Tune in here to Gold 90.5 FM Radio, live, Singapore’s home for classic hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s.
Quick facts about Gold 90.5 FM
- Frequency: 90.5 FM
- Operator: Mediacorp
- Launch Date: March 1, 1937 (as ZHL, AM 630 kHz)
- Target Audience: Fans of classic hits, expatriates, tourists, and local listeners
- Format: Classic Hits (English)
- Tagline: Singapore’s Classic Hits Station
- Platforms: FM, DAB+, Online
Programming: Gold 90.5 FM is Singapore’s premier classic hits station, spotlighting English-language favorites from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. Broadcasting from the Caldecott Broadcast Centre, it resonates across Orchard Road, Marina Bay, and Sentosa, offering a nostalgic escape in a market where FM radio competes with streaming apps like Spotify.
History: The station traces its roots to colonial-era broadcasting, beginning as ZHL on AM 630 kHz under the British Malaya Broadcasting Corporation in 1937, with multilingual blocks in English, Chinese, Malay, and Tamil. FM transmissions began in 1967, evolving into Radio Singapore’s English service after independence. In 1982, it was renamed Radio 1 with a full-service format, and by 1989, mellow afternoon blocks were added.
