A collaboration between Sime Darby Property’s Bandar Bukit Raja Township, Klang, Municipal Council and Residents Association
A collaborative environmental initiative between Sime Darby Property’s Bandar Bukit Raja Township, its residents and the Klang Municipal Council (MPK) has won double global recognition in London and Dubai recently. MPK was awarded ‘Global Gold Winner’ in the Sustainability category for best environmental practices during the Green World Awards held on 11 December 2017 in Dubai, a month after receiving Gold at the Green Apple Awards in London (Asia Pacific category).
Sime Darby Property’s Bandar Bukit Raja (BBR) Township in Klang, Selangor developed a simple but effective method of upcycling household materials with the assistance of MPK. All of BBR’s marketing promotional banners and buntings are collected diligently and sent to single-parent centres where they are then recycled into attractive shopping bags. For BBR’s Residents Association (RA), their recycled household materials are collected monthly, and the equivalent monetary value is then given to the RAs on a monthly basis. These activities are also captured and monitored by a mobile app which was created by MPK.
Green World Awards Dubai
Sime Darby Property Managing Director Dato’ Sri Amrin Awaluddin said, “This is a great example of Sime Darby Property’s community initiative, a collaboration between multiple stakeholders that delivers real value to everyone. Our Bandar Bukit Raja Township is proud to be part of the team which was recognised internationally for not one but two awards. We are truly honoured.” The Green World Awards is an extension of the Green Apple Environment Awards, the annual international campaign to recognise, reward and promote environmental
best practice around the world. The Green Apple Environment Awards was launched in 1994 by The Green Organisation and has become well established as one of the most popular environmental campaigns in the world.
Sime Darby Property General Manager, Mohd Idris Abdullah said, “Three simple steps – upcycling, giving back monetary value to the community, and being monitored by a mobile app – led to the win. In addition, we displayed a strong sense of teamwork and togetherness with the local community compared with other submissions. Ultimately, this showcases Sime Darby Property’s commitment to community engagement and environmental responsibility, something which we take very seriously throughout our townships.” Bandar Bukit Raja is one of Sime Darby Property’s showcase townships and an integrated and self-contained township in Klang. Since its launch in 2002, it has become a residential development synonymous with growth in value, spanning 4,405 acres with still over 90% of land area to be developed.
Green Apple Awards London
Several improvements are in the pipeline to make Bandar Bukit Raja a more conducive township which include developing a 125-acre town park, the largest of its kind in North Klang, as well as safety and security features such as its single entry and exit point for each of its housing areas.
In addition, there will be further improvements to the network of connectivity and highways surrounding Bandar Bukit Raja such as the completion of the West Coast Expressway, LRT Line 3 extension to Klang, and the upgrading of Jalan Meru. In August this year, Columbia Asia Hospital – Klang officially opened its doors to the public, located within BBR. A health carnival organised by Sime Darby Property was held to welcome the hospital to the township, where BBR PRIME members were offered a free personalised Privilege Card (a collaboration between Sime Darby Property and Columbia Asia) entitling them to receive discounts on health screening packages as well as room and board until the end of 2018.
Future launches in BBR include Azira, comprising 111 units of 20’ x 75’ double-storey terrace houses with a starting price of RM678,888. Launching in January 2018, Azira homes have built up areas from 1,901 sq ft to 2,275 sq ft and come with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
Updates on Sime Darby Property activities and developments can be found on simedarbyproperty.com, Facebook (facebook.com/SimeDarbyProperty), Instagram
(instagram.com/SimeDarbyProperty) and the Sime Darby Property Mobile App
(available for download via the App Store and Google Play).
Myvi baru berbaloi untuk dimiliki pada harga bawah RM56,000
APA yang menarik sangat dengan model Myvi baru 2018 yang dilancarkan di pasaran baru-baru ini? Tentu sekali ada beberapa faktor yang menjadi penyebab dan tidak hairanlah sejak mula dibuka untuk tempahan, model ini sudah menerima lebih 20,000 tempahan.
