Welcome All to Sem 1, 2011/2012!

Assamualaikum gorgeous people!

The first week of our new semester in 2011 has already passed! We hope that you had a great week catching up with old friends and making new ones despite the challenges of registering those new subjects ;D Hopefully the super long holidays didn't make you feel awkward coming back to classes, haha!

Of course, it's still not to late for us to wish all new IIUM students a huge warm WELCOME to the Garden of Knowledge & Virtue! ;)

You ready? ;D

Another warm welcome we bid to new Electronic Media specialised students =D We hope to see you all around in the radio conty soon & be part of the new IIUM.fm crew!

More new stuff coming up this semester (yayy!), so you better stick close to us and just keep listening to IIUM.fm, Your Campus Radio =)

All the best for new classes everyone!

MERDEKA!

Assalamualaikum everyone!

That's right, there's another day to celebrate while we are in the midst of Eid festivity, and that is Malaysia's 54th Independence Day on the 31st of August!! "MERDEKA!" FREEDOM! =D

Therefore IIUM.fm would like to wish all Malaysians a very happy 'Hari Kemerdekaan', so get your patriotic spirits high up during this Eid festive season! Double celebration, yayy! \^0^/

 We'd like to share a warm Merdeka advertisement with you from the local oil company, Petronas (this was released in 2008 =D):






As always, keep sticking with IIUM.fm, Your Campus Radio =)

Eid Mubarak 2011!

Salam awesome people!

Unas (ra) reported that when the Prophet Muhammad (saw) migrated from Makkah to Madinah, the people of Madinah used to have two festivals. On those two days they had carnivals and festivity. The Prophet Muhammad (saw) asked the Ansaar (the Muslims of Madinah) about it. They replied that before Islam they used to have carnivals on those two joyous days. The Prophet Muhammad (saw) told them: 'Instead of those two days, Allah has appointed two other days which are better, the days of Eid-al-Fitr and Eid-al-Adha.' (Hadith) 

Time surely flies this blessed as we are already approaching the end of Ramadan 2011. What a short journey, huh? Still, we believe that it was definitely a wonderful journey spent with family & friends, and we do hope that all of you had a fulfilling holy month this year! =)

To all IIUM staffs & students, whether in Malaysia or other parts of the world, and for the rest of our fellow Muslim brothers & sisters everywhere, IIUM.fm would like to wish a heartfelt EID MUBARAK to you!! May Allah S.W.T. bless you all with much peace, joy and happiness always! =D

So, want to know the significance of Eid? Check it out right HERE!

And what should we do on the night of Eid ul Fitri, the DAY itself, and the whole of Shawwal month? It's just a click away right HERE. =D

Enjoy the spirit of celebration and togetherness, and remember, stay safe on this joyous festive season okay =) We'll see you real soon for the upcoming semester!


Forever and always, keep on listening to IIUM.fm, Your Campus Radio! \^0^/

Ramadan is BACK!

Assalamualaikum beautiful people!

That's right, the holy month of Islam has come to embrace us again! And in the IIUM environment, this Ramadan marks the beginning of a new change for IIUM residents as the new academic calendar allows us to celebrate Ramadan at home with our families. =) Therefore, IIUM.fm would like to wish a fulfilling, enchanting, beautiful Ramadan to all IIUM citizens and the rest of the Muslims everywhere across the world!

Here's something that we'd like to share with you about Ramadan:

We should note that the month of Ramadan is the best of months. This month is superior to others in four things: 

1.     In it there is the best night of the year, which is Lailatul Al-Qadr. Worship on this night is better than worshiping for a thousand months. 

2.     In this month was revealed the best of Books to the best of the Prophets (peace and blessings be upon them all). 

3.     In this month the gates of Paradise are opened and the gates of Hell are shut, and the devils are chained up. 

4.     There are many kinds of worship in Ramadan, such as fasting, praying Qiyam Al-Layl (Night Vigil Prayer), feeding the poor, performing i`tikaf (religious retreat), giving charity, and reading the Qur’an.

