Oktober 2013 Edisi 3 AIDILADHA: Remembering the Ultimate Sacrifice DEMPSEY HILL: Singapore s Bohemian Enclave WOW Highway Mobile Workshop Service ON SHOW Fabulous Food 1Malaysia 1 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE OCTOBER 2013
Features : Fabulous food 1 Malaysia 03 Remembering The Ultimate Sacrifice 04 Dempsey Hill : Singapore s Bohemian Enclave 05 PIECE 2013: The Aftermath 17 CONTENTS 07 The Magic of Marang 09 Fesyen : Seri Aidiladha 16 Food : Kerabu Mangga 19 PLUS News: SMK Mergong Tops MUFORS Inter school Mural competition 20 RSA Spotlight: PLUS Tidak Berkompromi Tentang Isu Kebersihan & Keselamatan Makanan Di R&R 21 Fuel Saving Tips 22 Smart Saving Tips: Decrease your car s depreciation cost 22 Wow Berjaya Kurangkan Aduan Kegiatan Penipuan Trak Tunda Dan Bengkel Secara Mendadak 2 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE OCTOBER 2013 Kembara PLUS Online is produced by Strategic Communications & Corporate Communications, PLUS Malaysia Berhad
FEATURES Fabulous FEATURES Ever since Master Chef exploded on to our silver screens and transformed home cooking into an art of dizzying gourmet heights, the interest in fine dining among Malaysians has exponentially increased. To whet the public appetite, intrepid organisers cooked up the Malaysia International Gourmet Festival (MIGF) which is now in its 13th successive year and will take place throughout October in 31 participating restaurants. The Festival s unwavering focus is on the skills of the world-class chefs already residing in Malaysia and the all-year-round quality of its cuisine and restaurants. This year s Festival theme Cool Chefs - Cooking with Attitude means there will be no expletivesdeleted type of outbursts from Gordon Ramsey wannabes and the attitude is in the end product the cooking, or the dishes themselves which exude confidence, style, chutzpah and pizazz. FOOD Grilled caramelised ripe bananas served with coconut milk at Kelantan Delights Plating is central to the fine dining experience Remembering The Ultimate Sacrifice Eid al-adha or festival of sacrifice, is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to honour the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his young first-born son Ismail (Ishmael)a as an act of submission to God s command and his son s acceptance to being sacrificed, before God intervened to provide Abraham with a Lamb to sacrifice instead. In the lunar Islamic calendar, Eid al- Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-hijjah and lasts for four days. Through this ultimate act of sacrifice, Abraham had shown that his love for God superseded all others: that he would lay down his own life or the lives of those dearest to him in submission to God s command. Muslims commemorate this event every year during Eid al-adha where animals are sacrificed in a symbolic ritual. The Kaabah, also known as the Sacred House, was constructed by Prophet Abraham without an opportunity to partake in the sacrificial meal during these days. Distributing meat amongst the people, chanting the Takbir out loud before the Eid prayers on the first day and after prayers throughout the four days of Eid, are considered essential parts of this important Islamic festival. In some countries, families that do not own livestock can make a contribution to a charity that will provide meat to those who are in need. Malaysia is often promoted as a world class food destination and the Chefs of the Malaysia International Gourmet Festival epitomize this, as one can have the opportunity of tasting the best cuisines, whether they be fine dining or otherwise, that this country has to offer. The full list of festival restaurants are available on this link: http://www.migf.com/restaurantlist/2013 The meat from the sacrificed animal is divided into three parts. The family retains one third of the share; another third is given to relatives, friends and neighbors; and the other third is given to the poor and needy. The regular charitable practices of the Muslim community are demonstrated during Eid al-adha by concerted efforts to see that no impoverished person is left Families, neighbours and the community work together to clean, divide and distribute meat to the poor and needy 3 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE OCTOBER 2013 Bunga Emas restaurant at Royal Chulan with its goose liver mousse in pandanus 4 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE OCTOBER 2013
