September/Oktober 2015 Edisi 24

THE WAY OF THE DRAGON

BEST VALUE FOR MONEY AT DAYS HOTEL Refreshing A’FAMOSA RESORT PUS1 KEMBARAAT SEHENTI PLUS ONLINE SEKESEPTEMBER/OKTOBERLUARGA 2015 BATH CONTENTS Features :

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Editor: Khalilah Talha Assistant Editor: Iskandar Dzulkifli Staff Writers: Rofina Adam, Nor Aman Karap, Syed Alwi, Nora Atiqah Art Director: Najihah Yasin Photographer: Nor Aman Karap Graphic & Layout: Noor Haida Zainal Abidin

08 Travel : Refreshing Bath 22 PLUS Focus : Aplikasi ‘PLUS Mobile Apps’ Bantu Pengguna Lebuh Raya 12 Travel : A' Famosa Resort Pusat Sehenti Keluarga 23 PLUS Focus : PLUS Promotes Road 15 RSA Highlight : Nikmati Aiskrim Enak Safety Through Mural Competition di Baskin Robbins 24 PLUS Focus : Plaza Tol Jitra, Bukit Kayu Hitam, Jambatan Pulau 17 PLUSMiles Merchant Highlight : Pinang, Kubang Semang dan Lunas Miracle Hair Expert One-Stop Hair Beroperasi Secara 100 Peratus Centre Elektronik Mulai 9 September 19 Jom Singgah : Konsep Street Mall 25 Safety Tips : Defensive Driving R&R Tapah (Arah Selatan) Gamit 26 Safety Tips : Fuel Saving Tips Pengunjung Smart Tips : 10 Senaman Mudah di PLUS Focus : Jalur Gemilang Gergasi 27 21 Rumah tanpa Alatan Di Mercu UEM Semarak Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan 2015 28 Smart Tips : Penggunaan Petrol di Tahap yang Optimum 21 Caption story : Wings 30 Tahun 29 Smart Tips : First Time Buyers THE WAY OF FEATURE THE DRAGON ragons are set to feature prominently this month in the two Malaysian states of and Dwith a Chingay procession and a Dragon Boat Regatta. A Chingay procession is held in celebration of the birthdays of Chinese deities or the procession of the Goddess of Mercy (Guanyin). The earliest known procession in was held more than 100 years ago. Chingay is viewed as street art where performers balance giant flags that range from 7 to 10metres in height and weigh about 27 kg. Today, Chingay is not only performed by the Chinese, but the art has

3 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE SEPTEMBER/OKTOBER 2015 Dragon boat races attract teams from all over the world

uccessfully attracted Sarawak River, one of which is a mooncake festival, a Malays and Indians too the famous Brooke Swim which duck catching competition, Sto become a unique will be revived during this year’s tug-of-war, canoeing and multiracial performance. The Regatta as a side event. performances by local singers. popularity of Chingay in Penang 25 teams from Brunei, Hong A new feature this year will be has made it one of the very Kong, Indonesia, Japan, the Doughnut Boat where boats impressive cultural landmarks Philippines, Singapore and shaped like doughnuts with a as well as an important tourist Chinese Taipei have confirmed seating capacity of 12 people attraction. their participation in the Regatta. will be introduced for the public The Sarawak International Local teams taking part are from to enjoy. Dragon Boat Regatta has an , , Penang, In Chinese belief, the dragon interesting history which dates and Sarawak who will is the highest-ranking animal in back to 1872 during Rajah be vying for the coveted “Raja the animal hierarchy, strongly Brooke’s rule. The Sarawak River Sungai” or King of the River title in associated at one time with was then the main gateway into longboats carrying from seven to the emperor and hence power , especially for trading of 30 paddlers, depending on the and majesty, wealth and essential goods, communication category they are contesting in. wisdom. Its origins are vague, and protection from potential The Sarawak International but tradition has it that the enemies. A regatta was held Dragon Boat Regatta offers a dragon is composed of nine annually as a recreational sport total prize money of RM50,000 different animals. It is the only on the river which winds through while the top four placed teams mythological animal of the beautiful landscape and passes will receive trophies and medals. 12 animals that represent the by colonial buildings like the Fort Apart from the Dragon Boat Chinese calendar. The next Year Margherita, the Square Tower races, local food and handicraft of the Dragon is 2024. -By K. Talha and the Astana. exhibitions will also be held. Many stories also surround the Other side events include

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et’s face it…many Malaysians love travelling Lto Britain, specifically BEST VALUE FOR England, for their overseas holiday. Perhaps the romantic connection with our colonial MONEY AT past has something to do with it but students aspire to study in the UK and the young and old DAYS HOTEL and whole families alike tend to gravitate towards Britain for work and play. The declining ringgit notwithstanding, the lure of

