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03 ‘Tis the season of CONTENTS giving 05 Travel Packing tips 07 Travel : Adventures 11 Islamic Tourism : The New 06 Frontier 12 Riding to promote Malaysia in Uzbekistan Visit Malaysia 14 Hidden Gems of Kuala 2014 : Malaysia Kangsar welcomes you 18 Fashion : Happy holidays 21 Makan- Makan: 09 Kek Nenas Terbalik 22 PLUS News : Labu Sayong: Bersedia Hadapi Kuala Kangsar’s Sebarang Kemungkinan Distinctive Heritage 25 Smart Tips : Exercise 16 Kembara PLUS Online is produced by Strategic Communications & Corporate Communications, PLUS Malaysia Berhad

2 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE DISEMBER 2013 We normally holiday in areas with fresh air, sunlight and some element of nature. All of this has a positive effect on us. Spending time outside in the sun or just in natural light increases our serotonin levels which make us feel happier and more relaxed. Fresh air and exercise also helps us to sleep better. FEATURES

We also need to take a break from Social Media every now and again. The influx of Smartphone’s and applications allow us access to Twitter, Facebook at the touch of a button. While this makes for great communication, it’s also easy to become more and more addicted to them. It does us good to be reminded that the world won’t fall apart if we don’t tweet or update our status for a week or two! Holidays allow for families to bond better Holidays give us time to reconnect with our spouses/ partners and families. It provides us with quality bonding time that we don’t often have at home and gives us the opportunity to create memories to share in years to come. Committing to be with parents, siblings, children, and extended and blended family members communicates with actions that these people are important and worth the effort involved in making the journey and sharing the holiday with. They are the people who know everything about us and accept us anyway. In spite of stressful times, family loyalty is a powerful connection.

