (Daily after 6.30am)
• "90s, for music released from 1990. (Daily after 6.30am)
• "Raya Special, a mix of Raya songs and regulars on Warna 94.2 playlist (only on 18 Ramadan to 20 Syawal and 7 Zulhijjah to 13 Zulhijjah).

Muzik Warna

Six songs are played in a row starting from the top of the hour, mostly from the 70s till 90s. Listeners may also call the studio for dedication and a short interaction with the Dj. (Weekends, 8 am to 12 am)

Sayang Di Sayang

Singapore's Best Malay Classical Music Programme. Get groovy with 4 hours of non-stop solid gold hits from 40s till 70s. The golden celebrity of the week would be invited for an hour interaction with listeners by phone and social media. (Sunday, 4pm to 8pm)

Retro Pagi (previously known as Teh Tarik Sabtu)

Chill out with the glamorous talk show and get poured with the best mix of retro music from 80s. (Weekends, 7am to 11am)

Trivia

• Bijak Bestari (Reflections before Azan)
• Duit Jajan
• Tips Kesihatan
• Tips Motoring
• Permata Budi
• Rumah Idaman
• Peribahasa
• Info Mas
• Info IT
• Wang Kita
• Tips Melancong
• Sulaman Keluarga (Tazkirah before Azan)

Season Game Show

• Teka Lagu Ini (on-going)
• Telinga Tikus Telinga Kuali
• the Great Radio Game
• Radio 75 Years
• Cilukba 2010

Archive Radio Programme

• Warna Xpress/ Samrah Mentari
• Milenia
• Vista Warna/ Warna Mart/ Ceria Keluarga
• Rentak Warna/ Rentak Kota
• Jalan Kenangan/ Warna Petang/ Medan Minda
• Paradigma/ Cakap Tuan Puan/ Variasi Petang
• Terapi Petang
• Gema Senja
• Pilihan Anda/ Ritmasari/ CD Pilihan/ Variaskop
• Larut Malam/ Cakra Warna/ Warna Malam/ Yuk Sampai Pagi!
• Malam 567
• Cerita Kedai Kopi
• Rock Klasik Warna

Rancangan Khusus

• Sekapur Sireh (Tazkirah perkahwinan)
• Kemusykilan (Soalan berkaitan agama)
• Meniti Usia

National Anthem

The National Anthem plays at 5.00am when the station starts transmission with the first programme, Santapan Rohani (Prayer songs for Muhammad pbuh). The Anthem plays for 1 minute 32 seconds.

Nation	National Anthem	Lyric	Start Broadcast	Final Broadcast	Genre
Singapore	Majulah Singapura	G major	1 January 1980	31 December 2004	Instrumental
		F major	1 January 2005	present

See also

• List of radio stations in Singapore

References

External links

• Warna 94.2FM Official Website