Jika diimbas ketika mula-mula model ini diperkenalkan pada 2005, kehadiran model kompak ini secara automatik mencetuskan evolusi tersendiri dan muncul sebagai model kenderaan paling laris dengan jualan lebih sejuta unit dalam sejarah Perodua (Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd).
Namun selepas beberapa kali model ini menjalani proses penambahbaikan (facelift), akhirnya generasi ketiga (Myvi 2018) muncul dengan beberapa ciri terbaru selari dengan perkembangan teknologi terkini dalam industri automotif.
Myvi baru ini hadir dengan 100 peratus rekaan baru dengan pilihan enjin 1.3 dan 1.5 liter. Lima varian ditawarkan iaitu 1.3 Standard G (MT) dan 1.3 Standard G (AT), 1.3 Premium X (AT), 1.5 High (AT), 1.5 Advance (AT).
Kesempatan Prebiu.com memandu uji model varian 1.5 Advance (AT), Merah Lava baru-baru ini jelas membuktikan kereta kegemaran rakyat Malaysia ini memiliki banyak kelebihan berbanding model terdahulu sesuai dengan taglinenya, Evolusi Ikon. Reka bentuk luarannya tampil lebih tirus dan rendah berbanding lebar pada model terdahulu dengan saiz keseluruhan lebih panjang dan diperendahkan 30mm agar lebih kestabilan. Pada pandangan penulis, ini memberikan kelebihan daripada segi penjimatan bahan api berikutan tahap rintangan angin dapat dikurangkan sekali gus menjadikan model ini meluncur laju di jalan raya.
Sekali imbas rekaan model Myvi baru ini seakan rekabentuk model popular kompak buatan Jepun khususnya cermin kecil pada bahagian belakang namun dipercantikkan lagi dengan lampu belakang LED yang tersusun kemas manakala lampu hadapan LED juga lebih cerah dan jelas dengan fungsi ‘auto-off’ dan ‘follow me home’. Apa yang pasti, rekaan kompak dari luar sebenarnya menawarkan ruang yang luas didalamnya malah prestasi enjinnya juga tidak mengecewakan walaupun dikerah pada kelajuan tinggi dan rendah. Sistem enjin henti/mula atau fungsi ‘Eco Idle’ yang berfungsi cekap memberikan tahap penjimatan minyak khususnya ketika dipandu di jalan raya sesak seperti di bandaraya.
Meskipun ketika enjin ini berhenti seketika, pendingin hawa yang berfungsi dengan bantuan bateri mampu memberikan tahap pengaliran udara yang diperlukan namun, jika anda tidak mahukan fungsi ini mengganggu perjalanan tekan saja butang ‘off’. Model varian 1.5 Advance (AT) turut dipadankan dengan rim aloi dua tona bersaiz 15 inci menyerlahkan gaya sporty manakala varian 1.3 dilengkapi rim bersaiz 14 inci. Untuk model ini, ia juga dipasang skirt sisi, bampar belakang dua tona hitam termasuk spoiler selain antena sirip yang lebih sporty.
Ruang dalaman Myvi baru ini juga kelihatan lebih menarik dan kemas khususnya papan pemuka yang tersusun serta mesra pengguna. Sistem kemasukan tanpa kunci dan butang tekan mula (Push-Start) membolehkan pemandu tidak perlu lagi menggunakan anak kunci bagi menghidupkan enjin. Panel pendingin hawa larasan digital terletak dibawah panel skrin multimedia cukup moden dan boleh ditetapkan dalam dua mod memori. Begitu juga dengan panel meter digital yang memaparkan jarak perjalanan yang merujuk kepada penggunaan bahan api.
Kerusi saduran kulit dengan kemasan jahitan merah dan putih cukup selesa untuk pemandu serta penumpang sekali gus membuktikan kualiti tinggi yang ditawarkan kepada pemilik.
