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R&R Dengkil (Arah Selatan) Sil at Poetry in Motion

Masjid Wilayah Nasi Ambeng Persekutuan Festival 2015 Ikon ‘Muslim-Friendly’ Zara Z ya 1 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINEMa APRILlay 2015 sia Features : CONTENTS

Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur ikon ‘Muslim-Friendly’ 03

PIECE 2015 The Future is Now 07

Festival Nasi Ambeng Editor: Khalilah Talha 2015 Assistant Editor: Iskandar Dzulkifli Staff Writers: Rofina Adam, Nor Aman Karap, Azril Izuan, Zakwan Zainal Art Director: Najihah Yasin Photographer: Nor Aman Karap 08 Graphic & Layout: Noor Haida Zainal Abidin

13 Celebrity Review : The K-POP formula 16 Personaliti : Zara Zya Silat : Poetry in Motion 18 Travel : Pangkor : Minimalis tapi segalanya di sini 10 22 Travel : Ahoy! Samudera Museum 24 Travel : Menara Taming Sari, Melaka Warisan Kesenian 26 Hotel Review : Suria Provides The R&R Dengkil Shine (Arah Selatan) 28 Fashion : Happy Feet 12 ebaik memasuki Jalan Tunku FEATURE Abdul Halim, orang ramai pasti S terpandang sebuah binaan masjid yang berdiri megah dan mendominisasi hutan batu yang memenuhi pemandangan bandaraya Kuala Lumpur. Dari kejauhan, keindahan Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan Masjid Wilayah ini membuatkan anda berasa seperti berada di negara Timur Tengah yang terkenal dengan senibina masjid indah Persekutuan yang telah berdiri sejak beratus-ratus tahun yang lalu. Kuala Lumpur Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan yang juga sering kali hanya disebut sebagai Masjid ikon ‘Muslim-Friendly’ Wilayah telah dibina pada tahun 1996 dan diinspirasikan daripada senibina Malaysia Timur Tengah dan senibina Melayu selain daripada pengaruh senibina Masjid Biru Oleh Nor Aman Karap yang terletak di Istanbul, Turki.

3 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE APRIL 2015 Rekabentuk kubah utamanya terbentuk daripada cantuman beberapa kubah separuh, atau dikenali dengan ‘half dome’, sebuah ‘vault’ dan beberapa kubah kecil lain yang berada betul-betul di atas ruang solat utama. Kubah utama yang besaiz 45 meter dan berdiri pada aras 30 meter dari lantai ruang solat ini dihiasi oleh 22 kubah lain secara keseluruhanya. Sebuah halaman terbuka yang dinamakan Laman Hidayah dibina di tengah paksi binaan bagi memberi laluan kepada keperluan limpahan jemaah di samping berfungsi sebagai ruang interaksi sesama pengunjung masjid. Ciri-ciri moden yang terdapat di masjid ini seperti eskalator yang menghubungkan tingkat 1 dan tingkat 3, perkhidmatan lif sehingga ke aras 4, sistem pencahayaan berkomputer, dan sistem pemadam kebakaran moden menonjolkan lagi keunikan senibina masjid ini. Bahan binaan yang menggabungkan penggunaan batu dan kayu menyerlahkan lagi ciri-ciri senibina Melayu dan senibina Timur Tengah. Ukiran- ukiran yang dapat dilihat di pintu Kehalusan senibina tempatan dipersembahkan menerusi motif masuk utama dan pemidang bunga-bungaan di ruang solat wanita jelas Bunga Kenanga, Bunga Melur utama dan mihrab. Batu marmar memperlihatkan kehalusan dan serta daun-daun hijau seperti Makarana ini telah dibawa khas kejituan seni ukiran tradisional paku pakis. dari Agra, Jaipur dan Makarana masyarakat Melayu dengan Penggunaan bahan batu dari Rajestan yang terletak di India. motif utamanya adalah 5 jenis jenis batu marmar Makarana Keindahan masjid yang bunga harum seperti Bunga jelas terlihat pada pintu gerbang menggabungkan kemegahan Tikam Seladang, Bunga Cempaka,

4 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE APRIL 2015 Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan memperlihatkan keindahan senibina Islam

senibina Timur Tengah dan berasaskan “Mesra Muslim”, asing dari Asia Timur seperti kehalusan seni ukiran Nusantara Masjid Wilayah mampu untuk pelancong dari Korea dan telah menjadikan Masjid Wilayah terus menyuburkan industri Jepun yang terus mendahului ini menjadi tarikan utama kepada pelancongan negara. Melalui statistik kedatangan pelancong pelancong dari seluruh dunia program Jelajah Masjid atau antarabangsa ke negara ini. untuk melihat sendiri keindahan “Masjid Tour Program” pelancong Kemesraan dan keterbukaan senibina Islam yang pada suatu bakal didedahkan dengan pengurusan Masjid Wilayah masa dahulu mendominisasi keunikan senibina masjid, bukan mendorong peningkatan senibina dunia dan jelas masih sahaja khusus kepada Masjid peratusan peserta yang dapat dilihat di beberapa negara Wilayah, namun masjid-masjid mengikuti program jelajah ini. Eropah seperti Sepanyol dan lain yang terdapat di seluruh Peningkatan sebanyak 85% Turki. negara. pada statistik penyertaan dari Sejajar dengan usaha Program jelajah yang tidak hanya pengunjung Korea menjadikan Kementerian Pelancongan dihadkan kepada peserta yang program jelajah masjid ini dan Kebudayaan yang giat beragama Islam dilihat dapat menjadi pilihan wajib bagi mempromosikan perlancongan menarik pelancong–pelancong pelancong yang bertandang ke