5 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE SEPTEMBER/OKTOBER 2015 England beckons because of its rich and colorful past, its traditions and prestige as an educational institution and its historical grandeur as a once great empire with far-flung colonies around the world. Malaysians travelling to the capital city of London prefer to look for accommodation in and around popular shopping areas, namely along Edgeware Road and Oxford Street or in Bayswater where Malaysia Hall is situated. However, there is now a refurbished hotel that is Muslim friendly and conveniently An international staff operate all levels of service in the hotel located in central London. Just a five-minute walk away from Waterloo Station is Days Hotel, a low rise five-storey building that started out as an inn in 1970 but is now one of the more popular choices for travelers because of its affordability, cleanliness, service, hospitality and location. One can easily walk to London's West End theatres, cinemas, art galleries, museums, and shopping districts from Days Hotel. Some rooms also provide views of the city skyline and the world’s largest observation wheel, the London Eye. All its 162 contemporary furnished rooms have wi-fi, feature ensuite Plenty of seats in the lobby area bathrooms with power showers adults and 2 children. For Muslims, Not only that, there is an option and there are also a number of there is the added comfort of for the breakfast salons too. As its wheelchair accessible rooms with prayer mats, a copy of the Quran good-humored general manager roll in showers. Family rooms are and a prayer directional sign Issam Ismail jovially puts it: “We large and can accommodate 2 available in all rooms. have a halal breakfast section

6 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE SEPTEMBER/OKTOBER 2015 and a haram breakfast area”! Days Hotel staff is a small but better”, said Issam. The kitchens are separated, so closely-knit family unit consisting Don’t be surprised to find the Jalur too are the breakfast rooms of many nationalities. Once a Gemilang proudly fluttering in the where one offers a traditional month, there is International wind on one of three flagpoles in English breakfast of ham and Luncheon Day hosted by the hotel’s courtyard. The Days bacon while the other serves only Issam where a staff from a pre- Hotel has Malaysian ownership halal fare. There is also a menu selected country would cook an through the Shapadu Group and of the day which changes daily indigenous luncheon menu to be it actively promotes Malaysia to and is available from 5.30pm to enjoyed by the others. “Through all guests through discreet but 9.30pm, and includes that trendy food, staff get to appreciate and strategic placements of buntings continental dish, beef wellington understand not only each other’s and flyers around the lobby area.- in its offering. culture but also one another By K.Talha

All rooms have coffee/tea making facilities and for muslims, prayer mats and Al-Quran

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Refreshing BATH

8 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE SEPTEMBER/OKTOBER 2015 ust as its name suggests, Bath was a Jgrand bathing and socializing complex in its heyday, constructed by the Romans around 70AD and remains one of the best preserved Roman remains in the world today. People came to the city and the Roman baths specifically to cure their ailments and for general wellness. Founded upon natural hot springs, the city site now draws tourists from near and far who come to, pardon the pun, bathe in its indulgence, culture and architecture. Architecturally, Bath is without question one of Britain's finest cities. Situated in the valley of the River

Avon, it became a World The majestic Bath Abbey overlooks the roman baths with its fire cauldrons that surround Heritage Site in 1987 in the main pool

The iconic Royal Crescent, a row of 30 terraced houses reflecting Georgian architecture is now one of Britain's most prestigious addresses. Hollywood actor Nicholas Cage owns one of the townhouses here

9 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE SEPTEMBER/OKTOBER 2015 The Pulteney Bridge over River Avon with its weir and sluice that are part of Bath's flood prevention scheme

recognition of the ancient Georgian architecture crafted can indulge in a lovely period Roman remains, an awesome from Bath stone, including the atmosphere, an exclusive film gothic abbey and elegant Royal Crescent, Circus, Pump starring Adrian Lukis, costumes, Georgian terraces found Room and Assembly Rooms. dressing up, contemporary here. There is also the glorious In the 18th century the city exhibits, maps and books. gardens of Prior Park, which became fashionable and There is even a waxwork has one of only four of the the population grew. One of Jane Austen created world's Palladian bridges. of its most famous residents by experts using forensic The city became a spa with was Jane Austen who lived in evidence. On the second the Latin name Aquae Sulis Bath in the early 19th century. floor of the lovely Georgian ("the waters of Sulis") circa A Jane Austen Centre pays townhouse visitors can relax AD 60 when the Romans built homage to this well-loved and be refreshed with real baths and a temple. Bath writer. A small museum leaf tea, frothy coffee or a hot became popular as a spa chronicles her life and times Belgian chocolate drink at the town during the Georgian and visitors are attended to Regency Tea Rooms. era, leaving a heritage of by knowledgeable staff and Of course a visit to Bath must

