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Januari/Februari 2014 

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Kites! 

Go Fly 

Malaysia 

Welcomes You! 

2014 Gallops In! 

Gong Xi Fa Cai 

MALACCA: 

Where It All Began 

Florence: 

Disneyland of 

the Renaissance 

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Features : 

2014 GALLOPS IN! 

Gong Xi Fa Cai! 

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Brief History Of 

The Kite 

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Go Fly Kites! 

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Fashion: Chinese 

New Year 

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CONTENTS 

03 Florence: Disneyland of 

the Renaissance 

10 MALACCA: Where it 

All Began 

16 Persimpangan Bertingkat 

Sungai Buaya Atasi 

Masalah Penduduk Sekitar 

18 PLUS Introduces Smart 

Application for Traffic 

19 Cadangan Waktu 

Perjalanan PLUS 

21 Only Electronic Toll 

Transaction at Kempas 

and Perling Plazas 

22 Rakyat Antara Pemegang 

Saham Di dalam PLUS 

24 Safety Tips for Smoother 

and Safer Travel this 

Chinese New Year 

Holidays 

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Within walking distance is the Ponte Vecchio or Old 

Bridge, spanning the Arno River at its narrowest point. 

It is noted for still having shops built along it, as was 

once common. Butchers initially occupied the shops but 

the powerful Medici Grand Dukes in the 16th century 

prohibited them to continue selling there to enforce the 

prestige of the bridge. Since then, the tenants have been 

jewelers, art dealers and souvenir sellers. 

Florence: 

Disneyland of the 

Renaissance 

Known as the cradle of the 

Renaissance, Florence is a 

culture-rich city in the heart 

of Tuscany, Italy. Its skyline 

is punctuated by the iconic 

rooftops of historic buildings. 

In fact, Florence contains a 

quarter of the planet’s UNESCO 

world heritage sites, which can 

be overwhelming for first-time 

visitors! 

Over the centuries, it has been home 

to Renaissance masters Leonardo 

da Vinci, Giotto, Michelangelo, 

Dante and Brunelleschi, who have 

left their legacy in a trove of art 

and architecture that is world 

renowned. 

It is this rich legacy that inspires 

art-lovers to visit, and museums 

and galleries are everywhere. 

Reminders of Michelangelo’s 

famous statue of David are also 

imprinted on tourist merchandise, 

sometimes done tongue-in-cheek! 

Florence’s pride must surely be the 

cathedral, The Duomo (Piazza del 

Duomo), whose teracotta-andwhite 

dome dominates the city’s 

skyline. The building’s ornate facade 

is decorated in pink, white and 

green marble. By night, it looks like 

a huge stage prop, or paper etching! 

Michelangelo’s famous Statue of David stands 

guard over the city 

Another must see is the Santa Maria Novella pharmacy 

where the city’s best scents are made. Started in the 16th 

century by Dominican friars, this is more like a museum 

than a perfume shop since it stocks an awesome range 

of perfumes, herbal elixirs and soaps based on, of all 

things, vinegar! 

As Florence has entered the top 50 fashion capitals of 

the world and is home to Gucci, Ferragamo, Cavalli and 

Puci, a visit to this city would not be complete without 

taking at least one luxury item home. For factory outlet 

bargains, The Mall is the most famous shopping outlet in 

Tuscany and one of the first ones to open in the region. 

Here, you can go shopping at Gucci, Ferragamo, Cavalli, 

Armani, Valentino and Tod’s for the Italian houses. Among 

the international fashion designers, there is Alexander 

McQueen, Burberry, Stella McCartney and Yves Saint 

Laurent and much more. At Space, only clothing and 

accessories by Prada and its other labels such as Miu 

Miu are found. The Space is open only to those with 

numbers that you get when you walk in - since there 

are only about 100 given out per day, you want to make 

sure to get there early in the day. 

Alternatively, you can just visit the Museo Gucci in the 

heart of Florence. Housed in a 14th-century building 

in the Piazza della Signoria, the museum is designed to 

honor the company’s leather goods legacy. There is also 

an internet-friendly café and a bookshop housed in the 

building. 

Getting there: 

Fly MAS to Amsterdam and from there, catch 

the many daily connecting flights to Florence. 

Best time to travel: 

October/November (fewer tourists!) 

Note: 

Florence airport check-in staff strictly enforces the 

20kg baggage allowance and 12kg carry-ons so 

make sure your bags are not overweight. 

Gold leaf carefully placed on handmade scented candles 

The refurbished grand salon of the Santa Maria Novella perfumery 

Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) with shops selling jewellery along it 

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The villagers took the old man’s advice and the Nian was 

conquered. On the anniversary of the date, the Chinese 

recognize the “passing of the Nian” which is also synonymous 

with celebrating the new year. 

The date of Chinese New Year changes each year as it is 

based on the lunar calendar. Because Japan, Korea, Mongolia, 

Tibet and Vietnam also celebrate the new year based on the 

Chinese lunisolar calendar, the preferred and politically correct 

greeting these days would be “Happy Lunar New Year”. 

2014 GALLOPS IN 

Gong Xi Fa Cai! 

The new Moon on January 31 begins the year of the Wood Horse, a time of fast victories, 

unexpected adventure, and surprising romance. According to astrologists and feng shui experts, 

it is an excellent year for travel. Energy is high and production is rewarded. Decisive action, not 

procrastination, brings victory. But you have to act fast in a Horse year. Events move so quickly in 

a Horse year that you don’t want to gallop off in the wrong direction. 

Chinese New Year is rooted in much a celebration of 

spring just like Easter or Passover. The New Year was 

likely the start of preparations for a new growing 

season. However, according to legend, the Chinese 

New Year celebration started out of fear. 