5 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE APRIL 2015 Kuala Lumpur. pelbagai bahan bacaan yang pelancong yang beragama Islam, Melalui program jelajah masjid mencakupi pelbagai aspek dalam malah juga pelancong yang bukan ini, para peserta akan dibawa Islam. Salinan Al-quran dalam beragama Islam untuk melilih bersiar ke seluruh kawasan pelbagai bahasa utama dunia Malaysia sebagai destinasi masjid termasuk ruang solat juga diberikan secara percuma seterusnya. Melalui satu hasil utama bagi menerokai keindahan di galeri ini. kajian yang diterbitkan oleh senibina Islam yang digabungkan Selain dari lawatan ke masjid- Halal Travel Portal, Malaysia berada pada kedudukan tertinggi dalam kategori destinasi mesra muslim. Daripada 50 negara yang menjalani penilaian, Malaysia telah memperolehi 8.3 mata daripada 10 mata secara keseluruhan. Sebagai peneraju Hub Halal sedunia, Malaysia juga diiktiraf sebagai pelopor dalam mewarnakan industri halal dunia, terutamanya dalam industri penghasilan makanan peringkat desa atau lebih dikenali sebagai Industri Kecil dan Sederhana (IKS) ke tahap yang lebih tinggi dengan pasaran mencecah RM6.9 bilion setahun. Program pelancongan Malaysia mesra muslim ini pastinya akan terus berkembang maju untuk menarik lebih ramai pelancong dari seantero dunia, terutamanya Di antara rekabentuk di Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan pelancong dari negara-negara Timur Tengah yang semakin hari semakin ramai berkunjung dari bahagian Timur dan Barat masjid di seluruh Negara, ke negara yang majoritinya benua Asia. Para peserta juga promosi pelancongan Islamik beragama Islam. akan dibawa untuk melawat dibantu dengan status halal Keindahan masjid-masjid ke galeri Ibnu Batthutta yang yang diperolehi oleh restoran- yang berdiri di Malaysia akan terletak di aras bawah kompleks restoran terkenal di seluruh terus memberi nilai tambahan masjid. Galeri khas yang diberi Malaysia. terhadap industri perlancongan nama bersempena seorang tokoh Keadaan politik yang stabil, yang bertemakan Muslim- pelayaran dalam dunia Islam struktur sosial yang unik Friendly Malaysia dan terus yang dikenali sekitar kurun ke- dan ekonomi yang mampan menjana pendapatan negara. 13 masehi ini di lengkapi dengan mendorong bukan sahaja

6 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE APRIL 2015 projects? FEATURE The conference will also feature an exhibition of the latest products and services from close to 30 exhibitors plus a business matching session between suppliers

THE FUTURE IS NOW

n the last 25years since and many more the introduction of toll breakthroughs I expressways, better road and new ideas pavements, decent and clean on managing rest areas, efficient traffic and operating management and time saving expressways. have been evident but what The conference can expressway users look will also cover forward to in the next 25 the challenges years? that the highway The biennial PSKLM industry will be International Expressway facing. For example Conference and Exhibition will the model of 2015 (PIECE 2015) from May concessions and 25th - May 26th in Kuala toll collection for Lumpur with the theme The a period of time Future is Now promises to be relevant in the showcase some of these near future? Will new developments - how highways and the road safety can be improved increasing number through the use of digital of rail networks co- media, intelligent street exist comfortably? and highway concessionaires. lighting that will switch on Will electric cars change the To know what the future of when needed, sustainable way highways are designed? highways will look like, please highways that protect the local What are the new challenges register for the conference at ecology and environment, and risks in managing highway www.PIECE2015.com

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asi Ambeng atau Nasi Ambang ialah makanan N tradisional masyarakat Jawa. Secara tradisinya, Nasi Ambeng mengandungi 4 bahagian iaitu nasi putih, mi goreng, sambal ayam, serunding (ayam atau daging), tempe goreng dan pelbagai lauk-pauk tambahan yang dihidangkan di dalam dulang beralaskan daun pisang. Kebiasaannya, Nasi Ambeng hanya dibuat semasa sambutan perayaan penting dan akan dihidangkan di dalam dulang bertujuan untuk dikongsi dan dimakan beramai-ramai. Tahun ini, Festival Nasi Ambeng yang dianjurkan oleh Jabatan Kesenian dan Kebudayaan Negara dan diadakan sekali lagi pada 17 dan 18 April, 2015 di Homestay Banghuris, Sg. Pelek, Sepang, . Festival yang julung kali diadakan ini bertujuan untuk memberi peluang kepada pelawat terutamanya pelancong asing untuk merasai sendiri pengalaman menikmati makanan ikonik masyarakat Jawa ini secara lebih dekat. Lebih menarik lagi, penganjur festival masih mengekalkan konsep asal dan identiti hidangan Nasi Ambeng yang dihidang di dalam Festival dulang dan dimakan beramai- ramai. Nasi Ambeng Oleh Zakwan Zainal