10 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE SEPTEMBER/OKTOBER 2015 entail The Roman Baths and the Great Bath itself, the magnificent epi-centre to the complex. The Great Bath that lies below street level can also be viewed from the Terrace, which is adorned with statues and shadowed by the great Abbey. Other chambers to explore include the remains of the ancient heated rooms and changing rooms as well as tepid and plunge pools. Some 1,170,000 litres of steaming spring water reaching 46 °C still fill the bathing site every single day. During July and August the Roman Baths are open until 10pm, illuminated by torch light. The flickering torches Browse the gift shop and talk to knowledgeable staff at the Jane Austen Centre cast shadows on the ancient pavements and create a beautifully romantic and magical atmosphere to explore by moon light. The tour ends with an invitation to take a sip of the spa water in the Pump Room, included in the admission price. Containing 42 minerals and believed to have healing powers this is a unique opportunity to get a real taste (literally!) of the Roman Bath!.

The Jane Austen Centre celebrates Bath's most famous resident and offers a snapshot of life in the Regency times

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A’FAMOSA RESORT PUSAT SEHENTI SEKELUARGA

12 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE SEPTEMBER/OKTOBER 2015 pabila anda ingin mendapatkan Apercutian keluarga yang serba lengkap, maka anda boleh memilih untuk berkunjung ke A’ Famosa Resort di Melaka. A’ Famosa Resort adalah sebuah resort bersepadu yang dikelilingi bukit bukau serta pemandangan indah. Resort ini menawarkan tempat rehat dan santai yang lengkap untuk beriadah atau urusan perniagaan. Terdapat Jangan ketinggalan untuk berkunjung ke Cowboy Town pelbagai aktiviti yang disediakan di sini kepada bertaraf antarabangsa, yang menarik, condotel, vila- pengunjung. taman tema air, safari haiwan, vila yang dilengkapi dengan Di sini juga terdapat satu bandar koboi yang terkenal, kolam renang peribadi padang golf 27-lubang kelab ekuestrian, hotel resort bersama dengan pelbagai

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13 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE SEPTEMBER/OKTOBER 2015 jenis aktiviti-aktiviti luar dan santai. Untuk bercuti ke A’ Famosa Resort, pengunjung boleh menggunakan Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan melalui laluan keluar ke Plaza Tol Simpang Ampat. A’ Famosa Resort hanya 4 kilometer dari laluan plaza tol ini. Selamat bercuti!

Bersantai di "Lazy River" bersama keluarga

Nikmati keseronokan dan basahkan diri anda di taman tema air

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15 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE SEPTEMBER/OKTOBER 2015 ekiranya anda berhenti rehat di Hentian Sebelah Ladang Bikam S(Arah Utara) di Lebuhraya Utara- Selatan dan melepaskan lelah setelah penat memandu, jangan lupa untuk menikmati aiskrim enak di Baskin Robin. Kedai berkonsep kafe ini mula dibuka kepada orang ramai di hentian sebelah ini pada Oktober 2011 menawarkan kepelbagaian aiskrim, kek serta minuman pelbagai perisa. Aiskrim Baskin Robin yang terkenal dengan keenakkannya boleh didapati dengan pelbagai saiz sama ada memilih untuk menikmatinya melalui bekas atau kon aiskrim. Sekiranya anda penggemar warna merah jambu, kafe ini menawarkan diskaun menarik sehingga 31 peratus bagi setiap 31 hari bulan, manakala 15 peratus untuk setiap minggu pada hari Rabu. Syaratnya, anda haruslah memakai atau membawa sebarang barangan yang berwarna merah jambu. Pekerja di outlet ini sedia melayan selera aiskrim yang anda ingini Selain di Hentian Sebelah Ladang Bikam, Baskin Robin juga boleh didapati di R&R Tapah, Ayer Keroh, Pagoh, Machap, Restoran Jejantas Sungai Buloh dan Hentian Sebelah Simpang Renggam.

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19 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE SEPTEMBER/OKTOBER 2015 awasan Rehat dan gerai disambungkan dengan terdapat juga gerai buah- Rawat (R&R) Tapah ruang utama pejalan kaki buahan dan gerai khusus K(Arah Selatan) berbumbung, mewujudkan yang baru diperkenalkan merupakan R&R yang suasana seperti berada di di sini. Kepada penggemar paling popular di kalangan pusat beli-belah yang santai. donat atau aiskrim, singgahlah pengguna Lebuhraya Utara- Senibina berkonsep terbuka ke Dunkin Donut dan Baskin Selatan terutama yang meningkatkan aliran udara Robins yang mempunyai menghala ke Kuala Lumpur dan cahaya semualajadi pelbagai pilihan donat dan dari utara. serta landskap tropika aiskrim. R&R ini terletak di KM331.2 menimbulkan suasana yang Jangan lupa untuk menikmati dan bertemakan Street Mall. tenang. Makanan Pilihan di R&R ini : Tema ini diadaptasi di mana Selaian daripada gerai semua kemudahan dan gerai- makanan dan minuman,

