YALA, Thailand -- A television and radio station in the Malayu (Yawi) language began broadcasting in the deep southern province of Yala on Thursday (January 3rd), local media reported.

According to The Nation, the station "Voice of the People" was jointly founded by the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre (SBPAC), relevant government agencies and civic groups.

The Yawi-language television is on air for half an hour every evening from 8 to 8.30pm via Cband satellite, while the 24hour radio programme is available on a FM channel, the Thai News Agency reported, adding the public is encouraged to help create content.

Yawi programming was already available on state-owned TV Channel 11, as well as the army-run Channel 5.