8 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE APRIL 2015 Resipi : Nasi Ambeng Bahan-bahan yang diperlukan untuk membuat Nasi Ambeng:

• Beras • Minyak masak • 1 ekor ayam - dipotong 16 bahagian • 6 ulas bawang merah - dihiris nipis • 2 ulas bawang besar • 3 ulas bawang putih - dicincang halus • 2 inci halia - dihiris nipis • 300 ml jus asam jawa • 100 ml kicap manis • 3 sudu besar sos tiram • 1 inci kunyit • 3 sudu serbuk kunyit • 200 gram cili kering - dikisar • 1 sudu besar lada hitam – ditumbuk halus • Kulit kayu manis, bunga lawang dan bunga cengkih • 2 batang cili merah – dibelah 2 • 2 batang cili hijau - dibelah 2 • 2 biji kentang - dihiris dan goreng • Kelapa – diparut • Garam dan gula (secukup rasa) • Udang, kacang tanah, soohoon, tauhu, tempe – digoreng • Serunding ayam/daging • Mee goreng Cara-cara memasak ayam masak merah

1- Bersihkan ayam. Gaul ayam yang telah dibersihkan dan digaul bersama garam dan serbuk kunyit. Kemudian, goreng ayam sehingga separuh masak. Ketepikan sementara ayam tersebut. 2- Panaskan minyak. Kemudian tumis rempah 3 serangkai; kulit kayu manis, bunga lawang dan bunga cengkih bersama-sama sehingga wangi. 3- Masukkan bawang putih, bawang merah, halia, dan cili kering yang telah dikisar. Tumis campuran sehingga sebati dan kering. 4- Masukkan jus asam jawa, kicap manis, sos tiram dan lada hitam dan terus kacau sehingga betul-betul sebati. 5- Masukkan ayam yang digoreng separuh masak sebentar tadi dan gaul bersama sebatian. 6- Akhir sekali, masukkan garam dan gula secukup rasa, hirisan bawang besar, cili hijau dan cili merah sebagai hiasan. Cara-cara memasak sambal tempe 1- Kisar bersama bawang merah, bawang putih, halia, dan cili kering tanpa meletakkan minyak. Tumis bahan- bahan yang dikisar sehingga kering. 2- Kemudian, masukkan jus asam jawa, garam dan gula secukup rasa. Masak sehingga campuran menjadi pekat dan kering. Setelah campuran itu kering, masukkan kelapa yang telah diparut dan gaul sehingga sebati. 3- Seterusnya, panaskan minyak dan goreng bahan yang dikisar tadi sehingga ia benar-benar kering dan wangi. Kemudian, campurkan bersama udang, kacang goreng, soohoon, tauhu goreng, tempe goreng. 4- Akhir sekali, masukkan kicap manis dan garam. Gaulkan sehingga ia benar-benar sebati. 5- Hidangan Nasi Ambeng terdiri daripada sambal tempe dan ayam masak merah sedia untuk dihidang bersama nasi panas.

9 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE APRIL 2015 FEATURE SilSil at at Poetry in motion

hrouded in mystique and S tradition, Silat - the Malay art of defence - embodies grace, artistry, elegant movements and deadly precision. It is Malay classical dance paired with seemingly incompatible martial aspects and believed to have originated came to be pronounced from ancient Malaysian and silat. Silat was Indonesian civilizations. Until gradually refined recently there has been no fixed into the specialized form of instruction. However, it property of sultans, has evolved to become part of panglima (prime- social culture and tradition and minister) and is a fine physical and spiritual pendekar Archipelago. training in the combative art of (warriors) The legendary fighting and survival. during 14th century Believed to have originated the warrior Hang Tuah is from the word kilat (lightning), often considered the a practitioner tries to acquire father of silat for his the characteristics of lightning: prowess, deftness and speed, dominance, sharpness, Sultanate, supreme command of the art. fluidity, and danger. A person with Majapahit and Srivijaya empires. The movements of silat are often these qualities and intelligence It was at this time that silat performed as a dance during was called sikilat and eventually spread through the Malay festivities such as weddings or

10 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE APRIL 2015 a royal installation. In general, attacked, in self-preservation. by more than 400 silat exponents silat techniques use hand and Along with the body, the exponent at the Karnival Silat Nusantara in foot maneuverings. The also uses weapons, such as this April. Details at tic. principle of silat is simple: evade dagger, sword, machete, knife kelantan.gov my attack. Its education focuses on and walking stick. Slow it down, the development of the person accompany it to music and it internally and externally which becomes a performance art. will enable the formation of There are a variety of silat a community that embodies styles. In Malaysia alone discipline, morals, patriotism, there are more than self-identity and citizenship. 150 known silat styles, Training therefore includes including Gayong, cultural, spiritual, and mental Cekak, Bunga and Pulut. aspects as well as tumbling, Movements are named striking, kicking, blocking and after their inspirations agility movements. A student is like Tiger Attack, Crazy first and foremost taught how to Horse Dance, Hanging defend himself or herself. This is Rope, Sinking Python done in stages where the student and Winding learns the basics in steps and Princess. techniques. Then she or he is Catch the many taught how to attack before being different styles

