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The cable radio system was officially closed down on 31 January 1989 and its programmes continued on as a wireless service on MW 999 kHz. Consequently, many talented and experienced broadcasters were now working solely for Radio Malta. Among these, the late
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The year 1991 ushered in an era of broadcast pluralism in Malta. This phenomenon brought to Radio Malta many a new talent. However, with pluralism, Malta witnessed greater staff mobility within local radio stations which started to mushroom on the
Maltese Islands. Joe Dimech, Lilian Maistre, Ray
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and considered by many as the Dean of
Maltese Broadcasting. The legendary and charismatic broadcaster, the late Charles Abela Mizzi, with his golden voice, also gave a great contribution to Radio Malta. Other veterans, still serving with Radio Malta, are George Peresso and Peter Paul Ciantar.
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Hamilton, then Rediffusion's top D.J., left the company and decided to join Radio Malta from its first day of transmission. Norman is no longer involved in radio. Mario Laus was also one of Radio Malta's first D.J.s and today he is still one of its most popular D.J.s and certainly the
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Malta effected several test transmissions with the aim to set up a radio station. But the radio station never materialised, possibly due to conflict of interest with the cable radio system which the same company was utilising.
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Radio Malta transmits cultural and current affairs programmes putting a strong focus on news . Phone-Ins feature on some of its programmes. Classical music and classic hits form an integral part of its daily 24x7 schedule.
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longest-serving D.J. of this radio station. Another popular D.J. is Brian
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