Bahagian belakang Myvi ini juga dipanjangkan 937mm untuk kelegaan ruang kaki manakala ruang but seluas 277 liter, 69 liter lebih besar daripada Myvi generasi kedua mampu memuatkan bagasi dengan mudah. Jika mahukan ruang lebih luas, rebahkan sahaja kerusi belakangnya dan konfigurasi tempat duduk boleh laras 8+1 juga boleh disesuaikan mengikut keperluan.
Sistem multimedia ‘Smart Link’ dengan sambungan Bluetooth dilengkapi paparan kamera undur selain Pengesan Kedudukan Global (GPS) antara ciri premium yang datang bersama varian ini. Bagi mereka yang mahu mengecas gajet dan telefon bimbit, tiga saluran USB sangat praktikal malah penyangkut beg tangan anti kecurian pada kerusi penumpang hadapan amat berguna terutama kepada pemandu wanita.
Paling menarik, varian ini didatangkan dengan ciri alat pembaca tol binaan dalam dengan penunjuk baki dan anda hanya perlu menyediakan kad prabayar untuk mengaktifkannya.
Dipadankan dengan enjin 1.5 liter Dual VVT-i DOHC dengan kotak gear empat kelajuan automatik yang menerima penarafan kenderaan cekap tenaga (EEV) menawarkan penjimatan bahan api terbaik. Ia mampu mencatatkan penggunaan bahan api sekitar 20.1 dan 21.1 kilometer seliter (km/l). Enjin terbaru ini mencatatkan 103 PS pada 6,000 rpm dan daya tork 136 Nm pada 4,200 rpm. Untuk kestabilan, Myvi ini dilengkapi Sistem Brek Anti-Kunci (ABS) dengan Pengagihan Kuasa Brek Elektronik (EBD) dan Kawalan Kestabilan Kenderaan (VSC) serta enam beg udara.
Perbezaan varian ini dengan model lain adalah teknologi Bantuan Pemanduan Selamat (ASA) yang kali pertama diperkenalkan dalam kenderaan keluaran Perodua. Teknologi ini membolehkan Amaran Pra-Pelanggaran (Pre-Collision Warning) pada kelajuan 30km/j diberikan kepada pemandu supaya tindakan pencegahan dapat dilakukan segera. Fungsi Brek Pra-Pelanggaran (Pre-Collision Braking) membantu memberhentikan kenderaan dengan membrek secara automatik jika pemandu gagal menekan pedal brek manakala Peringatan Bergerak ke Depan (Front Departure Alert) memberi amaran kepada pemandu bahawa kenderaan hadapan sudah bergerak terutama ketika kesesakan jalan raya.
ASA didatangkan dengan Kawalan Kegagalan Pedal (Pedal Misoperation Control) yang menghalang pergerakan kereta jika pemandu secara tidak sengaja tertukar transmisi mengundur kepada ‘drive’. Sistem ini akan diaktifkan sekiranya ada halangan di hadapan seperti dinding atau tembok. Model 1.5 Advance ditawarkan pada harga jualan RM55,300 (tanpa insurans) dengan waranti lima tahun atau 150,000km. Enam warna ditawarkan iaitu Kelabu Granite, Merah Lava, Ungu Mystical, Perak Glittering, Putih Ivory dan Hijau Peppermint (1.3 liter sahaja).