On this day, families travel long distances to meet and make 

merry. The reunion feast on New Year’s Eveis a time of family 

bonding and a tradition not to be missed. Some families may 

invite a lion dance troupe as a symbolic ritual to usher in the 

Chinese New Year as well as to evict bad spirits from the 

premises. Members of the family who are married also give 

red packets containing cash known as lai see or angpow, a 

form of blessings and to suppress the aging and challenges 

associated with the coming year, to junior members of the 

family, mostly children and teenagers. 

The Chinese New Year festivities last for 15 days, ending 

with Chap Goh Mei. In Malaysia and Singapore, this day is 

celebrated by individuals seeking for a love partner, where 

single women would write their contact number on mandarin 

oranges and throw it in a river or a lake while single men would 

collect them and eat the oranges. The taste is an indication of 

their possible love: sweet represents a good fate while sour 

represents a bad fate. 

Angpow is a form of blessings 

Wearing red wards off evil and brings good luck 

It tells a story of a terrible mythical monster who 

preyed on villagers. The lion-like monster’s name 

was Nian which is also the Chinese word for “year.” 

A wise old man counsels the villagers to ward off 

the evil Nian by making loud noises with drums 

and firecrackers and hanging red paper cutouts and 

scrolls on their doors because for some reason, the 

Nian is scared of the color red. 

A parade recreating the passing of the Nian 

Winter boots for sale at a pedestrian mall 

Celebrating the lunar new year with parade, dance and food 

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Creative kite designs 

BRIEF HISTORY 

OF THE KITE 

The kite is something children all 

over the world play with. But how, 

and where, was the kite invented? 

And was it always a toy? 

The generally accepted wisdom is 

that the kite was invented in China 

as there is written evidence about 

kites in ancient tomes. However 

it is also known that people in the 

South Sea Islands have used kites for 

fishing since very early times. They 

would attach bait to the tail of the 

kite together with a sort of net to 

catch the fish. This technique is still in 

use today. 

Others believe it could have been 

independently invented by the 

Malaysians or Indonesians who first 

made kites from leaves and also have 

a very long history of kite flying. 

Somewhere between 770 BC and 

221 BC large wooden kites called 

muyuan were invented in China for 

military purposes. Besides spying 

on enemy positions, kites were 

sometimes used to deliver urgent 

messages. 

During this time too, all kinds of 

people discovered the simple 

enjoyment of kite flying. Later in the 

history of kites, people came up with 

more designs and new ideas, such as 

the musical kite. Kites were unknown 

in Europe for centuries until Marco 

Polo brought them back from his 

travels to the East. Then Europeans, 

and later, Americans used kites for 

all kinds of scientific and military 

purposes. 

The silk route was also thought 

to be responsible for spreading 

kites into Arabia and North Africa. 

Portuguese traders and the Dutch 

East India Company were thought to 

be responsible for introducing kites 

into Europe; other theories suggests 

that Ghengiz Khan and his Mongolian 

warriors brought kites with them 

when they invaded and ruled most 

of central 

Europe and 

Asia. 

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GO FLY 

KITES! 

An annual event featuring the cultural, sporting 

and recreational activity of kite-flying, the World Kite Festival is 

a definite crowd-puller enjoyed by people of all ages spread across 

varying societies. 

This year’s event, slated to take place from 19 to 

23 February at Bukit Layang-Layang in Pasir Gudang, 

Johor, will see the global participation of more than 

30 countries. 

Kite-flying is a recreation sport that enhances 

friendships with participants both young and old, 

having enough common ground to break the iceand 

carry on long discussions about their shared passion. 

They will be vying for the title in five categories 

including “The Most Creative Kite”, “The 

Most Harmonious Kite Decor”, “The 

Dragon Kitie”, “The Train Kite” and 

“Rokkaku Challenge”. 

From a modest start in 1995 with just 11 foreign 

participants coming from 5 countries, the World Kite 

Festival has grown significantly throughout time as 

well as attracting local visitors to the event. 

For this year’s edition, the organisers have lined up 

several activities throughout the five-day event which 

will include kite exhibitions, kite competitions, kite 

making workshops as well as cultural events. 

A unique event called “Lolly Pop Drop” was part of 

last year’s festival where children will collect candies 

dropping from the air. Another highlight of the festival 

was night flying with LED kite showcase. The event was 

one of the most anticipated events to be introduced 

last year and will see its return this year too. 

Night flying is not to be missed by stargazers or 

photographers who wish to capture the beauty of 

these illuminated kites. Kite-flyers compete individually 

in local or international categories for the most 

creative LED kites. Last year, kite-flyers displayed their 

creativity by arranging neon-coloured lights along the 

frames of their kites. The most interesting kites were 

shaped like flowers, insects, logos and other objects. 


TRAVEL 

Legacy of the Portuguese : A Famosa 

The sun sets over Pantai Puteri 

Traditional carvings at the mosque in Kampung Morten 

Convenient walkways along the Malacca River 

MALACCA: 

WHERE IT 

ALL BEGAN 

By: Norshazmira Fazlyna Mohamad Murat 

Strolling along the alleys of Malacca city one will definitely be 

amazed at the distinctive legacy of its past. At various points 

over several decades, this historic state has been ruled 

by Sultans, the Portuguese, Dutch, British, and Japanese. 

Being ruled by different autocratic powers, Malacca can be 

described as a melting pot of cultures which began in 1400 

with a prince from Palembang. Parameswara was resting 

with his small band of followers at the mouth of the Bertam 

River when he saw a white mouse-deer kicking one of his 

hunting dogs. Impressed with the deer’s bold movement, he 

took the incident as an auspicious sign for a city to be built 

at the very spot. The origin of the name Malacca came from 

the tree under which Parameswara was resting. 

oldest surviving European architectural remains in Asia. The 

name of Alfonso de Albuquerque is synonymous to the 

fortress, as he originally constructed it as a form of massive 

fortification of the Portuguese Empire from Dutch invasion. 

