Myanmar International Radio

What Myanmar International Radio does

Myanmar International Radio (MI Radio, also branded MIRadio and MIR) is a privately held consumer-facing radio broadcasting and digital media platform headquartered in Myanmar. The company delivers 24/7 live FM broadcast on three frequencies — Yangon (96.1 MHz), Mandalay (96.5 MHz), and Naypyitaw (96.7 MHz) — supplemented by online streaming via its website (miradio.com.mm), native mobile applications for iOS and Android, and on-demand content through a Listen Again archive plus podcast distribution on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, Spotify, and TuneIn. Core programming centers on international music (including a weekly Top 20 Songs Worldwide chart curated from global hits), multilingual educational content (Learn The Lingo in English and Chinese, Slow English, Book Shelf literary readings), Z-Lann radio drama series, news, health tips, and DJ-hosted shows.

The underlying technology is a standard integrated broadcasting stack: simultaneous FM transmission, web-based live streaming, mobile app delivery, and RSS/podcast syndication. No proprietary AI/ML systems, public APIs, developer tooling, or differentiated technical IP are disclosed. Distribution is augmented by social media presence on Facebook and YouTube (including a Mystery Miners video series), and partnerships with the major global podcast platforms serve as channel relationships rather than revenue share arrangements.

The business model is purely advertising-driven. Revenue comes from traditional radio advertising (commercial spots during programming breaks) and digital advertising (banner and promotional placements on the website and mobile app). Specific advertising rates are not publicly disclosed. The audience consists of general Myanmar consumers — particularly music enthusiasts, English and Chinese language learners, and listeners seeking international content — concentrated in the three largest Myanmar cities. The company is privately held with no disclosed ownership structure, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no funding history, no M&A activity, and no headcount disclosure.

Name

Myanmar International Radio

Legal name

Myanmar International Radio

Website

https://miradio.com.mm

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Myanmar International Radio is a private Myanmar-based radio broadcaster delivering 24/7 international music, language learning, and entertainment programming on three FM frequencies (Yangon, Mandalay, Naypyitaw), via website streaming, mobile apps, and podcast platforms to general consumer audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAIAEAA

Commercial Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting (AM/FM)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Music & Audio (Recording, Publishing, Streaming)/Radio & Audio Broadcasting (Terrestrial, Satellite, Digital Radio)

Keywords

• International radio broadcasting
• Fm radio broadcasting
• Music entertainment radio
• Language learning programs
• Digital audio streaming

Headquarters

HQ city

Yangon

HQ country

Myanmar (Burma)

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Radio Advertising: Traditional radio advertising model with commercial spots aired during programming breaks
2. Digital Advertising: Banner and promotional placements on website and mobile app

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Myanmar International Radio (MI Radio) is Myanmar's self-described No.1 international music station, operating 24/7 live radio broadcasts on three FM frequencies across Yangon (96.1 MHz), Mandalay (96.5 MHz), and Naypyitaw (96.7 MHz). Beyond FM, the station delivers content via online streaming on its website, native iOS/Android mobile apps, and podcast distribution on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, and Spotify. Programming spans international music, English and Chinese language learning, radio drama, news, health tips, and video content.