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20 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE SEPTEMBER/OKTOBER 2015 Jalur Gemilang Gergasi Di Mercu UEM Semarak Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan 2015 PLUS FOCUS emangat sambutan Hari Kebangsaan dan SHari Malaysia tahun ini telah disemarakkan lagi dengan tradisi tahunan oleh UEM Group Berhad (UEM Group) dengan mengibarkan Jalur Gemilang di ibu pejabat Mercu UEM. Berukuran 180 kaki (lebar) dan 93 kaki (tinggi), Jalur Gemilang tersebut merupakan Jalur Gemilang terbesar yang pernah dikibarkan di Mercu UEM. Kali terakhir UEM Group mengibarkan bendera gergasi di ibu pejabatnya itu adalah pada tahun 2011 dan ianya berukuran 10 kaki lebih kecil dari segi perasaan bangga, perpaduan serta lebar dan tinggi berbanding Jalur Gemilang kecintaan kepada tanah air yang dimiliki oleh tahun ini. UEM Group. Ianya akan dipamerkan sehingga Bendera gergasi berkenaan meliputi enam 20 September 2015 dan boleh dilihat sejauh tingkat bangunan Mercu UEM dan ia dari Jalan Travers, Bangsar dan Brickfields. merupakan simbol semangat patriotisme,

30 TAHUN….Keluarga kumpulan rock nombor 1 negara, Wings memotong kek pada Majlis Sambutan Ulang Tahun ke-30 kumpulan tersebut di Swiss-Garden Residences Kuala Lumpur baru-baru ini. Pada majlis tersebut, artis-artis popular tanahair seperti Dato’ Hattan, Ella, Nash Lefthanded, Mus MAY, Ziana Zain dan lain-lain telah mengadakan persembahan ‘tribute’ kepada kumpulan berstatus lagenda tersebut. Kumpulan Wings bakal mengadakan Konsert 30 Tahun Wings di Stadium Merdeka pada 31 Oktober yang akan datang. Maklumat tentang penjualan tiket boleh diperolehi di www.sayap2wings.com atau menerusi ejen-ejen rasmi yang dilantik.

21 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE SEPTEMBER/OKTOBER 2015 APLIKASI ‘PLUS MOBILE APPS’ BANTU PENGGUNA LEBUH RAYA Bagi memberi nilai tambah kepada perkhidmatan menerusi hebahan di stesen-stesen radio. lebuh raya yang sedia ada, PLUS telah Selain itu, ia turut menyediakan maklumat- memperkenalkan aplikasi pintar ‘PLUS Mobile Apps’ maklumat lain seperti kalkulator tol, paparan imej PLUS FOCUS sebagai langkah terbaru menyebarkan maklumat terkini di laluan-laluan tertentu di lebuh raya serta trafik terkini secara lebih mudah kepada pengguna kawasan rehat, kemudahan-kemudahan yang lebuh raya. disediakan, lokasi stesen minyak, mesin ATM serta Aplikasi pintar ini membolehkan PLUS menyalurkan peta lebuh raya yang interaktif. maklumat serta perkembangan trafik terkini terus ke Aplikasi PLUS Mobile turut menyediakan kemudahan telefon pintar atau tablet pengguna lebuh raya. bagi pemegang kad PLUSMiles untuk mendaftar Ia merupakan salah satu daripada inisiatif PLUS Kad PLUSMiles bagi menyemak nilai rebat dan untuk memastikan pengguna lebuh raya mendapat mata ganjaran yang maklumat perkembangan trafik dengan lebih diperolehi. pantas, mudah dan jelas. Sejak diperkenalkan Aplikasi PLUS Mobile boleh dimuat turun secara kepada orang ramai percuma oleh pengguna lebuh raya PLUS yang pada awal tahun memiliki telefon bimbit pintar atau tablet. lalu, aplikasi ini Ia membolehkan orang ramai menerima maklumat telah dimuat turun trafik terkini secara terus ke peranti mereka, dan sebanyak setengah seterusnya membantu orang ramai merancang juta pengguna perjalanan mereka di lebuh raya. dan mendapat Untuk mendapatkan aplikasi ini, orang ramai yang maklumbalas memiliki telefon pintar atau tablet perlu memuat yang amat turun daripada ‘App Store’ bagi pengguna iPhone/ positif daripada iPad atau ‘Google Play Store’ bagi pengguna gajet pengguna Android. lebuh raya di Aplikasi ini turut menjadi saluran komunikasi negara ini. tambahan bagi menghebahkan maklumat trafik terkini selain daripada menerusi saluran sedia ada seperti papan tanda elektronik, perkhidmatan twitter PLUSTrafik, talian PLUSLine 1800-88-0000 dan

Tinjau Operasi Lebuh Raya…Artis popular tanahair, Neelofa meninjau operasi Pusat Kawalan Trafik PLUS baru-baru ini. Neelofa merupakan duta kepada Aplikasi ‘PLUS Mobile Apps’. Aplikasi ini antara lain turut menyalur maklumat trafik dan informasi di lebuh raya PLUS.