A Famosa faced severe damages from the Dutch attack 

and but has survived over the years, although now only the 

lone whitewashed gatehouse of Porta de Santiago remains, 

located downhill from St Paul’s Church. 

Rich with historical monuments, Malacca offers tourists an 

informative engagement with the past, as there are many 

museums around the state, including the famous Samudera 

Ship Museum. The city itself is filled with buildings that 

embrace varied architectural styles. One of the most defining 

structures is the Christ Church or better known as Stadthuys, 

the Brick-Red Building. The unique feature of this building is 

further emphasized by the colourful groups of trishaws in the 

compound, all ready to peddle foreigners and locals alike. The 

trishaws are heavily decorated with ornaments and lights, not 

to mention blaring speakers. 

Another novel way of experiencing the city’s attractions is 

by taking a River Boat Cruise along the Malacca River. Once 

dubbed the ‘Venice of the East’, the river boat will cruise up 

the shallow Malacca River to Kampung Morten, a distance of 

about 10 km and takes 45 minutes to 1 hour. As you cruise 

further up the river, you will be able to see old shop houses on 

the left and right banks, a testimony of its heydays as a bustling 

trading port. 

One can easily find mosques, temples and churches within 

a stone’s throw of each other. Malacca is also home to the 

Baba Nyonya Peranakan, descendants of Chinese Immigrants 

from the 15th century who married locals and brought forth 

a unique culture and way of life which is essentially a mixture 

of both Malay and Chinese heritage. In the south of Malacca, 

there is also a Portuguese settlement where the community 

speaks Kristang, a mix of old Portuguese and Malay. 

Also not be missed is the Jonker Street Night Market. Located 

along Jalan Hang Jebat, it is the weekly night market, where 

you would find Malays, Indians, Chinese and foreigners filling 

the streets, in search of unique crafts, local wares and antiques. 

Boat cruises ply the waterways 

Located midway along the straits linking China to India and 

the Near East, Malacca was perfectly established as a center 

for maritime trade, where it grew rapidly and became a 

bustling cosmopolitan port. The strategic point of Malacca 

to the Spice Islands attracted many maritime powers. 

Numerous battles have taken place in this small state, and 

one of its most famous ruins is the A Famosa. Built during 

the Portuguese Era in 1511, the A Famosa is one of the 

A not-to-be-missed night market 

Against such a colorful background of cultures, one would be 

right to expect an equally interesting array of food choices. 

Indeed, Malacca is famous for its Assam Pedas and Baba- 

Nyonya cuisine, in particular the traditional chendol dessert 

– made with Coconut milk, jelly noodles, shaved ice and palm 

sugar. 

Clockwise from above : 

Famous Malacca tiles adorn 

these steps; handwoven 

beaded Nyonya Slippers; city 

sightseeing by trishaw 


FESYEN 

Happy Chinese 

New Year! 

Sajian wajib ada dalam juadah 

musim perayaan Tahun Baru Cina 

Variasi Samfoo Satin rona merah hati 

membuatkan sambutan Tahun Baru 

lebih bermakna 

Variasi aksesori pelengkap gaya 

Raikan Tahun Baru Cina dengan 

bergaya kali ini, Cheongsam merah 

cili menyerlah keanggunan 

si pemakai 

Hiasan perlu ada untuk 

sambutan lebih ceria 

Samfoo rona merah dan krim menyerlah 

ketampanan sewaktu berkunjung 

ke rumah saudara dan rakan taulan 

Cheongsam merah yang 

diberi rekaan moden 

berkolar tinggi masih 

mementingkan tradisi 

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Samfoo & Cheongsam khas 

untuk si cilik tampak comel 

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MAKAN_MAKAN 

Kuih 

Sepit 

Bahan-bahan: 

250 gm tepung gandum 

250 gula kastor 

60 gm tepung beras 

5 biji telur 

2 cawan santan 

Sedikit garam 

Minyak 

Cara membuat: 

1. Masukkan gula ke dalam bekas dan kacau 

bersama dengan telur, kacau sehingga rata 

2. Kemudian masukkan santan dan tepung sedikit 

demi sedikit 

3. Masukkan garam dan kacau lagi 

4. Sapukan sedikit minyak pada acuan kuih sepit 

dan panaskan 

5. Letakkan sedikit adunan pada acuan dan 

kepitkan 

6. Bakar sehingga kekuningan 

7. Tanggalkan dari acuan dan sedia untuk dinikmati 


PLUS NEWS 

PERSIMPANGAN BERTINGKAT 

SUNGAI BUAYA ATASI MASALAH 

PENDUDUK SEKITAR 


Persimpangan Bukit Gambir pacu 

Pembangunan kawasan sekitar 

Masalah kesesakan lalulintas di jalan negeri/persekutuan 

dan akses terus ke Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan bagi 

penduduk di Sungai Buaya dan kawasan sekitarnya kini 

terlerai apabila Persimpangan Bertingkat Sungai Buaya 

dibuka secara rasminya oleh Perdana Menteri Malaysia, 

YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak, 9 Januari 

lalu. 

Menurut Noorizah, kerja-kerja pembinaan persimpangan 

yang bernilai RM87 juta ini bermula pada pertengahan 

2011 dan siap sepenuhnya pada Oktober 2013. 

Persimpangan Bertingkat Sungai Buaya terletak di 

KM434.7 di Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan, iaitu di antara 

Persimpangan Bertingkat Rawang dan Persimpangan 

Bertingkat Bukit Beruntung. Ia merupakan strategi 

Kerajaan dan PLUS untuk membangunkan kawasan 

Hulu Selangor untuk faedah masyarakat setempat. 

