deepavali - PLUSMiles
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deepavali - PLUSMiles
November 2013 Edisi 4 Dine in the SKY DEEPAVALI Glamour Mega Sales Malaysia CHILDREN Must BUCKLE UP! 1 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 Features : Mega Sales: Malaysia on Sale 03 Celebrating the Inner Light 05 Winds of Destiny : Monsoon Cup CONTENTS 11 Nilai 3: Pekan Borong Di Pinggir Lebuh Raya 13 See you at the top : Dine in the sky 15 Fesyen : Deepavali Glamour 16 Food : Nasi Ayam 21 PLUS News: TTA for Deepavali and Awal Muharram 07 Mandurah Moments 22 PLUS News: Deepavali Toll Rebate 25 PLUS News: Hari Komuniti PLUS : Kakitangan PLUS Turun Padang untuk Beramal 29 Safety Tips: Children Must Buckle-up 09 Kembara PLUS Online is produced by Strategic Communications & Corporate Communications, PLUS Malaysia Berhad 2 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 FEATURES a g e M Shopping Tips Sale shoppers ultimately spend more money than non-sale shoppers. They often purchase things that aren’t truly satisfying; and because they aren’t satisfied they continue to shop. Additionally, the rush they get from snagging a bargain has an addictive quality - the products they purchase are in some ways secondary. Getting a coveted item is blissful. Getting a discount is also blissful. Getting both at the same time is harder. A simple shift of focus and bit of planning is all it takes to master the ability to consistently make that truly great discounted purchase. S hopaholic alert! One of the three major shopping seasons in the country is back with mega shopping offers, dining options, endless entertainment and fun-filled activities. From November 10 this year to January 1, 2014, shoppers will get the advantage to enjoy irresistible offers and great discounts from luxury brands to affordable items all put together by malls and retail stores throughout Malaysia. You know the phrase, “When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping”? There just may be some wisdom in that. Malls throughout the country are offering discounts and sales this year-end So go ahead and indulge in “retail therapy”— defined as the act of shopping and spending to improve one’s mood. Studies have revealed that 60% of shoppers usually purchase something to cheer themselves up, or as a form of celebration. 3 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 Here are five ways that sales make you vulnerable, and how to make better decisions about what to buy during this Mega Sale period: Fear Of Missing Out Retail therapy soothes the soul In small, manageable doses it can be therapeutic and soothe the soul. Shopping, like everything else is life, isn’t a problem when it’s done in moderation. So take your time bargain hunting and enjoy the great deals around you! another RM400. So we rely on the price as a measure of quality and style. That explains why those RM400 shoes that are now RM150 seem like a much better purchase than a RM80 full-priced pair that we might use more often. The cure is to imagine the sale price as the initial, unreduced price and ask yourself if you’d be as excited. We know that when something is sold, our opportunity to buy is gone. This inspires a fear of “missing out” that we often don’t consciously notice -- which enhances the power of our emotional reaction. We may not actually know why we’re jumping to purchase that 80% off sweater shirt you didn’t actually want before it was reduced. The solution is to make a list of coveted Focus On Saving Not Spending items and only buy what you’re sure wanted before it Sales shift our focus toward what we’re saving rather went on sale. than what we’re spending. Retailers tap into the frenzy of saving by tallying your savings on your receipt or Competition posting savings rather than costs on websites and in The fear of “missing out” is heightened by the stores. The quickest fix is to pay with cash. Credit knowledge that you’re competing with others. For cards are a buffer and put the emphasis on what you’re many this turns into “competitive sport” shopping. getting rather than what you’re giving when you shop. Winning is the goal, sometimes even more so than what we’re buying. Crowds heighten emotions and Capitalizing On Time Investment competition can reduce our ability to think carefully Sale shopping, and for many sale stalking, takes time about the true value of what we’re buying. Time is and it’s an emotional investment. Many shoppers feel the solution. Take time and a few calm moments to pressure to make good on that investment by not level off the excitement of the moment. It’ll reduce the leaving empty-handed. Finding something, anything, can chance of making ultimately an unsatisfying purchase. feel like winning a scavenger hunt - and of course you can’t leave without the prize. Perspective is, again, the Assumed Value key. Ask yourself if you really want the item or if you Oddly enough we rely on the price charged for are caught up in the moment. merchandise to understand its value. Most people don’t understand why one pair of shoes is