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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = hitz
| name = hitz
| image = Hitz (Malaysian radio station) logo.png
| image = Hitz (Malaysian radio station) logo.png
| city =
| city = [[Kuala Lumpur]]
| area = [[Malaysia]], [[Singapore]] and [[Brunei]]
| area = [[Malaysia]], [[Singapore]] and [[Brunei]]
| branding =
| branding =
| slogan = Malaysia's Number #1 Hit Station
| slogan = '''Malaysia's Number #1 Hit Station'''
| frequency =
| frequency =
| translator =
| translator =
| repeater =
| repeater =
| airdate = {{start date and age|1997|01|01|df=yes}}
| airdate = [[1 January]] [[1997 in Malaysia|1997]]
| last airdate = <!-- for defunct stations -->
| last airdate = <!-- for defunct stations -->
| share =
| share =
| share as of =
| share as of =
| share source =
| share source =
| format = [[Talk radio|Talk]], [[Contemporary Hit Radio|Top 40 (CHR)]]
| format = [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40 (CHR)]]
| language = [[English language|English]]
| language = [[Malaysian English]] ([[main]] [[majority]])
| power =
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| erp =
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| affiliations =
| affiliations =
| owner = [[Astro Malaysia Holdings|Astro Holdings Sdn Bhd]], under [[Astro Radio]]
| owner = [[Astro Malaysia Holdings|Astro Holdings Sdn Bhd]]
| licensee = [[Astro Radio]]
| licensee =
| sister_stations = [[Lite (radio station)|Lite]], [[Mix (Malaysian radio station)|Mix]], [[My (radio station)|My]], [[Melody (radio station)|Melody]], [[goXuan (radio station)|goXuan]], [[Era (radio station)|Era]], [[Sinar (radio station)|Sinar]], [[Gegar (radio station)|Gegar]], [[Zayan (radio station)|Zayan]] and [[Raaga (radio station)|Raaga]]
| sister_stations = [[Lite (radio station)|Lite]], [[Mix (Malaysian radio station)|Mix]], [[My (radio station)|My]], [[Melody (radio station)|Melody]], [[goXuan (radio station)|goXuan]], [[Era (radio station)|Era]], [[Sinar (radio station)|Sinar]], [[Gegar (radio station)|Gegar]], [[Zayan (radio station)|Zayan]] and [[Raaga (radio station)|Raaga]]
| webcast = [http://listen.hitz.fm eAAC+]
| webcast = [http://listen.hitz.fm eAAC+]
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'''Hitz''' (formerly known as '''hitz fm''')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.astro.com.my/mediaroom/articledetails.aspx?id=3145&title=astro-radio-refreshes-11-brands-to-deliver-better-value-to-fans|title=Astro Radio refreshes 11 brands to deliver better value to fans|publisher=[[Astro (Malaysian satellite television)|Astro]]|date=2 January 2018|accessdate=12 January 2018|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180112233714/https://www.astro.com.my/mediaroom/articledetails.aspx?id=3145&title=astro-radio-refreshes-11-brands-to-deliver-better-value-to-fans|archivedate=13 January 2018|deadurl=yes}}</ref> is a Malaysian national radio station managed by [[Astro Radio]], a subsidiary of [[Astro Malaysia Holdings|Astro Holdings Sdn Bhd]]. The radio station name was changed from Hitz.FM to Hitz FM in 2014. The radio has regional stations in [[Kota Kinabalu]] and [[Kuching]]. In 2015, as according to [[Nielsen N.V.|Nielsen]] RAM Survey Wave #1, Hitz FM maintained its position as Malaysia's leading English-language station with over 1.2 million listeners.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.astro.com.my/mediaroom/articledetails.aspx?id=284&title=71%-of-malaysians-listen-to-astro-radio |title=71% of Malaysians Listen to Astro Radio |publisher=Astro |date=19 June 2015 |accessdate=5 March 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305151822/http://www.astro.com.my/mediaroom/articledetails.aspx?id=284&title=71%25-of-malaysians-listen-to-astro-radio |archivedate=5 March 2016 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
'''Hitz''' (formerly known as '''hitz fm''') is a [[24-hour clock|24-hour]] [[Malaysian English]]-[[national]] [[private]] [[commercial broadcasting|commercial]] [[music radio]] [[radio broadcasting|broadcasting]] [[radio station|station]] owned by [[Astro Radio]], a subsidiary of [[Astro Malaysia Holdings|Astro Holdings Sdn Bhd]]. The station operates [[24-hour clock|24-hours]] a [[day]]; broadcasting a mixed selections of [[song]]s in [[Malaysian English]]; though [[Malaysian English]] is its [[major language]] used. [[Motto]] was '''Malaysia's Number #1 Hit Station'''. Its [[main]] [[radio station]] is in the [[Puchong]]-[[Sungai Besi]]-[[Bukit Jalil]], [[Technology Park Malaysia]], [[Kuala Lumpur]]. In [[2015 in Malaysia|2015]], as according to [[Nielsen N.V.|Nielsen RAM Survey Wave]] #1, Hitz FM maintained its position as [[Malaysia]]'s leading [[English-language]] [[radio station]] with over 1.2 million listeners.