“Persimpangan Bertingkat sepanjang 1.5 kilometer ini 

dilengkapi dengan sebuah plaza tol berkapasiti 8 lorong 

(termasuk lorong elektronik), surau, tandas awam, 

wakaf, kawasan meletak kenderaan dan lain-lain untuk 

memberi lebih keselesaan kepada orang ramai,” kata 

Noorizah. 

Perdana Menteri memalu gendang sebagai simbolik pembukaan Persimpangan 

Bertingkat Sungai Buaya 

Menurut Pengarah Urusan PLUS Malaysia Berhad 

(PLUS), Dato’ Noorizah Hj Abd Hamid, “Persimpangan 

Bertingkat Sungai Buaya dijangka dapat mengatasi 

masalah kesesakan lalulintas di sepanjang Jalan B27 

berhampiran bandar Rawang.” 

Selain daripada itu, pembinaan persimpangan ini juga 

menyediakan akses yang lebih mudah untuk penduduk 

sekitar Sungai Buaya, Sungai Choh, Serendah dan utara 

Rawang ke Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan, terutamanya 

pengguna harian ke Lembah Klang. Sebelum ini, 

penduduk sekitar Sungai Buaya dan Sungai Choh 

terpaksa menggunakan Persimpangan Bertingkat Bukit 

Beruntung atau Persimpangan Bertingkat Rawang 

untuk memasuki Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan. Dengan 

pembukaaan persimpangan ini, tempoh perjalanan 

orang ramai dalam kawasan ini akan dapat disingkatkan 

kira-kira 40 hingga 60 minit. 

Beliau berkata demikian pada Majlis Pembukaan Rasmi 

Persimpangan Bertingkat Sungai Buaya oleh Perdana 

Menteri Malaysia, hari ini. Turut hadir ialah Menteri Kerja 

Raya, YB Datuk Hj Fadilah Hj Yusof. 

Lebih daripada 5,000 tetamu menyaksikan upacara bersejarah ini 

Dalam pada itu, PLUS juga sedang giat menjalankan 

kerja-kerja pembinaan Persimpangan Bertingkat 

Seremban baru serta Persimpangan Bertingkat Alor 

Pongsu di Perak. 

Persimpangan Bertingkat Bukit Gambir di Lebuhraya Utara- 

Selatan yang dirasmi oleh Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Tan 

Sri Muhyiddin Yassin pada 25 Januari lalu dijangka memacu 

perkembangan ekonomi di Bukit Gambir dan kawasan 

sekitarnya. 

Pembukaan persimpangan bertingkat ini bukan sahaja 

memberi manfaat kepada kira-kira 25,000 penduduk sekitar, 

malah dilihat sebagai pemangkin kepada pembangunan 

penduduk setempat menerusi laluan eksklusif dan lebih 

mudah ke Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan di KM156.7. 

Pengarah Urusan PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS), Dato’ 

Noorizah Hj Abd Hamid berkata, “Persimpangan Bertingkat 

Bukit Gambir yang terletak di antara Persimpangan Bertingkat 

Pagoh dan Tangkak memendekkan perjalanan orang ramai di 

antara 38 hingga 48 kilometer. Secara tidak langsung, ia juga 

menjimatkan tempoh perjalanan mereka di antara 40 hingga 

60 minit.” 

Persimpangan yang terletak hanya kira-kira 5.5 kilometer 

dari Bandar Bukit Gambir ini dijangka dapat merancakkan 

lagi pertumbuhan ekonomi di kawasan-kawasan yang 

berdekatan menerusi akses yang lebih mudah ke Lebuhraya 

Utara-Selatan. 

“Dengan kos pembinaan kira-kira RM108 juta, persimpangan 

ini dilengkapi dengan sebuah plaza tol berkapasiti 8 lorong 

(termasuk lorong elektronik), surau, tandas awam, wakaf dan 

kawasan meletak kenderaan untuk kegunaan dan keselesaan 

orang ramai,” tambah Noorizah. 

PLUS akan terus berusaha menambah serta menaik taraf 

kemudahan di sepanjang lebuh raya kendaliannya bagi 

membantu orang ramai menikmati perjalanan yang lebih 

selamat, lancar dan selesa. 

“Oleh itu, kami juga sedang giat menjalankan kerja-kerja 

pelebaran lebuh raya di antara Shah Alam hingga Rawang 

serta di antara Nilai Utara hingga Seremban bagi memberi 

lebih keselesaan kepada orang ramai,” kata Noorizah. 



PLUS INTRODUCES SMART APPLICATION FOR 

TRAFFIC INFORMATION DISSEMINATION 


PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) recently introduced ‘PLUS 

Mobile Apps’, a smart application which enables the 

highway operator to disseminate latest highway traffic 

information directly to highway users with smartphones 

or tablets. 

According to PLUS Managing Director, Dato’ Noorizah 

Hj Abd Hamid, “The smart application enables us to 

distribute real-time traffic information on all our highways 

directly to highway users’ smartphones or tablets. This is 

part of our initiatives to ensure highway users receive the 

latest traffic information faster, easier and accurately.” 

boards, the PLUSTrafik Twitter service, the 1800 88 0000 

PLUSLine and radio stations. 

In short, the ‘PLUS Mobile Apps’ is a one-stop application 

which notifies highway users of the latest traffic updates 

such as accidents, traffic congestions, road maintenance 

works and others directly to their mobile gadgets. It also 

offers highway users a toll fare calculator, current traffic 

images at selected highway stretches and rest areas, 

facilities, locations of service stations, ATMs and interactive 

highway maps. 