22 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE SEPTEMBER/OKTOBER 2015 PLUS PROMOTES ROAD SAFETY THROUGH MURAL COMPETITION

LUS Malaysia Berhad same time, deliver road it can contribute to safer (PLUS) continues its safety messages to students, travel on the highways.” Pinitiative in spreading parents and public. This is This year, PLUS introduced road safety messages to the fourth time the mural a new approach for the the public through a mural contest is being organized contest where students are contest for secondary since 2009. required to incorporate schools. According to PLUS safety messages into their The ‘Malaysians Unite For Chief Operating Officer, mural project. This will in turn, Road Safety’ (MUFORS) Mohammad Fuad Khusairi, act as the theme for these Inter-School Mural “This mural competition is murals. Competition offers 50 part of PLUS continuous The contest gives students a shortlisted secondary schools initiative to educate and platform to voice out their throughout the country to instill road safety awareness views on road safety and win cash prizes amounting among students, parents at the same time, educate to RM120,000 while at the and the public. Ultimately, their friends, families and

23 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE SEPTEMBER/OKTOBER 2015 The shortlisted list of 50 schools is unveiled

the public. Students are the ambassadors for road safety today and tomorrow. “This year, 50 schools were shortlisted based on their essays on road safety. Each participating school will be given mural painting equipment worth RM2,000 from PLUS as well as paint worth RM600 from Nippon Paint Malaysia Sdn Bhd to start off their mural project,” he explained. The first place winner will A past winner explains the mural concept to his audience receive RM20,000 in cash and a trophy while the runner-up worth RM5,000 courtesy of officiated by Education will win RM15,000. The third Nippon Paint Malaysia Sdn Ministry’s Deputy Director of place winner will receive Bhd. School Management Division, RM10,000. Fourth to 12th The mural contest is part Dr Zaharian Zainuddin at place winners will receive of the ‘Malaysians Unite Persada PLUS. Also present RM5,000 while 13th to 20th For Road Safety’ (MUFORS) were students and teachers place winners will walk away initiative headed by PLUS and of the shortlisted schools. with RM3,000 each. supported by the Ministry of In addition the winner of the Education. Best Mural Colour Category The launch ceremony of will receive win vouchers the mural competition was

24 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE SEPTEMBER/OKTOBER 2015 PLUS SASAR GOLONGAN BELIA BERMOTOSIKAL SEBAGAI EJEN PERUBAHAN UNTUK KESELAMATAN JALAN RAYA PLUS FOCUS

Pemakaian topi keledar oleh Ketua Pegawai Operasi PLUS, Muhamad Fuad Khusairi kepada salah seorang peserta sebagai gimik pelancaran program

agi memperhebatkan sebagai ejen perubahan pada siri kedua program inisiatif keselamatan untuk keselamatan jalan keselamatan GEMPAK B‘Rakyat Malaysia raya. MUFORS 2015 di Universiti Bersatu Untuk Keselamatan Menurut Ketua Pegawai Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Shah Jalan Raya (MUFORS), Operasi PLUS Malaysia Alam, hari ini. PLUS meneruskan strategi Berhad (PLUS), Mohammad Pada tahun 2014, sebanyak meningkatkan kesedaran Fuad Khusairi, “Golongan 2,419 kemalangan keselamatan jalan raya muda memainkan peranan motosikal telah direkodkan melalui program ‘Gerakan yang penting dalam usaha di Lebuhraya Utara- Motosikal Pencetus Amalan mempromosi kesedaran Selatan berbanding 2,163 Keselamatan’ (GEMPAK keselamatan di jalan raya pada tahun 2013, iaitu MUFORS). kepada rakan sebaya, ahli peningkatan sebanyak 12 Program ini mensasarkan keluarga dan pengguna peratus. penunggang motosikal jalan raya yang lain.” “Kemalangan melibatkan golongan muda dan belia Fuad berkata demikian motosikal menyumbang

