First private FM radio

Thimphu, October 04: First private FM radio station has begun in Bhutan on September 28 at 6:30 am.
 
The FM Kuzoo 90 MHz is run by Kuzoon society.
 
"For the youth, by the youth and of the youth" is the signing slogan of the FM station.
 
The FM owners have said the radio would run music and informative programs. Owners said Kuzoo will provide alternative source of quality entertainment and information and the station will also foster creativity, innovation and social advocacy through the youth.
 
The radio broadcasts from 6:30 in the morning to 6:30 in the evening.

The daylong broadcasts also features public service announcements and news.
 
It has said it will not charge fees for any government or private entities wishing to advertise products or services, as long as the advertisements do not violate the station's editorial policy. However, business companies capitalized at over Nu 10 million will be charged advertising fees.
 
The owners aim to extend the radio's transmission throughout the country.
 
APFA-Bhutan has welcomed the initiation of the government to allow the private companies to run FM radios that has proved instrumental in raising awareness among the people and fostering democracy, human rights and press freedom. APFA said it hopes that government will allow the private media houses run independently from the state influences thereby respecting the citizens' right to information. Bhutan News Service