July 2014 Edisi 11 Blessings and Benefits of Ramadhan Fasting Island Lure ISLAMIC TOURISM: THE NEXT BIG THING KOREA S French connection
Features : Blessings and benefits of Ramadhan Fasting 03 Island Lure 05 Korea s French connection 07 Top 5 Ramadhan Bazaars in Klang Valley CONTENTS 11 Islamic Tourism: The Next Big Thing 12 WWE Live Returns to Malaysia 15 Fesyen : Jubahster 19 40 Pelajar Luar Bandar Dapat Manfaat Program Komuniti KEMBARA PLUS 21 Pelebaran lorong ke-4 lebuhraya 22 PLUS Peruntuk Lebih RM600 JUTA Tahun ini Untuk Kerja-Kerja Penyelenggaraan Lebuh Raya 23 Yong Tau Foo Keistimewaan R&R Seremban (Arah Utara) 25 PLUS anjur majlis berkhatan 26 8 petua keselamatan jalan raya 09 Kembara PLUS Online is produced by Strategic Communications & Corporate Communications, PLUS Malaysia Berhad 2 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JULY 2014
FEATURE Blessings and Benefits of Ramadhan Fasting Through increased charity which is encouraged during this month, Muslims develop feelings of generosity and good-will toward others. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) once said, A man s wealth is never diminished by charity. Fasting is also about excercising selfcontrol, hence a Muslim practices good manners, good speech, and good habits. And since Muslims are forbidden to eat or drink during the prescribed period, Muslims have a chance to establish a more healthy lifestyle particularly with regards to diet and smoking. Through family and community gatherings during the iftar or breaking of fast, Muslims strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood, in their own communities and throughout the world. Ramadan is a very special time for Muslims, but the feelings and lessons we experience should stay with us throughout the year. In the Qur an, Muslims are commanded to fast so that they may learn self-restraint (Qur an 2:183). This restraint and devotion is especially felt during Ramadan, but we all must strive to make the feelings and attitudes stay with us during our normal lives. That is the true goal and test of Ramadan. Ramadhan is here again The holy Quran was revealed during the month of Ramadhan as a guidance to mankind, hence the religious significance of this most holy of months. 3 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JULY 2014 Contrary to popular belief, it is not a month for the temporary increase of religious practice but a glimpse of what one is capable of doing every day. When mentioning Ramadhan, the usual perception is fasting for a month, with no food or drink from dawn till dusk. But Ramadan is not just a period of fasting, but also reflection, devotion, generosity and sacrifice observed by Muslims around the world. During this blessed month, Muslims are encouraged to make peace with those who have wronged them, strengthen ties with family and friends, and stay away from bad habits. The benefits of fasting are manifold. Through fasting, a Muslim experiences hunger and thirst, and sympathizes with those in the world who have little to eat every day. In increased devotion, Muslims feel closer to their Creator, and recognize that everything in this life is a blessing from Him. 4 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JULY 2014
TRAVEL Island Lure War Museum Situated at Bayan Lepas (approximately7 km from Georgetown), the Penang War Museum in Bukit Batu Maung is a fort built by the British in the 1930s. In 1941, it gained fame when it became the site where the battle against the invading Japanese army was lost. Today, it is a museum open to the public and billed as one of Southeast Asia s largest war museum. During the Japanese occupation, it was used as a prison where inmates were tortured and endured various other forms of cruel acts. For locals, it was dubbed Bukit Hantu (Ghost Hill) due to numerous beheadings held there by the Japanese army. For those who enjoy Paranormal Tourism, you may want to spend a night here with your friends or families. Just be sure that you are not alone! Penang or Pearl of the Orient carries natural beauty and cultural splendor like no other places. The name Penang is derived from a Malay translation of betel nut (Pinang). Penang showcases unique cultural heritage and sceneries and welcomes thousands of visitors every year. Let s take a look at some of the places of interest on this island. Nasi Kandar There s no