The application also enables PLUSMiles cardholders to 

register their cards through the PLUSMiles portal and 

check for toll rebates and reward points. 

“The PLUS Mobile application gives an added value to 

the PLUS highway service,” said Noorizah. 

She was quoted at a media briefing on the PLUS Mobile 

application and the company’s preparations in view of 

the expected traffic increase during the Chinese New 

Year holidays at Persada PLUS, recently. 

The ‘PLUS Mobile Apps’ can be downloaded for free by 

highway users through their smartphones or tablets. The 

application enables highway users to receive latest traffic 

updates directly through their smartphones and tablets, 

and at the same time, help them to plan their journey on 

the highways. 

“The application can be downloaded through the ‘App 

Store’ for iPhone/iPad users or ‘Google Play Store’ for 

users with Android gadgets,” Noorizah added. 

The new application is an addition to the existing PLUS 

traffic communication channels which include electronic 



PLUS: Travel Time Advisory crucial in 

Promoting Smoother and Safe Travel 

PLUS urges the public to plan their balik kampongs travel 

for Chinese New Year holidays based on its’ Travel Time 

Advisory (TTA) which is proven to have contributed to 

smoother traffic flow during peak periods in the past. 

“The TTA plays a crucial role in helping the public to 

plan their journey whereby PLUS expects the traffic on 

the North-South Expressway will increase by 25 percent 

to 1.5 million vehicles per day during the Chinese New 

Year holidays compared to 1.2 million vehicles on normal 

days,” said PLUS Managing Director/Chief Executive 

Officer, Dato’ Noorizah Hj Abd Hamid. 

The TTA consists of recommended staggered travel 

times for various destinations from the Klang Valley to 

major states and cities in Kedah, Perlis, Penang, Perak, 

Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor and Singapore. It is aimed 

at distributing traffic and reducing congestion on the 

mainline, major toll plazas, rest areas and lay-bys during 

peak periods. 

“We expect those in the Klang Valley to start leaving for 

their kampongs beginning from 29 January to 31 January 

CUTI PERAYAAN TAHUN BARU CINA: 

PLUS JANGKA TRAFIK MENINGKAT 25 PERATUS BERBANDING HARI BIASA 

PLUS menjangkakan jumlah kenderaan yang menggunakan 

Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan pada cuti perayaan Tahun Baru 

Cina yang akan datang meningkat sebanyak 25 peratus 

berbanding pada hari-hari biasa. 

Berdasarkan kajian kami tentang trend atau pola perjalanan 

orang ramai pada musim-musim perayaan yang lalu, kami 

menjangkakan jumlah trafik harian di Lebuhraya Utara- 

Selatan akan meningkat sebanyak 1.5 juta kenderaan 

setiap hari berbanding 1.2 juta kenderaan pada hari-hari 

biasa. 

Justeru itu, PLUS akan mengambil langkah-langkah yang 

sewajarnya untuk membantu orang ramai menikmati 

perjalanan yang lebih selamat, lancar dan selesa pada 

musim cuti yang akan datang. 

Di antara langkah-langkah yang akan diambil adalah 

mengeluarkan Jadual Cadangan Waktu Perjalanan (TTA) 

bagi membantu orang ramai merancang perjalanan 

(Wednesday-Friday). Meanwhile, we expect the journey 

back to the Klang Valley in staggered starting from 1 

February to 9 February.” Noorizah elaborated. 

Noorizah was quoted at a media briefing to highlight the 

TTA and other preparations that will be taken by PLUS 

in coping with the traffic increase at Persada PLUS today. 

According to Noorizah, more that 50 percent of the total 

highway users during last Chinese New Year holidays 

followed the TTA and it has helped to reduce traffic 

congestion on the North-South Expressway. 

“The high adoption rate of the TTA during the previous 

festive seasons helped to promote smoother and safer 

travel on the highways. As such, we hope that the public 

will continue to give their co-operation in following 

the TTA for their balik kampong as well as during their 

journey back to the Klang Valley,” Noorizah said. 

”We also advise the public to plan their journey and call 

the toll free PLUSLine at 1800 88 0000 for the latest 

traffic update,” Noorizah added. 

mereka. TTA bertujuan untuk mengagihkan trafik dan 

mengurangkan kesesakan di lebuh raya, plaza tol dan 

kawasan rehat pada waktu-waktu puncak. 

Berdasarkan kajian kami, kadar pematuhan yang tinggi oleh 

pengguna lebuh raya terhadap jadual TTA pada musimmusim 

perayaan yang lalu membolehkan orang ramai 

menikmati perjalanan yang lebih selamat, lancar dan selesa 

di lebuh raya. Oleh yang demikian, kami menggesa orang 

ramai supaya terus mematuhi TTA yang akan dikeluarkan 

oleh PLUS ketika mereka pulang ke kampung dan kembali 

semula ke Lembah Klang. 

Selain itu, PLUS juga akan mengambil langkah-langkah lain 

seperti menambah jumlah kakitangan di plaza-plaza tol, 

meningkatkan jumlah rondaan oleh pasukan PLUSRonda, 

meletakkan pasukan-pasukan bantuan kecemasan dan 

trak tunda di lokasi-lokasi strategik sepanjang lebuh raya 

dan lain-lain lagi pada musim perayaan ini. 


Only Electronic Toll 

Transaction At Kempas And 

Perling Toll Plazas 

All toll transactions at the Kempas Toll Plaza 

(on the North-South Expressway) and the 

Perling Toll Plaza (on Linkedua) are conducted 

electronically since 11 January 2014. 

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 promote faster, 

easier and smoother transactions at toll plazas. 