TRAVEL Antiques abound here... A colonial building now converted into a swanky fashion store A favorite pitstop for joggers DEMPSEY HILL: Singapore s Bohemian Enclave So you think you know your neighbor south of the border well enough, do you? If you have not visited Dempsey Hill, then you are yet to discover one of Singapore s top lifestyle destinations. Set amid lush, quiet surroundings that evoke old world charm, this mini-precinct offers a respite from the city, and is just a short distance away from Orchard Road. It boasts a hip cluster of wining and dining establishments, art galleries, antique furniture stores and weekend farmers markets. Dempsey used to be a military stronghold. It was the site of the British army barracks in colonial times and the Central Manpower Base of Singapore (CMPB), where young men reported for military service, in the early 1970s. A man-made waterfall greets visitors to the area Breakfast favorites: pancakes with honey syrup(above) and salmon quiche (below) The area has undergone a transformation while retaining the old pre-war buildings and army barracks. Hidden within conserved colonial black-and-white buildings, you will see specialty food purveyors and restaurants. Indian curry houses are situated next to European eateries, local seafood establishments and premium grocery outlets. Foodie highlights include European restaurant The White Rabbit. This airy spot is housed in the former chapel of the colonial British garrison. It s a beautifully refurbished space outfitted with wrought-iron grills, stained-glass windows and sage-green banquettes. For your specialty food needs, there is Australian gourmet store, Jones the Grocer. Pick up the highest quality chocolate, jams, snacks and extensive array of cheeses here. Just next to it is the Museum of Contemporary Arts (MOCA @ Loewen), a contemporary art specialist, showcasing top works by regional names like Chen Liu and Fang Lijun. The spot s luxury facilities, set in green surrounds, will leave you feeling nicely refreshed! Specialty shops hold many unique treasures Once army barracks, these buildings are now transformed into trendy outlets Lush greenery surrounds this quiet enclave 5 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE OCTOBER 2013 6 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE OCTOBER 2013
TRAVEL\ THE MAGIC Fishing vessels make a picturesque sight A bold landmark in Marang s town centre OF MARANG The picturesque Marang village, nestling beneath the shade of palms, sits on a narrow sand strip island in the mouth of the Marang river, about 100 meters from the mainland. The houses here are mainly wooden constructions with corrugated metal roofs or thatch. Marang has existed for perhaps more than a hundred years, with families living here earning their living through catching cuttlefish and the seasonal prawn fishing. Fishermen traditionally put to sea in the high prow and stern Sekuci fishing boats although the more modern beamy boats can be found here too. The fishermen of Marang live a reverse life to the majority of people: working during the night hours, sleeping during the day. But the day is a time of intense activity for the other members of the family on the island when cuttlefish have to washed, cleaned and dried, using simple tools, and working efficiently on clear production line principles. Most of the cuttlefish are salted and dried and stay in good condition, even without refrigeration, for six months. Others are immediately packed fresh to markets or hotels, both domestic and abroad as part of the growing export industry. You can step into the idyllic setting of the Marang fishing village by just crossing a wooden bridge right into that more placid place by the clear waters of both the sea and the lagoon and experience the warmth of the fishing folk as they Dried and salted fish is a growing export industry for the villagers of Marang continue their unhurried way of life. Marang remains one of the gems of the east coast both in terms of supplying seafood for inhabitants and tourists while still retaining an unspoiled picturesque charm. Long may it stay that way! Cuttlefish being dried and salted in the sun The popular Keropok Lekor being boiled in large containers Keropok Lekor is now served as appertiser at fancy restaurants 7 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE OCTOBER 2013 8 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE OCTOBER 2013
FESYEN Aidiladha Seri Gabungan baju Kebaya Cik Siti Wan Kembang warna biru bermotif Pua dengan fabrik tenun kapas Bali sesuai digayakan dengan tudung dua rona dan hiasan kerongsang bertatah batu tampak manis di pakai si gadis di pagi raya Usai menyambut Hari Raya Aidilfitri, umat Islam akan menyambut Hari Raya Aidiladha pada 15 Oktober akan datang. Untuk itu, bagi sambutan Aidiladha kali ini, Kembara PLUS menampilkan koleksi pakaian dan aksesori dari Butik Bahari Asyek di tingkat 1, Plaza Masalam (Plaza Shah Alam) Seksyen 9, Shah Alam untuk tatapan pembaca. 9 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE OCTOBER 2013 10 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE OCTOBER 2013
FESYEN Tas tangan merah jambu bertatah batu digayakan ekslusif dengan baju kurung moden potongan Mofish Tail dengan gabungan warna merah jambu dan biru menyerlah keayuan si pemakai Tampil berseri dengan rekaan subang warna emas putih dan baju syifon oren sesuai amat unik dan selesa digayakan ketika berkunjung ke rumah rakan taulan 11 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE OCTOBER 2013 12 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE OCTOBER 2013
