They say everyone seems to be a DJ nowadays, and anyone can turn out to be one. Imagine a high-profile Thai particular person like Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s voice preserving you company on the radio during your morning commute. Does the thought of a Minister of Public Health as a radio disc jockey sound too far-fetched? Not in Malaysia it doesn’t, as the previous Health Minister is becoming a DJ.
After a shedding run in Malaysia’s final election, the now former Minister of Health for Malaysia Khairy Jamaluddin, or KJ as he’s popularly recognized, is becoming a member of Hot FM’s Bekpes Hot present as a DJ. He will join radio hosts Johan, AG, and AC Mizal to serve as an on-air character. Hot FM, owned by Media Prima Audio, introduced KJ’s appointment in an open letter on Instagram and an accompanying assertion.
“The provide to Khairy was made in an open letter on Instagram @hotfm976. He might be on obligation as a radio announcer from 6am to 10am, Mondays to Fridays. Having him be part of Hot FM is according to the radio station’s tagline ‘Yang Hangat Dan Terbaik’ (‘The Hottest And Best’).”
In the final general election in November, the 47 12 months old former politician lost his parliamentary seat in the district of Rembau within the state of Negeri Sembilan, simply south of Kuala Lumpur. No problem was also ousted from his get together for talking out towards its management.
But, as Hot FM’s CEO said, KJ’s presence as a DJ on the radio in Malaysia will bring a new level of freshness and relevance to its listeners.
“Khairy is a robust social media influencer and his presence on Hot FM will give something totally different to listeners, as well as a model new dimension to Malaysian radio stations. We are optimistic that it will attract more listeners to Hot FM.”
Hot FM’s network content material director says KJ has exciting ideas to add some further pizzazz to Bekpes Hot and will be sharing hosting duties with Fara Fauzana and AG..