This station used to [[live radio|broadcast live]] from [[Kuala Lumpur International Airport]] and is the first radio station in the world to be situated in an [[airport]].

Hitz current broadcasting [[24-hour clock|24-hours]] a [[day]]. Hitz current [[motto]] is '''Malaysia's Number #1 Hit Station'''.


== History ==
== History ==
'''January 1997 -''' HITZ FM was launched into Malaysian [[frequency modulation|FM]] airwaves in January 1997 after being one of Astro's audio-only channels since the launch of the satellite network in October the year before.
'''[[January]] [[1997 in Malaysia|1997]] -''' HITZ FM was launched into [[Malaysian]] [[FM broadcasting|FM airwaves]] in [[January]] [[1997 in Malaysia|1997]] after being one of [[Astro (television)|Astro]]'s [[audio]]-only channels since the launch of the [[satellite television|satellite network]] in [[October]] the [[1996 in Malaysia|year before]].


2000 - the '''Malaysian Top 10''' (later renamed '''Malaysian English Top 10''') was introduced, airing every Sundays at 4pm to bring the limelight into local Malaysian music which would suit the tastes of hitz fm's listeners, especially [[indie music|indie]] acts.
[[2000 in Malaysia|2000]] - the '''Malaysian Top 10''' (later renamed '''Malaysian English Top 10''') was introduced, airing every [[Sunday]]s at 4:00pm to bring the limelight into [[Music of Malaysia|local Malaysian music]] which would suit the tastes of hitz fm's listeners, especially [[indie music|indie]] acts.


April 2001: HITZ FM undergoes rebranding as '''Hitz.FM''' (with a dot), introduces new online features like [[webcast]]s of their on-air announcers in action and radio [[streaming media|streaming]].
[[April]] [[201 in Malaysia|2001]]: HITZ FM undergoes rebranding as '''Hitz.FM''' (with a dot), introduces new online features like [[webcast]]s of their on-air announcers in action and [[radio]] [[streaming media|streaming]].


In August 2003, a rift between Li'l Kev and the management of AMP (Airtime Management and Programming) over the contract between them caused him and FlyGuy to leave Hitz.FM abruptly.{{Citation needed|date=June 2016}} Jason Lo and Rudy Sufian were called up to fill in their places and eventually became the new Morning Crew. (Later, Lo switched time slots with JJ Fernandez for the drive-home slot). Later in the same year, Hitz.TV was launched as a complement to the radio channel.
In [[August]] [[2003 in Malaysia|2003]], a rift between Li'l Kev and the management of AMP (Airtime Management and Programming) over the contract between them caused him and FlyGuy to leave Hitz.FM abruptly.{{Citation needed|date=June 2016}} Jason Lo and Rudy Sufian were called up to fill in their places and eventually became the new Morning Crew. (Later, Lo switched time slots with JJ Fernandez for the drive-home slot). Later in the [[2003 in Malaysia|same year]], Hitz.TV was launched as a complement to the [[radio station|radio channel]].


2005: The introduction of '''The''' '''hitz fm Malaysian English Top 10 Awards''' to "honour the best of Malaysian English-singing musical talent and compositions".
[[2005 in Malaysia|2005]]: The introduction of '''The''' '''hitz fm [[Malaysian English]] Top 10 Awards''' to "honour the best of [[Malaysian English]]-[[sing]]ing [[musical]] [[talent]] and [[composition]]s".


2008: Rudy announced his decision to give up his morning show, confessing to having problems getting up in the mornings and needed to change his work pattern.{{Citation needed|date=June 2016}} Ean (real name Tengku Mohd Ean Nasrun) takes his place alongside JJ following the resignation.
[[2008 in Malaysia|2008]]: Rudy announced his decision to give up his morning show, confessing to having problems getting up in the mornings and needed to change his work pattern.{{Citation needed|date=June 2016}} Ean (real name Tengku Mohd Ean Nasrun) takes his place alongside JJ following the resignation.


