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APRIL 2015Edisi 19
Ikon ‘Muslim-Friendly’Malaysia
Masjid WilayahPersekutuan
Kuala Lumpur
Nasi AmbengFestival 2015
Sil at Poetry in Motion
R&R Dengkil(Arah Selatan)
Zara Zya
18 Travel : Pangkor : Minimalis tapi segalanya di sini
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22 Travel : Ahoy! Samudera Museum
24 Travel : Menara Taming Sari, Melaka
28 Fashion : Happy Feet
26 Hotel Review : Suria Provides The Shine
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Editor: Khalilah Talha
Assistant Editor: Iskandar Dzulkifli
Staff Writers: Rofina Adam, Nor Aman Karap, Azril Izuan, Zakwan Zainal
Art Director: Najihah Yasin
Photographer: Nor Aman Karap
Graphic & Layout: Noor Haida Zainal Abidin
Features :
Masjid WilayahPersekutuanKuala Lumpurikon ‘Muslim-Friendly’Malaysia
FestivalNasi Ambeng2015
Silat : Poetryin Motion
Warisan KesenianR&R Dengkil(Arah Selatan)
PIECE 2015The Future is Now
Celebrity Review : The K-POP formula
Personaliti : Zara Zya
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ikon ‘Muslim-Friendly’Malaysia
Sebaik memasuki Jalan Tunku
Abdul Halim, orang ramai pasti
terpandang sebuah binaan masjid
yang berdiri megah dan mendominisasi
hutan batu yang memenuhi pemandangan
bandaraya Kuala Lumpur. Dari kejauhan,
keindahan Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan
ini membuatkan anda berasa seperti
berada di negara Timur Tengah yang
terkenal dengan senibina masjid indah
yang telah berdiri sejak beratus-ratus
tahun yang lalu.
Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan yang juga
sering kali hanya disebut sebagai Masjid
Wilayah telah dibina pada tahun 1996
dan diinspirasikan daripada senibina
Timur Tengah dan senibina Melayu selain
daripada pengaruh senibina Masjid Biru
yang terletak di Istanbul, Turki.
Masjid WilayahPersekutuan
Kuala Lumpur
Oleh Nor Aman Karap
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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
masuk utama dan pemidang
di ruang solat wanita jelas
memperlihatkan kehalusan dan
kejituan seni ukiran tradisional
masyarakat Melayu dengan
motif utamanya adalah 5 jenis
bunga harum seperti Bunga
Tikam Seladang, Bunga Cempaka,
Bunga Kenanga, Bunga Melur
serta daun-daun hijau seperti
paku pakis.
Penggunaan bahan batu dari
jenis batu marmar Makarana
jelas terlihat pada pintu gerbang
utama dan mihrab. Batu marmar
Makarana ini telah dibawa khas
dari Agra, Jaipur dan Makarana
Rajestan yang terletak di India.
Keindahan masjid yang
menggabungkan kemegahan
Kehalusan senibina tempatan dipersembahkan menerusi motifbunga-bungaan
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senibina Timur Tengah dan
kehalusan seni ukiran Nusantara
telah menjadikan Masjid Wilayah
ini menjadi tarikan utama kepada
pelancong dari seluruh dunia
untuk melihat sendiri keindahan
senibina Islam yang pada suatu
masa dahulu mendominisasi
senibina dunia dan jelas masih
dapat dilihat di beberapa negara
Eropah seperti Sepanyol dan
Turki.
Sejajar dengan usaha
Kementerian Pelancongan
dan Kebudayaan yang giat
mempromosikan perlancongan
berasaskan “Mesra Muslim”,
Masjid Wilayah mampu untuk
terus menyuburkan industri
pelancongan negara. Melalui
program Jelajah Masjid atau
“Masjid Tour Program” pelancong
bakal didedahkan dengan
keunikan senibina masjid, bukan
sahaja khusus kepada Masjid
Wilayah, namun masjid-masjid
lain yang terdapat di seluruh
negara.
Program jelajah yang tidak hanya
dihadkan kepada peserta yang
beragama Islam dilihat dapat
menarik pelancong–pelancong
asing dari Asia Timur seperti
pelancong dari Korea dan
Jepun yang terus mendahului
statistik kedatangan pelancong
antarabangsa ke negara ini.