FESYEN Aksesori keronsang bertatah mutiara putih menyerlahkan seri si pemakai yang menggayakan Baju Kebaya Cik Siti Wan Kembang dari fabrik sutera broked dua rona ini Perincian sulaman baju di dada Baju Kurung rona Turquoise ini menyerlahkan penampilan anggun di pagi hari raya 13 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE OCTOBER 2013 14 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE OCTOBER 2013
MAKAN_MAKAN Kerabu Mangga Bahan-Bahan: 2-3 biji mangga muda 1 biji tomato (dibelah 4, buang bahagian tengahnya dan hiris) 1 biji bawang besar (dimayang halus) 1 genggam kacang tanah yang telah digoreng tanpa minyak, buang kulitnya dan tumbuk kasar 1 genggam ikan bilis, dibersihkan, dan goreng hingga garing 4 biji cili padi (hiris halus) 1 ulas bawang putih (dicincang halus) 1 1/2 camca besar sos ikan 1 camca besar gula 1 biji limau nipis (diperah jusnya) Beberapa helai daun salad (untuk hiasan) Cara Membuatnya: Kupas mangga muda, kemudian rendam dalam air 15 minit untuk membuang getahnya. Toskan dan hiris halus. Masukkan ke dalam mangkuk bersama hirisan bawang dan tomato. Gaul rata. Ketepikan. Satukan sos ikan, gula, bawang putih, cili padi dan jus limau nipis di dalam mangkuk, kacau rata-rata dan tuangkan dalam mangkuk berisi mangga hiris dan bahan-bahan lain. Gaul rata. Tambah kacang tanah dan ikan bilis, gaul lagi dan sesuaikan rasa. Alas bekas yang sesuai dengan daun salad. Alihkan kerabu atas daun salad dan tabur sedikit ikan bilis goreng dan kacang tanah yang telah diasingkan atasnya sebelum menghidang. Hidangkan segera bersama nasi dan lauk-lauk lain. 16 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE OCTOBER 2013
PLUS NEWS PIECE 2013 THE AFTERMATH The session on Highway Asset Management touched on several areas of interest including the need for skilled highway construction workers, with trends towards increasing mechanization of construction activities and an overview of 3-D GIS technology and the future possibility of using the smart phone as a primary data collection tool for determining asset condition and supporting engineering decisions. A discussion on the use of performance based KPIs for highway maintenance focused on allowing contractors the opportunity to reduce costs through innovation and improved efficiency. The Panel Session on communicating tolling issues to the public yielded some excellent suggestions on how the industry can achieve greater acceptance of toll highways. Following the example set by India, the simple re-naming of the word toll to become User Fee can create positive connotations while the Japanese experience of including the public in all major tolling decisions through a Vox Populi or Popular Voice, provides transparency and an understanding of the tangible benefits to be enjoyed in return for the fee paid. It was not all work and no play at PIECE 2013 as delegates were treated to a gala dinner and cultural show by the Johore State, while technical tours to three locations were sold out early. Pleased with the outcome of the conference, PSKLM President and Organising Chair Dato Noorizah Hj Abd Hamid said that plans are already underway for the next PIECE event, due to take place in Kuala Lumpur in the first quarter of 2015. Celebrated road safety advocate Kamal Affandi Hashim tries a unique approach to pull in delegates to his concurrent session featuring JPJ and JKJR True to its promise of providing insights on the industry s challenges and best practices from around the world, PIECE 2013 ended on a high note with delegates giving the thumbs up for the three-day destination event. Country experiences were shared throughout the conference. The panel of eminent speakers in the first plenary session unanimously agreed that the greatest challenge faced by all three countries lies in gaining public acceptance with regard to the need for toll highways. In Malaysia, this relates to the effective dispersal of traffic in order to manage congestion; while in India, it involves locating the toll collection points away from commuter routes. The Indonesian Toll Road Authority hopes to improve project delivery by seeking the government s consideration to bear land acquisition costs. Issues facing the financial sector include the need for longer tenures to attract investors, and government support especially in acquiring land. In terms of Foreign Direct Investment, some of the challenges faced include competing against opportunities for FDI in other sectors such as manufacturing, as well as risk distribution between investors and government. On the environment, much thought was given to the development of a Green Highway Index. Once again, the expectations of road users play a significant role in deciding on the criteria to be measured. These include traffic congestion levels and the recycling and use of waste material generated by highway maintenance