Product overview

Myanmar International Radio (MI Radio) is a consumer-facing radio broadcasting and digital media platform. The core offering is 24/7 live radio broadcasting on three FM frequencies (Yangon 96.1 MHz, Mandalay 96.5 MHz, Naypyitaw 96.7 MHz) accessible on-air, via online streaming, and through a mobile app on iOS and Android. The platform supplements live radio with a suite of on-demand offerings including a Listen Again archive, podcasts distributed on Google Podcast/Apple Podcast/Spotify, radio dramas, and video content on YouTube. Educational programs such as Learn The Lingo (English and Chinese), Slow English, and Book Shelf provide language learning content, while Health Tips and News sections provide informational content. The Top 20 Songs Worldwide feature provides weekly international music charts, and DJ Profiles showcase the on-air talent.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Live Radio Broadcasting Live 24/7 radio broadcasting across three FM frequencies — Yangon 96.1 MHz, Mandalay 96.5 MHz, and Naypyitaw 96.7 MHz — accessible on-air, via online streaming at miradio.com.mm, and through the MI Radio mobile app. Targets general Myanmar listeners seeking international music, news, and educational programming.
• MI Radio Mobile App Native mobile application for iOS and Android that allows users to listen to MI Radio live broadcasts and on-demand content on mobile devices. Available for download on the Apple App Store (App ID: 1155425019) and Google Play Store.
• Listen Again (On-Demand Audio Archive) On-demand audio archive of previously broadcast programming, including radio dramas, podcasts, language lessons, and DJ-hosted shows, organized by program name and date on the MI Radio website.
• Podcasts Podcast series including Z-Lann storytelling productions covering world history, Asian arts and crafts, palace stories, Myanmar proverbs, and Chinese martial arts adaptations. Distributed via Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, and Spotify for on-demand listening.
• Radio Drama Audio drama series produced by Z-Lann Productions, aired every Saturday and Sunday (6:00 PM – 6:30 PM), including cultural content series. Available as on-demand listen-again content.
• Top 20 Songs Worldwide Weekly chart ranking of the top 20 international songs, updated weekly on the MI Radio website with current chart positions and artist information (e.g., chart week Jul 06 – 13).
• Learn The Lingo (English) Educational language learning program teaching English through songs, news, and films, hosted by DJ Zwe. Broadcast weekdays (12:00 PM – 12:30 PM) and weekends (9:00 PM – 9:30 PM), and available on-demand via the listen-again archive.
• Learn The Lingo (Chinese) Educational language learning program teaching Chinese through songs and stories, hosted by DJ Xiao Zhao Lao Shi. Broadcast weekdays (12:30 PM – 1:00 PM) and weekends (11:30 AM – 12:00 PM), and available on-demand.
• Slow English English language learning program hosted by DJ Mark featuring stories including Burmese folktales adapted in English. Broadcast weekdays (9:30 PM – 10:00 PM) and weekends (7:30 AM – 8:00 AM), available on-demand.
• Book Shelf Literary program hosted by DJ Jessica Da Da featuring readings of English-language short stories and literature by authors including Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, O. Henry, Anton Chekhov, Guy de Maupassant, Kate Chopin, and Ambrose Bierce. Aired weekdays (9:00 PM – 9:30 PM) and weekends (7:00 AM – 7:30 AM).
• MIR Videos Video content series including the Mystery Miners Unseen Universe series, available on YouTube and embedded on the MI Radio website.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Google PodcastcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPodcast distribution partnership allowing MI Radio content to reach listeners through Google's podcast ecosystem
• Apple PodcastcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPodcast distribution partnership enabling MI Radio content distribution to Apple device users
• SpotifycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPodcast distribution partnership providing MI Radio access to Spotify's global podcast listener base

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pyinsyad FM: Popular Myanmar music and entertainment radio station targeting young audiences; competes for the same domestic FM advertising spend and listener attention in Yangon and beyond.
• iRadio Myanmar: Myanmar-based international music and English-language radio station; closest direct competitor to MI Radio in the same Myanmar international-radio niche with overlapping FM and online distribution.
• Voice of America (Burmese Service): US-government international broadcaster with Burmese-language programming distributed via FM partnerships, online streaming, and mobile — comparable as an international broadcaster targeting Myanmar's English/international-curious audience.
• Radio Free Asia (Burmese Service): US-funded international broadcaster targeting Myanmar with Burmese-language news and cultural programming on FM, online, and mobile — competing for the same international-radio audience segment in Myanmar.
• BBC Burmese Service: International broadcaster with dedicated Myanmar-language radio and digital output; directly comparable as a foreign-language broadcaster reaching Myanmar audiences via FM relays, online, and apps.

Broad incumbents

• Spotify: Global audio streaming incumbent; competes with MI Radio for international-music listening time in Myanmar and beyond, and serves as a distribution partner for MI Radio's podcast content.
• Apple Music: Global music streaming incumbent from Apple; competes for premium international-music listenership in Myanmar and serves as one of MI Radio's podcast distribution platforms via Apple Podcasts.
• TuneIn: Global internet radio aggregator that both distributes MI Radio's stream and aggregates hundreds of thousands of competing stations; represents both a partnership channel and a competitive aggregator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/miradiomm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/miradiomm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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