107.6FM – Finally a radio station for women in Penang

By Julia Tan

July 2014 FEATURE
main image
Advertisement
It is Malaysia’s only English radio station for women, and in March this year, Capital FM, which has 121,000 listeners weekly, ventured north to Penang (previously it could only be heard in the Klang Valley). But what exactly does a radio station for women broadcast? One might imagine fashion, beauty, celebrities and cosmetics. Think I’m stereotyping? Just flip open a magazine for women and you’ll see.Stereotypes aside, obviously there’s so much more women are interested in. According to Star Radio...

Subscribe to our e-archive to read our older articles.

Subscribe Now
Julia Tan

is a former editor of Penang Monthly. She remembers her time with the magazine with great fondness.

Previous Article Back to Issue Next Article
Advertisement

Trending Now

A Red-light District Worthy of a Vibrant Port

Anecdotal Accounts of Chinese Women Migrants to Southeast Asia

The Japanese Conquest of Penang: Part One

The British-Siamese Boundary Stone: A Momentous Relic in Seberang Perai

A Brief History of 123 Macalister

Subscribe today to access over 2,000 articles in our e-Archive for RM150 a year, and get the 2nd year free.
Support Us

As Penang Monthly continues to evolve, we aim to deliver better quality reads. At present, our three current issues are free for public access. But we need your financial support as we endeavour to be the voice of Penang and an inspiring read for the curious Malaysian.

Every RM100 contribution from individuals (or RM1,000 for corporations) will be entitled to tax exemption receipt.
`