Kemesraan dan keterbukaan
pengurusan Masjid Wilayah
mendorong peningkatan
peratusan peserta yang
mengikuti program jelajah ini.
Peningkatan sebanyak 85%
pada statistik penyertaan dari
pengunjung Korea menjadikan
program jelajah masjid ini
menjadi pilihan wajib bagi
pelancong yang bertandang ke
Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan memperlihatkan keindahan senibina Islam
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Kuala Lumpur.
Melalui program jelajah masjid
ini, para peserta akan dibawa
bersiar ke seluruh kawasan
masjid termasuk ruang solat
utama bagi menerokai keindahan
senibina Islam yang digabungkan
dari bahagian Timur dan Barat
benua Asia. Para peserta juga
akan dibawa untuk melawat
ke galeri Ibnu Batthutta yang
terletak di aras bawah kompleks
masjid. Galeri khas yang diberi
nama bersempena seorang tokoh
pelayaran dalam dunia Islam
yang dikenali sekitar kurun ke-
13 masehi ini di lengkapi dengan
pelbagai bahan bacaan yang
mencakupi pelbagai aspek dalam
Islam. Salinan Al-quran dalam
pelbagai bahasa utama dunia
juga diberikan secara percuma
di galeri ini.
Selain dari lawatan ke masjid-
masjid di seluruh Negara,
promosi pelancongan Islamik
dibantu dengan status halal
yang diperolehi oleh restoran-
restoran terkenal di seluruh
Malaysia.
Keadaan politik yang stabil,
struktur sosial yang unik
dan ekonomi yang mampan
mendorong bukan sahaja
pelancong yang beragama Islam,
malah juga pelancong yang bukan
beragama Islam untuk melilih
Malaysia sebagai destinasi
seterusnya. Melalui satu hasil
kajian yang diterbitkan oleh
Singapore 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 nilai 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
pelancong dari negara-negara
Timur Tengah yang semakin
hari semakin ramai berkunjung
ke negara yang majoritinya
beragama Islam.
Keindahan masjid-masjid
yang berdiri di Malaysia akan
terus memberi nilai tambahan
terhadap industri perlancongan
yang bertemakan Muslim-
Friendly Malaysia dan terus
menjana pendapatan negara.
Di antara rekabentuk di Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan
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In the last 25years since the introduction of toll expressways, better road
pavements, decent and clean rest areas, efficient traffic management and time saving have been evident but what can expressway users look forward to in the next 25 years?The biennial PSKLM International Expressway Conference and Exhibition 2015 (PIECE 2015) from May 25th - May 26th in Kuala Lumpur with the theme The Future is Now promises to showcase some of these new developments - how road safety can be improved through the use of digital media, intelligent street lighting that will switch on when needed, sustainable highways that protect the local ecology and environment,
and many more b r e a k t h r o u g h s and new ideas on managing and operating expressways.The conference will also cover the challenges that the highway industry will be facing. For example will the model of concessions and toll collection for a period of time be relevant in the near future? Will highways and the increasing number of rail networks co-exist comfortably? Will electric cars change the way highways are designed? What are the new challenges and risks in managing highway
projects?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
and highway concessionaires. To know what the future of highways will look like, please register for the conference at www.PIECE2015.com
THE FUTURE IS NOW
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FEATURE
Nasi Ambeng atau Nasi
Ambang ialah makanan
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, Selangor. 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
dulang dan dimakan beramai-
ramai. Nasi AmbengFestival
Oleh Zakwan Zainal
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Resipi : Nasi Ambeng Bahan-bahan yang diperlukanuntuk membuat Nasi Ambeng:
• Beras• Minyakmasak• 1ekorayam-dipotong16bahagian• 6ulasbawangmerah-dihirisnipis• 2ulasbawangbesar• 3ulasbawangputih-dicincanghalus• 2incihalia-dihirisnipis• 300mljusasamjawa• 100mlkicapmanis• 3sudubesarsostiram• 1incikunyit• 3suduserbukkunyit• 200gramcilikering-dikisar• 1sudubesarladahitam–ditumbukhalus• Kulitkayumanis,bungalawangdanbungacengkih• 2batangcilimerah–dibelah2• 2batangcilihijau-dibelah2• 2bijikentang-dihirisdangoreng• Kelapa–diparut• Garamdangula(secukuprasa)• Udang,kacangtanah,soohoon,tauhu,tempe–digoreng• Serundingayam/daging• Meegoreng
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 tempe1- 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.