25 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE SEPTEMBER/OKTOBER 2015 Aksi peserta dalam sesi praktikal cara Penceramah menerangkan kepada peserta dalam menunggang motosikal sesi rawatan kecemasan sebanyak 20 peratus dan pemandu kenderaan PLUS mensasarkan seramai daripada jumlah keseluruhan berat, pertandingan mural 1,500 orang peserta menyertai kemalangan yang berlaku antara sekolah menengah program GEMPAK MUFORS di lebuh raya PLUS. Oleh itu, bertemakan keselamatan yang dijadualkan sehingga program ini dianjurkan oleh jalan raya, menubuhkan akhir tahun ini. PLUS sebagai salah satu inisiatif Galeri MUFORS dan lain-lain Turut hadir ke program untuk mengurangkan kadar program bagi mempromosi tersebut adalah Prof. Madya kemalangan di jalan raya dan keselamatan jalan raya, Sr Mohammed Yaziz Ahmad, lebuh raya yang melibatkan mengurangkan kemalangan Pengarah Pusat Ko-Kurikulum, motosikal dan sebagai salah dan menyelamatkan nyawa. Hal Ehwal Pelajar, UiTM Shah satu inisiatif Tanggungjawab Menurut Fuad lagi, “Program Alam. Sosial Korporat PLUS (CSR),” GEMPAK MUFORS merupakan Seminar keselamatan ini telah tambah Fuad. seminar keselamatan yang dihadiri oleh 500 peserta Di bawah payung gerakan menggabungkan aspek teori yang terdiri daripada pelajar- MUFORS, PLUS telah dan praktikal menunggang pelajar UiTM Shah Alam serta menjalankan pelbagai motosikal. Kami mensasarkan kakitangannya. program yang berteraskan untuk menyemai budaya Program ini turut mendapat keselamatan jalan raya pemanduan selamat di kerjasama daripada rakan seperti seminar keselamatan kalangan penunggang penganjur iaitu Institut jalan raya ‘Hormati Had motosikal pada usia yang Pengangkutan Malaysia Anda’ khusus untuk operator muda.” (MITRANS).

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PLUS FOCUS PINANG, KUBANG SEMANG DAN LUNAS BEROPERASI SECARA 100 PERATUS ELEKTRONIK MULAI 9 SEPTEMBER

laza Tol Jitra dan iaitu Plaza Tol Dato’ Plaza Tol Bukit Keramat (di AKLEH), PKayu Hitam di Plaza Tol Ayer Panas, Lebuhraya Utara- Batu dan Sentul Pasar Selatan, Plaza Tol (di Lebuhraya DUKE) Kubang Semang dan serta Plaza Tol Gombak Plaza Tol Lunas di dan Bentong (di LPT1). Lebuhraya Butterworth- Pelaksanaan inisiatif Kulim (BKE) serta kutipan tol secara 100 Plaza Tol Jambatan peratus elektronik ini Pulau Pinang telah adalah bagi membantu beroperasi secara 100 melancarkan lagi peratus elektronik mulai transaksi tol di plaza- 9 September 2015 yang plaza tol. akan datang. Terdahulu, inisiatif Sehubungan dengan pelaksanaan transaksi itu, semua transaksi tol 100 peratus REBAT TOL GALAK tol di plaza-plaza elektronik telah berjaya TRANSAKSI ELEKTRONIK tol terbabit akan dilaksanakan di semua dikendalikan secara plaza tol di Bangunan ementara itu, orang ramai yang elektronik sama ada Sultan Iskandar (2008), menggunakan kenderaan Kelas menerusi kad Touch ‘n lebuh raya Linkedua S1 dan membayar tol secara Go, kad PLUSMiles atau (secara berperingkat elektronik di Plaza-plaza Tol Jitra, Kubang Semang dan Lunas akan SmartTAG sahaja. sejak 2009), Plaza Tol layak menikmati rebat tol sebanyak Selain 5 buah plaza- Kempas (2014), Plaza 20 peratus di antara 1 September plaza tol kendalian PLUS, Tol Batu Tiga dan Sungai sehingga 31 Disember 2015 akan inisiatif pelaksanaan Rasau (November datang. pembayaran tol secara 2014) serta Plaza Tol Walau bagaimanapun, rebat tol elektronik sepenuhnya Mambau dan Lukut di dikecualikan di Plaza Tol Bukit Kayu akan dilaksanakan Lebuhraya Seremban- Hitam. Bagi pengguna di Jambatan serentak pada 9 Port Dickson (SPDH) Pulau Pinang pula, pengguna yang September di 6 buah pada Jun lalu. menikmati diskaun tol sedia ada tidak lagi plaza tol yang layak untuk menikmati rebat tol yang lain di seluruh negara ditawarkan ini.

