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| area = [[Singapore]] |
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| slogan = Experience Home Closer |
| slogan = Experience Home Closer |
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| airdate = {{Start date and age|df=y|1998|10|12}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Launch of FM 96.3 - The International Channel |url=https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/1998101201.htm |website=NAS | |
| airdate = {{Start date and age|df=y|1998|10|12}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Launch of FM 96.3 - The International Channel |url=https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/1998101201.htm |website=NAS |access-date=10 December 2019 |date=12 October 1998}}</ref> |
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| last_airdate = {{End date and age|df=y|2016|9|30}}<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ng |first1=Jing Yng |title=MDA calls for bids for two new radio stations |url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/mda-calls-bids-two-new-radio-stations |website=Today | |
| last_airdate = {{End date and age|df=y|2016|9|30}}<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ng |first1=Jing Yng |title=MDA calls for bids for two new radio stations |url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/mda-calls-bids-two-new-radio-stations |website=Today |access-date=21 September 2019 |date=16 June 2016}}</ref> |
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| frequency = 96.3 [[Megahertz|MHz]] |
| frequency = 96.3 [[Megahertz|MHz]] |
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| format = International music |
| format = International music |
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==Closure== |
==Closure== |
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Both the [[Media Development Authority]] (MDA) and [[Mediacorp]] have done a review and mutually agreed to cease transmission of the station on 30 September 2016, given the rapidly changing radio landscape. [[Mediacorp]] stated that the review was "driven by new technologies and evolving radio listenership preferences". Staff will be redeployed to other positions thereafter.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ng |first1=Jing Yng |title=MDA calls for bids for two new radio stations |url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/mda-calls-bids-two-new-radio-stations |website=Today | |
Both the [[Media Development Authority]] (MDA) and [[Mediacorp]] have done a review and mutually agreed to cease transmission of the station on 30 September 2016, given the rapidly changing radio landscape. [[Mediacorp]] stated that the review was "driven by new technologies and evolving radio listenership preferences". Staff will be redeployed to other positions thereafter.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ng |first1=Jing Yng |title=MDA calls for bids for two new radio stations |url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/mda-calls-bids-two-new-radio-stations |website=Today |access-date=21 September 2019 |date=16 June 2016}}</ref> |
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In 2016, the reused frequency (as well as a newly-vacated [[89.3]] frequency) were tendered and won by [[SPH Radio]]. In 2018, [[96.3 Hao FM]] was launched and broadcast using the 96.3 frequency.<ref>The Hindi (bollywood) Radio Masti 96.3 continues digitally as a 24 hours LIVE radio from their studios as Radio Masti 24x7 available on iOS, Android and their Facebook page. {{Cite web|url=http://www.asiaradiotoday.com/news/sph-wins-tender-two-new-radio-stations|title=SPH wins tender for two new radio stations {{!}} AsiaRadioToday.com|website=www.asiaradiotoday.com|access-date=2017-08-10}}</ref> |
In 2016, the reused frequency (as well as a newly-vacated [[89.3]] frequency) were tendered and won by [[SPH Radio]]. In 2018, [[96.3 Hao FM]] was launched and broadcast using the 96.3 frequency.<ref>The Hindi (bollywood) Radio Masti 96.3 continues digitally as a 24 hours LIVE radio from their studios as Radio Masti 24x7 available on iOS, Android and their Facebook page. {{Cite web|url=http://www.asiaradiotoday.com/news/sph-wins-tender-two-new-radio-stations|title=SPH wins tender for two new radio stations {{!}} AsiaRadioToday.com|website=www.asiaradiotoday.com|access-date=2017-08-10}}</ref> |
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| Broadcast area | Singapore |
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| Frequency | 96.3 MHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | International music |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Mediacorp Pte Ltd (Mediacorp Radio) |
| History | |
First air date | 12 October 1998; 25 years ago (1998-10-12)[1] |
Last air date | 30 September 2016; 7 years ago (2016-09-30)[2] |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Web Stream |
| Website | toggle.sg/xfm963 |
Expat Radio 96.3 XFM was a radio stationofMediacorpinSingapore. Broadcasting on 96.3 MHz, it was Singapore's only radio station that broadcast a mix of Japanese, French, Hindi, Bangladeshi and German programmes. A blend of World Music from Brazil, Greece, Italy, Lebanon and Spain would also be played during an automated music marathon daily.
Both the Media Development Authority (MDA) and Mediacorp have done a review and mutually agreed to cease transmission of the station on 30 September 2016, given the rapidly changing radio landscape. Mediacorp stated that the review was "driven by new technologies and evolving radio listenership preferences". Staff will be redeployed to other positions thereafter.[3]
In 2016, the reused frequency (as well as a newly-vacated 89.3 frequency) were tendered and won by SPH Radio. In 2018, 96.3 Hao FM was launched and broadcast using the 96.3 frequency.[4]
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