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Shrouded in
mystique and
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
from ancient Malaysian and
Indonesian civilizations. Until
recently there has been no fixed
form of instruction. However, it
has evolved to become part of
social culture and tradition and
is a fine physical and spiritual
training in the combative art of
fighting and survival.
Believed to have originated
from the word kilat (lightning),
a practitioner tries to acquire
the characteristics of lightning:
speed, dominance, sharpness,
fluidity, and danger. A person with
these qualities and intelligence
was called sikilat and eventually
came to be pronounced
silat. Silat was
gradually refined
into the specialized
property of sultans,
panglima (prime-
minister) and
p e n d e k a r
(warriors)
d u r i n g
t h e
Malacca S u l t a n a t e ,
Majapahit and Srivijaya empires.
It was at this time that silat
spread through the Malay
Archipelago.
The legendary
14th century
warrior Hang Tuah is
often considered the
father of silat for his
prowess, deftness and
supreme command of the art.
The movements of silat are often
performed as a dance during
festivities such as weddings or
Sil atSil at Poetry in motion
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a royal installation. In general,
silat techniques use hand and
foot maneuverings. The
principle of silat is simple: evade
attack. Its education focuses on
the development of the person
internally and externally which
will enable the formation of
a community that embodies
discipline, morals, patriotism,
self-identity and citizenship.
Training therefore includes
cultural, spiritual, and mental
aspects as well as tumbling,
striking, kicking, blocking and
agility movements. A student is
first and foremost taught how to
defend himself or herself. This is
done in stages where the student
learns the basics in steps and
techniques. Then she or he is
taught how to attack before being
attacked, in self-preservation.
Along with the body, the exponent
also uses weapons, such as
dagger, sword, machete, knife
and walking stick. Slow it down,
accompany it to music and it
becomes a performance art.
There are a variety of silat
styles. In Malaysia alone
there are more than
150 known silat styles,
including Gayong,
Cekak, Bunga and Pulut.
Movements are named
after their inspirations
like Tiger Attack, Crazy
Horse Dance, Hanging
Rope, Sinking Python
and Winding
Princess.
Catch the many
different styles
by more than 400 silat exponents
at the Karnival Silat Nusantara in
Kelantan this April. Details at tic.
kelantan.gov my
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Kawasan Rehat dan Rawat
(R&R) Dengkil merupakan
salah satu R&R yang
popular dan tidak pernah lekang
dengan pengunjung terutamanya
mereka yang ingin ke Lapangan
Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala
Lumpur (KLIA), Lapangan Terbang
Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur 2
(KLIA2) dan Litar Lumba Sepang.
Dengan bertemakan “Warisan
Kesenian” dengan senibina
moden, R&R Dengkil yang terletak
di KM23.1 di Lebuh raya ELITE
merupakan antara R&R PLUS yang
telah dinaiktaraf. Kemudahan
tandas awam, tempat letak
kenderaan dan ruang solat turut
dinaiktaraf bagi memastikan
keselesaan serta menampung
jumlah pengunjung yang kian
meningkat.
Selain itu, pengunjung juga
boleh menikmati pelbagai jenis
makanan yang menyelerakan
di gerai-gerai yang tersedia.
Bagi mereka yang ingin mencari
kelainan bolehlah mencuba
hidangan istimewa roti bakar
bersama telur ayam kampung
dan nasi ayam panggang yang
boleh didapati di gerai No.1, di
Kafe Jong Berlaboh dan gerai No.
4 di Nadia Senario.
Kawasan Rehat Dengkil yang strategik menjadi pilihan pengunjung
Nasi ayam panggang
Hidangan istimewa roti bakar bersama telur ayam kampung
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Warisan KesenianR&R Dengkil
(arah selatan)
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Personality Review
Getting up close
and personal
with a Korean
pop artiste was
never in my
bucket list
because Country
is more my music
genre but when
Korea Tourism
Organisation in
collaboration with
Oriental Escape
Tavel Malaysia, SH
Tours Korea and
VReka Travel and
Tours provided
me with such
an opportunity,
I practically
s o m e r s a u l t e d
like SHINee in
their colossal hit
video “Lucifer”
and transformed
momentarily into a
fan boy of sorts!