We also need downtime to become inspired, more creative and dream up our best ideas. It’s very difficult for us to be creative and produce great work without thinking time. whether a holiday in the tropics or in winter, enjoy the outdoors as much as possible Few people seem to be aware of suppressed leaving us susceptible how important holidays actually to illness. We’re also less efficient Taking holidays and exploring different places also gives us The year-end holidays are here are for our long-term health and at work and more likely to make a chance to build new relationships. Those relationships wellbeing. In fact, given the benefits mistakes. So any sensible employers add to our support networks and may even bring us again! The Scrooges among you that holidays actually provide, they out there should be encouraging us new opportunities. should be considered more of a to jet off more regularly to prevent may well ask why the need to take necessity than a luxury! burnout, encourage productivity….. Time to rest and unwind also allows us to nurture a holiday at all but it is vitally and their profits! positive thoughts and feelings. If we allow ourselves the We all need to step off the treadmill time we need to relax then we are valuing our bodies, important to have these breaks of our daily routines, chores and So, how exactly does a holiday our health and ourselves. from our routine, even if they are demanding jobs once in a while. help us? Well, we’re normally more Working in a stressful environment active on holiday. We walk, explore, short. Going away and breaking without taking regular breaks can swim and chase round after our from your normal routine is an be damaging to our health and also children. There’s not a lot of need our employer’s businesses. to explain why this is better for us important component of self-care. than sitting in front of a computer Time to reconnect with spouse and create special memories Without proper downtime our all day or slouching on the sofa but bodies don’t have the time they exercise also releases endorphins, need to repair and recuperate. happy hormones, which make us When we are overworked feel better and fights those stress our immune systems become hormones. 3 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE DISEMBER 2013 4 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE DISEMBER 2013 For many people, giving is an can’t connect with the people important part of the year-end you aim to serve, as people, then holidays which culminates with nobody is the better for your TRAVEL PACKING Christmas and the seasonal giving alleged charity. of gifts. One of the resources most FEATURES FEATURES tips Too often in our culture, lacking for impoverished people however, the focus of Christmas is autonomy. Think about the way 1. Check temperatures and events at your destination. Only pack is on consumerism. Christmas you volunteer or give charity – what corresponds---do not bring “just in case” clothes. is typically a peak selling season perhaps there is a better way for for retailers in many nations you to increase people’s abilities 2. Choose a central color to pack around. A neutral such around the world. Sales increase to make their own choices, to as brown, black, or tan is a good place to start, then bring dramatically as people purchase follow their own paths and to accessories and accent pieces that go with this color palette. gifts, decorations, and supplies to develop their own abilities. celebrate. 3. A good rule of thumb for trips less than one week is one shirt per Too often, people in a position to day, one layering jacket or sweater, one bottom per every two days The Thanksgiving-to-Christmas help hold themselves apart from (but never less than two pairs of pants), no more than two pairs of season does bring out the best the people they hope to assist. shoes (one you wear and one you pack), underwear for every day, in people, but the spirit of giving And no wonder – for the once-a- and seasonal additions, like a bathing suit. should extend beyond the malls year volunteer, there is little time to helping out charitablecauses. to get to know anyone, let alone 4. If you’re traveling for more than a week, follow the same numbers CHECKLIST What to pack: really understand what their lives as above and plan on washing clothes instead of bringing more. If There are countless different ways are like. If you can, make a long- you’re in a country with a good exchange rate, or aren’t on a tight you can create a positive impact term commitment and open budget, take advantage of the hotel laundry service or dry cleaning. in your community not just for yourself up to the lives of the Otherwise, bring individual packets of detergent. this season but all-year round: for people your charity is aimed at. example, by helping out at an Old Get to know people face-to-face, 5. Make detailed lists of everything you plan to bring. That way you ‘TIS THE Folks’ Home, donating to a charity, as friends and colleagues and can easily see if you’ve allotted six pairs of pants for a four-day trip. or participating in a food drive for equals. Be honest, note everything---including socks and underwear---and the homeless – these are all ways then stick to your list when packing. that a small contribution of your Last but most important, SEASON time and effort will have a huge remember, it’s not about you. Yes, 6. Downsize toiletries. Pick up travel-size impact in the life of someone less it feels good to give, and there’s versions of your favorite products fortunate. no point in feeling guilty about whenever you see them, not just when of that, but don’t do it because it you’re getting ready to travel. If you can’t GIVING After all, people need our help makes you feel good, or because find miniatures, buy small plastic bottles all year-round. Sick children in you earn points towards a and decant from larger products. hospitals, children in battered merit badge or college credit, women’s shelters who have or because it’s part of your 7. Wear your heaviest shoes, sweater, fled their homes in the middle organization’s CSR charter, or for and jacket. That way, you don’t have to of the night, and many others whatever other way that charity pack them. require our bounty year-round. benefits you. Do it because you The same goes for other forms must, because being a giving 8. Before you actually pack your of volunteering – there are person is right. suitcase, pile everything you plan to homeless, disabled, ill, poor, and bring on your bed or dresser. This is otherwise hurting people who And this year, instead of giving your opportunity to eye your clothes need help year-round. during the season of giving and and cull a few more items. If you pack then returning to your “normal directly into your suitcase, you’ll be Poor people don’t need the dregs life” after the holidays are over, let tempted to throw in a few extra items (trust of your life, whether in the form the holidays be a starting point to us, you will). Once you’ve made the final edit, pack only of your material cast-offs, or your a life of year-round giving. what’s in front of you. If you’ve followed our advice, your suitcase time, emotion, and advice. Being should now be a lean, mean, traveling machine: happy travels! poor means lacking resources, not lacking humanity – so if you

5 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE DISEMBER 2013 6 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE DISEMBER 2013 Jørgen Olufsen’s House is ’s best preserved Every year in the last weekend of May, Aalborg gears up to merchant’s mansion in the Renaissance style. Built mainly of receive more than 100,000 visitors to its city for the Aalborg sandstone in 1616, it also has a half-timbered section. Olufsen, Carnival, the biggest in Scandinavia and one of the largest in ’s half brother, was not only a successful merchant northern Europe. It consists of three events: the children’s but also mayor of Aalborg. carnival, the battle of carnival bands, and the carnival proper, to cater to all ages and tastes. Castle (Aalborghus Slot) was built in the mid-16th TRAVEL century by King Christian III for his vassals who collected taxes and is the only remaining example of its kind in the country. The park, dungeon and casemates, but not the castle itself, are open to the public in the summer months.

Aalborg’s was built in 1762. It is now only used for ceremonial and representative purposes. Designed in the The city’s iconic town hall Viking burial ground Late Baroque style, the building with its black-glazed tile roof consists of two storeys and a cellar. Another old building of note is the half-timbered Håndværkerhuset which in 1625 housed a number of warehouses. It is now used as a centre for arts and crafts.