other way to feast on Nasi Kandar (mixed rice) except in Penang. You may not want to miss Nasi Kandar Jamal Mohd, also known as Nasi Ganja at Jalan Kg Benggali, Butterworth. Be prepared to queue before you can get your hands on this exotic dish. Nasi Kandar Line Clear is also popular among the locals. Situated at an alley next to Jalan Penang, they offer the original taste of curry and other dishes. Endemic to this rice treat Street Art Art for sale at the night market Art lovers must explore and take a look at street arts around Georgetown. It all started off with a street art project called Mirrors George Town in 2012. Since then, street art has been popping up all over the city and has stirred up quite a media frenzy. So, bring all your gadgets and use whatever you have like a monopod or tripod. This is the time to show off your talents in photography to the world. Customers line up to taste the Nasi Kandar Night Market The night market in Batu Feringgi has almost everything and they are priced ridiculously cheap. Whilst there is some scope for bargaining it isn t like the Middle East where haggling is a sport. It is possible to have the price reduced a little but not by much. Finding the market is easy as it simply lines the road running parallel to the beach. A shady nook in the museum Creepy feeling as you walk into museum Snap your picture creatively with unique street art found all around the city Beyond reach... and imagination 5 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JULY 2014 6 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JULY 2014
TRAVEL Statues depicting characters from The Little Prince dot the gardens Petite France, or Little France, exists in Strasbourg in the Alsace region of eastern France but the more unexpected location is in a Korean countryside! Colourful buildings reminiscent of a French village French KOREA S connection After travelling 10 km from Seoul along a lakeside road from Cheongpyeong Dam, in the direction of Namiseom Island, you will come across a cluster of colorful, exotic buildings built on a hillside. From its outward appearance, it resembles a village that belongs on the Mediterranean coast or in a pastoral area of the Piedmont Alps but Petite France here serves as both a French cultural village and a youth training facility (Goseong Youth Training Center). It consists of 16 French-style buildings where visitors can lodge and experience French food, clothing, and household culture. Petite France gained international recognition after it was chosen as a location for many Korean dramas, the most notable of which is Beethoven Virus. If you watched the drama, you will be familiar with Kang Maestro s working room. In this room, everything is about music, from a guitar shaped desk, piano, music books and note sheets. There are also photos and signatures of the actors and actresses of the drama, including Jang Geun Suk. Other dramas shot on location here were Secret Garden, Personal Taste, Running Man and The Man from the Stars. The concept of Petite France encapsulates flowers, stars, and the Little Prince. The village contains a memorial hall dedicated to Saint-Exupery, the author of the celebrated French novel, Le Petit Prince (1943) which is much loved by Koreans and as such it is called the Little Prince theme park. There are statues, artworks, different versions of the book on display and photo zones! It also has a gallery displaying sculptures and paintings of le coq gaulois (the Gallic rooster), the national symbol of France; Orgel House where a 200-year-old music box plays a sweet melody; a shop that sells herbal and aromatic products; a souvenir shop with dolls and figurines; and many other locales where you can experience French culture. The village can accommodate up to 200 visitors with 34 guest rooms that hold four to ten people each. Visitors can also enjoy a marionette experience and hear percussion instruments from around the world at the outdoor stage area. Illustrative vintage plates are on sale at a makeshift flea market area of the village Testimony of Korea s popular dramas shoot on location here Steps lead up to the Bell Tower 7 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JUN 2014 8 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JUN 2014