September 2010: Hitz.FM was launched alongside its respective Malay and Chinese counterparts [[Era FM|Era]] and [[My FM (Malaysia)|My FM]] in East Malaysia - the three channels began broadcasting in Kuching on 25 October of that year followed by Kota Kinabalu on 1 December.
[[September]] [[2010 in Malaysia|2010]]: Hitz.FM was launched alongside its respective [[Malay language|Malay]] and [[Malaysian Chinese|Chinese]] counterparts [[Era (radio station)|ERA]] and [[MY (radio station)|MY]] in [[East Malaysia]] - the three channels began broadcasting in [[Kuching]] on [[25 October]] of [[2010 in Malaysia|that year]] followed by [[Kota Kinabalu]] on [[1 December]].


2014: Hitz.FM was rebranded again, this time reverted to its original name '''Hitz FM'''.
[[2014 in Malaysia|2014]]: Hitz.FM was rebranded again, this time reverted to its original name '''Hitz FM'''.


On January 1, 2018, the station (along with 10 other radio stations) dropped the suffix "FM" from its brand name as part of the Astro Radio’s major rebranding project to focus on digital platform.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.digitalnewsasia.com/digital-economy/multiplatform-new-reality-astro-radio-drops-‘fm’-refreshes-11-brands|title=With multiplatform the new reality, Astro Radio drops ‘FM’, refreshes 11 brands|website=Digital News Asia|access-date=13 January 2018}}</ref> A new logo of Hitz also unveiled during the rebranding.
On [[1 January]] [[2018 in Malaysia|2018]], the station (along with 10 other radio stations) dropped the suffix "FM" from its brand name as part of the Astro Radio’s major rebranding project to focus on digital platform.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.digitalnewsasia.com/digital-economy/multiplatform-new-reality-astro-radio-drops-‘fm’-refreshes-11-brands|title=With multiplatform the new reality, Astro Radio drops ‘FM’, refreshes 11 brands|website=Digital News Asia|access-date=13 January 2018}}</ref> A new logo of Hitz also unveiled during the rebranding.