Jomfru Ane Gade is one of the most famous streets in Aalborg if not in Denmark. Popular for its cafés and restaurants during the day, it is even busier at night with its clubs, discos and bars. During the 1990s, the street was infamously a ‘hang out’ Aalborg Above & Below : Powerstation turned community centre of two biker gangs who were at war for some years all over ADVENTURE Scandinavia. As the bikers disappeared it became increasingly Denmark’s fourth-largest city sits at the narrowest point of the Limfjord (the long body of water popular for people of all ages. that slices Jutland in two). The area around its narrowest point attracted settlements as far back The noted architect Jørn Utzon, famous for his design of the as the Iron Age leading to a thriving Viking community until around the year 1000 in what has Sydney Opera House, has a centre dedicated in his honor in this city. Born in , Utzon grew up in Aalborg. The now become Aalborg. The sites of what were two settlements and a burial ground can be seen Utzon Centre contains an exhibition on Utzon’s work as well on Lindholm Høje, a hill overlooking the city. as educational displays on architecture and design.

In the Middle Ages, royal trading privileges, a natural harbour Those more historically inclined would find the architecture Another must-see is the , a cultural centre placed and a thriving herring fishing industry contributed to the around the city impressive. Jens Bang’s House on Østerågade inside a former power plant near the harbour. It has theatres, town’s growth. Despite the difficulties it experienced over near the old town hall, is one of Denmark’s best examples a cinema, and concert facilities. Kunsthal Nord, established in the centuries, the city began to prosper once again towards of 17th-century domestic architecture. For over 300 years, it the centre in 2009, arranges up to five exhibitions a year of all the end of the 19th century when a bridge was built over has housed the city’s oldest pharmacy. forms of contemporary art, especially of local origin but also Limfjord and the railway arrived. Aalborg’s initial growth from other parts of Denmark and beyond. relied on heavy industry but its current development focuses on culture and education.

Aalborg’s ‘lifestyle attractions’ (shopping and dining), and indeed its restaurants are one of its best features. Traditionally it was ignored by foreign travellers, but there are enough diversions here to occupy a day or two for most visitors. The leisure traveler would find Aalborg’s civic parks refreshing. The hosts the annual while Sohngårdsholmpark is a wooded area containing trails for both walking/jogging and biking and a six-hole golf course (free to the public).

The Utzon Centre house exhibits by Jøhn Utzon who designed the Sydney Opera House Winter boots for sale at a pedestrian mall

7 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE DISEMBER 2013 8 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE DISEMBER 2013 The initiative is expected to rake in RM76 billion in tourist receipts as Malaysia is set to benefit from the growth of tourist arrivals in the Asia-Pacific region, with a projected increase from 204 million visitors in 2010 to 535 million in 2030.

The expanding market of tourist arrivals worldwide FEATURES demonstrates that all countries stand to benefit from tourism. Themed “Celebrating 1Malaysia, Truly Asia”, VMY 2014 will showcase the unique selling points of the country’s rich culture and heritage with many ethnic groups living in harmony. VMY is a game changer as it gets the nation ready to offer Native beads from Sabah and Sarawak make good souvenirs Iban warrior dance from Sarawak Malaysian hospitality to visitors and change the mindset of Malaysians to be a tourist-friendly country. VMY will also mobilise the entire industry and nation to move up the value chain of tourism products and services offered, contributing towards Malaysia as a top-of-the-mind tourist destination.

MALAYSIA Malaysia is ranked 4th in the world’s top shopping destinations WELCOMES YOU!

Visit Malaysia Year 2014, Kota Bharu’s colorful wet market is also a top tourist attraction

an intensive tourism Explore the rainforests with its exotic flora and fauna campaign that will promote Malaysia internationally, aims to attract 28 million tourists to the country next year.

Shadow play (left) and Wau (right) : Favoured past-times in Kelantan Satay - a national dish not just in Malaysia but also in Southeast Asia 9 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE DISEMBER 2013 10 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE DISEMBER 2013 FEATURES

Islamic Tourism: THE NEW

A copy of “Mosque Trails” and brochures promoting Islamic FRONTIER Tourism experience in Malaysia By Norshazmira Murat

