Audio production
- How do I record clean speech at home?
- How should audio masters be archived?
- How should spoken audio be edited?
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Malaysia Audio Guide
Malaysian music, radio, podcasts and the rights behind what you hear and publish.
Why this site exists now
A useful subject guide, with its history stated plainly
Raku.my previously hosted a Malaysian radio and audio-streaming service. This is a new independent audio-culture reference and does not operate that service.
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5 sections · 25 focused answers
02
Malaysian music
- How can I discover Malaysian artists?
- How did rock kapak develop?
- What defines Malaysian popular music?
03
Podcasting
- How do I publish a multilingual podcast?
- How do I start a podcast in Malaysia?
- How do podcast RSS feeds work?
04
Radio
- FM radio or internet radio: what changes?
- How are Malaysian radio stations regulated?
- How are radio audiences measured?
05
Rights and publishing
- Can I use commercial music in a podcast?
- How do takedowns and audio claims work?
- How does Malaysian music copyright work?
From the reference
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- How Malaysian Radio Audiences Are Measured and What the Limits Are Malaysian radio audience measurement uses sampling surveys that estimate listener counts, with Klang Valley concentration and rural RTM reach as key limits.
- Malaysia Radio Broadcasting and Podcast Regulation Guide for Producers The Malaysia Radio hub routes producers through dated station facts, MCMC licensing, and the distinction between terrestrial and online audio.
- Malaysia Podcasting Hub: Platform-Neutral Methods and Distribution The Malaysia podcasting hub gives platform-neutral methods and dated distribution mechanics, never promising audience growth or income.
- How Malaysian Radio Works Across Public and Commercial Networks Malaysian radio splits into state-funded RTM, advertising-led commercial networks like Astro Radio and Media Prima Audio, and a small community tier.
- FM Radio or Internet Radio in Malaysia: What Actually Changes FM and internet radio in Malaysia differ in MCMC licensing, MACP/PPM/RPM royalty obligations, and rural reach reliability.
- How Malaysian Radio Stations Are Regulated Under MCMC Rules MCMC regulates Malaysian radio through spectrum licensing, content codes, and local content quotas, with terrestrial and online audio treated differently.
- How to Research Old Malaysian Radio Broadcasts and Archives Old Malaysian radio broadcasts live mainly in RTM and National Archives holdings, but access is permission-based and rights checks are fragmented.
- How to Start a Podcast in Malaysia From Audience to Pilot Starting a podcast in Malaysia means defining audience and format first, then producing a sustainable pilot with platform-neutral distribution.
- What Podcast Equipment You Actually Need in Malaysia Podcast equipment in Malaysia starts with room acoustics, microphone technique, and monitoring, not expensive gear, with platform-neutral methods.
- How to Structure a Podcast Episode for Malaysian Listeners How to structure a podcast episode for Malaysian listeners by matching format to listener need, not a universal template.