Ciri menarik Myvi Baru 2018
• Rekabentuk luaran lebih rendah dan tirus
• Fungsi lampu LED ‘auto-off’ dan ‘follow me home’
• Sistem enjin henti/mula atau fungsi ‘Eco Idle’ *varian 1.3 Premium X dan 1.5L
• Alat pembaca tol binaan dalam *varian 1.5L sahaja
• Enam beg udara keselamatan * varian 1.5L sahaja
• Sistem kemasukan tanpa kunci dan butang tekan mula (Push-Start)
• Teknologi Bantuan Pemanduan Selamat (ASA) *varian 1.5L Advance sahaja
• Panel pendingin hawa larasan digital
• Penyangkut beg tangan anti kecurian
• Pengecas USB dengan poket sisi
Pada pandangan penulis, pada tanda harga dibawah RM56,000, Myvi 2018 ini dianggap berbaloi dimiliki dengan pelbagai ciri teknologi terkini yang ditawarkan. Model ini sesuai untuk semua peringkat golongan sama ada lelaki atau wanita bujang, berkeluarga, eksekutif dan pelajar yang inginkan kereta untuk kegunaan harian. Malah kereta ini juga boleh menjadi pilihan kepada mereka yang berminat menjadi pemandu perkhidmatan Uber atau Grab. Kesimpulannya, kereta ini benar-benar dihasilkan mengikut citarasa pengguna masa kini.
PERODUA MYVI 1.5L ADVANCE
• ENJIN: 1,496 cc DOHC empat silinder dengan Dual VVT-i
• KUASA MAKSIMUM: 103PS pada 6,000 rpm
• TORK MAKSIMUM: 136Nm pada 4,200 rpm
• TRANSMISI: Empat kelajuan automatik
• KAPASITI BAHAN API: 36 liter
• CIRI KESELAMATAN: Enam beg udara, ABS, EBD, Kawalan Kestabilan Kenderaan (VSC), Kawalan Cengkaman (TRC), Signal Berhenti Kecemasan (ESS) dan ISOFIX
• HARGA: RM55,300 (tanpa insurans)
Celcom Game Hero awards a brand new BMW 3-Series to grand prize winner!
HISTORY has once again made its mark as 32 year-old, Muhamad Fakhrorazi Ismail took home the grand prize of a brand new BMW 3-series, after slamming a top score of 27,800 points during the final showdown of the second tournament series in biggest mobile tournament in Malaysia, ‘Celcom Game Hero – Se7en Gear’.
Muhamad Fakhrorazi, an accountant from Ipoh, Perak, took home the grand prize after an intense one hour battle with the other finalists that were drawn down from an overwhelming response of participants over the course of four months.
Muhamad Fakhrorazi is flanked by Ramanathan Sathiamutty, Chief Transformation Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad (right) and Dato’ Lion Peh, Chief Executive Officer of Techninier Sdn Bhd (left) during the prize giving ceremony at Menara Celcom.
Claiming the second prize of brand new Honda Jazz car was 34-year-old, property consultant, Oh Boon Jin from Kampar Perak with 25,900 points, while coming in third place to claim a brand new Perodua Bezza was 32-year-old businessman, Mohammad Aslan Atik from Semporna, Sabah with 25,640 points during the final showdown! Three other finalists also walked home with great prizes ranging from the latest devices and smartphones in the market!
Celcom is proud to be working with local Malaysian content developers in coming up with this edgy mobile game. Celcom collaborates with Techninier Sdn Bhd for the second Celcom Game Hero – Se7en Gear which was participated by thousands of gamers, from casual to expert gamers. This is an extraordinary initiative and showcases Celcom’s drive in becoming a recognised brand to enable a truly extensive digital lifestyle as well as supporting the Malaysian content developer community.
The Celcom Game Hero grand prizes were presented by Ramanathan Sathiamutty, Chief Transformation Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad and Dato’ Lion Peh, Chief Executive Officer of Techninier Sdn Bhd at Menara Celcom today.
Since 7 November 2017, the third tournament for Celcom Game Hero will continue with Techninier’s ‘Kill Shot Legacy’, an intense first-person shooting game that takes place across different timelines including the Old West, an Alien Zone, Military Base and the Future. ‘Kill Shot Legacy’ can be easily participated by casual to expert gamers. Mobile gamers just need to gain a high score by gunning down bad guys and be placed in the leader boards to be in the running for cash prizes.