and construction activities. Road Safety issues centred on the need for the engineering design of roads to create forgiving highways by taking into account various aspects of human behaviour. Following a lively debate, it was further agreed that Education and Enforcement should come together to change those human behaviours that typically result in high accident rates and fatalities. Conference supporter Aeroline provided luxury shuttle rides to delegates VIPs at the gala dinner hosted by Johor State at the grand State Secretary s Residence Minister of Works officiating the UEM Group pavillion Cultural dancers perform a welcome dance for delegates 17 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE OCTOBER 2013 18 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE OCTOBER 2013
PLUS NEWS RSA SPOTLIGHT PLUS Tidak Berkompromi Tentang Isu KEBERSIHAN & KESELAMATAN makanan di R&R PLUS memandang serius terhadap isu kebersihan dan keselamatan makanan di semua gerai di semua kawasan rehat di rangkaian lebuh raya kendaliannya. SMK MERGONG TOPS MUFORS INTER-SCHOOL MURAL COMPETITION Justeru itu, semua gerai yang beroperasi di kawasan-kawasan rehat perlu mematuhi syarat dan garis panduan yang ketat di samping perlu lulus Penilaian Tahunan yang dikendalikan oleh syarikat ini setiap tahun sebelum kontrak tahunan gerai dilanjutkan. Setiap gerai yang beroperasi di R&R perlu melalui Penilaian Tahunan dan kontrak bagi gerai-gerai yang tidak mencapai tahap lulus tidak akan disambung kontrak untuk beroperasi pada tahun berikutnya. Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Mergong, Alor Setar, Kedah emerged as this year s Champion of the MUFORS Inter- School Mural Competition organized by PLUS and brought home RM20,000 in cash. Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Dato Mahmud Mat, Pekan, Pahang and Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Benut, Pontian, Johor, came in second and third place respectively and received RM15,000 and RM10,000 each. Consolation prizes for the 4th to 12th placings received RM5,000, while for 13th to 20th placings received RM3,000 each. The prizes were presented by Education II Minister, YB Dato Seri Idris Jusoh at Persada PLUS recently. 50 secondary schools from across the country were eligible to compete in this year s mural competition based on their submission of an essay on road safety. Each shortlisted school received cans of paint and other muralpainting equipments worth RM2,000 to kick start their mural projects. The schools were given two months to complete the murals. The mural competition is part of the Malaysians Unite For Road Safety (MUFORS) Corporate Social Responsibility programme introduced by PLUS in 2009. PLUS has pro-actively organised various other CSR programmes such as the Respect Your Limits road safety seminar for heavy vehicle drivers and operators, as well as Gerakan Motosikal Pencetus Amalan Keselamatan (GEMPAK MUFORS) programme aimed at young motorcyclists. Through this competition, PLUS believes that the students are not only collaborating to develop the best and most attractive murals but also indirectly promote positive values in them and helping them to understand the importance of road safety. The mural competition is also supported by Nippon Paint Sdn Bhd as the official paint supplier. Penilaian Tahunan gerai di kawasan rehat dan rawat PLUS merangkumi aspek kebersihan dan keselamatan makanan, disiplin dan mutu perkhidmatan. Ini bagi memastikan pengguna lebuh raya yang berhenti rehat di kawasan rehat di lebuh raya PLUS menikmati mutu makanan dan perkhidmatan yang terbaik pada setiap masa. 19 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE OCTOBER 2013 20 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE OCTOBER 2013 20 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE OCTOBER 2013
SAFETY TIPS FUEL TIPS SMART SAVING TIPS Tips to DECREASE Your Car s Depreciation COST SAVING DRIVE MORE EFFICIENTLY Drive Sensibly : Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes fuel. It can lower your fuel mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town. Observe the Speed Limit : While each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different speed (or range of speeds), fuel mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 80 km/h. Observing the speed limit is also safer. Depreciation is the difference between the amount you spend when you buy a car and the amount you could get back when you sell or trade it in. Although you can t prevent your car from depreciating (i.e sell it for the same price you bought it), you can try minimizing your car depreciation with these tips:-? It takes glass one million years to decompose, which means it never wears out and can be recycled an infinite amount of times! Remove Excess Weight: Avoid keeping unnecessary items in your vehicle, especially heavy ones. Avoid Excessive Idling: Idling can use a quarter to a half gallon of fuel per hour, depending on engine