As such, PLUS is offering a 10 percent toll rebate to Class 

1 vehicle users who pay toll electronically via PLUSMiles, 

Touch ‘n Go cards or SmartTAG at the Kempas and Perling 

toll plazas for 3 months beginning 11 January until 10 April 

2014. 

Additionally, highway users are also able to purchase 

preloaded RM5 PLUSMiles and Touch ‘n Go cards at a 

promotional rate of RM5 at both toll plazas beginning 1 

January until 31 January 2014. 

The cards (with a preloaded value of RM5) can also be 

purchased a special rate of RM10 after 31 January 2014. 

As such, we advise the public utilizing the Kempas and 

Perling toll plazas to purchase these cards to enjoy the toll 

rebate and smoother toll transactions at both plazas. 

Debris On Highway: Users 

Cooperation Needed 

PLUS views safety issues 

on our highways seriously. 

As such, we have been 

collaborating with the 

media to highlight, share and 

educate the public on various 

initiatives and measures taken 

by the company to improve 

safety such as immediate 

clearance of debris on the 

highways by our patrolling 

teams, installation of CCTV 

cameras at selected locations 

on the highways for traffic 

and highway monitoring 

purposes, collaboration with 

the police and various road 

safety agencies and so on. 

Additionally, PLUS also 

continuously organizes 

various road safety campaigns 

and programmes to educate 

highway users over the years. 

The Malaysians Unite For 

Road Safety (MUFORS) 

initiative, spearheaded by 

PLUS, urges the public to 

play their roles in making 

the road safer for all. Under 

the MUFORS banner, we 

also conducted Respect 

Your Limits safety seminars 

for heavy vehicle drivers all 

across the country, stressing 

the need to respect the 

limitations of the vehicles 

and the drivers themselves. 

Our other campaigns and 

programmes are tailored 

to suit the target audiences 

such as young motorcyclists, 

university students, secondary 

school students and so on. 

Photo courtesy of The Star 

PLUS will not compromise 

on the safety of highway 

users and will take all possible 

measures to help highway 

users enjoy smoother, safer 

and more convenient travel 

on its expressways. 

Simultaneously, PLUS also 

urges highway users to also 

play their roles to promote 

safety on the highways. 

Heavy vehicle drivers, owners 

and operators must always 

ensure that they have secured 

their consignments properly 

before entering the highways. 

Loose consignments, as well 

as overloading, compromise 

the safety of other highway 

users as they tend to fall off 

on the road at any time. 

PLUS also advises heavy 

vehicle operators and 

owners to also use better 

quality retreaded tyres for 

their fleets. Based on our 

observation and record, tyre 

fragments from vehicles using 

low graded retreaded tyres 

are the most common debris 

on the highways and they 

pose a threat to other users, 

especially motorcyclists and 

drivers of small vehicles. 

PLUS also seeks cooperation 

from the public to contact 

the toll-free PLUSLine 1800 

88 0000 should they see any 

debris on the highways for 

immediate clearance. 



RAKYAT ANTARA PEMEGANG 

SAHAM DI DALAM PLUS 


PENGAMAL MEDIA BERENTAP DALAM 

CABARAN GO-KART PLUS 

PLUS Malaysia merupakan sebuah syarikat yang 

dimiliki bersama oleh UEM Group Berhad (UEM) dan 

Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) dengan 

pegangan saham masing-masing sebanyak 51 peratus 

dan 49 peratus. 

Projek Lebuhraya Usahasama Berhad (PLUS Berhad), 

iaitu sebuah syarikat milikpenuh PLUS Malaysia 

adalah pemegang konsesi bagi 5 jajaran lebuh raya 

iaitu Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan termasuk Lebuhraya 

Persekutuan Laluan 2, Lebuhraya Baru Lembah Klang 

(NKVE), Lebuhraya Seremban-Port Dickson, Lebuhraya 

Utara-Selatan Hubungan Tengah (ELITE), Lintasan 

Kedua Malaysia-Singapura (Linkedua), Lebuhraya 

Butterworth-Kulim (BKE) dan Jambatan Pulau Pinang. 

UEM merupakan syarikat milik penuh Khazanah 

Nasional Berhad, iaitu sebuah syarikat pelaburan 

strategik Kerajaan yang bertanggungjawab terhadap 

aset-aset komersil negara, menggalakkan peningkatan 

ekonomi serta membuat pelaburan yang strategik 

bagi pihak Kerajaan. Manakala KWSP merupakan dana 

simpanan persaraan terbesar di Malaysia yang menjaga 

kepentingan lebih daripada 13 juta pencarum. 

Justeru itu, rakyat atau pencarum KWSP memiliki sah 

di dalam PLUS Malaysia secara tidak langsung, melalui 

pegangan 49 peratus KWSP di dalam syarikat ini. 

Oleh itu, hasil kutipan caj penggunaan lebuh raya 

yang diperolehi oleh syarikat ini telah pun disalurkan 

kepada rakyat menerusi pelaburan strategik yang 

dibuat oleh Khazanah serta dividen KWSP kepada 

kesemua pencarumnya. Secara tidak langsung, rakyat 

telah memperolehi manfaat hasil daripada kutipan caj 

penggunaan dan perkhidmatan lebuh raya oleh syarikatsyarikat 

di bawah PLUS Malaysia. 

kos operasi dan penyelenggaraan, kerja-kerja menaik 

taraf seperti pembinaan persimpangan bertingkat dan 

pelebaran lorong, membaik-pulih lebuh raya seperti 

kerja-kerja pembaikan cerun serta penurapan semula. 

Hasil kutipan juga digunakan bagi bayaran dividen 

pemegang-pemegang saham iaitu KWSP dan Khazanah 

Nasional melalui UEM Group, yang mana rakyat 

mendapat faedah secara tidak langsung. 