DINE OUT TOP 5 RAMADHAN BAZAARS IN THE KLANG VALLEY JALAN TUANKU ABDUL RAHMAN The famous Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman Ramadhan Bazaar has for many years been a main attraction regardless of time or day. Known to the locals simply as Jalan TAR, the bazaar along the road is an all-time favorite among various other bazaars sprawled throughout the city. It offers just about any local and foreign delicacy here. Highlights: Merchandise (scarf, baju kurung) GPS Coordinate: 3.161940,101.697777 KAMPUNG BARU Kampung Baru, with its Malay heritage, plays host to one of KL s best Ramadhan bazaar. Situated along Jalan Raja Alang, the bazaar sees over 200 stalls selling mouth-watering delicacies and Malay dishes, and one that could never go unnoticed is the Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa stall, touted as the city s best nasi lemak (fragrant rice with anchovies, peanuts, egg and sambal). Bubur lambuk (rice porridge) is also another well-known dish here; it is cooked at the local mosque and distributed to the public, for free! Highlights: Nasi lemak (fragrant rice with anchovies, peanuts, egg and sambal) and bubur lambuk (rice porridge) GPS Coordinate : 3.161100,101.706573 TTDI BANGSAR RAMADAN BAZAAR Bangsar is not excluded from the food frenzy, and holds its own daily Bazaar Ramadan at Jalan Telawi 1, right beside the Saidina Abu Bakar As Siddiq mosque. Some say it s not as big as it used to be, but it is still one of the best bazaars to visit, especially when you re pressed for time. Its legendary putu piring made KL citizens sing its praises, making us feel that Bangsar is, truly, one of KL s best food havens. Highlights: Putu piring (steamed rice flour cake with palm sugar and coconut shavings) GPS Coordinate: 3.133970,101.670548 SHAH ALAM STADIUM TTDI, or Taman Tun Dr Ismail is a neighbourhood right in front of One Utama shopping mall and is another hotspot for iftar food hunting. The bazaar here is located at Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 2, and throngs of people usually line up for its Murtabak Raja, a stuffed pancake swollen with either lamb, beef or chicken. Get there early as early as 4pm to enjoy fewer crowds, parking spots (it can get quite congested) and delectable fresh dishes! Highlights: Murtabak raja (stuffed pancake with either lamb, beef or chicken) GPS Coordinate: 3.152790,101.622581 Shah Alam s favourite local market spot is the car park of Shah Alam Stadium (it also houses a farmer s market on Sundays and occasional flower markets) and during the fasting month, it turns into a food bazaar for Muslims and inquisitive tourists too. The bazaar sees crowds from working professionals to students of nearby universities, and with plenty of parking slots around, it remains one of the most accessible in town. Noteworthy specials include S.S Ali popiah (fresh spring rolls) and laksa utara, but seriously, with all the sights, sounds and smells stemming from the stalls, it s hard to not go overboard with the food! Highlights: Popiah (fresh spring rolls) and laksa utara (spicy noodle soup) GPS Coordinate: 3.082190,101.540298 9 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JULY 2014 10 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JULY 2014
AROUND & ABOUT ISLAMIC TOURISM: THE NEXT BIG THING With Muslims making up 23 percent of the global population and spending an estimated USD137 billion for tourism in 2012, Islamic Tourism is seeing unprecedented growth everywhere. Hence an attractive tourism environment needs to be developed for this market. 11 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JULY 2014 Realising the importance of sustainable tourism development, Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC), an agency under the Ministry of Tourism & Culture recently organized a short course with the theme Understanding and Embracing the Opportunities for Sustainable Tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The all-international participants were from government functionaries of Cambodia, Egypt, Gambia, Indonesia, Iran, Lao PDR, Malawi, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Sudan, Tajikistan, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen and Zimbabwe. Voted the Number One Destination of Choice by OIC countries for four consecutive years since 2011, Malaysia was able to share its best practices on how to balance economic development with the preservation of the destination s environmental, social and cultural values. Among the topics discussed and presented by eminent speakers were Islamic Tourism Development: Malaysia s Experience, Sustainable Tourism in Malacca: Cultural and Heritage Aspects, Development of Sustainable Tourism in Johor and Malaysia s Islamic Tourism Blueprint: The Framework. Participants were also taken to places of attraction in Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Malacca and Putrajaya as the programme is part of the Visit Malaysia Year 2014 campaign.