RM80 and 4 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 FEATURES Celebrating THE INNER LIGHT Diwali has been celebrated since ancient times. There are many different reasons for the cause behind this festival, as many as ten mythical and historical reasons but the most popular is in the Ramayana, the great Hindu epic. Rama, the prince of Ayodhya was ordered by his father, King Dasharatha, to go away from his country and come back after living in the forest for 14 years. So Rama went on exile with his devoted wife Sita and faithful brother, Lakshmana. When Ravana, the demon king of Lanka abducted Sita and took her away to his island kingdom of Lanka, Rama fought against and killed Ravana. He rescued Sita and returned to Ayodhya after 14 years. The people of Ayodhya were very happy to hear of their beloved prince’s homecoming and to celebrate his return, they lit up their houses with earthen lamps (diyas), burst crackers and decorated the entire city in the grandest manner. Most recognized symbol of Diwali : the deepa or light This is believed to have started the tradition of Diwali. Year after year this homecoming of Lord Rama is commemorated on Diwali with lights, fireworks, bursting of crackers and merriment. The festival gets its name Deepawali, or Diwali, from the rows (avali) of lamps (deepa) that the people of Ayodhya lit to welcome their King. While Diwali is popularly known as the “festival of lights”, the most significant spiritual meaning behind it is “the awareness of the inner light”. Central to Hindu philosophy is the belief that there is something beyond the physical body and mind which is pure, infinite, and eternal, called the Atman. Favored Diwali delights The celebration of Diwali as the “victory of good over evil”, refers to the light of higher knowledge dispelling all ignorance, the ignorance that masks one’s true nature, not as the body, but as the unchanging, infinite, immanent and transcendent reality. With this awakening come compassion and the awareness of the oneness of all things (higher knowledge). This brings joy or peace. Just as we celebrate the birth of our physical being, Diwali is the celebration of this Inner Light. School children gather to light deepa on a “Kolam” or painting using rice powder 5 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 6 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 FEATURES Originally created as a way to diversify Terengganu’s tourism offerings, the Monsoon Cup is aptly held during the monsoon season. The strong winds that are a signature of the monsoon are exactly what is required for exciting match races, adding a factor of uncertainty into the complex mix of strategy and technical skills that are hallmarks of yacht match racing. Duyong Island’s location within Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu’s state capital, makes the logistics of organising this international event relatively easy, while the island’s long standing tradition as a ship and boat building centre has become known worldwide thanks to the Monsoon Cup. Winds of Destiny Terengganu’s profile is raised every year when sailors from all over the world meet to compete in the prestigious Monsoon Cup. The final yacht race on the World Match Racing Tour, the Monsoon Cup takes place in the waters off Duyong Island at the estuary of the Terengganu River during November/December. The inaugural Monsoon Cup was held in 2005 and debuted as an official event of the Swedish Match Tour. Since then, the Monsoon Cup has become the final race in the World Match Racing Tour, a ten match circuit held in venues all around the world, including France, Korea and Bermuda. Men at work.... to try and stay afloat The Challenge Trophy and Best Sailor Award attract media attention The weeklong event showcases yachting teams competing head to head in match races. The close proximity of the estuary of the Terengganu River to Duyong Island means that spectators are able to get a good view of the action from specially designed viewing areas at the event centre.The Monsoon Cup is a lively affair with a carnival-esque atmosphere, and many 7 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 Team Portugal adjust their sails side events are organised to run throughout the entire week to entertain the teams, their crew, supporters and hoardes of tourists converging on this East Coast state. 