How do we welcome Ramadan? How can we prepare for Ramadan? Read more on this beautiful blog post here -----> SuperMuslims : Welcoming Ramadan =D


Of course, IIUM.fm has an awesome line-up of programmes, songs and nasyeeds just for you this blessed month!

We have a special programme, 

'Ramadan Reminders with Yusuf Estes',

every day this Ramadan at 2 p.m. 

May we all benefit from his reminders!

Keep sticking to IIUM.fm, Your Campus Radio this Ramadan, peeps~ \^0^/

IIUM.fm's Birthday Bash A Success!

Salam gorgeous people!


Already celebrating away your semester break? We sure believe you are! It is definitely the time to embrace that much-awaited free time and spend quality time with friends and family! For those traveling to various parts of Malaysia or the rest of the world, IIUM.fm would like to wish all of you a safe and smooth trip back home, and may Allah bless your journey along the way. We would also like to wish you a fulfilling long semester break and of course, Insyaallah, we'll meet you again next semester with more new content and talents! ^_^

For those who didn't know, IIUM.fm has celebrated it's first birthday bash on the 17th June 2011!! The bash was held at the Human Sciences (HS) Square and there were much entertainment from fellow students, lots of food (yes, a lot of food for just tea-time!) and of course, a birthday bash wouldn't be complete without a birthday CAKE and birthday cupcakes!!! Let's go through the eventful celebration in pictures, shall we? \^0^/

The birthday bash began with a few opening words by IIUM.fm's own deejay, Amierah Amer

The Head of Department of Communication (HS), Dr. Che Mahzan Ahmad giving out his short speech

The Dean of IRKHS, Dr. Badri Najib Zubir reminiscing the achievements of IIUM.fm in his speech

The audience were shown a video show on the history and the journey of IIUM.fm throughout it's first year

A sudden gimmick that caught everyone in surprise & excitement!

The bash had another emcee of the day, Bro. Junaidy Abidin who showed us a couple of cool dance moves!

The first performance for the bash was from the Palestinian group, impressing the audience with their traditional warrior dance!

The ceremony was toned down for a while with some soulful nasyeed from the members of IIUM's Nasyid Club

The event was hyped up again with a dance performance from Syria!

An awesome solo move by one of the Syrian dancers!

The last performance of the day with more soulful songs from IIUM's Acoustic Band club

Aww... IIUM.fm's founding father, Sir Johanni Saleh, Dr. Che Mahzan & Dr. Badri Najib in union to cut the IIUM.fm's birthday cake!

The bash ended oh-so-nicely with, of course, 'makan' time!

Our lovely customised cupcakes!!! =D

Yeah, FOOD!

The best way to end your 'makan' - have a chit chat!

Our guests seemed to be enjoying themselves!

Maybe enjoying a bit too much? =D

All in all, the bash was a success and we'd like to thank everyone who made it happen and to all those who came and made it awesome!

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Besides the wonderful birthday bash, IIUM.fm also had a major makeover in the radio lab which not many of us are aware about! So what exactly is it? =P

The conty has been moved to the radio classroom! Whee~!

Sir Jo and radio technician Khairoul setting up the system. The new conty looks more professional now!

How about it? Cool eh? =D

So many pictures in one post! So many stuffs went on in one day! And despite a few setbacks, what a fantastic day it was =) For more pictures of the event, just head on to our Facebook group!

So as you're enjoying your holidays, why not have a listen to your campus radio at any time, wherever you are around the world \^0^/

As always, keep sticking to IIUM.fm, Your Campus Radio =)

Best Wishes for Final Exams

Assalamualaikum beautiful people!


Another short semester has gradually come to an end. It was a short yet sweet journey for most of us with the calmer and more relaxed atmosphere in the land of IIUM. By now students are busy away preparing for their respective final papers, therefore IIUM.fm would like to wish everyone all the best! May Allah bless you all so that you can answer your papers well and achieve success for your results! \^0^/

As you're studying away for those papers, why not have a listen to us as well while you're at it? Where else but on IIUM.fm, Your Campus Radio! =D



PS: A special report on IIUM.fm's birthday bash is coming up real soon! \^0^/

New Look & New Deejays!