size and air conditioner (AC) use. Turn off your engine when your vehicle is parked. Use Cruise Control: Using cruise control on the highway helps you maintain a constant speed and, in most cases, will save fuel. KEEPING YOUR CAR IN SHAPE Buy a car with neutral external colours such as black, white and silver. These colours will most likely still be popular in a couple of years and will therefore sell for more. Buy a car with safety and comfort features such as central locking, alloy wheels, a CD/MP3 player, navigation equipment, parking assistance and anti-lock braking system. Useful features improve resale value.? Gold is the only metal that doesn t rust, even if it s buried in the ground for thousands of years. Keep Your Engine Properly Tuned: Fixing a car that is noticeably out of tune or has failed an emissions test can improve its fuel mileage by an average of 4 percent, though results vary based on the kind of repair and how well it is done. Keep Tyres Properly Inflated: You can improve your fuel mileage by up to 3.3 percent by keeping your tyres inflated to the proper pressure. Under-inflated tyres can lower fuel mileage by 0.3 percent for every 1 psi drop in pressure of all four tyres. Properly inflated tires are safer and last longer. Extracted from http://www.fueleconomy.gov Buy a car that has good fuel economy. With most people fearing a rise in the price of petrol, they will look for a more fuel-efficient car. Keep your car clean and well serviced. You will get better resale value if your car is well kept. Try keeping your mileage as low as possible, because this will also increase the resale value of the car. Park your car in a garage and consider buying a cover for protection. A well-maintained car will sell for more. Extracted from Savemoney Magazine, September 2013? Your tongue is the only muscle in your body that is attached at only one end. 21 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE OCTOBER 2013 22 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE OCTOBER 2013 22 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE OCTOBER 2013
SAFETY TIPS WOW BERJAYA KURANGKAN ADUAN KEGIATAN PENIPUAN TRAK TUNDA DAN BENGKEL SECARA MENDADAK Perkhidmatan Bengkel Bergerak Workshop on Wheels atau WOW yang diperkenalkan oleh PLUS hampir setahun lalu berjaya mengurangkan aduan tentang kegiatan penipuan oleh trak tunda dan bengkel yang tidak bertanggung jawab. Pengarah Urusan PLUS, Dato Noorizah Hj Abd Hamid berkata, Penubuhan perkhidmatan bengkel bergerak WOW adalah merupakan inisiatif PLUS untuk mengelakkan pengguna lebuh raya terus menjadi mangsa syarikat trak tunda atau bengkel yang tidak bertanggung jawab. Setelah hampir setahun perkhidmatan ini diperkenalkan, kita dapat melihat ia memberi kesan yang amat positif di mana jumlah aduan yang diterima berhubung kegiatan penipuan trak tunda dan bengkel turun secara mendadak. Sebelum WOW diperkenalkan, PLUS menerima kira-kira 42 aduan di antara tahun 2011 hingga September 2012 berhubung kegiatan penipuan trak tunda dan bengkel yang tidak bertanggung jawab. Setelah WOW diperkenalkan pada Oktober tahun lalu, hanya 5 aduan diterima setakat ini. Bagi menjayakan WOW, PLUS telah berkolaborasi dengan pihak AAM untuk sama-sama menangani masalah ini. Pihak AAM telah melantik bengkel-bengkel panel mereka untuk menyediakan perkhidmatan bengkel bergerak di lebuh raya, jelas Noorizah. Secara ringkasnya, perkhidmatan yang diberikan oleh WOW adalah percuma. Tetapi, pengguna perlu membayar caj alat ganti kenderaan yang dikenakan oleh WOW. Terdapat 17 pasukan WOW yang beroperasi 24-jam di sepanjang Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan, Jambatan Pulau Pinang dan Lebuhraya Linkedua ketika ini. BAGAIMANA BANTUAN WOW DIBERIKAN? 1) Pengguna yang mengalami kerosakan kenderaan menghubungi Pusat Kawalan Trafik PLUS menggunakan talian PLUSLine 1800 88 0000 atau menggunakan telefon kecemasan lebuh raya 2) Pasukan PLUSRonda tiba dan beri bantuan 3) Jika kerosakan tidak dapat dibaiki, PLUSRonda akan memaklumkan Pusat Kawalan Trafik 4) Pusat Kawalan Trafik menghubungi WOW 5) WOW tiba ke lokasi dan membaiki kerosakan Pasukan WOW menyediakan perkhidmatan membaiki dan menukar alat ganti kenderaan seperti bateri kereta, radiator, kipas dan lain-lain dengan caj yang berpatutan. Semua kerja-kerja ini akan dikendalikan di lokasi selamat di lebuh raya tanpa perlu keluar dari kawasan lebuh raya dan membayar kos tundaan. Namun begitu, jika kerosakan tersebut memerlukan perkhidmatan membaiki yang lebih rumit, kenderaan mungkin perlu ditunda ke bengkel WOW di luar kawasan lebuh raya. Walau bagaimanapun, sekiranya pengguna masih mahu menghantar kenderaan mereka ke bengkel pilihan masing-masing, mereka boleh berbuat demikian dan kos ditanggung oleh pengguna itu sendiri. Bagi mengelakkan kekeliruan dan menimbulkan keraguan kepada pengguna, caj menukar alat ganti kenderaan dipaparkan dengan jelas pada kenderaan WOW untuk pengguna membuat penilaian sendiri, kata Noorizah.