11 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE APRIL 2015 FEATURE

R&RWarisan Dengkil Kesenian (arah selatan)

Kawasan Rehat Dengkil yang strategik menjadi pilihan pengunjung

awasan Rehat dan Rawat kenderaan dan ruang solat turut (R&R) Dengkil merupakan dinaiktaraf bagi memastikan K salah satu R&R yang keselesaan serta menampung popular dan tidak pernah lekang jumlah pengunjung yang kian dengan pengunjung terutamanya meningkat. mereka yang ingin ke Lapangan Selain itu, pengunjung juga Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala boleh menikmati pelbagai jenis Lumpur (KLIA), Lapangan Terbang makanan yang menyelerakan Nasi ayam panggang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur 2 di gerai-gerai yang tersedia. (KLIA2) dan Litar Lumba Sepang. Bagi mereka yang ingin mencari Dengan bertemakan “Warisan kelainan bolehlah mencuba Kesenian” dengan senibina hidangan istimewa bakar moden, R&R Dengkil yang terletak bersama telur ayam kampung di KM23.1 di Lebuh raya ELITE dan nasi ayam panggang yang merupakan antara R&R PLUS yang boleh didapati di gerai No.1, di telah dinaiktaraf. Kemudahan Kafe Jong Berlaboh dan gerai No.

tandas awam, tempat letak 4 di Nadia Senario. Hidangan istimewa bersama telur ayam kampung

12 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE APRIL 2015 Personality Review The K-Pop Formula By Muhammad Azril Izuan

etting up close of B.A.P, an acronym for Best and personal Absolute Perfect, a K-Pop group G with a Korean under TS Entertainment label. pop artiste was Comprising six members in total, never in my B.A.P debuted in 2012 with their bucket list first hit single “Warrior” in Korea. because Country The group then rode on the Hallyu is more my music Wave and churned out more hits genre but when like “Secret Love”, “Goodbye” and Korea Tourism “Stop It”. Organisation in When I met him, Choi Jun Hong collaboration with or better known by his stage Oriental Escape name Zelo was fashionably Tavel Malaysia, SH attired as all K-pop artistes are Tours Korea and wont to be. After all, K-pop also VReka Travel and influences fashion, especially Tours provided in Asia, where clothes and me with such accessories worn by K-pop stars, an opportunity, as well as their hairstyles and I practically the cosmetic brands they use are somersaulted sought after by their young fans. like SHINee in Fashion brands release copies their colossal hit of clothing worn by idols. Some video “Lucifer” K-pop idols including G-Dragon and transformed from Big Bang have established momentarily into a themselves as a fashion icon fan boy of sorts! by attracting the attention of I was excited to Western fashion designers, so no interview the doubt Zelo and others intend to youngest member follow his stylistic footsteps too.

13 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE APRIL 2015 One for the album!

Being a performer means school (12 years old). In terms of my routines, I spending a lot of energy and usually practice up to 10 hours per day depending on my schedule and upcoming events. Our time to practice. For K-Pop, choreography is complex, with hip-hop influences, dance is an integral part of metal, electronic, rock, pop.. and there is also a lot every performance. When did of hooking and repetitive movements within the you start learning to dance and choreography. The key movements have to match how frequently do you actually the characteristics of the lyrics of the song and we are required to sing and dance at the same time practice? so there is a lot of stamina involved. The more we practice, the more second-nature it becomes which Frankly speaking, I started practicing in a dance is why I put a lot of emphasis on rehearsals. studio as early as the fifth grade of elementary

14 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE APRIL 2015 What do you love most about Did you manage to try Malaysian your job as a performer? foods?

I love everything about it, the hard work, the Yes, I managed to taste quite a number of local sweat and tears too. I get to travel and see the foods when I was there. Unfortunately, I was not world. Most of all, I love to see my fans happy and I able to try more as I was allergic to some of the local would do anything for them to be entertained. The seasonings and spices used. But from the look and most delightful thing in my career would be the smell of those I did not try, I could tell that the foods appreciation of my hard work in producing good were tasty as attested by my fellow B.A.P. members songs and enjoying the whole experience while it who had no such allergies. lasts. To me, everything seems worthwhile when the fans join in the songs and dance to the beat too. From your point of view, how do your Malaysian fans rate when Why do you think K-pop is such a compared to those from other global phenomenon? parts of the world?