Travel has always been a part of the The prerequisite of an ‘Islamic Malaysia’s Islamic historical Islamic way of life, encouraged in the Tourism experience’ comes with its background is well-documented. Holy Quran Surah Al-Ankabut, verse own set of challenges. To address One of its many great legacies is the 20: ‘O Muhammad, travel through issues pertaining to ‘halal’ services famous Inscribed Stone in Terengganu, the land and observe how He began and content of Islamic tour packages, well preserved till this day, and the creation. Then Allah will produce the the Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) rich and majestic architecture of its final creation. Indeed Allah, over all Malaysia was set up to promote and Mosques. Masjid Negeri Shah Alam, things, is competent’. elevate the success and sustainability or the ‘Blue Mosque’ is said to be the With an estimated Muslim of Muslim travel and tourism. biggest in Southeast Asia, and has population of 1.6 billion, the Recently, ITC endorsed the Trans one of the world’s biggest domes broad market segment of Muslim Uzbek Expedition as it promoted and tallest minarets. tourists has triggered Malaysia to Malaysia as an Islamic country with inject Islamic Tourism in promoting many interesting Islamic products. The Centre has compiled a list of its Visit Malaysia Year 2014. The According to its Director General, Islamic Tourism Packages, making concept of Islamic Tourism revolves Hj Abdul Rahman Shaari, “ITC’s it easier for tourists to make their around every possible perspective involvement in this expedition is choice and compare best prices. ranging from economic purpose to promote bilateral relationship Better yet, get a copy of ITC’s Mosque to the spirituality of individuals. It between the Malaysian Government Trails, a comprehensive guidebook of strengthens the bilateral relationship and Uzbekistan. We deployed the all 57 iconic Mosques from the 14 between peoples (Hablum Minnas) riders as agents to communicate our states of Malaysia. and also, their relationship with the intention and promote Malaysia as a Creator (Hablum Minallah). whole to Uzbeks”.

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Passionate riders crossing the Silk Road

The most challenging part of the journey for the team was the varying temperatures from as low as 7 degrees Celsius Registan Square in Samarakand to as high as 30 degrees on the road. While in Ayazhkhala, they spent their nights in traditional tents of the Uzbeks Riders, we are set to go! called the Yurt.

The riders also did some stargazing utilising a stargazing tool called the Al-Burani at the Observatory of Ulugbek which counted as one of the highlights of their Uzbek experience. RIDING The team crossed 400 kilometres of deserted highway to promote through Urgench to make their way to Khiva, a city in the MALAYSIA in western region of Uzbekistan. Since Khiva is the only city in Uzbekistan with a river, this is the only place where locals can enjoy fish. Another great treasure of Khiva would be UZBEKISTAN the impenetrable Ichan-Qala fortress, built by Alexander By: Muhammad Azril Izuan Ramlan the Great which still stands strong today and is recognised Yurt – signature stay of the Uzbeks in Ayazhkhala as a UNESCO World Heritage site. A 14-day journey covering 2662 kilometres The journey of the “Trans Uzbek Venture through the heart of Uzbekistan with the Expeditions” began in Tashkent, the capital mission to promote Visit Malaysia Year city, where the last copy of al-Quran from When asked about how they would sum up Uzbekistan, 2014 (VMY2014)…this was what a 10- the era of Caliph Othman is preserved. the riders replied in unison: 3Ms - for Madrasah which man team of RAF Riders achieved recently. During his time, Caliph Othman had are found almost everywhere; Mausoleums where two of ordered four copies of the al-Quran to be the greatest Imams in Islamic history i.e. Imam al-Bukhari The superbikers who ranged in age from made and sent to all four corners of the and Imam Hanafi, repose; and Melons, sweet, fresh and in the youngest at 30 and the oldest at 60 world to spread Islam. Unfortunately, only abundance! years old, visited 8 cities from Tashkent, to one copy remained intact. Djizzak, Samarkand, Shakhrisabz, Bukhara, Ayazhkhala, Urgench and Khiva to promote The team next visited Djizzak, and made The expedition brought a new dimension to the bilateral Malaysia to the locals there. a stop at Samarkand, the centre of Islamic relationship between the Malaysian and Uzbekistan architecture in Uzbekistan. Samarkand governments. Supported by Tourism Malaysia and the serves the best nuts and local fruits in the Islamic Tourism Centre, the TUV Expedition succeeded in country. forging better relations between the two countries and promoting each other’s Islamic tourism products. Beautiful interior of the yurt in Ayazhkhala Melons a-plenty 12 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE DISEMBER 2013 13 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE DISEMBER 2013 TRAVEL

Outstanding architecture of Masjid Ubudiah Beautiful design; Masjid Ihsaniah or the Bamboo House Galeri Azlan Shah is where all personal collections of Sultan Azlan Shah are kept Kuala Kangsar’s very own clock tower

Over the years, Kuala Kangsar has gone through many Another signature craft of Kuala Kangsar is the labu sayong. transformations and modernization yet the historical You can find stores or shops selling the pottery in almost Hidden Gems of attributes of the town remain intact. Plenty of hidden gems every part of Kuala Kangsar. But the best place to get the labu began to be discovered and commercialized to beef up the sayong would be at the place of its origin at Pekampungan state’s tourism sector. Sayong (see sidebar story).