== Announcers ==
== Programming ==
=== [[Weekdays]] ===
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==== [[Monday]] to [[Thursday]] ====
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{| class="wikitable"
(Kuala Lumpur announcers)
|-
! Programme
! Time
! Announcer(s)
! Info
|-
| The Hitz Morning Crew
| 06:00-10:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Jay, Arnold and RD
| American import, Jay joins Arnold and RD on an all new #1 [[breakfast|breakfast show]] in [[Malaysia]].
|-
| Hitz Days
| 10:00-16:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Melissa / Juanita
| Your [[music]], we play it! Melissa/Juanita has got you covered from 10am until 4pm. Plus more [[music]], less [[talk radio|talk]].
|-
| Hitz Drive
| 16:00-20:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Adam C
| Cruise home with Adam C as he brings you the biggest [[Hitz]], The best Gotchas, from 16:00 to 20:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]].
|-
| Hitz Nights
| 20:00-00:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Ryan
| It doesn't get any crazier than this. Join Ryan as he brings you a whole [[night]] of awesome [[music]] and hilarious stories, all from 8pm to [[midnight]].
|-
| Club Hitz
| 00:00-02:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Jakeman and Skeletor
| Late night segment dedicated to [[club music|club]], [[trance]] and [[electronic music]].
|-
| Rest & Relax
| 02:00-06:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
|
| It's rest and relax all [[overnight]].
|}
'''Hitz [[Sarawak]]'''
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Programme
! Time
! Announcers
! Info
|-
| The Hitz Morning Crew
| 06:00-07:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Jay, Arnold and RD
| The main [[in-house]] breakfast [[radio|radio show]] airing among other things the trademark ''Gotcha'' prank calls, [[football|football updates]] and [[celebrity]] [[interview]].
|-
| Hitz Playlist
| 10:00-13:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Kiyoshi
| Kickback and chill with Kiyoshi every [[morning]] and fight that yawn. It's the [[hitz]] [[playlist]], and you'll be sure to get a mix of the latest and biggest [[hit record|hits]]. On top of that, The lowdown on what's up, what's trending and what's hot.
|-
| #nowplaying on Hitz [[Sarawak]]
| 13:00-16:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Zach
| Playing you the Latest hits [[live radio|live]] from [[Sarawak]].
|-
| Hitz Drive
| 16:00-20:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Natasha
| If you want a fuss free, [[entertaining]] and [[informative]] ride [[home]], then [[hitz]] [[Sarawak]] [[Drive Thru]] is "the" show for you.
|-
| Hitz Nights
| 20:00-00:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Ryan / Melissa / Juanita
| It doesn't get any crazier than this. Join Ryan as he brings you a whole [[night]] of awesome [[music]] and hilarious stories, all from 8pm to [[midnight]].
|}
'''Hitz [[Sabah]]'''
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Programme
! Time
! Announcers
! Info
|-
| The Hitz Morning Crew
| 06:00-10:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Jay, Arnold and RD
| American import, Jay joins Arnold and RD on an all new #1 [[breakfast|breakfast show]] in [[Malaysia]].
|-
| #Nowplaying on Hitz [[Sabah]]
| 10:00-16:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Farhan
| Latest [[entertainment]] [[gossip]]s and [[music]] [[news]] from all [[globe|around the globe]].
|-
| Hitz [[Sabah]] Top 40 ([[Friday]])
| 13:00-16:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Calista
| Playing you all the hitz from 1 to 4 in [[Sabah]].
|-
| Hitz Drive
| 16:00-20:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Keith
| Cruise home with the biggest [[Hitz]], The best Gotchas hitz [[Sabah]] style bah.
|-
| Hitz Nights
| 20:00-00:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Ryan / Melissa / Juanita
| It doesn't get any crazier than this. Join Ryan as he brings you a whole [[night]] of awesome [[music]] and hilarious stories, all from 8pm to [[midnight]].
|}
==== [[Friday]] ====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Programme
! Time
! Announcer(s)
! Info
|-
| The Hitz Morning Crew
| 06:00-10:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Jay, Arnold and RD
| American import, Jay joins Arnold and RD on an all new #1 [[breakfast|breakfast show]] in [[Malaysia]].
|-
| Hitz Days
| 10:00-13:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Melissa
| A list of today's hottest songs, trending topics, funny stories and what's happening around town!
|-
| Hitz 124
| 13:00-16:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Juanita
| A list of today's hottest songs, the hottest gossips, updates on the latest movies and what's happening around town!
|-
| Hitz Drive
| 16:00-20:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Adam C
| Cruise home with Adam C as he brings you the biggest [[Hitz]], The best Gotchas, from 16:00 to 20:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]].
|-
| Hitz Nights
| 20:00-00:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Ryan
| It doesn't get any crazier than this. Join Ryan as he brings you a whole [[night]] of awesome [[music]] and hilarious stories, all from 8pm to [[midnight]].
|-
| Club Hitz
| 00:00-04:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Jakeman and Skeletor
| Late night segment dedicated to [[club music|club]], [[Trance music|trance]] and [[electronic music]].
|-
| Rest & Relax
| 04:00-06:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
|
| It's rest and relax all [[overnight]].
|}
=== [[Weekends]] ===
==== [[Saturday]] ====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Programme
! Time
! Announcers
! Info
|-
| #nowplaying on Hitz
| 06:00-07:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
|
| An all-hits [[playlist]] prepared for you. #nowplaying
|-
| Best of Gotchas
| 07:00-08:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Jay, Arnold and RD
| best Gotcha calls from this past [[week]].
|-
| Best of the Hitz Morning Crew
| 08:00-09:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Jay, Arnold and RD
| The best moments this past [[week]].
|-
| Hitz 30
| 09:00-11:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Jay, Arnold And RD
| Countdown this week's 30 hottest hits.
|-
| Hitz Weekend
| 11:00-21:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Melissa Th'ng / Adam Izzy
| An all-hits [[playlist]] prepared for you. #nowplaying
|-
| Club Hitz
| 21:00-22:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Jakeman and Skeletor
| Late night segment dedicated to [[club music|club]], [[trance]] and [[electronic music]].
|-
| Hardwell On Air
| 00:00-01:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Hardwell
| "Hardwell On Air" will give everyone's [[weekend]] that extra boost, by bringing that trendsetting and original Hardwell [[sound]].
|-
| Club Hitz
| 01:00-04:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Jakeman and Skeletor
| Late night segment dedicated to [[club music|club]], [[trance]] and [[electronic music]].
|-
| [[Human relaxation|Rest & Relax]]
| 04:00-06:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
|
| It's [[Human relaxation|rest and relax]] all [[overnight]].
|}
'''Hitz [[Sarawak]]'''
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Programme
! Time
! Announcers
! Info
|-
| Hitz Sarawak Weekend show
| 11:00-15:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Miah
| 10 of the biggest [[Hitz]] in [[Sarawak]] back-to-back.
|}
'''Hitz [[Sabah]]'''
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Programme
! Time
! Announcers
! Info
|-
| Hitz [[Sabah]] Weekend show
| 11:00-15:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Abbie
| 10 of the biggest [[Hitz]] in [[Sabah]] back-to-back.
|}
==== [[Sunday]] ====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Programme
! Time
! Announcers
! Info
|-
| #nowplaying on Hitz
| 06:00-08:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
|
| An all-[[hit record|hits]] [[playlist]] prepared for you. #nowplaying
|-
| Best of Gotchas
| 08:00-09:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Jay, Arnold and RD
| best Gotcha calls from this past [[week]].
|-
| Best of the Hitz Morning Crew
| 09:00-10:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Jay, Arnold and RD
| The best moments this past [[week]].
|-
| Hitz 30
| 10:00-12:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Jay, Arnold And RD
| Countdown this week's 30 hottest hits.
|-
| #nowplaying on Hitz
| 12:00-16:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
|
| An all-hits [[playlist]] prepared for you. #nowplaying
|-
| Malaysian English Top Ten [MET10]
| 16:00-17:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Ryan
| Chart show dedicated to current [[Malaysian English]] [[songs]].
|-
| Hitz Weekend
| 5pm - 8pm
| Melissa Th'ng / Adam Izzy
| An all-hits [[playlist]] prepared for you. #nowplaying
|-
| Hitz Tube
| 20:00-21:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Jinnyboy
| Showcase of selected [[pop music|pop song covers]] discovered on [[YouTube]].
|-
| Club Hitz
| 21:00-03:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
| Jakeman and Skeletor
| Late night segment dedicated to [[club music|club]], [[trance]] and [[electronic music]].
|-
| Rest & Relax
| 03:00-06:00 [[Malaysia Standard Time|MST]]
|
| It's rest and relax all [[overnight]].
|}

