{
  "id": 14396502,
  "title": "Sabah radio station KUPIKUPI FM expands into peninsula",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/sabah-radio-station-kupikupi-fm-expands-into-peninsula",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T07:49:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1555332/sabah-radio-station-kupikupi-fm-expands-peninsula"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUPIKUPI FM, a radio station based in Sabah, has expanded its reach into Peninsular Malaysia, according to a report from Kota Kinabalu. The community broadcaster aims to maintain connections between Sabahans and Sarawakians living in the peninsula while introducing others to the rich culture, music, and stories of Borneo. KUPIKUPI FM Sabah has been broadcasting since January 2016, covering areas such as Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, Papar, Beaufort, Kuala Penyu, Tuaran, and Kota Belud. The station was established to serve local communities, support local talent, and provide a platform for voices from the region. Now, KUPIKUPI FM has broadened its coverage to include parts of Negri Sembilan, including Seremban, Selangor (Sepang, Klang, Shah Alam, Petaling Jaya, and Kajang), and Putrajaya.",
  "summary": "KOTA KINABALU: Sabah-based community radio station KUPIKUPI FM has expanded into Peninsular Malaysia, giving Sabahans and Sarawakians living there a way to stay connected to home while offering others an opportunity to learn about Borneo.",
  "key_points": [
    "KUPIKUPI FM expands into Peninsular Malaysia.",
    "Station aims to connect Sabahans and Sarawakians in the peninsula.",
    "Coverage now includes Negri Sembilan regions."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}