One of the greatest architectures in Kuala Kangsar stands If you are planning to visit Kuala Kangsar, there are several KUALA at the heart of the town. Istana Iskandariah, the palace of choices of accommodation. Hotels and inns are limited the current reigning Sultan Azlan Shah, is built on a hill and but many locals have renovated their houses to offer a its distinctive golden dome can be seen as soon as you homestay experience to tourists. enter the town centre. Nearby are many other magnificent buildings such as the Galeri Diraja Perak, Galeri Sultan Azlan KANGSAR Shah, Masjid Ubudiah and Masjid Ihsaniah. By: Muhammad Azril Izuan Ramlan Besides these glorious monuments of the past, Kuala Serenely cradled in the northern region of Perak is the His palace was called Istana Sri Sayong which stood Kangsar also offers a number of mouthwatering foods. Yut historical royal town of Kuala Kangsar. The origin of its strong for many years but today is left abandoned Lai is probably the most famous restaurant in Kuala Kangsar name is varied but all are steeped in folklore, the most and in ruins. Since the 18th century, all Sultans after among tourists. Located at an old double-storied shop house at Jalan Kangsar, it serves the best pau in town. The popular of which is that the name was given by an Sultan Yusuf resided in palaces on the west bank of handmade pau comes with choices of fillings ranging from explorer who was among the first ones to establish a Perak River in Kuala Kangsar. This town was also the beef, kaya, red beans and chicken. Yut Lai is a halal certified settlement at the mouth of a river. He began calling this administrative base for J.W.W. Birch, the first British restaurant and patrons come from far and wide. place “Kuala Kurang Sa” which is short form for “Kuala Resident in the state. The calming and clean town of Kuala Kangsar Kurang Seratus” or one short of a hundred as there For ikan bakar lovers, Teratak Warisan Kampung is a highly was a total of 99 tributaries flowing into the Perak recommended restaurant to whet your appetite. This River in the area. Another legend claims the name was restaurant is located near the old-railway station and derived from the kangsar tree; a type of hibiscus that serves diverse traditional dishes such as ikan bakar, fried grows in abundance along the Kangsar riverbank. ikan pekasam, gulai lemak udang galah and gulai tempoyak ikan patin at reasonable prices. The opening of Kuala Kangsar as a royal town took place during the era of Sultan Yusuf Sharifuddin Not too far away is the Mariwasa Kraftangan, acknowledged Mudzafar Shah of Perak in 1877. Unlike many rulers as the largest silversmith in Malaysia and well-known for its before him who built palaces at vantage points along pewter products, gold bullion, commemorative medallions the eastern region of the state far from the Perak and custom-made orders of awards from the palace. River, Sultan Yusuf took an odd decision to construct Mariwasa Kraftangan has a showroom situated in front of his palace at the western area of the Perak River bank. their factory at Kawasan Perusahaan Kuala Kangsar which is Muzium Diraja Perak, open daily from 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. open to the public. Wondescript facade of the best pau in the country! 14 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE DISEMBER 2013 15 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE DISEMBER 2013 There are two important elements involved in producing quality Labu Sayong. One is the craftsmen’s skill and another is the quality of the clay soil itself. Sayong is blessed with fine clay soil, located specifically along its riverbanks and in Kg Kuala Bendang. TRAVEL In the production of the delicate Labu Sayong, clay LABU soil is collected manually and processed into a much refined version, with no impurities left. The clay is then shaped and finishing touches added before it is left to dry. The process does not end there, as the carved clay needs to be glazed to refine its look, structure and functionality and to ensure water does not seep SAYONG through. The clay also acquires a rich ebony color from the glazing technique, thus giving it the classic Kuala Kangsar’s water gourd look. At Win Kraf Perkampungan Sayong, visitors can feel the clay soil on their hands and mold the clay delicately Distinctive Heritage into whatever desired shape at the pottery wheel. A hands-on experience is literally available at no cost By Norshazmira Murat at all for those interested to attempt pottery-making. Adding motifs and carvings before drying in the sun

Hidden within the district of Sayong in Kuala Kangsar is a place unique to Malaysia’s craft heritage, for it is here that the eponymous Labu Sayong originates from. The mere mention of Labu Sayong brings to mind images of black pottery. Traditionally used as water containers, this iconic earthenware was much favored to store water in the days before the refrigerator was invented due to its ability to quickly chill its contents. Over the years, its function as merely a water gourd has metamorphosed into beautiful ornaments and decorations for the home. The beautiful workmanship present in each design of the Labu Sayong is inspired by ancestral tradition and culture, with motives based on floral elements and unique engravings. One of the finest craftsmen here is Ridzuan Hamli who took up pottery-making as a child because it was his family business and he was expected to continue the tradition. To refine his glazing techniques, however, he enrolled in a one-year course in Nagoya, Japan.

