Malaysia
Last update: 08.02.2022 - older versions
The regulator, MCMC, requested input from broadcasters in 2020/2021, to develop a position statement on digitising radio. No public announcements or information has been released.
Last update: 05.03.2021 - older versions
In this country there is
- Local multiplex: 1 Trial
Please note:
(a) These web pages are updated regularly to reflect current services on air, however they may not be exactly up to date.
(b) The logos shown on these pages are for illustrative purposes only – manufacturers and broadcasters are directed here for information on implementing station logos.
There is currently one trial local multiplex on-air with 12 DAB+ simulcast services (7 from RTM and 5 from commercial stations).
Simulcast on AM / FM | Exclusive on digital | Total of services | |
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DAB+ programmes | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Last update: 03.12.2014 - older versions
Malaysia has been running a DAB+ digital radio trial in Kuala Lumpur since October 2009. The technical trial is organised by Radio Television Malaysia (RTM), Telekom Malaysia and is supported by the regulator the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). The trial involves one transmitter on the Kuala Lumpur Tower plus five filler transmitters in Kelang, Bukit Lanjan, Bukit Sungei Besi, Kajang and Sepang. The trial is broadcast on Band III, Channel 11B and carries 15 DAB+ simulcast services and 1 exclusive data service (EPG).
Last update: 03.10.2013 - older versions
Key features of digital radio regulation in Malaysia include;
- Band III has been identified for DAB
- There is an allocation for a “Digital Multimedia Services (DMS)” in the L-Band (1452 – 1492 MHz)
The first edition of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission’s Spectrum Plan was released on 1 January 2002 which identified Eureka 147 (DAB) as a Digital Sound Broadcasting System (DSB) and has allocated spectrum in its Spectrum Plan.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is the regulator for the converging communications and multimedia industry. There are two main broadcast groups under MCMC, Digital Sound Broadcast (DSB) and Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT). Both DSB and DTT have completed their standard submission for DAB and DVB respectively and the standards are now under public scrutiny. DSB proposed DAB and DMB as the DSB standard to MCMC. Due to the current development of DAB+, DSB is proposing DAB+ to the MCMC as an attachment to the previous document.
Economics, Environment, Emergency – driving the case for DAB+ at ABU DBS
08.03.2023 -

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WorldDAB pavilion and workshop at ABU DBS, Malaysia
24.02.2023 -

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ABU DBS 2023 to be in-person event after two years
13.01.2023 - Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) WorldDAB Member - Malaysia
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DAB+ Technical Consultation at #DBS2020
05.03.2020 -

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Radiodays Asia 2019 begins in Kuala Lumpur
27.08.2019 - Malaysia
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Regional workshop on digital radio to take place in Kuala Lumpur
02.05.2019 - Malaysia
(Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development) Read more
DAB+ major focus at ABU DBS 2019
13.03.2019 - Malaysia
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Exhibitors at ABU DBS 2019
08.03.2019 - Malaysia
(Asia Radio Today) Read more
Radio is in a golden age according to broadcasters at ABU DBS 2019
04.03.2019 - Malaysia
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Over 60 companies from across the radio industry set to attend ABU DBS 2019
27.02.2019 - Malaysia
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FEATURED
Economics, Environment, Emergency – driving the case for DAB+ at ABU DBS
06.03.2023
After two years of virtual events, the ABU DBS is back in person from today in Kuala Lumpur. On the first day of the four-day event, over 150 delegates from the Asia Pacific region and beyond packed the room for the WorldDAB workshop: “Economics, Environment, Emergency – driving the case for DAB+.”
Key Information
Status: | trial and/or regulation |
Population: | 32.2 million |
Population coverage: | |
Services: | 12 DAB+ |
Last update: 18.02.2020
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