8 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 TRAVEL The best churros in town are found at the ocean marina MANDURAH Moments Ever since the advent of budget airlines, more Malaysians have been vacationing overseas and Australia is much favored due to its flight time proximity. Many have journeyed to Perth but just 40 minutes out of the city is an increasingly popular tourist destination called Mandurah. The locality then was known as Mandjoogoordap, which translates as ‘meeting place of the heart’. After the European settlement, it was adapted to Mandurah. The first people known to have inhabited the area were Bindjareb who lived well off the land, which abounded in fish, game, berries and fruits. The Mandurah Ocean Marina features boardwalks, parks and piazzas. It provides a colorful mix of waterfront market stalls, shops, cafes and restaurants as well as modern facilities for both professional and recreational boating enthusiasts. Like neighbouring settlements Bunbury and Rockingham, dolphins and whales frequent the city annually and dolphin and whale watching are a popular pastime. In December, the canal areas in Mandurah become well known for their Christmas lights and special boat cruises are often promoted as a result. Two zoos lie within the outskirts of the city, as well as the Abingdon Miniature Village set amongst four acres of award winning botanical gardens and include water features and a Koi pond, exotic birds, miniature trains and toy trains for the kids to enjoy. A traditional hedge Art on feathers : Cockatoos at Caverham maze and open labyrinth running maze are favorites with visitors, as well as the adjoining Ruby House, home to traditional tea rooms. Here, you can enjoy a Devonshire Tea and light lunches in the lovingly restored 1938 Palmyra house or in the tranquil Wisteria covered tea garden. Not too far away is the Cape Lavender Swan Valley, just 200 metres from another attraction, the Margaret River Chocolate Company at the heart of the tourist trail. There is a beautiful gift shop brimming with natural handmade products and lavender themed gifts for health, harmony and healing. Lavender jams, chutneys, honey and preserves are also available including the famous freshly-baked lavender scones with jam and lashings of cream. You can also enjoy a traditional three tier high tea whilst appreciating the views across the fields to the Perth Hills. Sip tea as you nibble lavender scones and enjoy the farm view Mandurah expanded slowly over the years, with the main industries of the township being fishing and fruit growing, as well as canning factories to store the produce. At the turn of the century Mandurah was already emerging as a tourist destination, attracting many international visitors. The city centre foreshore is home to a variety of wildlife including dolphins, pelicans, shags, and an abundance of marine life including the blue manna crab which has become synonymous with the area.The city is also known for its protected waterways, beaches and boating and fishing activities. 9 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 Handmade soaps (above) and scented candles (right) made with lavender Alerts ahead! The Roo Whisperer! One may get up close and personal with kangaroos at Caverham National Park 10 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 TRAVEL Nilai 3 bukanlah asing bagi penduduk di sekitar Lembah Klang atau Seremban. Bagi sesetengah orang, ia merupakan syurga membeli-belah untuk golongan pertengahan serta berpendapatan sederhana dan bagi mereka yang ‘fobia’ dengan butik-butik berjenama di pusat-pusat membeli-belah terkenal. Pada hujunghujung minggu, lambakan bas-bas persiaran dari seluruh pelusuk Semenanjung Malaysia membuktikan Nilai 3 merupakan antara tarikan utama ke Negeri Sembilan. Hanya kira-kira 5 minit dari Persimpangan Bertingkat Nilai di Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan, Nilai 3 sememangnya amat mudah untuk dikunjungi. NILAI 3: PEKAN BORONG DI Tidak keterlaluan jika dikatakan Nilai 3 adalah destinasi pilihan untuk bakal-bakal mertua dan pengantin kerana kedai-kedai yang menjual barangan persiapan perkahwinan, baju pengantin, gubahan hantaran, bunga serta pelamin amat mudah diperolehi di sini. Sebut sahaja Nilai 3, pasti ramai yang terbayang pusat membeli-belah sehenti dengan deretan rumah-rumah kedai yang menjual pelbagai barangan dengan harga pengedar yang jauh lebih murah dari pasaran biasa. Karpet pelbagai corak Pekan Borong Nilai 3 mendapat gelaran sebagai “One Stop Shopping & Tourist Paradise” kerana ia menawarkan pelbagai jenis barangan seperti tekstil, pakaian, karpet, alat perhiasan rumah, perabot, kraftangan, barangan lukisan dan kesenian, makanan dan lain-lain dengan harga berpatutan yang berdasarkan konsep “jualan runcit denga harga borong” yang menepati citarasa kebanyakan pengunjung. Kain ela mudah didapati di sini Tip:• Kedai alat mainan kanak-kanak turut terdapat di sini 11 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 Set pelamin untuk bakal pengantin Langsir pelbagai corak Perabot jati untuk yang gemarkan koleksi ini Terdapat juga beberapa buah kedai perabot dan perkakas rumah di Nilai 3 yang menjual perabotperabot jati hingga ke rekaan moden. Harga yang ditawarkan amatlah berpatutan dan sesuai untuk semua lapisan masyarakat di samping memperkenalkan pelbagai bentuk dan rekaan terbaru. Borong Nilai 3. Bagi yang ingin mendapatkan langsir baru, Nilai 3 pasti menjadi salah satu destinasi pilihan anda. Bagi penggemar replika jersi-jersi pasukan bolasepak ternama antarabangsa dan tempatan pula, Nilai 3 mungkin tidak asing bagi anda. Harga jersi replika boleh diperolehi dengan harga serendah RM30 (bergantung pada kepakaran anda dalam urusan tawar-menawar) dan ramai yang pasti ke sini untuk