Another news radio launched

JAKARTA: People living in and around the city now have a wider selection of news available on the radio with the launch of Namlapanha news radio on 89.35 FM and 603 AM on Friday.

The radio is on air 18 hours a day with journalism-based programs aimed at promoting freedom of the press, freedom of thought and freedom of expression, Namlapanha director Santosa said.

Besides Namlapanha, which is supported by 40 journalists in the city and 50 correspondents across the country, there are also several news radio stations in Jakarta, including Elshinta and Jakarta News FM.

The new station was established following the success of the 68H radio news agency, which provides programs for 230 private and state-owned radio stations throughout the country. It also regularly supplies programs to Malaysia, the Netherlands, Australia and East Timor.--JP