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28 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE SEPTEMBER/OKTOBER 2015 DEFENSIVE SAFETY TIPS DRIVING The standard Safe Practices for Motor Vehicle Operations define defensive driving as “driving to save lives, time and money, in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others.” Defensive driving is aimed at reducing the risk of collision by anticipating dangerous situations, despite adverse conditions or the mistakes of others. This can be achieved through adherence to a variety of general rules, as well as the practice of specific driving techniques.

TIPS STAY FOCUSED ON DEFENSIVE DRIVING • Keep 100% of your attention on driving at all times. • Always be aware of what others around you are doing and expect the unexpected. • Don’t use a mobile phone or any other electronic device while driving.

PRACTICE SAFE DRIVING TIPS • Build time into your trip schedule to stop for food, rest breaks and phone calls or other business. • Adjust your seat and mirrors before putting the car in gear.

PRIORITIZE CAR SAFETY • Secure cargo that may move around while the vehicle is in motion. Don’t attempt to retrieve items that fall to the floor. • Have items needed within easy reach, such as toll fees and toll cards.

SLOW DOWN • Don’t speed − it gives you less time to react and increases the severity of an accident.

THINK SAFETY • Always wear your seat belt and drive sober and drug-free.

Extracted from www.nationwide.com

29 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE SEPTEMBER/OKTOBER 2015 FUEL SAFETY TIPS TIPS DRIVESAVING 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.

• 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

• 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

30 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE SEPTEMBER/OKTOBER 2015 Exercise!

SMART TIPS SMART 10 Senaman Mudah Di Rumah Tanpa Alatan 1. Berjalan Jika cuaca elok, berjalan di sekitar rumah sambil lihat pemandangan sekeliling memang menyeronokkan. Jika cuaca tidak mengizinkan, cuba berjalan naik turun tangga beberapa kali (pada masa sama boleh angkat turun barang lagi). Ini boleh menguatkan kaki dan lutut. Jika tiada tangga? Berjalan sahaja keliling dalam rumah, walaupun kurang seronok, tetapi masih berkesan 2. Mood uplifting Ini paling seronok, boleh ingat kembali memori zaman kanak-kanak. Lagipun siapa yang tidak pernah main lompat bintang kan? Jangan pelik, jumping jack adalah salah satu senaman kardio yang hebat, juga boleh jadi warm up juga. 3. Pushup/ pumping Senaman paling tidak disukai kan? Walaupun nampak susah, tetapi pushup boleh juga dilakukan dengan cara mudah. Tidak perlu cuba jadi macam atlet siap pushup guna sebelah tangan, buat sebagaimana yang anda mampu. Buat dengan lutut, berbanding luruskan kaki. Buat menegak menghadap dinding. Sesuai untuk meningkatkan kekuatan tangan, juga menguatkan bahagian sekitar dada. 4. Leg lifts/ apungan kaki Kuatkan kaki. Jika rasa susah untuk apungkan kaki, bengkokkan kaki sedikit. 5. Crunches/ tekan tubi Untuk kekuatan abdomen/ perut. Tidak perlu risau jika kepala tidak dapat naik habis, asalkan dapat naik/bangun dan anda dapat rasa tekanan pada bahagian perut, ini dah cukup bagus. 6. Jogging in place/ joging setempat Hebat untuk jantung. Boleh joging semasa menonton tv ataupun mendengar muzik. Jika ada pun alatan yang perlu, hanyalah sepasang kasut untuk mengelakkan kaki melecet/ tekanan pada kaki. 7. Squats Berkesan untuk kaki dan punggung. Jika rasa susah, juga boleh dilakukan dengan memegang hujung kerusi. Asalkan boleh buat berulang beberapa kali, dah cukup bagus untuk badan. 7. Angkat Berat Tidak perlu pergi kedai beli alat sukan mahal beli besi angkat berat mahupun dumbel. Guna sahaja apa-apa yang ada di rumah. Mulakan mengangkat barang-barang ringan, seperti setin air pepsi, sebelum pergi kepada barang yang lebih berat, sebekas (ada pemegang) pencuci lantai cecair saiz besar. 8. Menari Senaman yang menyeronokkan. Bahkan boleh meningkatkan emosi/ semangat juga. 9. Squats Berkesan untuk kaki dan punggung. Jika rasa susah, juga boleh dilakukan dengan memegang hujung kerusi. Asalkan boleh buat berulang beberapa kali, dah cukup bagus untuk badan. 10. Step exercises/ Berjalan setempat Senaman naik turun satu anak tangga. Boleh kuatkan otot kaki. Pastikan jangan tergelincir semasa melakukan senanam ini. Jika rasa kurang seronok, buatlah apa-apa gaya aerobik juga, asalkan naik turun terjadi.