melengkapkan koleksi jersi pasukan kesayangan masing-masing. PINGGIR LEBUH RAYA Berkeluasan 165 hektar dengan lebih daripada 700 buah kedai, Nilai 3 diperkenalkan pada Disember 2001. Pada asalnya, ia diwujudkan untuk menjual pelbagai barangan keluaran negara China. Namun begitu, peredaran masa dan ‘trend’ menjadikannya sebuah pusat membeli-belah serba lengkap. Pelbagai jenis hiasan bunga terdapat di sini Elakkan ke Nilai 3 pada w tengahari kerana cuac aktu a agak panas dan berbahang. • Mesin ATM agak sukar didapati di N anda mem ilai 3. Pastikan bawa wan g yang secukupnya Barangan tekstil seperti kain dengan rona-rona menarik dan terkini juga merupakan salah satu daripada tarikan ni Pekan Secara ringkasnya, Nilai 3 adalah pilihan yang amat sesuai untuk berbelanja dengan bajet sederhana. Pekan Borong ini akan terus berkembang. Terbaru, Nilai 3 Streetmall telah siap dibina dan menunggu masa untuk dibuka sepenuhnya kepada orang ramai. 12 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 DINE OUT Atmosphere 360 is relatively new, having opened its elevator doors in 2012 but already it has played host to corporate events, fashion shows, private parties, mini concerts and business meetings. Starry fiber optic ceiling lights lend a galactic feel to the restaurant’s ambiance especially at night. A grand piano greets patrons at the door but the piano player and a small band of musicians play only during dinner and special occasions. Gourmet food is available with advanced notice See you at the top : DINESKY The restaurant opens from 11.30am to 11.00pm and serves lunch, tea and dinner. Advance reservations are recommended and diners must dress appropriately (no shorts or slippers) or be required to wear a batik sarong! As KL Tower hosts the annual Tower Jump competition, you may see more than you bargained for when you dine here in the month of September…base jumpers somersaulting, leaping, dancing and generally performing acrobatics as they step off the top of the tower to the ground below. Enough to make you pause in mid-feed but worth the experience nonetheless! Asian-western fusion buffet is served daily IN THE For a unique dining experience, try the revolving Atmosphere 360 restaurant at KL Tower… it’s not just about the food but more about the panoramic views here! Desserts comprise local and western favourites As the restaurant sits on top of KL Tower at 282 A full cycle of the revolving restaurant takes one hour, metres above ground, and is wrapped around with sufficient time for you to dine through the appetisers, ceiling-high glass windows, the view of the city and main course and extensive dessert selection. as far as the eye can see (weather permitting!) are stunning and mesmerizing. The relaxed pose of this base jumper belies the technical difficulties of base jumping 13 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 KL Tower - an iconic landmark 14 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 FESYEN “Choker” sesuai dipakai bersama sari atau sut Lahenga Deretan gelang pelengkap salinan perayaan Glamour Deepavali Sepersalinan Lahenga gabungan warna merah jambu/ungu dengan tenunan emas menyerlah penampilan Sari rona biru lembut penyeri sambutan Diwali Sari menyerlah sisi tradisional pemakai Sut Punjabi sesuai dan manis digayakan oleh kanak-kanak Gelang emas Aksesori wajib dipakai Sut kurta untuk kanakkanak lelaki Pelbagai pilihan gelang 15 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 16 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 Glamour FESYEN Deepavali Subang warna emas nampak cantik dipadankan bersama busana tradisional Pilihan rantai dan subang Sut Lahenga potongan moden warna merah hati Sari warna merah menyala menambah semangat perayaan Sut Sherwani dari fabrik sutera menyerlah sisi maskulin Keunikan sari serlah keistimewaan perayaan 17 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 Sut Sherwani dengan menampilkan pelbagai pilihan warna dan reka seluar Gelang tangan warna emas - variasi pilihan 18 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 MAKAN_MAKAN Cara Membuatnya: Panaskan margerin. Tumis serai, halia & bawang besar Kacau hingga naik bau. Masukkan kiub ayam. Masukkan bahan yang telah ditumis di dalam periuk nasi bersama beras yang telah dibasuh. Kacau rata & letak garam. Masak di dalam periuk nasi sehingga tanak Bahan-Bahan Untuk Ayam Panggang: Seekor ayam (dibelah dua) 3 ulas bawang putih (ditumbuk) 2-3 sudu kecil kicap cair 2-3 sudu kecil kicap pekat 3 sudu kecil kicap manis 2 sudu kecil sos tiram 1 sudu besar lada hitam (dikisar kasar) 1 sudu kecil madu 1 sudu besar serbuk kunyit Garam secukup rasa Cara Membuatnya: Lumurkan semua bahan ke atas ayam yang telah dibelah dua dan perap ayam selama 30 minit. Masukkan ke dalam oven selama 40-50 minit, bakar dengan suhu 170-180C (gunakan api atas bawah). Nasi Ayam Bahan-Bahan Untuk Tumisan Nasi Ayam: 1 batang serai (dititik) 1 biji bawang besar dihiris Setengah inci halia (dihiris halus) 1 biji kiub ayam 2 sudu makan margerin 1 batang kayu manis 3 cawan beras 19 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 