AROUND & ABOUT WWE Live Returns to Malaysia After a 12- year absence, WWE LIVE will finally return to Malaysia in October with new lines of favorite wrestlers of WWE Superstars including John Cena, Bray Wyatt and the Wyatt Family, Paige, Roman Reigns, Cesaro and many more. Roman Reign will make his first debut in Malaysia Astro, supported by Malaysia Major Events (MME), a division of Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), will bring in this world class entertainment full of action as part of the activities under the Visit Malaysia Year 2014 (VMY2014). We are excited to return to Malaysia with WWE live events in 2014 which reflects our commitment to our growth in Malaysia and hoping that WWE Live Malaysia 2014 comes to fruition together with VMY2014, said Sweesin Wu, WWE s Vice President & General Manager, Asia Pacific. Astro s Chief Operating Officer Henry Tan also expressed hopes of seeing an increase of four to five thousand viewers after the event is staged live in Malaysia. WWE Live is expected to drive tourist expenditure to RM33 million over the two days. Malaysia is proud to host this prestigious event, adding to the roll call of many distinguished events that coincide with Visit Malaysia Year 2014, added Tony Nagamaiah of MME. Two shows will be held at Putra Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11. Tickets are already on sale and can be purchased from www. ticketpro.com.my or by calling +603 7880 7999. Ticket price ranges from RM128 to RM1230. Former NWA champion Ricky The Dragon steamboat launched the media event in KL 15 time world champion John Cena a.k.a. the face of WWE 12 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JUN 2014
AROUND & ABOUT Free Weekend Iftar at Dataran Merdeka Charity is the hallmark of Ramadhan. Feeding the underprivileged and the marginalized, always giving to the poor and doing good deeds are encouraged during this holy month. And now, thanks to the National Department of Culture and Arts (JKKN), the public regardless of their ethnic or cultural backgrounds can now enjoy free food for Iftar on weekends. Datuk Norliza Rosli stirring hot bubur lambuk There s more! Since it is also FIFA World Cup season. JKKN is also hosting free Sahur as you watch the match on a giant screen at Dataran Merdeka. Held for the very first time, this open-air free public iftar is sure to get the two thumbs up from appreciative receipients! Delicious roast lamb makes for a perfect iftar feast 13 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JULY 2014
AROUND & ABOUT Columbia Asia Raises Funds for Malaysia s Paralympic Team through Badminton Columbia Asia Group of Hospitals recently organised a charity badminton tournament to raise funds for the Malaysian Paralympic badminton team which had clinched two gold medals, one silver and one bronze at the Para Badminton World Championships in Dortmund, Germany last year. Participating in the one-day tournament were members of Columbia Asia s vast business network including insurance personnel, corporate account holders, suppliers and business partners. The objective to raise funds was met through the collection of participation fees and these funds will be used to purchase wheelchairs, among other necessities, for the good of their game. An interesting segment of the event was a friendly match between the Paralympic badminton team against able-bodied participants who were invited to play while sitting in a wheelchair. The special appearance of former national badminton players Wong Choon Hann, Lee Wan Wah, Chan Choong Ming, Chew Choon Eng, Woon Sze Mei and Mohd Hafiz Hashim thrilled the crowds. There was also a special segment where event participants played against the professionals for a fee of RM30 for a 15-minute game. Some of the participants were very skilled and gave the professionals a fair game. National players with two paralympic badminton team members Hafiz Hashim took time out to support the Malaysian Paralympic badmiton team at the fund-raising event 14 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JULY 2014