I was excited to
interview the
youngest member
of B.A.P, an acronym for Best
Absolute Perfect, a K-Pop group
under TS Entertainment label.
Comprising six members in total,
B.A.P debuted in 2012 with their
first hit single “Warrior” in Korea.
The group then rode on the Hallyu
Wave and churned out more hits
like “Secret Love”, “Goodbye” and
“Stop It”.
When I met him, Choi Jun Hong
or better known by his stage
name Zelo was fashionably
attired as all K-pop artistes are
wont to be. After all, K-pop also
influences fashion, especially
in Asia, where clothes and
accessories worn by K-pop stars,
as well as their hairstyles and
the cosmetic brands they use are
sought after by their young fans.
Fashion brands release copies
of clothing worn by idols. Some
K-pop idols including G-Dragon
from Big Bang have established
themselves as a fashion icon
by attracting the attention of
Western fashion designers, so no
doubt Zelo and others intend to
follow his stylistic footsteps too.
By Muhammad Azril Izuan
The K-Pop Formula
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Being a performer means spending a lot of energy and time to practice. For K-Pop, dance is an integral part of every performance. When did you start learning to dance and how frequently do you actually practice?
Frankly speaking, I started practicing in a dance
studio as early as the fifth grade of elementary
school (12 years old). In terms of my routines, I
usually practice up to 10 hours per day depending
on my schedule and upcoming events. Our
choreography is complex, with hip-hop influences,
metal, electronic, rock, pop.. and there is also a lot
of hooking and repetitive movements within the
choreography. The key movements have to match
the characteristics of the lyrics of the song and we
are required to sing and dance at the same time
so there is a lot of stamina involved. The more we
practice, the more second-nature it becomes which
is why I put a lot of emphasis on rehearsals.
One for the album!
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What do you love most about your job as a performer?
I love everything about it, the hard work, the
sweat and tears too. I get to travel and see the
world. Most of all, I love to see my fans happy and I
would do anything for them to be entertained. The
most delightful thing in my career would be the
appreciation of my hard work in producing good
songs and enjoying the whole experience while it
lasts. To me, everything seems worthwhile when the
fans join in the songs and dance to the beat too.
Why do you think K-pop is such a global phenomenon?
I really don’t have any idea but I must say Psy made
it easy for the rest of us! After his ginormous hit
Gangnam Style put Korea and K-Pop firmly on the
world map, it gave rise to many Korean hopefuls to
follow in his footsteps. Talent agencies sprung up
and groomed groups which churned out hit after
hit, as quickly as the public could consume it.
Personally, I think it’s not just about the infectious
music and great choreography but also the fashion
styles K-pop brings to the table. Now Korea is known
as a fashion capital because K-Pop made it possible
to be bold, dynamic, over the top yet also trendy.
I understand you have been to Malaysia. What do you love the most about the country?
Yes, I have been to Malaysia. It was in 2012 for a
performance in Kuala Lumpur with B.A.P. I did not
see much of the country but the best thing about
the little I have seen is the shopping malls! Pavilion
stands out for its grandeur and variety of shops
promoting really good brands.
Did you manage to try Malaysian foods?
Yes, I managed to taste quite a number of local
foods when I was there. Unfortunately, I was not
able to try more as I was allergic to some of the local
seasonings and spices used. But from the look and
smell of those I did not try, I could tell that the foods
were tasty as attested by my fellow B.A.P. members
who had no such allergies.
From your point of view, how do your Malaysian fans rate when compared to those from other parts of the world?
Actually, my fans are all very nice, kind, warm-
hearted and beautiful. I am pleased to say that I
found these qualities also among Malaysian fans
during my last visit there. Of course, there are
those who are a little bit crazy but they make the
experience unforgettable, so it’s all good.
I must say the skin of both Korean men and women are exceptionally smooth. Can you share your health and beauty regime?