Kira-kira 100 pengamal media dari sekitar Lembah 

Klang telah menyertai perlumbaan Go-Kart Media 

PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) bagi merebut hadiah 

wang tunai keseluruhan berjumlah RM15,000 di Litar 

Speedway PLUS, baru-baru ini. 

Perlumbaan go-kart yang hanya terbuka kepada 

kakitangan media ini bertujuan untuk meraikan warga 

kerja media cetak dan elektronik di sekitar Lembah 

Klang. 

Sebanyak 22 pasukan daripada pelbagai media seperti 

TV3, Utusan Malaysia, NTV7, HotFM, Astro, Sinar 

Harian, Kosmo!, Harian Metro, The Star, New Straits 

Times, Bernama, Suria FM, RTM, TV Al-Hijrah dan lainlain 

lagi telah menyertai perlumbaan go-kart pada kali 

ini. 

Ini merupakan kali pertama perlumbaan go-kart untuk 

media diadakan pada sebelah malam bagi memberikan 

sedikit kelainan berbanding tahun-tahun sebelum ini. 

Pihak media telah banyak memberi kerjasama, idea 

serta teguran dalam membantu meningkatkan lagi 

tahap perkhidmatan lebuh raya kendalian PLUS selama 

ini. 

PLUS Malaysia telah memperuntukkan hasil kutipan caj 

penggunaan lebuh raya bagi tujuan pembayaran balik 

pinjaman projek (pembinaan dan kerja menaik taraf), 

Justeru itu, program-program seumpama ini merupakan 

salah satu daripada langkah kami memberi penghargaan 

kepada semua rakan-rakan media serta mengeratkan 

lagi hubungan kerja di antara PLUS dan pihak media. 

Pasukan Harian Metro muncul juara pada perlumbaan kali ini 


SAFETY TIPS 

Safety Tips For Smooter And Safer 

Travel This Chinese New Year Holidays 

SMART TIPS 

Exercise! 

· Plan your journey based on the PLUS Travel 

Time Advisory 

· Ensure you and your vehicle are fit for a long 

distance drive 

· Do not tailgate. Keep a safe distance from other 

vehicles on the road 

10 Senaman 

Mudah Di Rumah 

Tanpa Alatan 

· Do not stop on the emergency lane unnecessarily. 

The lane is dedicated for emergency vehicles 

during emergency 

· Stop and rest every two hours of driving at our 

rest areas or lay-bys 

· Top-up your PLUSMiles or Touch ‘n Go cards 

Preparing for Your Balik Kampung Drive 

With CNY round the corner, it’s again time to plan for 

the long trip back to our hometowns. As for those not 

celebrating this festive occasion, the holidays is also a 

great opportunity to visit places to let down our hair 

and recharge ourselves. But before setting off, there are a 

couple of checks and preparations for the vehicle. 

1. Vital fluids 

This includes the engine oil, transmission oil, brake oil, 

radiator coolant, spare tank coolant, battery fluid and 

windscreen washer fluid. Top up if they are insufficient 

and fix any leaks in the system. 

2. Service your vehicle if the next service 

interval is near 

Not only will this minimize chances of premature 

failure of the parts due, it is also possible for the service 

personnel to inspect the overall condition of your vehicle. 

Apart from the regular mechanics and authorized service 

centers, Puspakom has also joined the bandwagon by 

offering free inspection prior to the holidays. 

3. Lights and electrics 

If you have a burnt bulb that’s yet to be replaced, now is 

the time to get it done. In fact, it is a good idea to spare a 

headlamp, signal and rear lamp bulb especially when one 

is not familiar with the destination area. 

4. Windshield Wipers 

Each wipe should be clean with minimal amount of 

leftover water droplets. Do consider cleaning them from 

grime and oil regularly. 

5. Check all wheels, the spare and tire 

replacement tools 

Ensure air pressure is sufficient as a deflated tire will not 

only sacrifice grip but also affect fuel consumption due 

to increased rolling resistance. Have the wheels balanced 

and aligned if a wobbling or straying steering is felt. 

6. Have a copy of your vehicle insurance 

policy cover 

This was advised by a friend handling vehicle damage 

claims. If the inevitable really happens, this cover could help 

clear a lot of doubts and provide important information. 

7. Get enough rest prior to the drive 

Insufficient rest can easily lead to of loss of concentration. 

Taking turns to drive along the way is also an option 

particularly on highways with simple road signs and 

minimal distractions. 

Extracted from : http://blog.carlist.my/2013/08/blog/preparing-for-yourbalik-kampung-drive/ 

1. Berjalan 

Jika cuaca elok, berjalan di sekitar rumah sambil lihat 

pemandangan sekeliling memang menyeronokkan. Jika 

cuaca tidak mengizinkan, cuba berjalan naik turun tangga 

beberapa kali (pada masa sama boleh angkat turun barang 

lagi). Ini boleh menguatkan kaki dan lutut. Jika tiada tangga? 

Berjalan sahaja keliling dalam rumah, walaupun kurang 

seronok, tetapi masih berkesan 

2. Mood uplifting 

Ini paling seronok, boleh ingat kembali memori zaman 

kanak-kanak. Lagipun siapa yang tidak pernah main lompat 

bintang kan? Jangan pelik, jumping jack adalah salah satu 

senaman kardio yang hebat, juga boleh jadi warm up juga. 

3. Pushup/ pumping 

Senaman paling tidak disukai kan? Walaupun nampak susah, tetapi pushup boleh juga dilakukan dengan cara mudah. Tidak perlu 

cuba jadi macam atlet siap pushup guna sebelah tangan, buat sebagaimana yang anda mampu. Buat dengan lutut, berbanding 

luruskan kaki. Buat menegak menghadap dinding. Sesuai untuk meningkatkan kekuatan tangan, juga menguatkan bahagian sekitar 

dada. 

