Within a day I received a PDF e-QSL for my reception of RTW Wai FM, broadcasting on 11665 kHz from Kajang, Malaysia. The EDXC (European DX council) still treats Malaysia as two DX countries, making this a West Malaysia reception.
As can be deduced from the name Wai FM is in fact a national FM network operated by Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM). The purpose of the shortwave broadcast on 11665 kHz is to extend its reach to rural and remote areas in Sarawak (East Malaysia), where FM signals often cannot penetrate due to challenging terrain, dense forests, and limited infrastructure. This allows indigenous communities, such as the Kenyah, Kayan, Iban, Bidayuh, and Lun Bawang, to access programming in their native languages, including news, folklore, music, and cultural content that has been a station staple since its origins in the 1950s.
Transmissions are scheduled from 21:45 – 14:05 h UTC. They originate from RTM’s powerful 100 kW shortwave site in Kajang (Peninsular Malaysia), beamed eastward at a 93-degree azimuth to target Sarawak specifically. This might also explain why in Europe late night reception (long path) is often more easy than early afternoon.