For me, I have always wanted to look good since I
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
a punishing schedule of rehearsals every day, even
when we are on the road. Of course, it also helps
to allocate part of my income to doing professional
facials regularly. I am also a fashionista of sorts as
the industry demands it but I believe in looking good
too because it will reflect in our face, our posture
and our disposition.
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Personaliti
Ten years ago, a person
behind the name Zara
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
Bintang Popular Berita Harian
(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.
As a toll teller at Subang Toll Plaza
A scene from 'Cinta Ros Putih' drama series
By Zakwan Zainal
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TRAVEL
Minimalis namun segalanya ada di sini!
PangkorOleh Rofina Adam
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Kesempatan bercuti
digunakan sepenuhnya
untuk meluangkan masa
bersama keluarga ke Pulau
Pangkor selama 3 hari 2 malam,
sempena cuti persekolahan
baru-baru ini. Destinasi yang
dituju menambah keterujaan
sesi keluarga setelah hampir
beberapa tahun tidak berkunjung
ke pulau yang terletak di bahagian
pantai barat negeri Perak ini.
Perjalanan menggunakan
Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan
bergerak lancar walaupun
jumlah kenderaan tinggi pada
musim cuti persekolahan.
Setelah keluar di Plaza Tol Bidor,
perjalanan menghala ke Lumut
mengambil masa lebih kurang 3
jam bergantung kepada keadaan
trafik dan had laju kenderaan.
Sebaik sahaja tiba di Lumut, kami
sekeluarga menghala ke Terminal
Jeti Lumut untuk membeli tiket
bagi perjalananan ke Pulau
Pangkor menaiki feri. Perjalanan
menaiki feri dari Terminat Jeti
Lumut ke Terminal Jeti Pangkor
mengambil masa kira-kira 30-40
minit.
Pengangkutan di Pulau Pangkor
sangat mudah. Pilih sahaja
sama ada ingin menggunakan
perkhidmatan teksi jenis van
berwarna merah jambu atau anda
boleh memilih untuk menyewa
kenderaan seperti kereta atau
motosikal.
Pulau Pangkor menanti ketibaan penghuni kotaKetenangan fikiran yang tidakdapat digambarkan
Kedamaian boleh dirasai di sini
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Banyak yang pengunjung boleh
lakukan di sini. Sama ada untuk
menenangkan fikiran selepas
penat bekerja, sehinggalah
kepada menyertai aktiviti riadah
seperti berenang, snorkeling,
melawat tempat besejarah
atau mengambil udara segar di
pantai yang tenang. Antara lokasi
yang paling mendapat tumpuan
pengunjung adalah di Teluk
Nipah dan Pasir Bogak.
Jika dibandingkan dengan
pantai-pantai lain yang ada di
sini, pantai Teluk Nipah agak
sibuk dengan pengunjung dan
aktiviti tumpuan. Pengunjung
boleh menjalankan aktiviti
snorkeling ke Pulau Giam atau
Mentaggor, berenang, menaiki
jet ski atau bot pisang atau
hanya sekadar bersantai di tepi
pantai. Bukan sahaja pada siang
hari, tetapi Teluk Nipah turut
sibuk pada waktu malam kerana
menawarkan kepelbagaian sajian
makanan laut. Tidak hairanlah,
lokasi penginapan di Teluk Nipah
selalu penuh jika tidak membuat
tempahan awal.
Sesuatu untuk kenang-kenangan
Produk hasil laut sedang dikeringkan
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Ringkasan:Bagaimana untuk ke Pulau Pangkor
Memandu melalui Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan keluar melalui Plaza Tol Bidor atau Ipoh, 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
Pulau Pangkor juga kaya dengan
hasil-hasil laut. Kami juga tidak
melepaskan peluang berkunjung
ke Kilang Satay 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
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Located just ahead of the
Stadthuys in Bandar Hilir,
Melaka, the Samudera
Museum or the Flora de Lamar
is a replica of a Portuguese ship
which sank in the coast of Malacca
while on its way to Portugal. The
replica, a staggering 34 meters
in height and 8 meters wide
focuses on the maritime history
of Malacca.
