987FM
987 (formerly known as Perfect Ten 98.7FM before 26 June 2005) is Singapore's very first 24-hour English music radio station of Mediacorp Radio in Singapore. It is a 24-hour radio station that plays English language hit songs from Singapore, Australia, United Kingdom, United States and around the world. 987FM is the sole contemporary hit radio on the FM frequency band in Singapore. 987 was officially formal full launched took place as Perfect Ten 98.7FM on New Year's Day 1989 at stroke of midnight SST as 24-hour music radio station in English. Its studio is current at Mediacorp Campus, Mediapolis. The radio station's officially tagline and slogan is "Singapore's Number 1 Hit Music Station".
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| Broadcast area | Singapore Johor Bahru, South Johor/Southern Johor (Malaysia) Batam and Bintan Islands, Riau Islands (Indonesia) |
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| Frequency | 98.7 MHz |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English (Singlish) |
| Format | Top 40 (CHR), US Top 40 |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Mediacorp |
| History | |
First air date | 1 January 1989 at stroke of midnight SST as Perfect Ten 98.7FM[1][2] |
Former names | Perfect Ten 98.7FM (1 January 1989-26 June 2005) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | |
| Website | 987FM |
The programmes on 987 as of 12 May 2022 include The Shock Circuit with Sonia and Joakim on the mornings, The Lunchbox with Natasha and The Halftime Show with Ann Nicole at the lunchtime, The Get Out with Gerald, Kim and Maya in the evenings and The Down Low with Germaine and Avery on overnight. 987 was officially similar and related to BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 1Xtra in the United Kingdom, iHeartMedia's KISS-FM network in the United States, Prambors FM in the Indonesia and Hitz in the Malaysia.
History
Perfect Ten 98.7FM (1989-2005)
987 was officially formal full launched took place on New Year's Day 1989 at stroke of midnight SST as Perfect Ten 98.7FM[1][2] with ten DJs, the very first 24-hour English radio station in Singapore of Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). It broadcast from Caldecott Broadcast Centre after officially launched with very first programme "Ring is the New Year" a link-up with Radio 1 to usher in the New Year with fun and music.
| Broadcasting time | Broadcasting daily |
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| 11:59:00-11:59:59pm | Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall Clock Tower Chime: Countdown New Year / Countdown Singapore Standard Time |
| Perfect 10 98.7 FM it was officially schedule for opening midnight on New Year's Day 1989 at stroke of midnight SST. | |
| Stroke of midnight | Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall Clock Tower Chime: Greetings New Year / Happy New Year - Welcome 1989 |
| Officially Opening Ceremony and Grand Opening of Perfect Ten 98.7 FM in held at Caldecott Broadcast Centre | |
| Ring is the New Year: A Link-up with Radio 1 to usher in the New Year with fun and music | |
| 1:00am | Let's Party: A selection of music for dancing in the streets or at home listeners may call into send New Year greetings |
| 4:00am | The Dream Makers: A mixture of sentimental music both old and new |
| News radio at 6:00am | Newsbrief and Weather Forecast |
| 6:05am | A Brand New Year: A mixture of vocals and instrumentals with a phone-in for New Year greetings |
| 10:00am | The Class of 88: Featuring the year's best singles and albums in the field of pop, country, jazz and black music. |
| News radio at noon | Newsbrief and Weather Forecast |
| 12:05pm | Top of The World: A look at the artistes and records which are on this week's American Billboard Charts |
| 3:00pm | Yesteryear's Top 40: A non-stop selection of the pop hits of the past eight years, from 1980 to 1988 |
| News radio at 6:00pm | Newsbrief and Weather Forecast |
| 6:05pm | Let's Go: A lively mixture of current and past hits |
| 8:00pm | Rock-it: Excerpts of concerts by today's rock stars |
| 9:00pm | Celebrities: It's partytime again with lively dance music and a quiz for home listeners. |
| News radio at stroke of midnight | Newsbrief and Weather Forecast |
The name Perfect 10 (also known as Radio 10) was selected because the primary aim of the station was to carry Top 10 music and the musical selection was from the past decade.[3] Broadcasts were to be 24/7 from day one.[4] SBC advised that it would take two weeks for listener feedback to readjust the station.[5]
987FM (2005-now)
Perfect Ten 98.7FM became 987 on 27 June 2005. 987's studio moved out of Caldecott Broadcast Centre on 19 July 2010 and it broadcast from *SCAPE along Orchard Road at 2 Orchard Link for three years. 987 moved back to Caldecott Broadcast Centre on 20 May 2013 after its tenancy with *SCAPE expired. On 17 January 2017, 987 studio moved out of Caldecott Broadcast Centre and into the brand new Mediacorp Campus, Mediapolis @ one-north.