A lump of clay is shape into candiments at the pottery wheel The array of finished products 16 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE DISEMBER 2013 17 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE DISEMBER 2013 FESYEN

Pilihan jaket dan seluar corak kotak menampilkan sisi elegan pemakai

Variasi tas tangan untuk mereka yang mementingkan gaya

Ponco ganbungan 4 warna bagi mereka yang gemarkan sesuatu yang ringkas

Kardigan dengan hud 2 warna Tampak glamour dengan belang hitam & biru aksesori penutup telinga warna merah

But kulit paras lutut nampak INTE ranggi kala bercuti W R HO LIDAY But baldu rona coklat yang menarik

Aksesori pelengkap gaya untuk percutian Kardigan rona belang 4 ke negara bersalji tona warna tampil sisi santai

Sentuhan jaket rona coklat krim sebagai pelindung menghadapi cuaca dingin 18 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE DISEMBER 2013 19 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE DISEMBER 2013 MAKAN_MAKAN

Cara membuat:

1. Sediakan acuan empat segi berukuran 8 inci atau Kek acuan bulat 9 inci. Lapik dengan kertas serap minyak. Nenas Panaskan ketuhar pada suhu 180C selama 15 minit. 2. Satukan mentega, gula kastor dan pukul hingga Terbalik kembang dan putih. 3. Masukkan telur sebiji demi sebiji sambil diputar hingga sebati. Bahan-bahan: 4. Seterusnya masukkan bahan (A) yang telah diayak bersama, sedikit demi sedikit sambil dikacau berselang- 250 gm mentega seli dengan air sirap nenas. 220 gm tepung kek (A) 5. Ratakan mentega cair dalam acuan. Taburkan gula 1 sudu teh serbuk penaik (A) perang. Susun nenas pada dasar tin. Letakkan ceri di 200 gm gula kastor bahagian tengah yang berlubang. Tuangkan aduan kek 30 gm mentega (dicairkan) dan ratakan. Bakar di dalam ketuhar selama 1 jam. 4 biji telur gred A 6. Setelah masak, sejukkan kek di dalam acuannya selama 5 sudu makan air sirap nenas 1 jam. 3 sudu makan gula perang 7. Terbalikkan kek ke dalam bekas. Kepingan nenas 10 keping nenas bulat dalam tin (dilap dengan tuala bersih) hendaklah di bahagian atasnya. 10 biji ceri merah /hijau (dibelah dua)

(Sumber : Kompilasi Hidangan Kek oleh Nor Aini Zakaria, terbitan Grup Buku Karangkraf Sdn Bhd)

20 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE DISEMBER 2013 21 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE DISEMBER 2013 Bersedia Hadapi PLUS NEWS PLUS PLUS NEWS PLUS Sebarang Kemungkinan Dua buah lori yang membawa asid hidroklorik telah terlibat di dalam satu ‘kemalangan’ di jambatan Linkedua di sempadan Malaysia dan Singapura baru-baru ini.