== [[Radio]] [[announcer]]s ==
=== [[Kuala Lumpur]] [[announcer]]s ===
* Jay R. Smith
* Jay R. Smith
* Arnold Loh
* Arnold Loh
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* Adam Izzy
* Adam Izzy
* Jin Lim
* Jin Lim
=== [[East Malaysia]] [[announcer]]s ===

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(East Malaysia announcers)
* Calista
* Calista
* Farhan
* Farhan
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* Abbie
* Abbie
* Zach
* Zach
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== Miscellaneous ==
== Miscellaneous ==
The street team for the [[Peninsular Malaysia]] station are dubbed as the Hitz FM FORD Cruisers while the [[Sabah]] and [[Sarawak]] street teams are called the Hitz FM [[Perodua]] Cruisers (''The Perodua Cruisers''), functioning as reaching out divisions to its listeners across Malaysia, organizing games with free gifts courtesy of the station.
The street team for the [[Peninsular Malaysia]] station are dubbed as the Hitz FM FORD Cruisers while the [[Sabah]] and [[Sarawak]] street teams are called the Hitz FM [[Perodua]] Cruisers (''The Perodua Cruisers''), functioning as reaching out divisions to its listeners across [[Malaysia]], organizing games with free gifts courtesy of the station.


Every weekday mornings, the Morning Crew would play [[prank call]]s (known as "Got'Cha calls") on the request of the victim's family, friends or colleagues.
Every [[weekday]] [[morning]]s, the Morning Crew would play [[prank call]]s (known as "Got'Cha calls") on the request of the victim's family, friends or colleagues.