In general, the museum features
various artefacts used by the
seamen of yester years including
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
more about the types of ships
and their functions from the
collection. You can also climb up
to the upper deck of the ship to
view the diorama of the captain’s
cabin.
There are also other museums
nearby. If you go up the St Paul's
Hill to get to the St Paul's Church,
will you pass by two museums
along the way; the Architecture
Museum and the Stamp Museum.
There is also the Islamic Museum
of Malacca which is a tad
further away from the Samudera
Museum.
Extractedfrom:http://malacca
attractionsinmalaysia.com/Maritime-
Museum.php
Ahoy!Samudera Museum!
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Various artefacts on show
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A breathtaking view from
80 meters, the ride offers
you a spectacular and
panaromic view of Historical
Malacca City and beyond with a
host of interesting sights such
as St Paul’s Hill, Independence
Memorial Building, Samudera
Museum, the Malacca River,
Dataran Pahlawan, Pulau Selat
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.
TRAVEL
MenaraTaming Sari
Melaka
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Able to accommodate 66 people
per viewing session, which lasts
about 7 minutes; the glass cabin
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
and souvenir shops.
Extractedfrom:http://www.malaysiacentral.
com
View from the top of Menara Taming Sari
The glass cabin rising to the top of Menara Taming Sari
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HOTEL REVIEW
Suria City Hotel, Johor
Bahru has the X-factor that
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
pounding the pavements for sales
and bargains. It is also a short
walk away to a terminal for ferry
services to Batam and Tanjung
Pinang where more adventures
await the intrepid shopper.
Its proximity to Johor Bahru
Causeway makes the hotel an
ideal location for business
and leisure and a gateway to
Singapore. Although a 3 star
hotel, guests are afforded 5 star
stunning views of the Straits and
the Singapore Skyline. Suria
City offers 89 deluxe rooms, 6
suites and 43 standard (twin/
triplet/quad)rooms.Afulldining
restaurant, poolside terrace,
lobby lounge, a ballroom,
function room, free parking and
internet access completes the
services and facilities here.
As a temporary home away from
home, Suria City is the perfect
choice as there are many
attractions within its vicinity
such as Serene Hill Palace or
Istana Bukit Serene, where the
Sultan of Johor resides, and the
Royal Mausoleum. Explore the
oases of serenity here, where
beautifully manicured gardens
add to the peace and calm of
the extensive grounds. If you’re
looking for a beach getaway,
Stulang Laut and Lido Beach
are nearby destinations for a
relaxing vacation and to enjoy
scrumptious local cuisine.
Getting there is easy. Travelling
on the North-South Expressway
will take you only about 3-4 hours
by car or bus from Kuala Lumpur
to Johor Bahru.
SuriaProvides the
Shine
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PLUS FOCUS
Since 1 April, Port Dickson
and Seremban-bound
heavy vehicles exceeding
4.4 metres in height at Jalan
Rasah in Seremban are advised
to use a designated alternative
route.
The activation of the alternative
route plan is aimed to facilitate
the construction of the bridge
in the area which is part of the
fourth lane widening works on
the North-South Expressway
(NSE).
As such, heavy vehicles exceeding
4.4 metres in height from Port
Dickson (South) Toll Plaza and
Rasah heading towards Port
Dickson are required to use the
Taman Thivy Jaya-Rasah Jaya-
Seremban 3 alternative route.
Meanwhile, Seremban-bound
over height heavy vehicles from
Port Dickson (North) Toll Plaza
and Port Dickson are advised to
use the Seremban 3-Rasah Jaya-
Taman Thivy Jaya route.
As such, PLUS advises all heavy
vehicle drivers to follow all traffic
signages and regulations when
plying the alternative route.
The PLUS Fourth Lane Widening
Project is now at its Final Stage
and is expected to be fully
completed before the Hari Raya
Aidilfitri holidays.
