Month: February 2022

Astro Radio’s SYOK was awarded the ‘Most Number of Radio Channels on a Mobile Application’ by the Malaysia Book of Records, in recognition of the simultaneous launch of 60 online radio stations on the SYOK app.The award was presented to Kenny Ong, Chief Executive Officer, Astro Radio by Jwan Heah, Director, Business Development, Malaysia Book of Records.With an average of 3.18 million of digital listeners weekly on SYOK, the 60 online radio stations offer users extensive variety and compilations of music, and a Chinese news channel ‘YOU-NEIRONG’ for the latest news and current affairs updates.The stations on SYOK enable users to stream their favourite music genres and categories across languages including ballads, classics, acoustic music, dance music, workout music, K-pop, hip-hop, favourites from the 70s, 80s and 90s, rock, Jiwang, Cintan, Nasyid, Arabic, Bollywood songs, Irama Malaysia, Dangdut and more.Kenny Ong, Chief Executive Officer, Astro Radio, said: “We thank all Malaysians for their support and look forward to continue being pioneers in transforming the local audio landscape. We hope everyone enjoys the diverse and relevant online radio choices available on SYOK and look forward to more exciting offerings in time to come.”Jwan Heah, Director, Business Development, Malaysia Book of Records, said: “We congratulate SYOK for this achievement and we look forward to continue recognising more record creators locally for their feats, achievements and creations in the Malaysian landscape.” […]

The Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has renewed the appointment of Ahmed Quamruzzaman as the Director General of national broadcaster Bangladesh Betar from February 7. Earlier, he served as the Director General (Grade-I) of Bangladesh Betar from January 11, 2021 to December 30, 2021.Kamruzzaman started his career by joining the broadcaster in April 1986 as Assistant Radio Engineer under BCS Information Cadre and went on to work in various important departments including radio engineering and broadcasting sections.In October 2014, he took the charge of Chief Engineer of Bangladesh Betar.According to a release by the broadcaster, during his long 36 years radio career, his efficiency, ‍skills and speculation have made Bangladesh Betar a modern broadcasting media that competes with private FM radios and the international broadcasting media.He has launched FM broadcasting channels of Bangladesh Betar across the country and under his leadership, Bangladesh Betar is now broadcasting through Bangabandhu Satellite, online streaming and mobile apps. […]