As BFM Turns 12, Malek Ali Reckons People Are Still Ga-Ga About Radio

Malek Ali, Founder, BFM

04-Sep-20 08:45

As BFM Turns 12, Malek Ali Reckons People Are Still Ga-Ga About Radio

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On the occasion of its 12th birthday, BFM 89.9 Founder Malek Ali discusses whether radio remains as relevant and engaging as during its halcyon days, before the Internet emerged to disrupt the global broadcasting and media industries.

Image credit: Jonathan Velasquez / Unsplash

Produced by: Wong Shou Ning

Presented by: Khoo Hsu Chuang, Wong Shou Ning

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Tags: Radio, BFM, 12 years, Internet, global broadcasting, media,

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