Salam lovely people!

Finally!!! After much (and much) constructing and assembling, the new blog layout is officially UP!!! Woohhoooo!!! \^0^/ Well, as you can see there are some parts that are still in construction, but no worries, those are coming up on the blog as well real soon! You'll see them popping up like mushrooms in no time haha =D

<<<<<<<<--------------  Please vote in the polls right on the left sidebar there on what do you think of the new design. Whether it's makes you faint with awesomeness, (=D) or makes you go "Finally~!!!", or just so-so to you, or even if you are a new visitor, we want to know your thoughts!

Have a look around and you'll see that more stuff have been added to further enrich your knowledge about our campus radio. May I recommend the Content section on the top right corner (like a waiter here haha), that includes Music, Programmes and the IIUM.fm Crew? Or the Featured section, which holds media links that mention IIUM.fm, might interest you? Or maybe you just fancy about getting to know us better, by the About Us section? Do feel free! =D Feeling like connecting with us? Visit the Contacts section!

Besides the new layout, it's finally time to introduce IIUM.fm's new deejays i.e. new practical students! Here they are! =D

Amierah Amer

The 'Monday Rules!' show

 Mondays, 9 am - 12 pm

Nussaree (Nasri) Ariya

 The 'Thai Thai Show'

Mondays, 3 - 6 pm

Sofia Pongtanee

 'Learn Thai with Sofia'

Tuesdays, 3 - 6 pm

Kaddyjatou Gassama

Catch her every Thursday, 9 am - 12 pm

&

'Stories of the Prophet' every Friday, 3 - 6 pm

 

Zulaiha (Zul) Abd. Rahim

 Catch her every Tuesday, 9 am - 12pm (BM)

&

every Friday, 10 am - 12 pm (ENG)

Amierah & Zul

'The Morning Show'

Wednesdays, 9 am - 12 pm

Nasri & Sofia

 The 'Sawadee UIA' show (THAI)

Wednesdays, 3 - 6 pm

We hope that you're enjoying IIUM.fm's new changes and fresh updates! Don't forget to tune in to the deejays, and of course, keep listening to IIUM.fm, Your Campus Radio =)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY IIUM.FM!!!

Salam y'all!

TODAY IS THE GLORIOUS DAY!!! Our baby is now one years old wheeee!!! \^0^/

It was truly a rich journey throughout this whole year, with so many great memories! With Allah S.W.T.'s guidance, we will continue working hard to provide you with the best content a radio can have! =D

Again, thank you so much to everyone who've been supporting us along the way  =)

So what are we waiting for? Let's celebrate!!! \^0^/ Bring out the cakes!!


Keep on sticking to IIUM.FM, your campus radio peeps!

IIUM.FM's First Birthday!

Salam gorgeous people! ;D

No kidding! IIUM.FM is already one years old?? YES!!! Finally the happy news is out to all!!! \^0^/

IIUM.FM was officially launched on the 26th of May 2010 by IIUM's Rector, Prof. Dato' Sri Dr. Syed Arabi Idid. The Internet radio serves as a platform for Communication major students specialising in Electronic Media to learn and apply their radio broadcasting skills via assignments, projects, practicum or practical training. Since the radio can be heard through Internet streaming (and being under an international university), its format is international music and has listeners from all across the globe including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Yemen, Montenegro, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, South Korea, Netherlands, Taiwan, United States, Thailand, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, and Egypt (based on our traffic record in January 2011).

A Communication lecturer, Sir Aznan Mat Piah, who specialised in teaching Public Relations had explained in his blog so beautifully in detail the unique content of IIUM.FM that it is an honour to include it here:

The radio broadcast gives good opportunity for students to have the real feeling of being involved in the operation of the broadcast station where they prepare news, gather information, carry out live interviews, and organize and prepare programs for broadcasts under the able guidance of their experienced lecturer and a broadcaster, Mr. Johanni Saleh. The contents of the broadcast vary from current news items, and campus activities to research and academic highlights, and scholastic views on social and religious matters, particularly relating to Islam and its portrayal in society and the media.

You can read his full article about the radio right HERE.

