Shwe FM

Shwe FM
Broadcast areaMyanmar
Programming
Language(s)Burmese
Ownership
OwnerShwe Thanlwin
History
Founded2009; 16 years ago (2009)
Links
Websitewww.shwefmradio.com

Shwe FM is a privately owned radio station that serves Myanmar, reaching 98% of the country, including the Yangon metropolitan region, Bago and Tanintharyi Regions, and Mon and Kayin States.[1][2] Its offices are located in Yangon's Botataung Township.[3] The radio station was launched in 2009 as part of the Ministry of Information's efforts to privatize radio broadcasting, and broadcasts Burmese music, comedy and entertainment programs.[1] In 2014, it began broadcasting a BBC Burmese program, English at Work.[2] The radio station is owned by Shwe Thanlwin.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Shwe FM marks first anniversary". The Myanmar Times. 2010-10-11. Retrieved 2021-01-19.
  2. ^ a b "BBC Burmese radio comes to Shwe FM in Burma". BBC. 2014-01-21. Retrieved 2021-01-19.
  3. ^ "About Us". Shwe FM. Retrieved 2021-01-19.
  4. ^ "Thai media, broadcasting firms make inroads into Myanmar". The Nation Thailand. 2014-10-17. Retrieved 2021-01-19.