IKIMfm Makes History As Islamic Radio Broadcasts From Highest Altitude

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM) today celebrated the 25th anniversary of its radio station, IKIMfm, making history by broadcasting from the highest altitude atop a local skyscraper.

The special broadcast from the 92nd floor of Menara Merdeka 118 aimed to set a Malaysia Book of Records title for the Highest Altitude Islamic Radio Broadcast From A Skyscraper.

IKIM director-general Associate Professor Datuk Dr Mohamed Azam Mohamed Adil said the special broadcast runs from 5 am today to 6 am tomorrow.

“This achievement goes beyond setting a record; it showcases IKIM’s boldness and innovation in exploring new broadcasting approaches, raising the profile of Islamic broadcasting to new heights,” he said at the celebration at Masjid Al-Sultan Abdullah, Menara Merdeka 118, today.

The event was officiated by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Zulkifli Hasan and attended by his deputy, Marhamah Rosli.

The MBOR certificate handover will air live on IKIMfm, hosted by Tyzo and Syafiq, with guests of honour Marhamah and Mohamed Azam, from the Menara Merdeka 118 studio.

At the same event, IKIMfm launched the Mahabbah MADANI Ramadan 1447 Hijrah Campaign to promote mahabbah (love), compassion, and togetherness, aligned with the Malaysia MADANI vision, through a series of Ramadan spiritual and educational programmes.

Mohamed Azam said this is because IKIMfm plays a role in conveying Ramadan messages that soothe the soul, foster love and encourage good deeds and social responsibility.

“Our goal is to share an understanding of Islam with the whole ummah, not just through information, so that people genuinely grasp the wisdom and values of Ramadan. This is the responsibility of IKIM and IKIMfm,” he said.

IKIMfm is a radio that broadcasts Islamic understanding through a variety of educational, spiritual and current affairs programmes.

-- BERNAMA