IIUM.FM has come a long way since it's launch last year. Nonstop international music from China all the way till the US! Informative interviews of distinguished guests including renowned academicians, various cool programmes from talented deejays, top 20 music charts (remember Carta 20? =D), news from talented newscasters, retro hits shows, weekly live telecast of the Friday khutbah directly from the IIUM mosque, and lots more! Phew!

Various events are also covered by the IIUM.FM team including the OIC International Debate Championship, IIUM Convocation Fiesta (Convest) 2010 promotion in  IIUM Kuantan campus, mahalah events (Mahalah Aminah), IIUM PC Fair 2010, launching of the new Bank Muamalat branch in IIUM, and IIUM's Ummatic Week!

All contents are produced by students, for both students and the general public. The IIUM.FM crew would always improve and upgrade their performances from time to time with the support and encouragements from the radio's listeners. Suggestions and constructive criticisms are also very much welcomed. Because, hey, IIUM.FM aims to provide the best just for you! =D

All in all, IIUM.FM would not be as it stands today without its founding father, Sir Johanni Saleh, lecturer, supervisor and mentor for all Electronic Media students. Simply called Sir Jo by students and lecturers under the Communication Department, he is best known for his vast experience of more than 20 years in the radio broadcasting industry. A special THANK YOU we bid to you, Sir Jo! =)

Of course, a birthday wouldn't be complete without a birthday celebration!!So when exactly is IIUM.FM's first birthday bash? You just got to stay tune to find out, coz an update on that is on the way!


Countdown to IIUM.FM's first birthday: TWO DAYS TO GO PEOPLE!!! WOOHHHOOO!!! \^0^/

As always, keep on sticking with IIUM.FM, Your Campus Radio! =D

Counseling Awareness Campaign

Salam beautiful people! =D

We are now entering our second week of Sem 3, 2010/2011 and things are looking pretty calm and cool. Everyone seems to have their own pace of going to classes, meeting friends and hanging out during those free time =) So if you're wondering what to do around the land of IIUM while having some of that freedom, why not come along to the Counseling Awareness Campaign!

So what is it about? Here is an info:

This program is dedicated to all students, specially to IIUM International Students. We aim to guide you for your self-adjustment, enhance your self confidence, to explore your great potentials and finally strengthen self determination in achieving your personal goals. To make it a reality, you have to explore your strengths and weaknesses, expose yourself to a better self-concept and finally able to improve your communication and social skills. This is a positive platform for you to expand your networking and strengthening the brotherhood. Therefore, we are looking forward for your participation in this programme. Just remember that "You Will Never Walk Alone".

It is a 2-day programme and its tentative is listed as below:


18th May 2011:

• 10 a.m. - Forum "Survival at a Dreamland"
• 2 p.m.   - Video show: "Remember the Titans"

19th May 2011:

• 10 a.m. - Workshop "Knowing Yourself is the Beginning of All Wisdom"
• 2 p.m.   - Sharing Moment "Shooting the Stars"

 Oh yeah, free breakfast and lunch are provided! =D So what are you waiting for?


Keep tuning in always to IIUM.FM, your campus radio. =)

Welcoming Semester 3, 2010/2011

Assamualaikum y'all!

After three weeks of semester break leaving us all very much well rested, student life in IIUM is back on track in this short semester of 2011. The radio itself was feeling lonely without it's lively deejays due to the long holiday stretch, but now the radio is getting a fresh change with new practical students and contents!

So what's going on in the radio these days? Well, today the new deejays/practical students are already up on air since 9 am, kicking start IIUM's morning with much hype and err, craze..? Hahaha we also have deejay slots up in Thai language in the evening! So Thai students and staff, rejoice! =D

New contents are coming up real soon, alongside new information about the radio's new staff and show times, so do check our Facebook page or tune in to us to keep yourself updated with our stuffs and happenings!


We would like to thank our dedicated listeners so much for tuning in and supporting us this far, because we are very much happy to announce that our radio streaming site IIUM.FM has reached over 20,000 visits! Thank you so much again to everyone! =D there's another happy news about the radio: a celebration is on the way and we'll make sure to let you know all about it!