I really don’t have any idea but I must say Psy made Actually, my fans are all very nice, kind, warm- it easy for the rest of us! After his ginormous hit hearted and beautiful. I am pleased to say that I Gangnam Style put Korea and K-Pop firmly on the found these qualities also among Malaysian fans world map, it gave rise to many Korean hopefuls to during my last visit there. Of course, there are follow in his footsteps. Talent agencies sprung up those who are a little bit crazy but they make the and groomed groups which churned out hit after experience unforgettable, so it’s all good. hit, as quickly as the public could consume it. Personally, I think it’s not just about the infectious I must say the skin of both music and great choreography but also the fashion Korean men and women are styles K-pop brings to the table. Now Korea is known as a fashion capital because K-Pop made it possible exceptionally smooth. Can you to be bold, dynamic, over the top yet also trendy. share your health and beauty regime? I understand you have been to Malaysia. What do you love the For me, I have always wanted to look good since I most about the country? was little. As I grew older, I learned the importance of having enough sleep and drinking lots of water. My exercise is through my dance because we have Yes, I have been to Malaysia. It was in 2012 for a a punishing schedule of rehearsals every day, even performance in Kuala Lumpur with B.A.P. I did not when we are on the road. Of course, it also helps see much of the country but the best thing about to allocate part of my income to doing professional the little I have seen is the shopping malls! Pavilion facials regularly. I am also a fashionista of sorts as stands out for its grandeur and variety of shops the industry demands it but I believe in looking good promoting really good brands. too because it will reflect in our face, our posture and our disposition.

15 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE APRIL 2015 16 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE APRIL 2015 Zara Zya Personaliti

By Zakwan Zainal

en years ago, a person behind the name Zara T Zya stepped in the acting industry when she was only 20 years old. However, she did not get that much attention until her appearance as one of the leading roles in a top rating drama series, “Love You Mr. Arrogant” propelled her to fame. Zara’s popularity exploded when she won Artis Baru

Wanita Popular, Anugerah As a toll teller at Subang Toll Plaza Bintang Popular (ABPBH 2013) followed by Anugerah MeleTop ERA 2014 through New Actress category and Top Top MeleTop (Women) both in 2014. Zara had a chance to experience life as a PLUS customer service assistant during a TV magazine recording at the Subang Toll Plaza recently which she feels very challenging as they need to deal with various kinds of users and behaviours. “A good driver must respect others on the road. Most importantly, do not get behind the wheel if you’re tired and drowsy as they can lead to accidents and cost lives,” she said.

17 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE APRIL 2015 A scene from 'Cinta Ros Putih' drama series TRAVEL

Minimalis namun Pangkorsegalanya ada di sini! Oleh Rofina Adam

18 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE APRIL 2015 esempatan bercuti Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan Pangkor menaiki feri. Perjalanan digunakan sepenuhnya bergerak lancar walaupun menaiki feri dari Terminat Jeti K untuk meluangkan masa jumlah kenderaan tinggi pada Lumut ke Terminal Jeti Pangkor bersama keluarga ke Pulau musim cuti persekolahan. mengambil masa kira-kira 30-40 Pangkor selama 3 hari 2 malam, Setelah keluar di Plaza Tol Bidor, minit. sempena cuti persekolahan perjalanan menghala ke Lumut Pengangkutan di Pulau Pangkor baru-baru ini. Destinasi yang mengambil masa lebih kurang 3 sangat mudah. Pilih sahaja dituju menambah keterujaan jam bergantung kepada keadaan sama ada ingin menggunakan sesi keluarga setelah hampir trafik dan had laju kenderaan. perkhidmatan teksi jenis van beberapa tahun tidak berkunjung Sebaik sahaja tiba di Lumut, kami berwarna merah jambu atau anda ke pulau yang terletak di bahagian sekeluarga menghala ke Terminal boleh memilih untuk menyewa barat negeri ini. Jeti Lumut untuk membeli tiket kenderaan seperti kereta atau Perjalanan menggunakan bagi perjalananan ke Pulau motosikal.

Kedamaian boleh dirasai di sini

Ketenangan fikiran yang tidak Pulau Pangkor menanti ketibaan penghuni kota dapat digambarkan

19 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE APRIL 2015 Produk hasil laut sedang dikeringkan

Sesuatu untuk kenang-kenangan

Banyak yang pengunjung boleh pengunjung adalah di Teluk jet ski atau bot pisang atau lakukan di sini. Sama ada untuk Nipah dan Pasir Bogak. hanya sekadar bersantai di tepi menenangkan fikiran selepas Jika dibandingkan dengan pantai. Bukan sahaja pada siang penat bekerja, sehinggalah pantai-pantai lain yang ada di hari, tetapi Teluk Nipah turut kepada menyertai aktiviti riadah sini, pantai Teluk Nipah agak sibuk pada waktu malam kerana seperti berenang, snorkeling, sibuk dengan pengunjung dan menawarkan kepelbagaian sajian melawat tempat besejarah aktiviti tumpuan. Pengunjung makanan laut. Tidak hairanlah, atau mengambil udara segar di boleh menjalankan aktiviti lokasi penginapan di Teluk Nipah pantai yang tenang. Antara lokasi snorkeling ke Pulau Giam atau selalu penuh jika tidak membuat yang paling mendapat tumpuan Mentaggor, berenang, menaiki tempahan awal.