LALUAN ALTERNATIF BAGI KENDERAAN BERAT MELEBIHI KETINGGIAN 4.4 METER DI JALAN RASAH UNTUKKE PORT DICKSON & SEREMBAN BERMULA 1 APRIL 2015
KUALA LUMPUR /SEREMBAN / UTARA SENAWANG / SELATAN
SEREMBAN
TamanThivy
Jaya
Plaza TolPort Dickson
(Selatan)
Plaza TolPort Dickson
(Utara)
Gantri
DARIPADA SEREMBAN KE PD
DARIPADA PD KE SEREMBAN
KENDERAAN MELEBIHI KETINGGIAN4.4 METER DI LORONG MASUK
PORT DICKSON
TamanRasahJaya
KawasanPembinaanJambatan
Seremban 3
Gantri
Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan
PETUNJUK
PLUS FOURTH LANE WIDENING PROJECT:ALTERNATIVE ROUTE FOR OVER HEIGHT VEHICLES
AT JALAN RASAH
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PLUS FOCUS
STAGGERED LANE CLOSURES
ON PLUS HIGHWAYSP
avement works are being carried out in phases at selected
Fourth Lane Widening Project stretches along its highways.
As such, PLUS is conducting traffic diversion at selected
stretches as follows:-
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
is expected to be fully completed before the
Aidilfitri holidays.
PLUS is also currently constructing new
interchanges at Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
and Alor Pongsu, Perak. Both interchanges are
expected to be fully completed in the second
half of 2015 and 2016 respectively.
.
.
Date
until31 May 2015 24 Hours
Between Shah Alam to Jalan Duta Toll Plaza (KM8.9 – KM29) on the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE)
Between Bukit Lanjan to Rawang(KM459.32 – KM443.9) on the North-South Expressway (NSE)
Staggered lane
closures from time to
time
Between Bukit Lanjan to Rawang(KM459.32 – KM443.9) on the North-South Expressway (NSE)
Lane ClosurePeriod
Location Lane Closure
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.
Seremban
Alor Pongsu
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Purchasing the merchandise via
online platform is an alternative
channel to facilitate customers
who prefer the convenience of
online purchase straight to their
doorstep. Delivery charges may
be imposing via Poslaju delivery
or free charge when purchase via
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The online platform also enables
users to also purchase PLUSMiles
card or SmartTAG unit.
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PLUS FOCUS
PLUS had invested almost
RM250 million since 2005
to upgrade selected rest
and service areas (RSA) and
lay-bys to help the public enjoy
more comfortable journey on the
highways.
PLUS Managing Director, Dato’
Noorizah Hj Abd Hamid said, “For
this year alone, PLUS allocates
approximately RM26 million for
upgrading projects at selected
RSAs and lay-bys. It is part of our
commitment to provide only the
best highway services and help
the public enjoy comfortable
travel on the highways.”
According to Noorizah, RSAs
and lay-bys are important
components of the highway
system as they offer rest stops
with many facilities and thereby,
promote safety on the highways.
“These rest areas also contribute
to the socio-economic
development of the surrounding
communities by providing
business and employment
opportunities for the locals,” she
added.
Studies show that RSAs and lay-bys
along the PLUS highways created
more than 5,500 employment
opportunities and more than 700
local entrepreneurs.
“The rest areas also help to
promote local products and
domestic tourism,” Noorizah
said.
PLUS places great importance on
the concept and design of each
of its upgraded RSAs and lay-bys
to enable highway users enjoy
the best facilities.
“Our rest area concepts, designs
and management system had
received recognition from
various agencies such as the
Malaysian Architect Association
(PAM), the Malaysian Highway
Authority, Quality Restroom
Association of Malaysia (QRAM),
the Ministry of Housing and Local
Government, the Ministry of
Health and so on,” said Noorizah.
Since 2005, 52 percent of the total
number of rest areas (inclusive
of RSAs, lay-bys and overhead
bridge restaurant) on the PLUS
highways had been upgraded.
There are currently 24 RSAs, 4
overhead bridge restaurants
and 43 lay-bys along the PLUS-
operated highways which include
the North-South Expressway
(NSE), the New Klang Valley
Expressway (NKVE), the Federal
Highway Route 2, the Seremban-
Port Dickson Highway, the
ELITE highway, the Secondlink
Highway, the Butterworth-Kulim
Expressway and Penang Bridge.
AlmostRM250
MillionInvested for Rest Area Upgrading
Projects
The Sungai Perak RSA was upgraded recently
Cleaner toilets
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Check your engine oilCheck engine oil regularly, especially if you notice that the oil level drops between the oil changes. Engine oil cools down and lubricates the engine. Driving with very low oil level can cause engine problems.