Till then, enjoy your beginning of the new sem!


PS: A new layout is coming soon~


Keep listening to IIUM.FM, your campus radio. =)

Best Wishes for All

Before we know it, Semester 2, 2010/2011 has come to an end. This semester has definitely been an eventful one for IIUM.FM, thanks to its faithful listeners from within IIUM and other parts of the world. Therefore, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our listeners for your endless support towards IIUM's campus radio! Thank you very much! =D

Practicum students have also ended their session for this semester, and IIUM.FM would like to congratulate them for their success of their weekly live shows throughout this semester, including students of Writing for Broadcast News and Scriptwriting for Radio & Television for their on-air assignments/shows as well.

For practicum students, all the best for your future practical sessions! =)

Notably, IIUM.FM would not be where it stands today without all the hard work and dedication of our supervisor, Sir Johanni Saleh and every individual of the IIUM.FM crew. Congratulations to everyone for their amazing efforts towards making the radio a success as it is now! =D

Praise be to Allah S.W.T. for our overall success, and praise be to Allah S.W.T. for our success in our final exams. =) IIUM.FM would also like to wish all the best to IIUM students for the final exams, and may we excel with flying colours!

"The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed."- Richard Brinsley Sheridan

And also from IIUM.FM's supervisor:

 See you all again for Semester 3, 2010/2011! =D

All the Best for Practical Students

5 talented Electronic Media practical students for semester 2, 2010/2011 have worked extensively in maintaining the works of our campus radio, IIUM.FM. They are also professional individuals who have helped Electronic Media practicum students for their live shows and assisting them on the ways of the radio.

The fabulous five are =) :

Alawiah Junaidi - Head of News Dept.

Nasrul Hadi - Production Controller

        

Khairy Amry - Head of Music & Creative Dept.

Ibrahim Ghazali - Head of Programming Dept.

Khairoul Hussen - Programme Controller

Their practical period has come to an end and all have gone their separate ways in entering the working world. Therefore, IIUM.FM would like to thank them for their tireless work and effort for the campus radio and wish them all the best in their future endeavors! Good luck guys (and girl)! Don't forget us, yeah? =)


 Keep on listening to IIUM.FM, your campus radio. ;)

RESULT CARTA 20 IIUM.FM

Carta 20 IIUM.fm-Week 10, 2011( March 16, 2011)

1.AIZAT AMDAN – SUNGAI LUI
2.MAHER ZAIN-FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE
3.ST 12-JANGAN PERNAH BERUBAH
4.AIMAN-CINTA TERAKHIR
5.AZHAN ATAN-KERIKIL JALANAN
6.MIZZ NINA & NOH HUJAN - KURNIA
7.SAUJANA-PAHLAWAN GAZA
8. AZFAR-AKANKU JUMPA
9. AIDIL FEAT HAFIZ HAMIDUN-KUYAKIN BERLAKU
10.ALIFF AZIZ & JOANNA-KALAU CINTA
11.HAFIZ-AWAN NANO
12. SPIDER-KITA SATU
13. JACLYN, NING BAIZURA & SHILA-DI MANA-DIMANA
14.YOVIE & NUNO – TAK SETAMPAN ROMEO
15.HIJJAZ-EMBUN HIDAYAH
16. SOFAZ-MAAF DARI HATI
17. SIXTH SENSE- MENYESAL
18.FAIZAL TAHIR-HANYUT
19.ANUAR ZAIN-KU BERJAJNJI KARNA CINTA
20.ADIRA-ILUSI

NEW NOMINATIONS :

TOMOK – BAGAIKAN BIDADADRI

AFGAN – BAWALAH CINTAKU

keep listening to us alright, coz this is our final week! =)
stay tuned to IIUM.fm, your campus radio.

IIUM.FM Rejoices Over Ummatic Week 2011

Assalamualaikum listeners!

We would like to apologise for the blog's lack of updates; there are slight changes happening within  IIUM.FM (we'll let you know all about it real soon!), but insyallah, there are good changes coming up for our one and only campus radio!