Kemalangan tersebut telah menyebabkan tumpahan asid di jambatan tersebut dan laluan tersebut telah Pertandingan Dekorasi ditutup serta-merta untuk mengelakkan kejadian yang tidak diingini. Terbaik R&R PLUS Sempena Bulan Ini adalah sebahagian daripada senario latihan kecemasan yang dijayakan oleh kira-kira 30 agensi dari Kemerdekaan Semai Malaysia dan Singapura. Ini turut dijayakan oleh kira- Semangat Patriotik kira 550 kakitangan bantuan kecemasan dari kedua-dua buah negara. Bersempena dengan Pada pertandingan ini, PLUSTrafik sambutan kemerdekaan PLUS bersama pengendali- Turut serta adalah Setiausaha Kementerian Air dan negara ke-56, PLUS pengendali gerai di setiap Alam Sekitar, Choi Shing Kwok dan juga Timbalan meneruskan tradisi buat kawasan rehat bekerjasama Ketua Setiausaha 2 Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Alam Twitter Service tahun ke-10 menganjurkan untuk menghias kawasan Sekitar, Datuk Dr. Che Abdul Rahim bin Haji Nik. Highway users can now get the latest traffic updates Pertandingan Dekorasi rehat dengan tema on the PLUS-operated highways through its Twitter Terbaik Kawasan Rehat kemerdekaan mengikut Sementara itu, lima maut, 30 parah manakala 45 lagi service at twitter.com/plustrafik. dan Rawat (R&R) yang kreativiti masing-masing. cedera ringan apabila sebuah bas, 2 van dan 3 kereta diadakan pada setiap bulan Melalui pertandingan ini, terlibat dalam kemalangan di KM 8.0 Lebuhraya The PLUSTrafik twitter service is part of PLUS’ kemerdekaan setiap tahun. Butterworth-Kulim (BKE) yang menyebabkan laluan PLUS percaya ia dapat continuous efforts to inform highways users of the latest menyuntik semangat terhalang sepenuhnya. Ini juga merupakan antara traffic updates on the North-South Expressway (NSE), Hentian Sebelah Bukit Gantang (Arah Selatan) patriotik dan menghargai senario latihan kecemasan yang telah diadakan di lebuh ELITE highway, the NKVE, Federal Highway Route 2, erti kemerdekaan serta muncul juara bagi raya tersebut baru-baru ini. the Secondlink highway, the Seremban-Port Dickson cintakan Negara di dalam pertandingan ini dan highway, the Penang Bridge and the Butterworth-Kulim diri setiap rakyat Malaysia membawa pulang hadiah Antara objektif utama latihan kecemasan ini adalah Expressway. amnya, dan pengguna bagi menguji kecekapan serta persediaan operasi Pelan wang tunai sebanyak lebuh raya khasnya, pada RM7,000. Tempat kedua Kecemasan dan Pemulihan Bencana. Selain daripada Since its inception in January 2011, the PLUSTrafik setiap 31 Ogos, seterusnya dan ketiga masing-masing itu, latihan ini juga bertujuan untuk mengenalpasti Twitter page is being followed by more than 160,000 menghargai keamanan dan disandang oleh Hentian kelemahan serta menambah baik prosedur yang sedia users. kedamaian yang telah kita ada dalam menguruskan krisis di lebuh raya. Sebelah Juru (Arah kecapi selama 56 tahun ini. Selatan) dan Hentian PLUS utilities various mediums of communication to Sebelah Bukit Gantang Sebanyak 25 R&R Latihan kecemasan ini turut membabitkan agensi-agensi relay traffic updates to its users. Apart from PLUSTrafik lain seperti Hospital Seberang Jaya, Lembaga Lebuhraya (Arah Utara). R&R Ayer dan hentian sebelah Twitter, traffic updates are also available through di sepanjang lebuh Malaysia (LLM), Polis DiRaja Malaysia, Jabatan Bomba Keroh (Arah Utara) dan electronic message boards at strategic locations along raya kendalian PLUS dan Penyelamat, serta Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia R&R Sungai Perak (Arah the highways. Highways users can also ask for the latest mengambil bahagian di (JPAM). Utara) pula di tempat ke-4 traffic updates through the toll-free PLUSLine (1800 dan ke-5. dalam pertandingan tahun 88 000) which is available 24-hours a day. ini.

22 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE DISEMBER 2013 23 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE DISEMBER 2013 PERSIMPANGAN BERTINGKAT SUNGAI BUAYA BAKAL DIBUKA PLUS NEWS PLUS SMART TIPS SMART Exercise! Persimpangan Bertingkat Sungai Buaya yang terletak di kemudahan kenderaan memasuki lebuh raya. KM434.7 di Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan bakal dibuka kepada Selain daripada itu, plaza tol di Persimpangan Bertingkat Exercise is good for our orang ramai tidak lama lagi. Sungai Buaya turut menyediakan kemudahan-kemudahan body. No matter what seperti kawasan meletak kenderaan, wakaf, tandas awam, Persimpangan ini menyediakan akses yang lebih mudah serta surau yang boleh memuatkan sebanyak 30 jemaah is your sex, your age untuk penduduk sekitar Sungai Buaya, Sungai Choh, pada satu-satu masa. or even your physical Serendah dan utara Rawang terutamanya bagi pengguna abilities, everyone knows harian ke Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan. Ia juga dijangka dapat Persimpangan Bertingkat Sungai Buaya terletak di mengatasi masalah kesesakan lalulintas di sepanjang Jalan antara Persimpangan Bertingkat Rawang di KM444 dan that by exercise, we feel B27 berhampiran bandar Rawang. Persimpangan Bertingkat Bukit Beruntung di KM428. more energetic, healthier Apabila dibuka kelak, Persimpangan Bertingkat Sungai or even perhaps have a Buaya akan mempunyai sebuah plaza tol yang dilengkapi Apabila persimpangan ini dibuka, tempoh perjalanan lapan lorong. Sebanyak empat lorong (dua lorong manual orang ramai dalam kawasan ini akan dapat disingkatkan longer life. It is undeniable dan dua lorong elektronik) dibuka untuk kenderaan kira-kira 40 hingga 60 minit. that exercise has a lot of keluar dari lebuh raya, manakala empat lorong (dua benefits but not everyone lorong manual dan dua lorong elektronik) dibuka untuk knows exactly what the benefits are. So, let’s DIDIK 300 PENUNGGANG check it out! MOTOSIKAL GENERASI AKAN DATANG 1. Exercise controls your weight Exercise can help you to prevent excess weight or to help maintain weight loss. When you engage in any physical activity, calories are burned.