Check the battery condition visuallyIf you see any leaks, cracks or other damage, the battery needs to be replaced. Make sure the battery terminals are tight and not corroded. Corrosion at the battery terminals will cause poor connection, which can result in all kinds of problems, including a no-start.
Regular mechanical inspectionFor your safety, have your car inspected regularly, at least once a year, by a mechanic.
Extractedfrom:http://www.samarins.com
safety tip
CAR MAINTENANCE
It doesn't take too long to check
the basic maintenance items
in your car such as engine
oil, transmission fluid or tyres.
This generic car maintenance
checklist is designed to give you
a general idea; as different cars
have different requirements.
For the correct information on
how to maintain your car, as well
as safety precaution, refer to
your vehicle's owner's manual or
take your car to a dealer or auto
repair shop. It's really not that
difficult to keep your car in good
shape. Here are the basics:
Car maintenance basicsRead 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.
checklist
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safety tip
Searching your backseatDriving requires you to be attentive, alert and mentally present. You never know when you might be surprised by a car cutting you off, or a massive truck screaming by while you turn your head to the backseat searching for some unimportant item. If it is really necessary, stop the car, search the seat, find your desired object and then continue on your merry way.
Surfing on the WebDriving can be really boring, especially when stuck in traffic. At some point honking your horn randomly or blasting rock music out into the world at large just doesn't seem to cut through the boredom. That's when you turn to the internet and lose yourself in some silly YouTube video of kittens barking like dogs. Don't be surprised when the car behind you blasts an earsplitting honk to let you know it's time to lift your head and drive.
TextingThe number of road accidents has skyrocketed in the past few years due to the latest cell phone trends. Studies show that drivers take their eye off the road for up to 5 seconds while texting, which sounds to us like an accident waiting to happen. Learn to resist the sound of the ping of an incoming message from your cellphone, and wait until you're done driving.
Putting on MakeupRed lights were not invented so you could do 'touch-ups'. Neither were traffic jams. If you doubt the sustainability of your makeup, try to be more punctual to events so you have enough time to make corrections
MultitaskingWe're all guilty of it, and most drivers will swear that it doesn't affect their driving abilities. Eating, drinking, talking on the phone - even reprimanding your bratty
kids for fighting in the back seat - are all things you should not be doing while driving. Driving while multitasking has been shown to reduce reaction times to that of someone who is legally drunk and can lead to grave consequences.
Extractedfrom:http://www.top10zen.com
THINGS YOU SHOULDNOT DO WHENDRIVING5
1 3
4
5
2
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sMART tip
HeatStroke
Tips
The first sign of dangerous
heat stroke can be just that –
no sweat. As the temperature
rises, your body’s natural cooling
mechanism, sweat (or more kindly,
perspiration), evaporates and helps
to cool your body. But on those hot,
humid cut-the-air-with-a knife days,
evaporation is slowed and your body
may not be able to keep itself cool.
Heat stroke is much more serious
than heat exhaustion -- it can kill
you. People with heat stroke may
have seizures or go into a coma and
most also have a fever.
Here are some tips for keeping cool
and healthy despite the sweltering
sun and humidity:-
. Don't overexert yourself.
. Drink a quart of fluids an hour.
. Wear loose clothing light in color and fabric, as well as a
hat and sunblock, and stay in the shade or
indoors if possible.
. Open windows and use fans, or turn on air conditioning. If
you don't have air conditioning, go to a public place that
does, like a mall, library, or movie theater.
. Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which can speed up
dehydration.
. Finally, be a good neighbour - check on the elderly and
chronically ill persons regularly to make sure they're
bearing up under the heat.
Source:http://www.news-medical.net
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1 Stay indoors as much as possible. While inside
your home:
•keepalldoorsandwindowsshut
•turnontheair-cons(fansshouldbekeptoff
as much as possible)
•wetmopyourhouseandindoorareas
(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
Source : The Star
sMART tip
Haze is traditionally an atmospheric
phenomenon where dust, smoke and other
dry particles obscure the clarity of the sky.
The World Meteorological Organization manual
of codes includes a classification of horizontal
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.
HAZETIPS