Bahan-Bahan Untuk Sup: Bahan-bahan untuk sup: 3 ulas bawang merah 2 ulas Bawang putih Setengah inci halia Air rebusan ayam 5-6 ketul ayam (dipotong kecil) 1 batang lobak merah 2 biji kentang 3 batang daun sup dan daun bawang Bahan-Bahan Untuk Sambal: 3 biji lada merah 2 biji bawang putih 2 sudu makan gula 5 sudu makan sos cili Sedikit garam Sedikit serbuk perasa Sedikit cuka Bahan-Bahan Untuk Sos Kicap: 1 senduk air rebusan ayam 1 sudu kecil minyak bijan 4 sudu besar kicap manis 2 sudu besar kicap masin 20 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 Note : - Electronic Toll System includes PLUSMiles card, Touch ‘n Go card and SmartTAG - PLUS highways consist of the North-South Expressway (NSE), the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), Federal Highway Route 2 (FHR2), Seremban-Port Dickson Highway (SPDH), North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE), Malaysia-Singapore Second Crossing (Linkedua) and Butterworth-Kulim Expressway (BKE) - Excludes electronic toll payment at Bukit Kayu Hitam, Bangunan Sultan Iskandar and Penang Bridge toll plazas For a smoother and more convenient travel during the Deepavali & Awal Muharram 2013 holidays, we advise you to follow this Travel Time Advisory: DATE JOURNEY SUGGESTED HIGHWAY JOURNEY START TIME TO FROM 1-2 November 2013 (Friday - Saturday) State Main City Toll Plaza Option Perlis, Kedah & Penang Johor Alor Setar & Butterworth Johor Bahru Batu Pahat Muar Taiping Kuala Kangsar & Gerik Jasin Bandaraya Melaka Ipoh Alor Gajah Bidor & Tapah Teluk Intan & Lumut Kuala Pilah Port Dickson Seremban Juru Skudai or Senai Utara Yong Peng Utara or Ayer Hitam Tangkak or Pagoh Changkat Jering or Taiping Utara Ipoh Selatan or Kuala Kangsar Jasin or Ayer Keroh Ayer Keroh Ipoh Selatan or Gopeng Simpang Ampat or Pedas Linggi Bidor & Tapah Behrang or Slim River Senawang Port Dickson Seremban North Perak Melaka Klang Valley Central Perak Melaka South Perak Negeri Sembilan All Journeys Through JB Causeway & Secondlink All Journeys Through Penang Bridge DATE TO Perlis, Kedah & Penang Central Perak Johor Alor Setar & Butterworth Ipoh Johor Bahru Batu Pahat Muar Alor Gajah Taiping Kuala Kangsar & Gerik Bidor & Tapah Teluk Intan & Lumut Jasin Bandaraya Melaka Kuala Pilah Port Dickson Seremban Juru Ipoh Selatan or Gopeng Skudai or Senai Utara Yong Peng Utara or Ayer Hitam Tangkak or Pagoh Simpang Ampat or Pedas Linggi Changkat Jering or Taiping Utara Ipoh Selatan or Kuala Kangsar Bidor & Tapah Behrang or Slim River Jasin or Ayer Keroh Ayer Keroh Senawang Port Dickson Seremban Negeri Sembilan All Journeys Through JB Causeway & Secondlink All Journeys Through Penang Bridge Eg: 9 am, 1 pm, 7 pm Car registration nos. ending with even numbers Eg: 10 am, 2 pm, 8 pm All Journeys Klang Valley Klang Valley PLUS gives Toll Rebate to Electronic System users in conjunction with Deepavali and Awal Muharram Holidays PLUS highway users paying toll electronically will be able to enjoy toll rebate between 10 to 20 percent in conjunction with the Deepavali celebration and Awal Muharram holidays. PLUS Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Noorizah Hj Abd Hamid said, “Highway users paying toll electronically via PLUSMiles cards, Touch ‘n Go cards or the SmartTAG will enjoy a 10 percent toll rebate on 2 November (Saturday) in conjunction with Deepavali. In addition, electronic system users will also enjoy 20 percent toll rebate on 31 October (Thursday) and 10 percent on 7 November (Thursday).” Every even hour Between 6:00 am - 2:00 pm Between 6:00 pm - 12:00 midnight Every odd hour Car registration nos. ending with odd numbers Eg: 9 am, 1 pm, 7 pm Car registration nos. ending with even numbers Eg: 10 am, 2 pm, 8 pm Every even hour Before 6:00 am & after 12:00 midnight *Note : Journeys that are not listed and commercial vehicles are both not applicable to this schedule. 21 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 Every odd hour Car registration nos. ending with odd numbers SUGGESTED HIGHWAY JOURNEY START TIME Toll Plaza Option Melaka After 5:00 pm JOURNEY Main City South Perak Between 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Before 6:00 am & after 12:00 midnight State Melaka North Perak Between 10:00 am - 1:00 pm All Journeys FROM 3-5 November 2013 (Sunday - Tuesday) Between 6:00 am - 10:00 am PLUS NEWS PLUS NEWS TRAVEL TIME ADVISORY SCHEDULE ON THE NORTH-SOUTH EXPRESSWAY FOR DEEPAVALI & AWAL MUHARRAM 2013 PLUS Highway users paying toll electronically on 31 Oct 2013 will enjoy a 20% toll rebate. A 10% toll rebate will be given to those paying toll electronically on 2 & 7 Nov 2013. The toll rebate is given to celebrate Deepavali and Awal Muharram. It is also part of the company’s strategies to spread the traffic and encourage the public to travel during off-peak days. “The toll rebate can be enjoyed the whole day and not restricted to a particular time frame,” Noorizah explained. According to Noorizah, electronic toll system users who are entitled to the rebates will be able to redeem the toll rebate when they reload their PLUSMiles or Touch ‘n Go cards at the PLUS customer service centres from 1 December 2013 until 28 February 2014. However, the toll rebate will not be given to those paying toll at the Tanjung Kupang, Bukit Kayu Hitam, Bangunan Sultan Iskandar and Penang Bridge toll plazas. 