Content
Music
987 adopts the Contemporary Hit Radio format with the majority of the playlist consisting of music from the 2010s along with a minority of hits from the late 2000s.
On New Year's Eve annually there will be a countdown of the year's biggest hits on 987, played out over a 10-hour period with a repeat on New Year's Day.
Controversies
In May 2007, The Muttons were suspended for a while due to their participation in No Bra Day, an activity that was sponsored by FHM Singapore and featured young models competing to see who could remove their bras in the fastest time possible. A video taken in the studio was posted on YouTube and the resulting uproar from viewers forced the station to pay S$9,800 to the Media Development Authority of Singapore for 'inappropriate and offensive content'. Muttons in the Morning was then replaced with The Dan and Young Show. They soon came back to 987FM in July 2007 for the late night slot show, now called Muttons To Midnight.[6]
In July 2009, Chew Soo Wei, was sacked by the programming director, Daniel Ong, over alleged claims of failing to put on an American accent and issues with proficiency of the English language. Listeners expressed disdain that it was unfair for DJs with local accents to be discriminated while DJs who speak with an American accent receive preferential treatment.[7]
In March 2010, it was announced that Ris Low would be joining the 987 crew and hosting the evening drive-time show. There was a huge outrage among listeners over her unprofessional attitude, including turning up more than 2 hours late for her first radio show and usage of poor English.
In March 2012, Shan Wee left 987 in February 2012, a 'ManHunt' was conducted to find a replacement for Rozz's co-host on the morning show. Listeners were invited to audition for the spot from 12 to 16 March 2012 and were told that they stood a chance of getting a spot on 987. However, it turned out that Rozz's new co-host is Bobby Tonelli from neighbour radio station, Class 95FM. It was speculated that the auditions were a waste of time and effort and simply just an advertising strategy to gain more listenership.[8][9]
Transmission hours
987 is a 24-hour operating channel.
Frequencies
| Frequencies | TRP (kW) | Broadcast area | Transmitter site |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98.7 FM | 6 | Singapore | Bukit Batok |
| Johor Bahru, South Johor/Southern Johor, Malaysia | |||
| Batam and Bintan Island, Riau Islands, Indonesia |
National anthem
The National anthem plays at 06:00 SST daily at the start of the broadcasting day. The National anthem is played in full with the lyrics being sung.
| Nation | National Anthem | Start Broadcast | Final Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | Majulah Singapura | New Year's Day 1989[1][2] | now |
Similar contemporary hit radio
References
- Effendy, Albert (31 December 1988). "Singapore's first 24-hours CHR/Pop and Top 40 youth teen". The New Paper. Archived from the original on 2 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- 98.7 FM PERFECT 10 Singapore with 1989 countdown (FIRST DAY BROADCAST)
- "SBC goes for that perfect 10". The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB). 21 December 1988. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- "Round-the-clock music from midnight today". The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB). 31 December 1988. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- "SBC will use feedback to fine-tune Perfect 10". The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB). 5 January 1989. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- "MediaCorp Radio fined for bra stunt". Archived from the original on 2013-10-19. Retrieved 2012-08-08.
- "AsiaOne.com - Was 987 DJ asked to leave because she didn't sound 'American' enough?". Archived from the original on 2012-09-24. Retrieved 2012-08-08.
- Facebook - Rozz's Man Hunt
- "REVIEW: Battle of Singapore Radio Morning Shows | Spin or Bin Music Blog". Archived from the original on 2013-04-07. Retrieved 2012-08-08.