XFM 96.3
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| Broadcast area | Singapore |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 96.3 MHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | International music |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Mediacorp Pte Ltd (Mediacorp Radio) |
| History | |
First air date | 12 October 1998[1] |
Last air date | 30 September 2016[2] |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Web Stream |
| Website | toggle.sg/xfm963 |
XFM 96.3 was a Expat radio station of Mediacorp in Singapore. 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.
Closure
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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