22 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 at Kempas and Perling Toll Plazas beginning 6 January 2014 Plaza Tol Ayer Keroh Terbaik di Melaka! PLUS NEWS PLUS NEWS Only Electronic Toll Transaction PENUTUPAN PUSINGAN U di Plaza Tol Nilai untuk tingkat tahap keselamatan Pusingan U selepas Plaza Tol Nilai (Arah Nilai) telah ditutup untuk semua kenderaan untuk meningkatkan lagi tahap keselamatan di lokasi terbabit. Sehubungan dengan itu, PLUS menasihatkan semua pemandu supaya mematuhi arahan yang dikeluarkan bagi memastikan laluan tersebut lebih selamat untuk semua kenderaan. Justeru itu, pusingan U tersebut hanya boleh digunakan ketika kecemasan dan bukannya sebagai laluan alternatif untuk ke Nilai Impian sepertimana sebelum ini. Pada masa yang sama, penduduk Nilai Impian dinasihatkan supaya menggunakan laluan Persiaran Negeri-Jalan Emas-Jalan Mutiara-Jalan Nilai 2 untuk ke Nilai Impian sebelum satu persimpangan khas ke Nilai Impian yang sedang dibina oleh pihak ketiga siap sepenuhnya pada pertengahan 2014. Drive Carefully and Follow Instructions at Fourth Lane Widening Project Locations PLUS rai Media Johor Bahru In line with the Government’s call to the public to switch from cash to electronic toll payment system which is faster and easier, all toll transactions at the Kempas Toll Plaza (on the North-South Expressway) and the Perling Toll Plaza (on Linkedua highway) will be conducted electronically beginning 6 January 2014. As such, the public utilising both toll plazas are advise to get their PLUSMiles or Touch ‘n Go cards at the nearest customer service centres along the PLUS highways. According to PLUS’ Managing Director, Dato’ Noorizah Hj Abd Hamid, “The implementation of electronic toll transaction at both toll plazas is a continuation of the same initiative at Linkedua. It is also part of the company’s strategies to preserve the environment.” 23 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 PlazaTol Ayer Keroh PLUS telah memenangi pertandingan Hiasan Jalur Gemilang sempena Hari Kebangsaan 2013 peringkat Negeri Melaka bagi kategori bangunan swasta. Sebanyak tiga kategori lagi telah dipertandingkan, iaitu bangunan kerajaan, sekolah dan taman/kampung. Majlis penyampaian hadiah telah disempurnakan oleh YAB Datuk Wira Ir. Haji Idris Haji Haron, Ketua Menteri Melaka, ketika majlis perhimpunan bulanan pentadbiran kerajaan Negeri Melaka di Dewan Seri Negeri Melaka pada 7 Oktober lalu. PLUS menerima hadiah berupa wang tunai, sebuah plak dan sijil penyertaan. To further promote smoother, safer and more convenient travel on its highways, PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) is currently conducting a fourth lane widening project on the Rawang-Sungai Buloh, Shah Alam-Sungai Buloh, Bukit JalanJalan Duta and Nilai UtaraSeremban stretches on the North-South Expressway (NSE) and the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE). The lane widening project currently affects the emergency lanes and may disrupt traffic flow at the designated locations. As such, PLUS advises the public passing through the affected areas to drive carefully and obey all instructions at all times. At the same time, PLUS will ensure the public continues to enjoy smooth and safer travel at these areas at all times. Bagi mengeratkan lagi hubungan kerja dengan pengamal-pengamal media di Johor Bahru, PLUS telah menganjurkan Malam Media PLUS di sebuah hotel di Johor Bahru, baru-baru ini. Majlis makan malam yang bertemakan muzik Rock tersebut telah dihadiri oleh kira-kira 100 wakil-wakil media di Johor Bahru. Selain daripada cabutan bertuah, tetamu telah dihiburkan oleh persembahan pentas, kuiz serta persembahan istimewa oleh ikon rock negara, Bandi Amuk. 24 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 PLUS NEWS Kakitangan PLUS Turun Padang untuk Beramal Kira-kira 1,000 Kakitangan PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) telah menjayakan 25 projek kebajikan di 25 lokasi berlainan di seluruh negara bersempena dengan Hari Komuniti PLUS pada 25 Oktober lalu. PLUS turut menaiktaraf sistem penyambungan paip air bersih dari rumah pam ke Penempatan Org Asli Kg Tekir, Labu Pengurusan PLUS menyampaikan cenderamata kepada pesakit di HTAR, Klang Sukarelawan membersihkan persekitaran Rumah Anak Yatim Jalan Ros, Bukit Beruntung. Kantin Sekolah Bt. Melintang turut menerima kelengkapan baru Sukarelawan bersama penduduk kampung menjalankan kerja-kerja membersih dan mengecat masjid Al-Rusyidah, Bt Kurau Kerja-kerja pembersihan di Klinik Perkampungan Orang Asli, Kg Sg Ubi, Cameron Highlands Menurut Pengarah Urusan yang juga Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif PLUS, Dato’ Noorizah Hj Abd Hamid, “Hari Komuniti PLUS merupakan salah satu daripada langkah syarikat dan kakitangannya menyalurkan bantuan kepada masyarakat. Sebanyak 