20 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE APRIL 2015 Pulau Pangkor juga kaya dengan hasil-hasil laut. Kami juga tidak melepaskan peluang berkunjung ke Kilang Ikan Hai Seng Hin di Kampung Sungai Pinang Kecil, yang membuat dan menjual makanan berasaskan hidupan laut. Di sini, ramai pengujung tidak melepaskan peluang melihat bagaimana produk makanan daripada hasil- hasil laut dikeringkan serta mendapatkan produk-produk hasil laut seperti ikan bilis, sotong kering, satay ikan, udang kering serta lain-lain lagi. Pulau Pangkor masih sama seperti tahun-tahun yang lalu. Destinasi percutian yang menawarkan keriangan, ketenangan, kemesraan dan mudah dikunjungi. Walaupun percutian kami sekeluarga nikmati sangat sederhana, namun apa yang kami perlukan untuk bersantai bersama keluarga semuanya ada di sini!. Jumpa lagi lain kali! Suasana santai di Pulau Pangkor

Ringkasan: Bagaimana untuk ke Pulau Pangkor Memandu melalui Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan keluar melalui Plaza Tol Bidor atau , Seterusnya ke Lumut. Perjalanan dari KL-Lumut mengambil masa 3-4 jam kira-kira 250 kilometer, manakala Ipoh ke Lumut sejauh kira-kira 84 kilometer.

Tambang Feri (pergi-balik) (Perkhidmatan feri setiap 30-45 minit dari jam 7:00 pagi – 8:30 malam) Dewasa : RM10 seorang Kanak-kanak : RM 5 seorang

21 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE APRIL 2015 22 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE APRIL 2015 Ahoy! Samudera

Museum! Various artefacts on show

ocated just ahead of the more about the types of ships along the way; the Architecture in Bandar Hilir, and their functions from the Museum and the Stamp Museum. L Melaka, the Samudera collection. You can also climb up There is also the Islamic Museum Museum or the Flora de Lamar to the upper deck of the ship to of Malacca which is a tad is a replica of a Portuguese ship view the diorama of the captain’s further away from the Samudera which sank in the coast of Malacca cabin. Museum. while on its way to Portugal. The There are also other museums Extracted from: http://malacca replica, a staggering 34 meters nearby. If you go up the St Paul's attractionsinmalaysia.com/Maritime- in height and 8 meters wide Hill to get to the St Paul's Church, Museum.php focuses on the maritime history will you pass by two museums of Malacca. In general, the museum features various artefacts used by the seamen of yester years including Roti bakar dan telur ayam kg di gerai no 1 sunken treasures hauled from Diana, another shipwreck. The museum also showcases the different maritime stages that Malacca had gone through starting from the Malacca Sultanate era to the Portuguese era, Dutch era and the British era. For ship fanatics, there are also a collection of different ship models that are on display at the museum. You will be able to learn

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breathtaking view from 80 meters, the ride offers A you a spectacular and panaromic view of Historical Menara Malacca City and beyond with a host of interesting sights such as St Paul’s Hill, Independence Taming Sari Memorial Building, Samudera Museum, the Malacca River, Dataran Pahlawan, Pulau Selat Melaka Mosque, Pulau Besar and the Straits of Malacca. Menara Taming Sari or Taming Sari Tower, officially opened for business on the 18 April 2008, is the first and only gyro tower in Malaysia so far. Measuring 110 meters in height, its revolving structure offers a 360-degree panoramic view of Malacca town and beyond. Located in the popular district of Bandar Hilir on Jalan Merdeka, only three minutes’ walk from Mahkota Parade Shopping Complex and Dataran Pahlawan Megamall, the tower is named after the Taming Sari keris, a mythical weapon said to possess mystical powers belonging to the legendary Malay warrior, Hang Tuah. Even the structure’s design follows the shape of the keris, with the peak of the tower resembling the its hilt. Built using advanced Swiss technology, the tower’s structure is reportedly tough enough to withstand earthquakes measuring up to 10 on the Richter scale.

24 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE APRIL 2015 View from the top of Menara Taming Sari

Able to accommodate 66 people and souvenir shops. per viewing session, which lasts Extracted from: http://www.malaysiacentral. about 7 minutes; the glass cabin com hypnotically revolves as it rises from the ground to the top of the tower. Once it reaches the top, a breathtaking, sprawling view of Malacca as far as the eye can see, up to the Straits of Malacca, is clearly visible, especially in good weather, with the Melaka River running through the grand panorama below. In addition to the opportunity to get a bird’s-eye view of Malacca, the attraction is also fitted with five commercial outlets consisting of a café, a restaurant The glass cabin rising to the top of Menara Taming Sari

