Sapian Sapari, or better known as DJ Zan Sofiyan, as quoted from his blog have officially left Warna 94.2FM in end January.

Zan started out in radio with Ria 89.7FM, talent scouted through ‘Kejora Ria’ held at the now-defunct Alkaff Mansion circa late 90s, where he also competed with Karim Sadali (KC).  Other than being radio presenter, Zan have also been known for his talents as an actor in serial drama ‘Bara’.  In Warna, Zan is paired up with Dyn Norahim as the wacky duo, popularly known as ‘ZanDyn Show’, filled with their daily antics.  Dyn now hosts ‘The Dyn Show’ solo every Monday to Thursday at 10pm.

We wish you all the best for your bright future ahead Zan!

Ria’s 20th Birthday Bash have also kick started it’s new segments beginning 1st March last week.   Two out of their five regular segments were changed, while the rest remains the same.  RZ is now back to his 6am slot, paired up with Aura Shai in ‘RA Krew’ and ‘Ria Charts’ on weekends, while Hafeez Glamour now hosts ‘Go Glam’ from 4pm onwards.

Tune in to the brand new timebelts and take note of the latest SMS codes for your dedication and song requests!

6am -10am : ‘RA Krew’ with RZ and Aura Shai

10am – 2pm : ‘The O Show’ with Fiza O

2pm – 4pm : ‘Ria Mix’

4pm – 8pm : ‘Go Glam’ with Hafeez Glamour

8pm – 10pm : ‘Skoolz’ with Nity Baizura

10pm – 2am : ‘Misteri Jam 12′ with KC

Also, Become A Fan of Ria 89.7FM in Facebook

Image credits to Ria 897 Facebook Fan Page.

Congratulations to Dyn Norahim, or his real name, Ahmad Sodiqin who will be solemnized with Nur Sodiqin today.

Dyn hosts ‘Dyn Show’ every Monday to Thursday at 10pm as well as ‘Hits Rock Zaza & Dyn’ every Saturday.  Last we heard through Warna 942FM, the duo are in the midst of collaborating with Life Records for a rock album.  Hmm, interesting!

Tahniah Dyn, on your big day. Wishing you both an eternal happiness, from Gumbira!

Image credits to www.warna.sg

“I believe radio stations will have no problem adhering to this compulsory requirement,” he said. The directive, made under Section 33 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1988, was because there were little efforts shown by radio stations to promote local songs. Section 33, among others, stipulates that the Minister, at any time, has the power modify or vary the special conditions of an existing licence. Asked why the government was imposing such a “drastic” measure, Rais said the trend in the industry which did not favour the local music scene.

“There are radio stations which couldn’t care less about the local music. They tend to amuse themselves with foreign songs and not giving due attention to the ‘love the Malaysian music’ programme,” he said. Rais said the move was also to rejuvenate the country’s “ailing” music industry which saw the value diminishing from RM200 million a year in 2001 to RM70 million a year at the moment. Apart from making it compulsory to air local songs, the Ministry would also strive to address other issues encumbering the industry such as piracy and illegal downloading of songs via the Internet.

He also said that a music department would be set up under the Ministry in the efforts to strengthen the country’s music industry. On the accreditation certificate, which was presented to nine music groups and an individual, Rais said, it was aimed at enhancing the quality of local artistes and musicians. Those accredited would be given priority to perform in hotels, he said.

Previously, there were complaints from organisers and the hotel industry that they had difficulties hiring quality local artistes. “The Ministry will set up a monitoring committee to ensure that 70 per cent of performing artistes are sourced locally and the rest from abroad,” he said. He also suggested that the Padang Merbok in the national capital be made a hub for public performance involving music and theatre groups as well as comedians and veteran artistes.

(taken off Daily Express – http://www.dailyexpress.com.my)

Also Read: Radio’s Freedom Has Negative Impact On Nation

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The teen years are over for Ria but that’s not stopping the Malay radio station targeted at youths from celebrating their 20s in a big way. The station was launched 1st December 1990. That makes them 20 this year, and in February they kick off their year-long celebrations with a concert that you wouldn’t want to miss.

The line up, as of today, announced during The O Show includes Zaibaktian, Didicazli, Taufik Batisah, Hady Mirza and more.

During its early years, the line up of DJs include pioneers AB Shaik, Mariam Mas’od both now in Warna, Zarina Safuan, Azmi Oh Yeah, Hafeez Glamour and Suriani Kassim. Currently, Fiza O, Aura Syai, and Nity Baizura are some of the popular names on-air.

Ria’s Birthday Bash will take place 21st February, 8.30pm at The Republic Cultural Centre, Republic Poly.

Tickets priced at $28 is now available at Muzika Records, Joo Chiat Complex.

Sleeq’s song “Cun Saja” might have hit Hot FM’s charts but they officially start their Malaysian promotions today! Our congrats to them! And do check out these timings to catch them on TV & Radio. It is taken off their brand new website http://www.sleeqmusic.com

Ah, you might have known this already but nevertheless, Congratulations to the two beauties of Warna 942FM, Nona Kirana and Zaza Majid! The two radio presenters got engaged  a week apart from each other!

Sorry to disappoint, but we are not going to publish their engagement pictures.

Nona is now engaged to one of her luckiest fans, Mohd Hisyam, whom she first met in one of Warna’s events (this we got from her blog) while Zaza was introduced to her fiance through ‘matchmaking’ by Fadli’s sister.  Yes, that’s his name.  A quick check with Zaza personally confirmed that he used to be in one of “Elit-Ria” circa 2003.  Ah, no wonder he looks really familiar.

Fans were too quick to circulate email forwards of Nona’s private ceremony, which made her quite upset. This was last seen during Norfasarie’s grand engagement followed by her wedding proceedings. Well ladies, you’re famous, that’s how it goes kan?

With that, it seems like almost everyone is blissfully attached, other than another semi-bujang, Dyn Norahim who is engaged to someone who shares the same name.  Ooh, interesting! Til we get the actual scoop, and til the actual wedding, we, at Gumbira, wishes you happiness.

Nona reads the Malay news on Channel Suria and presents “Rentak Warna”, weekdays at 3pm while Zaza presents “Warna Mart” weekdays 10 am on Warna 942FM.  Meanwhile, in the recent Facebook status from Dyn, the late night “ZanDyn Show” will be ceased at the end of the year.  But we won’t know for sure.  Gimmick, perhaps?

The picture above was taken during the recent “Rapsodi Hitz” where the two of them hosted for the post-event.  Dyn and Zaza both host “Hits Rock” every Saturday 10pm to 2am.