25 projek komuniti di 25 lokasi berbeza diadakan secara serentak. Ia memberi peluang kepada PLUS dan kakitangannya untuk turun padang menghulurkan bantuan dan beramal untuk masyarakat.” Di antara projek-projek kemasyarakatan yang diadakan serentak di seluruh negara dalah membina pusat sumber mini di sekolah agama di Sik, Kedah, membersihkan dan mengecat semula rumah anak yatim di Rawang, menanam pokok di Taman Negara Johor, menaik taraf beberapa kemudahan di Wad Kanak-Kanak Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang dan lain-lain lagi. Dato’ Noorizah sempat meluangkan masa melakukan kerja-kerja pembersihan di Penempatan Org Asli Kg Tekir, Labu Noorizah berkata demikian ketika turut serta dalam projek membaiki dan menyambung semula paip air di Penempatan Orang Asli Kampung Tekir, Labu. “Berdasarkan pemerhatian kami, masyarakat Orang Asli di Kampung Tekir mempunyai masalah dengan bekalan air di tempat mereka dan memaksa mereka mendapatkan bekalan air dari bukit yang berhampiran. Justeru itu, kami membantu membaiki dan menyambung semula paip air dari rumah pam terus ke rumah mereka. Kami pasti, projek amal ini sedikit sebanyak dapat memberi kelegaan dan keselesaan kepada keluarga Orang Asli di sini,” kata beliau. Dato’ Noorizah sempat menziarah penghuni Rumah Jagaan dan Rawatan Org Tua Pulau Meranti, Puchong 25 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 Simbolik papan tanda Hari Komuniti PLUS di Penempatan Org Asli Kg Tekir, Labu Selain daripada itu, PLUS dan kakitangan yang terlibat turut menyediakan peralatan sukan, buku serta peralatan pembelajaran, menyelenggara parit, menyediakan kerusi dan meja untuk dewan orang ramai, serta membantu membersihkan surau di penempatan terbabit. “Projek-projek kemasyarakatan PLUS tidak tertumpu pada 25 lokasi ini sahaja. PLUS secara berterusan mengadakan pelbagai program khidmat masyarakat yang berteraskan keselamatan jalan menerusi inisiatif Malaysians Unite For Road Safety (MUFORS) yang dipelopori oleh syarikat ini. Di antaranya adalah seminar keselamatan ‘Hormati Had Anda’ untuk pemandu dan operator kenderaan berat, kempen Gerakan Motosikal Pencetus Amalan Keselamatan (GEMPAK MUFORS) untuk belia bermotorsikal, pertandingan mural keselamatan jalan raya untuk sekolah menengah dan lain-lain lagi,” kata Noorizah. 26 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 OFO KINI DI R&R DENGKIL (ARAH SELATAN) Orang ramai yang singgah di R&R Dengkil (Arah Selatan) di lebuh raya ELITE kini berpeluang mendapatkan pelbagai pakaian berjenama dengan harga istimewa di Overrun Factory Outlet (OFO) di kawasan rehat tersebut. Pembukaan OFO di R&R ini sejak Mei lalu merupakan dimensi baru perkhidmatan lebuh raya PLUS di mana pengunjung ke R&R bukan sahaja boleh berehat dan makan, tetapi kini boleh juga membeli-belah! OFO di R&R Dengkil (Arah Selatan) menyediakan banyak pakaian berjenama antarabangsa dengan harga yang sungguh istimewa (kira-kira 40% hingga 80% lebih rendah daripada pasaran biasa) dan berkualiti. 27 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 SAFETY TIPS RSA HIGHLIGHT TIP Memandu Di Lebuh Raya 1 Memandu di lebuh raya untuk perjalanan yang jauh sememangnya menyeronokkan.Walau bagaimanapun, perjalanan anda sekeluarga mungkin menjadi kurang selesa apabila kenderaan anda terkandas di lebuh raya. Oleh itu, sebelum memulakan perjalanan jauh pastikan anda telah memeriksa semua tayar, lampulampu utama dan enjin kenderaan anda. Hantar kenderaan ke pusat servis apabila tiba masanya. Kenderaan terjaga, keselamatan terpelihara. 2 Pastikan anda telah terlebih dahulu memilih lorong yang sesuai apabila menghampiri plaza tol. Elakkan menukar lorong di saat-saat akhir apabila menghampiri plaza tol kerana tindakan anda mungkin mendatangkan bahaya dan menimbulkan kemarahan pemandu yang lain. Untuk kemudahan dan keselesaan di plaza tol, gunakan kad PLUSMiles, Touch ‘n Go atau SmartTAG. 3 Ketika berada di lebuh raya, patuhi semua had laju yang telah ditetapkan. Memandu dengan terlalu laju boleh menyebabkan anda hilang kawalan ke atas kenderaan anda. Ingat! Lebuh raya bukanlah tempat berlumba. Fikirkan keselamatan keluarga anda dan orang lain. 4 Dapatkan rehat dan keperluan lain di kawasan-kawasan rehat yang disediakan di sepanjang lebuh raya setiap dua jam memandu. Sekiranya anda berasa mengantuk atau letih, jangan paksa diri anda untuk terus memandu. Sebaliknya, tukar giliran memandu dengan orang lain atau berhenti sebentar di kawasan rehat untuk berehat. 5 Memandu di atas jalan yang basah ketika hujan amat berbeza dengan pemanduan di jalan yang kering. Pastikan anda memperlahankan kelajuan kenderaan anda serta mengelak daripada mengekori kenderaan di hadapan dengan rapat untuk memberi anda cukup masa untuk bertindak sekiranya berlaku kecemasan. Nyalakan lampu utama kenderaan anda dan bukannya lampu isyarat kecemasan ketika kenderaan anda sedang bergerak. 