Bishop Cornelius Piong launches radio online Kekitaan FM in Keningau Oct 3
By Herald Malaysia
Oct 12 2020
The Diocese of Keningau created history with the launch of its first Catholic Online Radio station in the diocese on Oct 3.
KENINGAU – The Diocese of Keningau created history with the launch of its first Catholic Online Radio station in the diocese on Oct 3.
Radio Online Kekitaan FM operates in Wisma Katekatikal Immanuel. This name of the online radio is quite familiar and very close to the people in the Diocese. Bishop Cornelius gave the name which is taken from the motto of the Keningau Diocese itself, kebahagiaan adalah kekitaan (Happiness is togetherness).
For two months, the preparations was led by KOMSOS chairman, Didiroy Joneh. KOMSOS is the manager for FM Kekitaan FM Radio. Hands-on training was carried out in a short period of time by radio presenters from Voice of Kinabalu (VoC FM) and also from Keningau FM.
Radio KekitaanFm presenters was chosen based on their talent.
The inauguration ceremony of the Kekitaan FM Studio and the launch of the Kekitaan FM application was officiated by Bishop Cornelius Piong who was assisted by Diakon Wilfred James.
“We are grateful for the achievement of the implementation of Radio Online Keki taan FM,” said Bishop Piong when he was interviewed in the first broadcast of Radio Online Kekitaan FM conducted by radio presenter, DJ Kunang.
“Hopefully, the crew perseveres in this ministry and always emphasises the Good News of Jesus Christ,” said Bishop Piong.
The schedule of the online radio is similar to commercial stations but the main focus is on spirituality and evangelisation. There are many segments in this online radio station such as reflection on the daily word of God, non-stop spiritual songs, church an nouncements and news, especially from the Diocese of Keningau, through selected and reliable news sources.
Bishops Piong is inviting parishioners of all ages to listen to the Online Radio Kekitaan FM. “This online radio is a preferred channel in today’s technology. Through mass media, it is one of the best and most effective ways to increase and spread the faith and social responsibility to the faithful,” he said.
KOMSOS Chairman, who is also the producer of Radio Kekitaan FM, Didiroy Joneh, in his speech thanked all those present for their support especially the sponsors who prepared the studio Kekitaan FM. He also thanked the Bishop for giving him full confidence to lead the members involved in implementing this radio programme.
Listeners can tune in to this station via https://play.google.com/store/apps/ details?hl=ms&id=com. ethelle.grace.kekitaanfm – Herald