== Frequencies ==
== Frequencies ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
([[Peninsular Malaysia]] and [[Singapore]])
! Frequencies !! Broadcast area !! Note
* [[Klang Valley]] and [[Genting Highlands]]: 92.9&nbsp;MHz
|-
* [[Seremban]]: 95.0&nbsp;MHz
| 92.4 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] || [[Langkawi]] ||
* [[Malacca]]: 93.0&nbsp;MHz
|-
* [[Johor Bahru]] and [[Singapore]]: 97.6&nbsp;MHz
| 92.7 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] || [[Ipoh]], [[Perak]] ||
* [[Ipoh]]: 92.7&nbsp;MHz
|-
* [[Alor Setar]] and [[Penang]]: 92.8&nbsp;MHz
| 92.8 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] || [[Penang]] and [[Kedah]] ||
* [[Taiping, Perak|Taiping]]: 93.6&nbsp;MHz
|-
* [[Langkawi]]: 92.4&nbsp;MHz
| 92.9 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] || [[Klang Valley]] and [[Genting Highlands]] ||
* [[Kota Bharu]]: 92.8&nbsp;MHz
|-
* [[Kuala Terengganu]], [[Terengganu|Marang]] and [[Terengganu|Hulu Terengganu:]] 94.8&nbsp;MHz
| 93.0 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] || [[Malacca]] ||
* [[Kuantan]] and South [[Terengganu|Kemaman]]: 93.2&nbsp;MHz
|-
([[East Malaysia]] and [[Brunei]])
| 93.2 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] || [[Kuantan]] and [[Terengganu|South Kemaman]] ||
* [[Kuching]]: 95.3&nbsp;MHz
|-
* [[Miri, Malaysia|Miri]] and [[Kuala Belait]], [[Brunei]]: 105.8&nbsp;MHz
| 93.6 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] || [[Taiping, Perak|Taiping]] ||
* [[Kota Kinabalu]], [[West Coast Division|West Coast]], [[Interior Division]], [[Labuan|Labuan F.T.]] and [[Kudat Division]]: 100.8&nbsp;MHz
|-
* [[Sandakan]] town and entire [[Sandakan Division]]: 99.8&nbsp;MHz
| 94.8 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] || [[Kuala Terengganu]], [[Terengganu|Marang]] and [[Terengganu|Hulu Terengganu]] ||
(Via satellite TV)
|-
* [[Astro (television)]]: Channel 852
| 95.0 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] || [[Negeri Sembilan]] ||
|-
| 95.3 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] || [[Kuching]] || [[Sarawak]] variant
|-
| 97.6 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] || [[Johor Bahru]] and [[Singapore]] ||
|-
| 99.8 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] || [[Sandakan Division]] || [[Sabah]] variant
|-
| 100.8 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] || [[Kota Kinabalu]], [[West Coast Division|West Coast]], [[Interior Division]], [[Labuan|Labuan F.T.]] and [[Kudat Division]] || [[Sabah]] variant
|-
| 102.0 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] || [[Tapah]] ||
|-
| 105.8 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] || [[Miri, Malaysia|Miri]] and [[Brunei Darussalam|Brunei Darussalam (Belait and Tutong district only)]] || [[Sarawak]] variant
|-
| Channel 852 || [[Astro (television)|Astro]] || All [[Malaysian]] [[National]] variant
|}

== Transmission hours ==
Hitz is a [[24-hour clock|24-hour]] operating channel.

==[[Slogan]]s==
* '''Malaysia's Number #1 Hit Station''' ([[1 January]] [[1997 in Malaysia|1997]]-now)


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==

Revision as of 08:02, 21 February 2018

hitz
Broadcast areaMalaysia, Singapore and Brunei
Programming
Language(s)Malaysian English (main majority)
FormatTop 40 (CHR)
Ownership
Owner
Lite, Mix, My, Melody, goXuan, Era, Sinar, Gegar, Zayan and Raaga
History
First air date
1 January 1997
Links
WebcasteAAC+
Websitehitz.com.my

Hitz (formerly known as hitz fm) is a 24-hour Malaysian English-national private commercial music radio broadcasting station owned by Astro Radio, a subsidiary of Astro Holdings Sdn Bhd. The station operates 24-hours a day; broadcasting a mixed selections of songs in Malaysian English; though Malaysian English is its major language used. Motto was Malaysia's Number #1 Hit Station. Its main radio station is in the Puchong-Sungai Besi-Bukit Jalil, Technology Park Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. In 2015, as according to Nielsen RAM Survey Wave #1, Hitz FM maintained its position as Malaysia's leading English-language radio station with over 1.2 million listeners.

This station used to broadcast live from Kuala Lumpur International Airport and is the first radio station in the world to be situated in an airport.

Hitz current broadcasting 24-hours a day. Hitz current motto is Malaysia's Number #1 Hit Station.

History

January 1997 - HITZ FM was launched into Malaysian FM airwaves in January 1997 after being one of Astro's audio-only channels since the launch of the satellite network in October the year before.

2000 - the Malaysian Top 10 (later renamed Malaysian English Top 10) was introduced, airing every Sundays at 4:00pm to bring the limelight into local Malaysian music which would suit the tastes of hitz fm's listeners, especially indie acts.

April 2001: HITZ FM undergoes rebranding as Hitz.FM (with a dot), introduces new online features like webcasts of their on-air announcers in action and radio streaming.

In August 2003, a rift between Li'l Kev and the management of AMP (Airtime Management and Programming) over the contract between them caused him and FlyGuy to leave Hitz.FM abruptly.[citation needed] Jason Lo and Rudy Sufian were called up to fill in their places and eventually became the new Morning Crew. (Later, Lo switched time slots with JJ Fernandez for the drive-home slot). Later in the same year, Hitz.TV was launched as a complement to the radio channel.

2005: The introduction of The hitz fm Malaysian English Top 10 Awards to "honour the best of Malaysian English-singing musical talent and compositions".

2008: Rudy announced his decision to give up his morning show, confessing to having problems getting up in the mornings and needed to change his work pattern.[citation needed] Ean (real name Tengku Mohd Ean Nasrun) takes his place alongside JJ following the resignation.

