WAN sang hau...! These opening words, which mean good evening, are spoken by Angel when the broadcaster of Radio Era Baru, or Sound of Hope Radio, greets her audience. The friendly voice in Mandarin has been a regular ‘menu’ for certain radio listeners in Batam and its surroundings. They have been regular listeners of news, chat in Mandarin, and oriental songs broadcast by the radio.

It can be said that Mandarin is the main asset and icon of