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uria City Hotel, Bahru has the X-factor that S leaves a lasting impression on you. Conveniently located 5 minutes away from Stulang Laut Duty Free Zone, the hotel provides respite after a hard day’s work of shopping and resides, and the Royal Mausoleum. Explore the oases of serenity here, where beautifully manicured gardens add to the peace and calm of Suria the extensive grounds. If you’re looking for a beach getaway, Stulang Laut and Lido Beach Provides the are nearby destinations for a relaxing vacation and to enjoy Shine scrumptious local cuisine. Getting there is easy. Travelling on the North-South Expressway pounding the pavements for sales City offers 89 deluxe rooms, 6 will take you only about 3-4 hours and bargains. It is also a short suites and 43 standard (twin/ by car or bus from Kuala Lumpur walk away to a terminal for ferry triplet/quad) rooms. A full dining to . services to Batam and Tanjung restaurant, poolside terrace, Pinang where more adventures lobby lounge, a ballroom, await the intrepid shopper. function room, free parking and Its proximity to Johor Bahru internet access completes the makes the hotel an services and facilities here. ideal location for business As a temporary home away from and leisure and a gateway to home, Suria City is the perfect Singapore. Although a 3 star choice as there are many hotel, guests are afforded 5 star attractions within its vicinity stunning views of the Straits and such as Serene Hill Palace or the Singapore Skyline. Suria Istana Bukit Serene, where the

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PLUS FOURTH LANE WIDENING PROJECT: ALTERNATIVE ROUTE FOR OVER HEIGHT VEHICLES AT JALAN

ince 1 April, the North-South Expressway and Port Dickson are advised to and -bound (NSE). use the -Rasah Jaya- S heavy vehicles exceeding As such, heavy vehicles exceeding Taman Thivy Jaya route. 4.4 metres in height at Jalan 4.4 metres in height from Port As such, PLUS advises all heavy Rasah in Seremban are advised Dickson (South) Toll Plaza and vehicle drivers to follow all traffic to use a designated alternative Rasah heading towards Port signages and regulations when route. Dickson are required to use the plying the alternative route. The activation of the alternative Taman Thivy Jaya-Rasah Jaya- The PLUS Fourth Lane Widening route plan is aimed to facilitate Seremban 3 alternative route. Project is now at its Final Stage the construction of the bridge Meanwhile, Seremban-bound and is expected to be fully in the area which is part of the over height heavy vehicles from completed before the Hari Raya fourth lane widening works on Port Dickson (North) Toll Plaza Aidilfitri holidays.

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STAGGERED LANE avement works are being carried out in phases at selected CLOSURES Fourth Lane Widening Project stretches along its highways. P As such, PLUS is conducting traffic diversion at selected ON PLUS HIGHWAYS stretches as follows:-

Lane Closure Location Lane Closure Date Period

Between Shah Alam to Jalan Duta Toll Plaza (KM8.9 – KM29) on the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) Staggered until lane 31 May 2015 24 Hours Between Bukit Lanjan to Rawang closures (KM459.32 – KM443.9) on the North-South from time to Expressway (NSE) time Between Bukit Lanjan to Rawang (KM459.32 – KM443.9) on the North-South Expressway (NSE)

PLUS is taking various steps to minimize traffic disruptions at these stretches throughout the construction period. Therefore, drivers are advised to plan their journey, follow all traffic signages and instructions given by PLUS personnel at the area.

UPGRADING PROJECTS UPDATES: . In our effort to provide improve the traffic flow on the PLUS highway, PLUS is currently constructing 4th Lane on both sides of NKVE and between Nilai Utara to Seremban. The project Seremban is expected to be fully completed before the Aidilfitri holidays.

. PLUS is also currently constructing new interchanges at Seremban, and Alor Pongsu, Perak. Both interchanges are expected to be fully completed in the second half of 2015 and 2016 respectively. Alor Pongsu

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32 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE APRIL 2015 PLUS FOCUS Almost RM250 Million Invested for Rest Area Upgrading Projects

LUS had invested almost RM250 million since 2005 P to upgrade selected rest The Sungai Perak RSA was upgraded recently and service areas (RSA) and lay-bys to help the public enjoy more than 5,500 employment “Our rest area concepts, designs more comfortable journey on the opportunities and more than 700 and management system had highways. local entrepreneurs. received recognition from PLUS Managing Director, Dato’ “The rest areas also help to various agencies such as the Noorizah Hj Abd Hamid said, “For promote local products and Malaysian Architect Association this year alone, PLUS allocates domestic tourism,” Noorizah (PAM), the Malaysian Highway approximately RM26 million for said. Authority, Quality Restroom upgrading projects at selected PLUS places great importance on Association of Malaysia (QRAM), RSAs and lay-bys. It is part of our the concept and design of each the Ministry of Housing and Local commitment to provide only the of its upgraded RSAs and lay-bys Government, the Ministry of best highway services and help to enable highway users enjoy Health and so on,” said Noorizah. the public enjoy comfortable the best facilities. Since 2005, 52 percent of the total travel on the highways.” number of rest areas (inclusive According to Noorizah, RSAs of RSAs, lay-bys and overhead and lay-bys are important bridge restaurant) on the PLUS components of the highway highways had been upgraded. system as they offer rest stops There are currently 24 RSAs, 4 with many facilities and thereby, overhead bridge restaurants promote safety on the highways. and 43 lay-bys along the PLUS- “These rest areas also contribute operated highways which include to the socio-economic the North-South Expressway development of the surrounding (NSE), the New Klang Valley communities by providing Expressway (NKVE), the Federal business and employment Highway Route 2, the Seremban- opportunities for the locals,” she Port Dickson Highway, the added. ELITE highway, the Secondlink Studies show that RSAs and lay-bys Highway, the Butterworth-Kulim Cleaner toilets along the PLUS highways created Expressway and Bridge.

