A reminder to our blog readers ...Radio Singapore International to close English service 31 July 2008
All times UTC targted to Asia
1100-1200 6150
1200-1300 6150
1300-1400 6150
Radio Singapore International www.rsi.sg/english
(Source: Gayle Van Horn-Frequency Manager/Monitoring Times SW Guide)
Text of report by Singapore newspaper The Straits Times website on 4 June Radio Singapore International (RSI), the shortwave service run by MediaCorp Radio, is shutting down on 31 July, 2008. The station, which was set up in February 1994, broadcasts to the region in four languages, including English, Chinese, Malay and Bahasa Indonesia. It has a following in countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and China.
MediaCorp said in a press release on Tuesday that the effectiveness of a shortwave radio service has ‘diminished over time with changing technology and media consumption habits’. While FM radio broadcast has remained strong, audiences are turning to a plethora of alternative channels for their news, such as Internet radio and the Internet, said its spokesman.
More people around the region are also tuning into MediaCorp’s Channel NewsAsia (International) feed for news and information on global developments with Asian perspectives and hence it is ‘not optimal to continue with a full regional radio service’.
The majority of RSI’s listeners, particularly those from its popular Chinese service, are middle-aged and older. Although it offers a mix of infotainment and music programmes on top of its news and current affairs line-up, industry sources say RSI has been unable to attract young listeners in recent years and that could be one reason for its demise. All RSI staff, which number about 50, will be redeployed to other areas such as TV news and scriptwriting.
(Source: The Straits Times website, Singapore, in English 4 Jun 08 via BBC Monitoring/R Netherlands Media Network Weblog)
Last program on Radio Sinagapore International Radio Sinagapore International will broadcast special programming on their last day of broadcasting on 31 July 2008. For additional information, please contact Ms. Yvonne Gomez Senior Producer-Presenter, RadioSingapore International, Mediacorp Singapore Pte Ltd, Caldecott BroadcastCentre Andrew Road, Singapore 299939
(Source: Jaisakthivel,Chennai, India)
Text of report by Singapore newspaper The Straits Times website on 4 June Radio Singapore International (RSI), the shortwave service run by MediaCorp Radio, is shutting down on 31 July, 2008. The station, which was set up in February 1994, broadcasts to the region in four languages, including English, Chinese, Malay and Bahasa Indonesia. It has a following in countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and China.
MediaCorp said in a press release on Tuesday that the effectiveness of a shortwave radio service has ‘diminished over time with changing technology and media consumption habits’. While FM radio broadcast has remained strong, audiences are turning to a plethora of alternative channels for their news, such as Internet radio and the Internet, said its spokesman.
More people around the region are also tuning into MediaCorp’s Channel NewsAsia (International) feed for news and information on global developments with Asian perspectives and hence it is ‘not optimal to continue with a full regional radio service’.
The majority of RSI’s listeners, particularly those from its popular Chinese service, are middle-aged and older. Although it offers a mix of infotainment and music programmes on top of its news and current affairs line-up, industry sources say RSI has been unable to attract young listeners in recent years and that could be one reason for its demise. All RSI staff, which number about 50, will be redeployed to other areas such as TV news and scriptwriting.
(Source: The Straits Times website, Singapore, in English 4 Jun 08 via BBC Monitoring/R Netherlands Media Network Weblog)
Last program on Radio Sinagapore International Radio Sinagapore International will broadcast special programming on their last day of broadcasting on 31 July 2008. For additional information, please contact Ms. Yvonne Gomez Senior Producer-Presenter, RadioSingapore International, Mediacorp Singapore Pte Ltd, Caldecott BroadcastCentre Andrew Road, Singapore 299939
(Source: Jaisakthivel,Chennai, India)
Radio Singapore International - Special farewell programmes
25 MINUTES:
Commentators bid Farewell to RSI
RSI ceases transmission on 1 August 2008. Jason Tan speak to the many commentators who have generously donated their time to the station’s programmes. Tune in to hear their thoughts on the station’s end, their fond recollections of past interviews and their well-wishes to RSI’s staff and listeners.
Sat 26 July 1135 hrs UTC
CONNECTIONS:
A view from RSI's listeners
Yvonne Gomez reads excerpts from listeners’ letters and speaks to RSI’s listeners to hear their views on the station's programmes over the years.
Thu 24 Jul 1220 hrs UTC
Sat 26 Jul 1205 hrs UTC
Sun 27 Jul 1105 hrs UTC
Wed 30 Jul 1235 hrs UTC
25 MINUTES:
Good Night & Good Luck, RSI
RSI's presenters reminisce about the good ol' days! Stay tuned to learn more about how radio has changed their lives and what it means to have garnered loyal listeners in the course of their work!
Wed 30 Jul 1235 hrs UTC
RSI overseas
RSI producers act as ambassadors building bridges with friends in the region. As RSI ceases transmission, we speak to some of the producers from various language services of RSI on their experiences representing RSI Overseas.
Sun 27 Jul 1335 hrs UTC
Thu 31 Jul 1240 hrs UTC
RSI broadcasts between 1100-1400 hrs UTC (1900-2200 Singapore time) over 6080 kHz in the 49mb and 6150 kHz also in the 49mb.
Website www.rsi.sg/english
(Via RSI English E-newsletter)
(Source: Alokesh Gupta, India)
On 31 July 2008 (Thursday) my opinion about Radio Singapore international (RSI) will be broadcast in CONNECTIONS by Yvonne Gomez. Listeners will try to listen it and send your comments about that to me on ardicdxclub (at) yahoo (dot) co (dot) in. Also send you reports for QSL to english (at) rsi (dot) com (dot) sg. Details of broadcast 1220 UTC, Freq: 6150 KHz (49M Band) 6080 KHz (49M Band)- Jaisakthivel, Chennai, India
For Contact: Jaisakthivel,59,Annai Sathya Nagar,
Arumbakkam,Chennai-600106,India
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