FESYEN Jubahster Jubah Hitam yang ringkas membuatkan si pemakai tampak yakin & elegan Gabungan warna hitam & ungu menaikkan lagi seri si pemakai Kuning mustard sesuai untuk wanita yang ingin tampil ceria dan berbeza Rona paster, dusky pink bersama perincian labuci di lengan menyerlahkan lagi keayuan si gadis Tampil berani dengan warna merah terang Gabunagn rona hitam dan jingga yang menampilkan personaliti berani si pemakai 15 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JUN 2014 16 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JULY 2014
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RESIPI Bahan-bahan A disatukan lapisan bawah 1 cawan tepung beras Sedikit air kapur 7 helai daun pandan, kisar dan ambil airnya anggaran 3 cawan Bahan B disatukan lapisan atas 3 cawan santan pekat 1 senduk tepung beras Secubit garam Bahan C Gula pasir secukupnya TEPUNG PELITA Cara menyediakan 1 Didihkan air untuk mengukus. Letakkan 1 sudu gula atau lebih (ikut manis yang dikehendaki) dalam setiap bakul daun pisang. 2 Kemudian masukkan adunan A ( ½ atau ¾ bakul). Kukus sehingga masak. 3 Masakkan bahan B sehingga panas. Kemudian masukkan ke dalam bakul sehingga penuh. 4 Kemudian kukus lagi sehingga lapisan atasnya masak. Bagi memastikan kuih betulbetul masak, cucuk dengan garpu atau lidi. 18 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JUN 2014
PLUS FOCUS 40 Pelajar Luar Bandar Dapat Manfaat Program Komuniti Pelajar diberi peluang menaiki go-kart KEMBARA PLUS PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) telah mengadakan program komuniti Kembara PLUS @ Edufun Trip berkonsep mengembara sambil belajar bersempena dengan musim cuti sekolah yang lalu bertujuan untuk memperluaskan pengetahuan dan memberi pendedahan pembangunan negara khususnya kepada pelajar luar bandar. Seramai 40 pelajar-pelajar sekolah menengah luar bandar berumur di antara 13 dan 14 tahun dipilih untuh menyertai program selama tiga hari bermula 11 Jun sehingga 13 Jun lalu. Seramai 20 orang pelajar daripada Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Trolak, Perak dan 20 orang pelajar daripada Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Batu Arang, Selangor telah mengikuti program ini. Mengambil kira aspek sosial dan tanggungjawab kepada masyarakat, PLUS memberi peluang kepada pelajarpelajar ini merasai pengalaman bercuti seperti kanak-kanak yang lain. Selain itu, ia dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan am mereka dan memberi pendedahan tentang dunia luar daripada kampung mereka. Program ini merupakan sebahagian daripada program yang berteraskan komuniti yang dianjurkan oleh PLUS sepanjang tahun ini. Ia memberi peluang kepada PLUS untuk terus menyumbang kepada masyarakat sekeliling dan mendekatkan lagi PLUS kepada masyarakat. Menimba ilmu pengetahuan di Pusat Sains Negara KidZania menawarkan pelbagai pengalaman berharga Selain bermain go-kart, pelajar-pelajar turut dibawa melawat Pusat Sains Negara, Galeri Keselamatan MUFORS di PLUS, Kidzania, Karangkraf dan menaiki Cruise Putrajaya. PLUS juga turut aktif menganjurkan pelbagai program khidmat masyarakat terutamanya yang melibatkan keselamatan jalan raya seperti Gerakan Malaysians Unite For Road Safety (MUFORS), seminar keselamatan Hormati Had Anda untuk pengendali dan operator kenderaan berat, pertandingan mural keselamatan jalan raya untuk sekolah-sekolah menengah, program Gerakan Motosikal Pencetus Amalan Keselamatan (GEMPAK MUFORS) untuk belia bermotosikal dan lain-lain lagi. 19 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JUN 2014 20 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JULY 2014