September 2010: Hitz.FM was launched alongside its respective Malay and Chinese counterparts ERA and MY in East Malaysia - the three channels began broadcasting in Kuching on 25 October of that year followed by Kota Kinabalu on 1 December.

2014: Hitz.FM was rebranded again, this time reverted to its original name Hitz FM.

On 1 January 2018, the station (along with 10 other radio stations) dropped the suffix "FM" from its brand name as part of the Astro Radio’s major rebranding project to focus on digital platform.[1] A new logo of Hitz also unveiled during the rebranding.

Programming

Weekdays

Monday to Thursday

Programme Time Announcer(s) Info
The Hitz Morning Crew 06:00-10:00 MST Jay, Arnold and RD American import, Jay joins Arnold and RD on an all new #1 breakfast show in Malaysia.
Hitz Days 10:00-16:00 MST Melissa / Juanita Your music, we play it! Melissa/Juanita has got you covered from 10am until 4pm. Plus more music, less talk.
Hitz Drive 16:00-20:00 MST Adam C Cruise home with Adam C as he brings you the biggest Hitz, The best Gotchas, from 16:00 to 20:00 MST.
Hitz Nights 20:00-00:00 MST Ryan It doesn't get any crazier than this. Join Ryan as he brings you a whole night of awesome music and hilarious stories, all from 8pm to midnight.
Club Hitz 00:00-02:00 MST Jakeman and Skeletor Late night segment dedicated to club, trance and electronic music.
Rest & Relax 02:00-06:00 MST It's rest and relax all overnight.

Hitz Sarawak

Programme Time Announcers Info
The Hitz Morning Crew 06:00-07:00 MST Jay, Arnold and RD The main in-house breakfast radio show airing among other things the trademark Gotcha prank calls, football updates and celebrity interview.
Hitz Playlist 10:00-13:00 MST Kiyoshi Kickback and chill with Kiyoshi every morning and fight that yawn. It's the hitz playlist, and you'll be sure to get a mix of the latest and biggest hits. On top of that, The lowdown on what's up, what's trending and what's hot.
#nowplaying on Hitz Sarawak 13:00-16:00 MST Zach Playing you the Latest hits live from Sarawak.
Hitz Drive 16:00-20:00 MST Natasha If you want a fuss free, entertaining and informative ride home, then hitz Sarawak Drive Thru is "the" show for you.
Hitz Nights 20:00-00:00 MST Ryan / Melissa / Juanita It doesn't get any crazier than this. Join Ryan as he brings you a whole night of awesome music and hilarious stories, all from 8pm to midnight.

Hitz Sabah

Programme Time Announcers Info
The Hitz Morning Crew 06:00-10:00 MST Jay, Arnold and RD American import, Jay joins Arnold and RD on an all new #1 breakfast show in Malaysia.
#Nowplaying on Hitz Sabah 10:00-16:00 MST Farhan Latest entertainment gossips and music news from all around the globe.
Hitz Sabah Top 40 (Friday) 13:00-16:00 MST Calista Playing you all the hitz from 1 to 4 in Sabah.
Hitz Drive 16:00-20:00 MST Keith Cruise home with the biggest Hitz, The best Gotchas hitz Sabah style bah.
Hitz Nights 20:00-00:00 MST Ryan / Melissa / Juanita It doesn't get any crazier than this. Join Ryan as he brings you a whole night of awesome music and hilarious stories, all from 8pm to midnight.

Friday

Programme Time Announcer(s) Info
The Hitz Morning Crew 06:00-10:00 MST Jay, Arnold and RD American import, Jay joins Arnold and RD on an all new #1 breakfast show in Malaysia.
Hitz Days 10:00-13:00 MST Melissa A list of today's hottest songs, trending topics, funny stories and what's happening around town!
Hitz 124 13:00-16:00 MST Juanita A list of today's hottest songs, the hottest gossips, updates on the latest movies and what's happening around town!
Hitz Drive 16:00-20:00 MST Adam C Cruise home with Adam C as he brings you the biggest Hitz, The best Gotchas, from 16:00 to 20:00 MST.
Hitz Nights 20:00-00:00 MST Ryan It doesn't get any crazier than this. Join Ryan as he brings you a whole night of awesome music and hilarious stories, all from 8pm to midnight.
Club Hitz 00:00-04:00 MST Jakeman and Skeletor Late night segment dedicated to club, trance and electronic music.
Rest & Relax 04:00-06:00 MST It's rest and relax all overnight.