33 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE APRIL 2015 safety tip CAR MAINTENANCE checklist t doesn't take too long to check Check your engine oil the basic maintenance items • Check engine oil regularly, especially if you notice that the oil level drops between the oil changes. Engine oil cools down and lubricates in your car such as engine I the engine. Driving with very low oil level can cause engine problems. oil, transmission fluid or tyres. This generic car maintenance Check the battery condition visually checklist is designed to give you • If you see any leaks, cracks or other damage, the battery needs a general idea; as different cars to be replaced. Make sure the battery terminals are tight and not corroded. Corrosion at the battery terminals will cause poor have different requirements. connection, which can result in all kinds of problems, including a For the correct information on no-start. how to maintain your car, as well as safety precaution, refer to Regular mechanical inspection For your safety, have your car inspected regularly, at least once a your vehicle's owner's manual or • year, by a mechanic. take your car to a dealer or auto repair shop. It's really not that Extracted from: http://www.samarins.com difficult to keep your car in good shape. Here are the basics:

Car maintenance basics • Read your car owner's manual. It has all the information on car maintenance as well as safety precautions.

• Keep all the fluids (e.g. engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant, etc.) clean and topped up.

• Check tyre pressure regularly. • Change your windshield wipers if they don't clean properly.

• Use only original parts.

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THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO WHEN DRIVING Searching your Texting backseat The number of road 1 3 accidents has skyrocketed 5Driving requires you to be attentive, alert and mentally in the past few years due to present. You never know the latest cell phone trends. when you might be surprised Studies show that drivers by a car cutting you off, or a take their eye off the road massive truck screaming by for up to 5 seconds while while you turn your head to texting, which sounds to the backseat searching for us like an accident waiting some unimportant item. If to happen. Learn to resist it is really necessary, stop the sound of the ping of an the car, search the seat, find incoming message from your your desired object and then cellphone, and wait until continue on your merry way. you're done driving.

Surfing on the Putting on Web 4 Makeup 2 Driving can be really Red lights were not invented boring, especially when so you could do 'touch-ups'. stuck in traffic. At some Neither were traffic jams. If point honking your horn you doubt the sustainability randomly or blasting rock of your makeup, try to be kids for fighting in the music out into the world at more punctual to events so back seat - are all things large just doesn't seem to you have enough time to you should not be doing cut through the boredom. make corrections while driving. Driving while That's when you turn to the multitasking has been shown internet and lose yourself Multitasking to reduce reaction times in some silly YouTube video We're all guilty of it, and to that of someone who is 5 legally drunk and can lead to of kittens barking like dogs. most drivers will swear that Don't be surprised when the it doesn't affect their driving grave consequences. car behind you blasts an abilities. Eating, drinking, Extracted from: http://www.top10zen.com earsplitting honk to let you talking on the phone - even know it's time to lift your reprimanding your bratty head and drive.

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Heat Stroke Tips

he first sign of dangerous . Don't overexert yourself. heat stroke can be just that – . Drink a quart of fluids an hour. T no sweat. As the temperature . Wear loose clothing light in color and fabric, as well as a rises, your body’s natural cooling hat and sunblock, and stay in the shade or mechanism, sweat (or more kindly, indoors if possible. perspiration), evaporates and helps . Open windows and use fans, or turn on air conditioning. If to cool your body. But on those hot, you don't have air conditioning, go to a public place that humid cut-the-air-with-a knife days, does, like a mall, library, or movie theater. evaporation is slowed and your body . Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which can speed up may not be able to keep itself cool. dehydration. Heat stroke is much more serious . Finally, be a good neighbour - check on the elderly and than heat exhaustion -- it can kill chronically ill persons regularly to make sure they're you. People with heat stroke may bearing up under the heat. have seizures or go into a coma and most also have a fever. Source: http://www.news-medical.net Here are some tips for keeping cool and healthy despite the sweltering sun and humidity:-

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aze is traditionally an atmospheric phenomenon where dust, smoke and other H dry particles obscure the clarity of the sky. The World Meteorological Organization manual HAZE of codes includes a classification of horizontal TIPS obscuration into categories of fog, ice fog, steam fog, mist, haze, smoke, volcanic ash, dust, sand and snow. Sources for haze particles include farming (ploughing in dry weather), traffic, industry, and wildfires. Here are some tips that you can use to treat health problems caused or made worse by the haze.

1 Stay indoors as much as possible. While inside your home: • keep all doors and windows shut • turn on the air-cons (fans should be kept off as much as possible) • wet mop your house and indoor areas (sweeping with a broom is not recommended) 2 Stay away from smokers 3 Wear surgical mask 4 If you do smoke, quit immediately 5 Drink at least 2 litres of water a day 6 Wash off dust and dirt as soon as you step indoors. Ask everyone who lives in your house to do the same 7 Wash your hands and face 8 Keep your fitness level up 9 Make sure you eat a nutritious, balanced diet 10 See the doctors immediately if your condition worsens

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