Extracted from: http://tipsbestbest.blogspot.com

31 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE SEPTEMBER/OKTOBER 2015 SMART TIPS SMART Penggunaan Petrol Di Tahap Yang Optimum

Memandu dengan tenang. Sikap dan cara pemanduan kerana banyak mempengaruhi penggunaan petrol kereta. Jangan gopoh dan membuat sesuatu secara mengejut. Misalnya ketika menuju ke plaza tol atau membelok di selekoh tajam, janganlah tiba-tiba saja menukar gear daripada gear tinggi (misalnya gear 5) kepada gear rendah dan membrek sesuka hati.

• Kurangkan berat/bebanan kereta. Anda juga perlu mengetahui apabila membawa bebanan yang lebih daripada kadar yang sesuai juga menyebabkan kadar penggunaan petrol melebihi dari tahap biasa. Jadi, jangan bawa barang yang tidak perlu (kereta anda bukan stor). Perhatikan dalam but kereta anda, mungkin ada banyak barang yang tidak sepatutnya berada dalam but tetapi dibawa ke sana ke mari. Penambahan berat sebanyak 50 kilogram meningkatkan penggunaan minyak sebanyak 2 peratus). • Tayar diisi dengan tekanan angin yang betul. Tekanan angin mesti betul. Tekanan angin yang tidak mengikut spesifikasi mengakibatkan penggunaan minyak bertambah 5 peratus. Carta berat dan tekanan angin biasanya terpapar di tempat mengisi angin di mana-mana stesen minyak. Jangan biarkan tayar lembik dan kurang tekanan kerana ia menyebabkan kereta dipandu lebih berat dan ini tidak menjimatkan petrol. • Kurangkan kelajuan tinggi. Lebih perlahan anda memandu, lebih jimat minyak digunakan (dan tidak disaman). Memandu melebihi 90 kilometer sejam (km/j) meningkatkan dengan ketara penggunaan minyak. Secara perbandingan, pada kelajuan 100 km/j, penggunaan minyak bertambah 10 peratus, 105 km/j (15 peratus) dan 110 km/j (25 peratus). • Membrek secara beransur-ansur. Jika anda sudah tahu di mana hendak berhenti, misalnya di tol atau stesen minyak di tepi lebuhraya, perlahankan kenderaan secara beransur-ansur. Jangan brek mengejut. • Rancang perjalanan. Jangan sekali-kali memulakan perjalanan tanpa terlebih dulu merancang jalan mana untuk kita ikut menuju ke destinasi. Ini termasuklah rancangan perjalanan untuk mengelakkan kesesakan lalu lintas dan pilihan jalan yang tidak banyak lampu traffic, banyak bonggol (menyebabkan anda perlu kerap menukar gear yang akhirnya tidak membantu usaha penjimatan petrol kereta anda. • Panaskan enjin kereta sebelum memulakan perjalanan. Enjin dalam keadaan panas (panas yang normal) juga boleh membantu meningkatkan perbatuan (lebih kilometer) dan prestasi kereta anda. Terutamanya pada waktu pagi, jika boleh, biarkan enjin panas sebelum memulakan perjalanan.

32 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE SEPTEMBER/OKTOBER 2015 First-Time Buyers

THE CAR MUST BE AFFORDABLE

SMART TIPS SMART Regardless of whether one is going for a brand new or a pre-owned car, the down payment and monthly installments should stay within the budget.

THE BUYER NEEDS TO KNOW EXACTLY WHAT HE WANTS

It is always advisable for him to do extensive research about the car that he is interested in.

THE CAR CHOSEN SHOULD BE A GOOD BALANCE BETWEEN WANTS AND NEEDS

Make sure it is not be too expensive to maintain. Generally, Malaysian-made cars and Asian cars are much more economical than continental models.

CHOOSE A CAR THAT MEETS YOUR CURRENT REQUIREMENTS

For short daily commutes, a smaller car with excellent fuel consumption would be most ideal. For over long distances, comfort and safety, along with efficient fuel consumption should be the main considerations.

VISIT THE MANUFACTURERS’ SHOWROOMS

Take the cars that they are interested in for a test drive. Friendly sales personnel are always available to assist potential customers.

GET BROCHURES FOR DIFFERENT CARS

Compare their specifications to see if the features are up to your expectations.

WHEN THE FINAL DECISION HAS BEEN MADE

A buyer must ensure that all the required documents, such as three months’ pay slip and a bank statement, and any other relevant documents are available for the purchase to proceed.

THE MAINTAINANCE PROCESS

An owner must make sure that the car is sent for servicing on time, and that it runs on genuine spare parts to ensure that the warranty package does not become null and void, and it is in good condition at all times.

Source: Tips for first-time buyers, StarSpecial - MOTORING, 9 February 2014

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