2. Keeps your health at its best Doing physical activities regularly prevents heart disease and high blood pressure. Exercise boosts up high- density lipoprotein (HDL) and decrease the unhealthy triglycerides in your bodies which can keeps your blood flowing smoothly and decrease a risk from being affected by cardiovascular diseases.

3. Mood uplifting Exercise stimulates various brain chemicals which will allow you to be happier and relaxed. It can improve your appearance which can boost up your confidence and improve your self-esteem. Seramai 300 pelajar jurusan Ijazah Sarjana Muda ‘penunggang’ di masa hadapan. Pengurusan Perniagaan Pengangkutan UiTM, Puncak 4. Strengthens the body Alam telah menyertai sesi pertama program keselamatan Sesi teori pemanduan dan bantuan kecemasan telah ‘Gerakan Motosikal Pencetus Amalan Keselamatan disampaikan oleh Ahmad Shuhaimi Abdullah, Pengasas Exercise improves your muscle strength and endurance, which contribute to your stamina and fitness. When (GEMPAK MUFORS) 2013 di UiTM Puncak Alam pada SADRA Advance Driving Skills dan Syahrulnizam Raziff, you exercise, your body will send the oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and help your cardiovascular 14 November lalu. Jurulatih First Aider, manakala Kamal Affendi Hashim, system to work more effectively. Penganalisis Jenayah bertindak selaku moderator program. Dalam sesi tersebut, peserta telah didedahkan mengenai 5. Sleep well aspek keselamatan jalan raya, teori dan praktikal mengenai PLUS akan meneruskan sesi kedua GEMPAK MUFORS di cara pemanduan dan menunggang motosikal, serta teknik UTM, Skudai, Johor bulan hadapan. If you have to struggle to fall asleep at night, you need to exercise at least 30 minutes a day to make it easier bantuan kecemasan sebagai panduan kepada generasi for you to get a good night’s sleep.

24 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE DISEMBER 2013 Extracted from: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise 25 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE DISEMBER 2013 SAFETY TIPS Long Distance Driving Do you know that the human body can only withstand 5 hours of continuous driving? Here are some tips for long distance driving:- 1. Sit straight 2. Don’t take too much caffeine 3. Keep your body hydrated, take on a small amount of water Drinking water after eating regularly. ? reduces the acid in your 4. Stop to rest and refresh after every 2 hour of continuous driving. mouth by 61 percent.

Retrieved from: http://www.menshealth.co.uk/living/cars/survive-long-drive

TECHNIQUES TO OVERCOME DESIRE Peanut oil is used for TO SMOKE ? cooking in submarines because it doesn’t smoke unless it’s heated above HEALTHY TIPS HEALTHY 450F.

1. Delay – Wait for 5 minutes, or say “later” 2. Take long breaths – slowly breathe in 3 times 3. Drink water – drink boiled water, avoid caffeinated drinks The roar that we hear when 4. Make yourself busy – engage in activities to distract ? we place a seashell next yourself and forget about the need to smoke to our ear is not the ocean, 5. Distance yourself from places with smokers but rather the sound of blood surging through the 6. Avoid places and environment with smokers veins in the ear 7. Chew gum, cloves or fruits and avoid sweets 8. Wash your hands 9. Bathe/shower often 10. Stretch your muscles when feeling sleepy 11. Meditation 12. Prayer – pray for resolve and willpower

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