4. Leg lifts/ apungan kaki 

Kuatkan kaki. Jika rasa susah untuk apungkan kaki, bengkokkan kaki sedikit. 

5. Crunches/ tekan tubi 

Untuk kekuatan abdomen/ perut. Tidak perlu risau jika kepala tidak dapat naik habis, asalkan dapat naik/bangun dan anda dapat 

rasa tekanan pada bahagian perut, ini dah cukup bagus. 

6. Jogging in place/ joging setempat 

Hebat untuk jantung. Boleh joging semasa menonton tv ataupun mendengar muzik. Jika ada pun alatan yang perlu, hanyalah 

sepasang kasut untuk mengelakkan kaki melecet/ tekanan pada kaki. 7. Squats Berkesan untuk kaki dan punggung. Jika rasa susah, 

juga boleh dilakukan dengan memegang hujung kerusi. Asalkan boleh buat berulang beberapa kali, dah cukup bagus untuk badan. 

7. Angkat Berat 

Tidak perlu pergi kedai beli alat sukan mahal beli besi angkat berat mahupun dumbel. Guna sahaja apa-apa yang ada di rumah. 

Mulakan mengangkat barang-barang ringan, seperti setin air pepsi, sebelum pergi kepada barang yang lebih berat, sebekas (ada 

pemegang) pencuci lantai cecair saiz besar. 

8. Menari 

Senaman yang menyeronokkan. Bahkan boleh meningkatkan emosi/ semangat juga. 

9. Squats 

Berkesan untuk kaki dan punggung. Jika rasa susah, juga boleh dilakukan dengan memegang hujung kerusi. Asalkan boleh buat 

berulang beberapa kali, dah cukup bagus untuk badan. 

10. Step exercises/ Berjalan setempat 

Senaman naik turun satu anak tangga. Boleh kuatkan otot kaki. Pastikan jangan tergelincir semasa melakukan senanam ini. Jika rasa 

kurang seronok, buatlah apa-apa gaya aerobik juga, asalkan naik turun terjadi. 

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


SAFETY TIPS 

TIP 

Keselamatan 

Di lebuh Raya 

Rancang perjalanan 

berdasarkan jadual 

Cadangan Waktu 

Perjalanan (TTA) yang 

dikeluarkan oleh PLUS 

Pastikan kenderaan 

anda berada dalam 

keadaan baik sebelum 

memulakan perjalanan 

Pastikan kad PLUSMiles 

atau Touch ‘n Go anda 

mempunyai baki yang 

mencukupi untuk 

perjalanan anda 

Patuhi had laju yang 

ditetapkan 

Hormati had anda dan had 

kemampuan kenderaan anda 

Jangan memandu di lorong 

kecemasan kecuali diarahkan 

oleh Polis 

Jangan berhenti di lorong 

kecemasan kecuali berlaku 

kecemasan 

Jangan mengekori kenderaan 

di hadapan dengan terlalu 

rapat 

Tips to save fuel 

while you drive 

Thinking about how you can better your car’s fuel 

consumption? Here are four simple tips to get you 

on your way to getting more out of your petrol and 

pennies! 

1. Regularly check your tyre pressure 

Keeping your tyres inflated is one of the most crucial 

things you should know for a better fuel consumption. 

Under-inflated tyres have more rolling resistance 

which means you need to burn more gas to keep your 

car moving. This will not only contribute to pollution, 

but will also increase fuel costs. Under-inflated tyres 

also make for longer stopping distances and can be 

very dangerous as they will have a higher tendency 

to skid on wet surfaces. 

Pakai tali keledar 

Pandu dengan 

berhemah pada setiap 

masa 

MAKLUMAT TRAFIK 

TERKINI 

Orang ramai boleh mendapatkan maklumat trafik terkini di semua lebuh raya 

kendalian PLUS menerusi: 

Aplikasi PLUS 

Mobile Apps 

Berhenti rehat di R&R atau 

Hentian Sebelah sekiranya 

anda berasa mengantuk 

Talian bebas tol PLUSLine 

(1800 88 0000) 

yang beroperasi 24-jam 

setiap hari 

2. Slow down 

Did you know that speeding will add a surprising 

amount to your fuel cost? Maintain a steady speed 

using the highest gear possible. The most efficient 

speed is typically around 45- 50mph. Driving faster 

than this will greatly increase your fuel consumption. 

Try to stick to the speed limit and do not go over 

or under it. Driving slower, braking earlier and 

accelerating slowly will not only make you safer on 

the road, but it will also save you money. 

3. Cut down the usage of air-conditioners 

It is undeniable that some countries like Malaysia, 

with low air humidity, it is oven-like to drive without 

having to turn on the air conditioners especially 

during hot weathers. The solution is easy. Use it only 

when you need it. For example, morning and night 

time have higher air humidity, which means the 

air temperature outside is more cooling than the 

temperature inside your car. So you can turn off the 

air-conditioner, roll down your window and enjoy the 

cool fresh air outside. By doing this, you are not only 

doing yourself a favour, but Mother Earth as well! 

Papan Tanda 

Elektronik di lokasi 

strategik 

Lebuh Raya 

TRAFIK 

Mengikuti laman Twitter di 

www.twitter.com/plustrafik 

Laporan-laporan trafik oleh 

stesen-stesen radio utama 

negara 

4. Travel light 

Take some time to clean up and remove any excess 

t items that are not necessary inside your car. This 

will be helpful especially on hill slopes where you will 

need to press for more gas to gain a steady speed. 

By travelling light, you will also be helping protect 

the environment, as the less fuel you burn, the fewer 

emissions your car will produce.

Kembara PLUS - 2014 Jan Feb

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