Anyway, one week has past since the closing of the successful event of the year in IIUM, which is none other than the Ummatic Week 2011! With its theme "One Ummah", the glorious one-week event was held to expose the diversity of cultures of the University and its uniqueness, as IIUM is a home for many international students and staff from different parts of the world. Another notable fact of the event this year: there was also a merge of Batik exhibition from various countries represented in IIUM such as those from Africa, Middle East and Asia.

Here's a snippet of Ummatic Week 2011's concept from the programme manager:

This event is organized by ISD (International Student Devision). Here is where various types of customs and cultures come together and perform their cultural performances from various countries, together with other events for all the seven days. This event aims at promoting brotherhood where race and culture barriers are broken and thus enabling the learning and appreciation of these various cultures exhibition by various countries across the world.

If you missed out on the whole event (which is extremely unfortunate of you!), here are some of what the event has offered during that whole week: cultural performances from various countries were held every night such as dances, fashion shows, martial arts, theatre performances and other creative acts; a food fair with awesome free local and foreign food; Sister's Night that was a blast (sisters only!) and of course, the grand Closing Night that united all IIUM citizens together to witness and celebrate the new bond of ummah formed throughout the week.

But the most outstanding event within Ummatic Week that made it truly stand out from any other events in or out of IIUM, was non other than the cultural booths held to promote more than 20 countries all over the world, from Thailand all the way to Djibouti! Held in the Cultural Activity Centre (CAC), visitors could explore booth to booth of different countries and experience the richness of culture that each country has to offer - from the vibrant colours of costumes and accessories to the fascinating facts of history told by the country's representatives. Lots of dancing by the brothers were involved as well to celebrate (while promoting!) their respective countries!

On IIUM.FM's part, our two DJs, brothers Hamza (left) and Adam have done outstanding interviews of various country's representatives, from China and all across to Egypt, every day throughout the week at 5pm. Great job, guys!

Other IIUM.FM crews were given tasks as well to collect songs from each country's booths to be included in IIUM's campus radio. So those reading this post, don't forget to submit at least 10 of your country's songs (max. 20!) to the Communications Radio Lab (from CELPAD roundabout, walk through the HS building and take the stairs down on your right, and the lab is right at the end corner underneath that stairs! PS: Look out for the male toilet.) Our crew would be more than happy to assist you!

All in all, IIUM.FM would like to extend much congratulations for the wonderful success of Ummatic Week 2011! We hope to see you listeners again next year on the same event!


Keep on listening to IIUM.FM, you campus radio =)

RESULT CARTA 20 IIUM.FM

Carta 20 IIUM.FM - Week 8, 2011 (February 23,2011)

Result:

1.ZIANA ZAIN – PAWANA
2.WALI BAND - BAIK-BAIK SAYANG
3.SIXTH SENSE - MENYESAL
4.FAIZAL TAHIR – HANYUT
5.ST 12 – JANGAN PERNAH BERUBAH
6.ALIFF AZIZ & JOANNA - KALAU CINTA
7.HAFIZ – AWAN NANO
8. ANUAR ZAIN - KU BERJANJI KARNA CINTA
9. AIMAN - CINTA TERAKHIR
10.ADIRA – ILUSI
11.AZHAN ATAN - KERIKIL JALANAN
12. SPIDER - KITA SATU
13. JACLYN, NING BAIZURA & SHILA OIAM – DI MANA DI MANA
14.MIZZ NINA & NOH HUJAN - KURNIA
15.MAHER ZAIN - FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE
16. SAUJANA – PAHLAWAN GAZA
17. YOVIE & NUNO - TAK SETAMPAN ROMEO
18.AZFAR – AKAN KU JUMPA
19.AIZAT AMDAN - SUNGAI LUI
20.HIJJAZ - EMBUN HIDAYAH

New Nominations:

1.AIDIL FEAT HAFIZ HAMIDUN – KUYAKIN BERLAKU
2.SOFAZ – MAAF DARI HATI


Vote your favourite songs now for the next Carta 20.

Keep listening to IIUM.FM, Your Campus Radio.

Listen to new DJs of Carta 20 ~~~
Adam & Eryn...