Weekends

Saturday

Programme Time Announcers Info
#nowplaying on Hitz 06:00-07:00 MST An all-hits playlist prepared for you. #nowplaying
Best of Gotchas 07:00-08:00 MST Jay, Arnold and RD best Gotcha calls from this past week.
Best of the Hitz Morning Crew 08:00-09:00 MST Jay, Arnold and RD The best moments this past week.
Hitz 30 09:00-11:00 MST Jay, Arnold And RD Countdown this week's 30 hottest hits.
Hitz Weekend 11:00-21:00 MST Melissa Th'ng / Adam Izzy An all-hits playlist prepared for you. #nowplaying
Club Hitz 21:00-22:00 MST Jakeman and Skeletor Late night segment dedicated to club, trance and electronic music.
Hardwell On Air 00:00-01:00 MST Hardwell "Hardwell On Air" will give everyone's weekend that extra boost, by bringing that trendsetting and original Hardwell sound.
Club Hitz 01:00-04:00 MST Jakeman and Skeletor Late night segment dedicated to club, trance and electronic music.
Rest & Relax 04:00-06:00 MST It's rest and relax all overnight.

Hitz Sarawak

Programme Time Announcers Info
Hitz Sarawak Weekend show 11:00-15:00 MST Miah 10 of the biggest Hitz in Sarawak back-to-back.

Hitz Sabah

Programme Time Announcers Info
Hitz Sabah Weekend show 11:00-15:00 MST Abbie 10 of the biggest Hitz in Sabah back-to-back.

Sunday

Programme Time Announcers Info
#nowplaying on Hitz 06:00-08:00 MST An all-hits playlist prepared for you. #nowplaying
Best of Gotchas 08:00-09:00 MST Jay, Arnold and RD best Gotcha calls from this past week.
Best of the Hitz Morning Crew 09:00-10:00 MST Jay, Arnold and RD The best moments this past week.
Hitz 30 10:00-12:00 MST Jay, Arnold And RD Countdown this week's 30 hottest hits.
#nowplaying on Hitz 12:00-16:00 MST An all-hits playlist prepared for you. #nowplaying
Malaysian English Top Ten [MET10] 16:00-17:00 MST Ryan Chart show dedicated to current Malaysian English songs.
Hitz Weekend 5pm - 8pm Melissa Th'ng / Adam Izzy An all-hits playlist prepared for you. #nowplaying
Hitz Tube 20:00-21:00 MST Jinnyboy Showcase of selected pop song covers discovered on YouTube.
Club Hitz 21:00-03:00 MST Jakeman and Skeletor Late night segment dedicated to club, trance and electronic music.
Rest & Relax 03:00-06:00 MST It's rest and relax all overnight.

Radio announcers

Kuala Lumpur announcers

  • Jay R. Smith
  • Arnold Loh
  • RD Alwis
  • Juanita Ramayah
  • Adam Carruthers
  • Ryan Matjeraie
  • Mmmeng
  • Melissa Th'ng
  • Adam Izzy
  • Jin Lim

East Malaysia announcers

  • Calista
  • Farhan
  • Keith
  • Natasha
  • Kiyoshi
  • Miah
  • Abbie
  • Zach

Miscellaneous

The street team for the Peninsular Malaysia station are dubbed as the Hitz FM FORD Cruisers while the Sabah and Sarawak street teams are called the Hitz FM Perodua Cruisers (The Perodua Cruisers), functioning as reaching out divisions to its listeners across Malaysia, organizing games with free gifts courtesy of the station.

Every weekday mornings, the Morning Crew would play prank calls (known as "Got'Cha calls") on the request of the victim's family, friends or colleagues.

Frequencies

Frequencies Broadcast area Note
92.4 FM Langkawi
92.7 FM Ipoh, Perak
92.8 FM Penang and Kedah
92.9 FM Klang Valley and Genting Highlands
93.0 FM Malacca
93.2 FM Kuantan and South Kemaman
93.6 FM Taiping
94.8 FM Kuala Terengganu, Marang and Hulu Terengganu
95.0 FM Negeri Sembilan
95.3 FM Kuching Sarawak variant
97.6 FM Johor Bahru and Singapore
99.8 FM Sandakan Division Sabah variant
100.8 FM Kota Kinabalu, West Coast, Interior Division, Labuan F.T. and Kudat Division Sabah variant
102.0 FM Tapah
105.8 FM Miri and Brunei Darussalam (Belait and Tutong district only) Sarawak variant
Channel 852 Astro All Malaysian National variant

Transmission hours

Hitz is a 24-hour operating channel.

Slogans

References

  1. ^ "With multiplatform the new reality, Astro Radio drops 'FM', refreshes 11 brands". Digital News Asia. Retrieved 13 January 2018.

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