6 Sekiranya anda mengalami masalah ketika berada di lebuh raya PLUS, hubungi talian PLUSLine di nombor 1800 88 0000 untuk mendapatkan bantuan kecemasan PLUSRonda dan bantuan lain. PLUS juga menyediakan telefon kecemasan di setiap dua kilometer sepanjang lebuh raya. 7 Lorong kecemasan adalah untuk kegunaan kenderaan-kenderaan bantuan kecemasan apabila berlaku kecemasan. Ia tidak boleh digunakan sewang-sewenangnya. Bersabarlah apabila berlaku kesesakan di lebuh raya. Jadilah pemandu yang berdisiplin dan bertimbangrasa. 28 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 BUCKLE UP!! Children should be properly restrained at all times! There have been so many cases of accidents involving children being thrown out of a vehicle during a crash because they were not properly secured in a car seat. Yet, the sight of mothers holding their young ones on their laps on the front passenger seat is very common! Little that they know that a 7 kg child can actually be easily thrown out through the windscreen even though the vehicle is moving at 50 km/h! SMART TIPS SAFETY TIPS Children Must How to PLAN for a PERFECT HOLIDAY SET A BUDGET Before chalking out a plan for the holiday, the most important thing is to set a budget. It helps you to plan and enjoy the trip within your limits. Always estimate a little more than what you might need. PLAN AHEAD The first thing you need to do is to be sure of what you need from this trip. Do you want to experience the local culture or just have fun on those sandy beaches? Strategize your trip according to your needs and likes. READ UP BEFORE YOU GO Prepare yourself before plunging into an unknown holiday destination. Buy a good guidebook and read up on the culture, history, local attractions of the destination. You can read the local publications on-line or surf the net for more information. The more you know, the better you can enjoy or appreciate the place and their traditions. A study conducted by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) shows that infants are likely to be the highest victims of accidents due to the fact that they are not properly restrained in cars. PACK LIGHT AND RIGHT Pack only the essential things. Avoid carrying unnecessary things around. A heavy luggage may sometimes dampen your holiday spirit. Carry clothes that are comfortable and right for the season. As much as possible try to stuff everything you need in a single carry-on bag. World Health Organization (WHO) in its Global Status Report on road safety in 2013 states that wearing a seat-belt reduces the risk of a fatal injury up to 50% for front seat occupants and up to 75% for rear seat occupants. ALWAYS RESERVE YOUR STAY It’s always better to book your stay if possible because all you need is a good night’s sleep after an exciting day. Child restraints reduce the likelihood of a fatal crash by approximately 70% among infants and between 54% and 80% among young children. In addition, 2,200 rear-seat passengers could still survive the 6,282 accidents throughout Malaysia in 2008 if they had worn their seat belts. HAVE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS Unreasonable expectations can lead to unwanted stress, so enjoy the holiday by managing what you can with the time you have. Embrace each moment, whether good or bad. Extracted from http://www.wikihow.com/Plan-for-a-Perfect-Holiday 29 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 30 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013 SMART TIPS Why Should I MAKE A BUDGET? 1. Find out if you spend more or less than you earn. Going along based on simple observation and your gut feeling are easy enough. If you notice the balance in your saving accounts decreasing or your debts (credit cards and personal loans) increasing every so often, you are probably overspending. Doing a budget helps you see exactly how much you are overspending by each month or year; it also gives you a more accurate idea of the size and scale of the problem, if you have one. Overspending can lead to several problems, including a vicious debt cycle of taking out more loans and credit cards to service your overspending and the existing debt that you have. ? If you stop getting thirsty, you need to drink more water. When a human body is dehydrated, its thirst mechanism shuts off. ? Each year 2,000,000 smokers either quit smoking or die of tobacco-related diseases. ? Zero is the only number that cannot be represented by Roman numerals. 2. Know what you spend and how much you spend. By doing a budget, you can break down exactly where your expenditure goes and more accurately see if you’re actually spending how much you think you are. 3. Plan your spending in the future. If you are aware of your personal financial situation, you can more easily take control of your spending and actively manage your own ‘profit-and-loss’ statement, so you know what you can or cannot afford to spend. This allows you to prioritise your spending according to your means; you can then plan your future spending by setting spending targets and sticking to them. Even if you are not the type to ‘stick to a budget’, doing a personal budget is a useful way to have a an overview of your financial situation as well as your types of expenditure. 31 KEMBARA PLUS ONLINE NOVEMBER 2013