PLUS FOCUS PELEBARAN LORONG KE-4 LEBUH RAYA Bagi memastikan pengguna lebuh raya menikmati perjalanan yang lebih selesa dan lancar pada masa akan datang, PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) sedang giat menjalankan kerja-kerja bagi projek pelebaran lorong ke-4 di beberapa laluan utama di lebuh raya kendaliannya. Menurut Ketua Pegawai Operasi PLUS, Mohammad Fuad Khusairi, Projek Pelebaran Lorong Keempat di lebuh raya kendalian PLUS melibatkan laluan Shah Alam-Sungai Buloh (16 kilometer), Bukit Lanjan-Jalan Duta (7 kilometer), Sungai Buloh-Rawang (13 kilometer), dan Persimpangan Nilai Utara-Port Dickson (27 kilometer). Projek yang dianggarkan bernilai RM1.4 bilion ini telah bermula sejak Julai 2012 dan dijangka siap pada penghujung tahun 2014. Projek ini dilaksanakan untuk memberikan manfaat jangka panjang kepada orang ramai dan pengguna lebuh raya. Apabila ia siap kelak, ia dijangka dapat meningkatkan keselesaan dan tahap perkhidmatan seterusnya menyediakan pengalaman perjalanan yang baru di laluan-laluan yang terbabit, tambah Fuad. Selain meningkatkan kapasiti trafik, di antara ciri-ciri tambahan dalam projek ini adalah lorong tambahan kelima melibatkan laluan Damansara-Subang (Arah Selatan) bagi memberi lebih kelancaran aliran trafik keluar-masuk serta penambahan lorong mendaki di laluan Kota Damansara-Bukit Lanjan bagi melancarkan pendakian terutamanya bagi kenderaan berat di kawasan terbabit. Pada ketika ini, kerja-kerja fasa kedua melibatkan penjajaran dan penandaan semula lorong sedia ada, penutupan lorong kecemasan, seterusnya melaksanakan kerja-kerja pembinaan asas jalan di laluan terbabit sedang giat dijalankan. Justeru itu, pihak kami telah mengambil pelbagai pendekatan bagi memastikan pengurusan trafik yang lebih efektif di lokasi terbabit seperti membuka laluan kontra, memasang papan tanda pemberitahuan dan amaran, pemasangan penghadang plastik di kawasan pembinaan dan sebagainya. Kami telah mengambil pelbagai pendekatan untuk mengurangkan gangguan terhadap perjalanan orang ramai ketika projek ini berlangsung, dengan menjalankan kerja-kerja penurapan jalan pada waktu malam. Namun begitu, kami memerlukan masa sekurangkurangnya selama 4 jam bagi memastikan permukaan jalan yang baru diturap boleh digunakan oleh semua kenderaan. Kami berharap agar orang ramai dapat memahami keadaan ini demi keselesaan masa akan datang dan dapat bersabar sepanjang kerja-kerja berlangsung, jelas Fuad. Untuk memastikan keselamatan pengguna ketika melalui lokasi pembinaan, PLUS telah membuka laluan dan hentian kecemasan di setiap 2 kilometer di sepanjang kawasan pembinaan, meningkatkan rondaan pasukan PLUSRonda, menyediakan perkhidmatan trak tunda dan sebagainya. 21 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JULY 2014
PLUS FOCUS PLUS Peruntuk Lebih RM600 JUTA Tahun ini Untuk Kerja-Kerja Penyelenggaraan Lebuh Raya Pengendali rangkaian lebuh raya terbesar di negara ini, PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) memperuntukkan hampir RM1 bilion untuk kos operasi, penyelenggaraan dan kerja-kerja menaik-taraf lebuh raya bagi membolehkan orang ramai menikmati perjalanan yang lebih selesa. Daripada jumlah tersebut, kira-kira RM600 juta atau kira-kira 20 peratus daripada hasil kutipan tol oleh PLUS setiap tahun diperuntukkan untuk menampung kos penyelenggaraan lebuh raya. Kerja-kerja penyelenggaraan ini merangkumi penyelenggaraan rutin, pembaikan ( curative ) dan pencegahan ( preventive ). Penyelenggaraan merupakan satu tugas yang amat mencabar memandangkan jajaran lebuh raya kendalian PLUS melalui pelbagai bentuk mukabumi serta kualiti tanah yang berbeza. Penyelengaraan tersebut juga melibatkan 4,674 lorongkilometer pavmen, kira-kira 6,710 cerun, lebih daripada 434 jambatan, lebih daripada 4,916 sistem pembentung serta 2 buah terowong. Dalam sesi taklimat mengenai penyelenggaraan lebuh raya kepada media, Ketua Pegawai Operasi PLUS, Mohammad Fuad Khusairi berkata, Berdasarkan aset-aset ini, satu pelan penyelenggaraan yang amat teliti perlu disediakan untuk memastikan semua aset di lebuh raya berada dalam keadaan yang terbaik dan perjalanan yang selesa untuk semua pengguna lebuh raya. Oleh yang demikian, regim penyelenggaraan lebuh raya PLUS turut meliputi aspekaspek perancangan, pemeriksaan dan penilaian, penyiasatan teknikal, penilaian rekabentuk 22 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JULY 2014 dan pelaksanaan. Bagi memastikan pelan penyelenggaraan ini dapat dilaksanakan, lebih daripada 1,000 kakitangan yang terdiri daripada jurutera dan eksekutif teknikal terlibat secara khusus dalam pengurusan penyelenggaraan rangkaian lebuh raya PLUS. Ia turut dibantu oleh pelbagai sistem, teknologi atau perisian pengurusan lebuh raya terkini seperti TEMAN (Total Expressway Maintenance Management System), sistem pemantauan cerun RTMS (Real Time Monitoring System), audit berkala dan lain-lain lagi. Kami turut menjalankan lebih daripada 10,000 pemeriksaan dan pemantauan penyelengaraan aset setiap tahun bagi semua lebuh raya kendalian syarikat ini iaitu Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan, Lebuhraya Baru Lembah Klang (NKVE), Lebuhraya Persekutuan Laluan 2 (FHR2), Lebuhraya Seremban-Port Dickson (SPDH), Lebuhraya Utara- Selatan Hubungan Tengah (ELITE), Laluan Kedua Malaysia- Singapura (Linkedua), Lebuhraya Butterworth-Kulim (BKE) dan Jambatan Pulau Pinang, tambah Fuad. Pemeriksaan berskala bagi memastikan keselamatan pengguna lebuhraya Penggunaan teknologi canggih Intelligent Culvert Inspection System bagi memastikan kerja penyelenggaraan berjalan lancar
RSA SPOTLIGHT Jangan lupa untuk mencuba Yong Tau Foo Anugerah Pelbagai pilihan makanan YONG TAU FOO Keistimewaan R&R Seremban (Arah Utara) Bersih dan menyelerakan Kebanyakan kawasan Rehat dan Rawat (R&R) di sepanjang Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan mempunyai tarikannya yang tersendiri. Untuk edisi kali ini, Kembara PLUS Online ingin mengetengahkan keistimewaan R&R Seremban (Arah Utara) pula kepada para pembaca. Kebiasaannya, setiap R&R mempunyai kemudahan yang hampir serupa seperti stesen minyak, tandas, taman permainan, surau dan gerai makanan. Namun, gerai Yong Tau Foo di R&R Seremban (Arah Utara) ini mempunyai keistimewaannya yang tersendiri. Gerai no 3 ANUGERAH ini menjual pelbagai jenis juadah untuk mengisi perut sebelum menyambung perjalanan di lebuh raya. Semestinya yang menjadi tarikan utama adalah menu Yong Tau Foo nya yang dicampur dengan rasa kuah yang pekat. Resepi yang asalnya dari masyarakat Cina ini menggabungkan ayam, ikan, sayur dan sup telah mendapat tempat di kalangan masyarakat majmuk di Malaysia. Juadah popular ini begitu mudah dicari di pasar malam dan medan selera menunjukkan betapa banyaknya permintaan pelanggan untuk makanan ini. Campuran kuahnya yang pekat dijamin akan membuatkan anda berasa teruja untuk singgah di sini lagi di kemudian hari. Jangan lupa untuk berhenti di R&R ini di KM272.2 dan mencuba sajian istimewa Yong Tau Foo ini! 23 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JULY 2014
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PLUS FOCUS PLUS anjur majlis berkhatan PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) dengan kerjasama Pusat Khidmat Masyarakat Ahli Parlimen Titiwangsa menganjurkan Majlis Berkhatan di Masjid Jamek Kampung Baru bersempena dengan musim cuti sekolah hari ini. Datuk Johari Abdul Ghani dan Dato Noorizah Hj Abd Hamid memberi duit kepada kanak- kanak yang terlibat Kira-kira 50 kanak-kanak yang berumur di antara 5 hingga 12 tahun telah dipilih untuk majlis berkhatan secara beramairamai kali ini. Menurut Pengarah Urusan PLUS, Dato Noorizah Hj Abd Hamid, Program ini merupakan sebahagian daripada program yang berteraskan komuniti yang disokong oleh PLUS sepanjang tahun ini. Ia memberi peluang kepada PLUS untuk terus menyumbang kepada masyarakat sekeliling dan mendekatkan lagi PLUS kepada masyarakat. Program Berkhatan Sempena Cuti Sekolah tersebut telah dirasmikan oleh Ahli Parlimen Titiwangsa, Datuk Johari Abdul Ghani. PLUS juga turut aktif menganjurkan pelbagai program khidmat masyarakat terutamanya yang melibatkan keselamatan jalan raya seperti Gerakan Malaysians Unite For Road Safety (MUFORS), seminar keselamatan Hormati Had Anda untuk pengendali dan operator kenderaan berat, pertandingan mural keselamatan jalan raya untuk sekolah-sekolah menengah, program Gerakan Motosikal Pencetus Amalan Keselamatan (GEMPAK MUFORS) untuk belia bermotosikal dan lainlain lagi. 25 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JULY 2014 Sebahagian kanak-kanak yang menyertai majlis berkhatan Pelbagai aksi dan ragam sepanjang majlis berkhatan berlangsung
SAFETY TIPS 8 PETUA keselamatan jalan raya 1 Rancang perjalanan anda terlebih dahulu. Jika anda letih, mengantuk, mabuk atau tidak fokus, tangguhkan perjalanan anda. 5 Elakkan daripada mengekori kenderaan lain pada sepanjang masa kerana ini sering menjadi punca kemalangan yang serius. 90km/j 6 Patuhi garis panduan keselamatan semasa memotong. Jangan memotong jika teragak-agak. 2 Sentiasa ikut had laju yang ditentukan. 7 Jangan memotong barisan atau menyalahgunakan lorong kecemasan. Ia bukan sahaja biadap tetapi membahayakan semua pengguna. 3 Berikan isyarat dan patuhi semua peraturan keselamatan semasa menukar lorong. Periksa cermin sisi dan cermin pandangan belakang sebelum melakukan pertukaran lorong. 8 Elakkan mencelah di antara kenderaan kerana ini membahayakan keselamatan anda dan orang lain. 4 Sentiasa patuhi peraturan jalan raya di simpang dengan berhenti apabila lampu isyarat merah atau kuning dan beri keutamaan kepada pejalan kaki. 26 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JUN 2014
SAFETY TIPS TIPS KESELAMATAN PENUMPANG TEKSI PERHATIKAN KEADAAN TEKSI SEBELUM MENAIKINYA Jika bahagian dalaman kereta tidak mempunyai pemegang pintu atau butang kunci, segera batalkan niat anda untuk menaiki kereta tersebut HAFAL NOMBOR PLAT TEKSI Jadikan tabiat untuk menghafal dan catat nombor plat teksi serta maklumat pemandu yang kebiasaannya dipaparkan pada papan pemuka. Ambil gambar maklumat-maklumat berkenaan menggunakan telefon atau kamera. HUBUNGI KELUARGA segera hubungi keluarga atau rakan dan bercakap dengan nada yang boleh didengari pemandu teksi dengan menyatakan anda sedang berada dalam kenderaan tersebut. Maklumkan mereka anggaran waktu ketibaan andi di destinasi. Perbuatan ini dapat membuatkan pemandu teksi menyedari bahawa maklumat perjalanan sudah dihantar kepada pihak ketiga. ELAKKAN MENAIKI TEKSI YANG MEMPUNYAI PENUMPANG LAIN Elakkan menaiki teksi yang telah mempunyai penumpang lain. Kadangkala, penumpang lain tersebut merupakan rakan subahat kepada pemandu taksi yang berniat melakukan jenayah. TEMPAH PERKHIDMATAN DALAM TALIAN Buat tempahan secara dalam talian dengan syarikat penyedia perkhidmatan teksi yang mempunyai reputasi yang baik. Ia memudahkan anda membuat semakan maklumat teksi yang diberi sama ada bertepatan dengan kenderaan yang dihantar, seperti yang terdapat pada aplikasi telefon pintar MyTeksi. 27 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JUN 2014
SMART TIPS Juadah Sahur DI BULAN PUASA Roti Sayur Roti sangat sesuai di makan ketika bersahur. Tetapi ambil roti yang serat tinggi berbanding roti putih kerana ia akan menyebabkan rasa kenyang yang lebih panjang. Daging dan Ikan ( sumber protin )- Daging dan ikan juga sesuai dimakan ketika bersahur kerana sumber protin yang tinggi dapat membekalkan tenaga kepada tubuh sepanjang Kurma Kurangkan pengambilan nasi tetapi banyakkan mengambil sayuran hijau. Sayuran hijau mempunyai serat yang tinggi disamping sumber vitamin yang baik. Memakan sayur diwaktu sahur membekalkan sumber serat yang penting untuk penghadaman sepanjang berpuasa. Air Kurma adalah yang paling baik dimakan setiap kali bersahur. Ia juga diamalkan oleh Rasullullah SAW bersama segelas air kosong. Kurma mengandungi nutrien yang banyak termasuk vitamina dan C seta zat galian seperti kalsium, potasium, zat besi dan sodium. Kurma sangat penting terutamanya kepada ibu-ibu yang mengandung kerana kandungan mineralnya menghalang Anemea ( kekurangan darah merah ) Minum banyak air kosong taupun jus buah-buahan. Elakkan meminum kopi kerana ia akan menyebabkan anda lebih dahaga diwaktu pagi. Apa yang penting sekali pastikan minum air secukupnya ketika bersahur untuk mengekalkan kandungan air dalam badan. 28 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JULY 2014
SMART TIPS Kebaikan Meletak Kereta SECARA MENGUNDUR 1 2 3 4 5 Dengan kejadian jenayah yang semakin meningkat, adalah lebih mudah untuk keluar dari tempat letak kereta, sekiranya anda diancam keselamatan Kenderaan yang diletak bahagian hadapan mengadap laluan kenderaan akan mudah dilihat oleh orang awam yang lalu lalang sekiranya pencuri kereta sedang mencuri kenderaan, memecahkan kunci stering steering lock, menghidupkan enjin kenderaan secara litar pintas hot wire dan apa-apa yang mencurigakan. Meletak kenderaan secara mengundur akan menyebabkan bonet belakang kenderaan rapat ke dinding. Ini akan menyukarkan penjenayah untuk membuka bonet belakang. Data menunjukkan ianya memerlukan masa 90 saat untuk purata kereta berusia 5 tahun untuk enjinnya panas sebelum mencapai tahap suhu efisien. Menurut kajian, mengundur dari tempat letak kereta ketika enjin sejuk akan menggunakan 20-25 kali lebih banyak minyak. Memandu ke hadapan lebih menjimatkan minyak kerana ratio gear yang lebih rendah ketika mengundur berbanding dengan gear satu. Mengundur ke tempat letak kereta lebih selamat daripada mengundur ke laluan kenderaan. Memandu keluar ke hadapan adalah lebih selamat kerana kita dapat melihat kenderaan yang lalu dengan mudah. 29 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE JULY 2014