With eight game mastery level challenges, game heroes can expect a pack load of new contents and shoot it out within the next four months for the top leader boards once again! The next group of winners will go head to head and draw down for the grand prizes.
For more information on Celcom Game Hero’s third mobile tournament – ‘Kill Shot Legacy’, visit www.gamehero.my.
Celcom Game Hero – Se7en Gear, second prize winner, Oh Boon Jin with his very own brand new Honda Jazz!
The top six finalists of the Celcom Game Hero – Se7en Gear celebrating their victory and rewards after an intense 1-hour final showdown.
Good news to all who have been looking forward to the 2018 Range Rover Velar! The first vehicle of its kind – the Velar will reach Malaysian shores early Q2 of 2018.
A new addition to the Range Rover family, bridging the gap between the Range Rover Evoque and the Range Rover Sport
Technology and innovation define the Velar, as demonstrated by the new, state-of-the-art Touch Pro Duo infotainment system
The pure, simple yet strong form of the bodysides is testament to Range Rover’s long history of lightweight aluminium construction
NAMED after the Range Rover’s prototype that was produced 1969, the Velar is a new mid-sized SUV that offers a new level of luxury and refinement.
Targeted at those who prefer mid-sized SUVs, the Velar was introduced to bridge the gap between the Range Rover Evoque and the Range Rover Sport. Velar’s design is beautifully balanced, from its powerful proportions to its continuous waistline through to the taut tapered lines of its rear. The generous wheelbase accentuates its elegant form while helping to provide a spacious interior.
The Velar is a seamless blend of contemporary design and advanced technology. It is designed with the most slender full-LED headlights ever to appear on a Land Rover vehicle. The flush deployable door handles emphasise Velar’s reductive, sculptured form, and contribute to the low drag coefficient of only 0.32, making it the most aerodynamically-efficient Land Rover ever produced.
Design enabling technology allows for the new Touch Pro Duo infotainment system to be featured as the centrepiece of Velar’s interior. The Touch Pro Duo system features two high-definition 10-inch touchscreens that form the centrepiece of the beautifully minimalist cabin, and blends a futuristic, elegant feel with an intuitive, engaging interface and unrivalled performance and functionality.
The Velar’s body is built with aluminium-intensive monocoque using Jaguar Land Rover’s Lightweight Aluminium Architecture. Aluminium alloys account for more than 81 per cent of the body-in-white – a figure no competitor can match. Its light, stiff, aluminium-intensive body, together with double-wishbone front and Integral Link rear suspension provides the perfect basis for agile handling, superior ride comfort and outstanding refinement. It also delivers exceptional levels of crash protection that the Velar has been developed to meet the most demanding crash test regulations worldwide.
Designed and engineered at Jaguar Land Rover’s development centres in the UK, the Velar will be manufactured at the company’s Solihull production facility.
RR Velar Touch Pro Duo Infortainment System
Full details of the Range Rover Velar in Malaysia will be announced in Q2, 2018. The Range Rover Velar is now open for booking at all Land Rover showrooms nationwide. Customers can also register their interest and receive updates at www.landrover.com.my/keep-me-informed.
Jaguar Land Rover – The World Leader in Automotive Aluminium Body Construction
Jaguar Land Rover is one of the first carmakers in the world to use aluminium extensively in its model range. The company introduced aluminium body structures initially to its Jaguar line, achieving weight reduction of about 40 per cent using stamped panels, castings and aluminium extrusions. The benefits include weight savings, improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, increased crash safety and improved vehicle dynamics. The use of aluminium continues to grow – from the all-new Range Rover and Range Rover Sport to the exciting new Jaguar F-PACE, as well as the F-TYPE, XE, XF and XJ. The body structure of the XJ, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover is 100% aluminium, the Discovery – 80% aluminium, while the XE and XF is 75% aluminium.
About Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia
Jaguar Land Rover (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between SISMA Auto and Sime Darby Motors, is the exclusive importer for Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles in Malaysia. The joint venture was formed via SISMA Auto’s acquisition of a 40% share in Sime Darby Motors’ Land Rover (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, which was then renamed Jaguar Land Rover (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.
Menara Ibu Pejabat BMW Group di Munich dinyalakan seperti bateri. BMW Group Malaysia terus menerajui dengan perkongsian pasaran Kenderaan Hibrid BMW paling tinggi dikuasakan oleh Teknologi eDrive.
BMW Group telah menyerahkan lebih 100,000 kenderaan elektrik kepada para pelanggan di seluruh negara pada tahun 2017, sebagaimana yang dijanjikannya pada awal tahun ini. Ia nyata selari dengan peranan syarikat selaku peneraju dalam mobiliti-elektro.
Nyalaan lampu bakal meraikan pencapaian ini yang menuju ke arah mobiliti masa depan, apabila ibu pejabat BMW Group, turut dikenali sebagai “Four-Cylinder” dan cukup terkenal di dunia serta terletak di utara Munich akan ditukar menjadi sebuah bateri. BMW Group memilih simbol nyalaan lampu ini untuk mewakili perubahan teknologi dalam bidang mobiliti.
“Kami menunaikan janji kami,” kata Pengerusi Ahli Lembaga Pengurusan BMW AG, Harald Krüger. “Lampu setinggi 99 meter ini mengiringi era mobiliti-elektro. Menjual 100,000 unit kenderaan elektrik dalam tempoh setahun merupakan satu pencapaian yang penting. Tetapi ini hanya permulaan untuk kami. Sejak pengenalan BMW i3 pada tahun 2013, kami telah menyerahkan lebih 200,000 unit kenderaan elektrik kepada pelanggan. Menjelang tahun 2025, kami akan menawarkan 25 model elektrik kepada pelanggan. Fokus awal kami ke atas mobiliti-elektro telah membuahkan hasil – mobiliti-elektro akan terus menjadi ukuran saya untuk kejayaan kami pada masa depan.”
Di Malaysia, pengeluar kenderaan premium itu telah mengukuhkan BMW sebagai jenama hibrid premium di negara ini, apabila menyerahkan lebih 6,200 unit kenderaan BMW iPerformance Hybrid dengan teknologi eDrive. Angka penghantaran keseluruhan menunjukkan bahawa lebih 50% daripada jumlah keseluruhan jualan kenderaan oleh BMW Malaysia di negara ini melibatkan kenderaan hibrid dengan teknologi eDrive. Ia merupakan pecahan paling tinggi yang bukan sahaja di ASEAN, malah di dunia buat BMW Group.
Pengarah Urusan & Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif BMW Group Malaysia, Han Sang Yun berkata, “Malaysia merintis jalan bersama beberapa negara progresif lain menerusi inovasi dalam aspek Mobiliti Masa Depan dan Mobiliti Elektro. Strategi BMW iPerformance kami menjadi pemacu utama kepada kejayaan ini. Ketika BMW Group meraikan pencapaian ini di seluruh dunia, mengetahui bahawa kami di Malaysia memainkan peranan penting dalam kejayaan ini sememangnya menggembirakan. Kami tidak sabar untuk mencapai lebih banyak kejayaan pada tahun 2018.”
Tambah Han lagi, “Malaysia merupakan pasaran kelima terbesar untuk BMW iPerformance selepas Amerika Syarikat, UK, negara-negara Eropah Utara dan Jerman. Selain menjadi pasaran ketiga terbesar untuk model BMW 330e di Amerika Syarikat dan UK; pasaran kedua terbesar di seluruh dunia selepas AS untuk model BMW X5 xDrive 40e serta pasaran ketiga terbesar selepas Jepun dan AS bagi model BMW 740Le.
“Sebahagian besar kejayaan ini disumbang oleh kerajaan Malaysia yang dilihat cukup progresif dengan Dasar Automotif Negara (NAP). Dasar itu menggalakkan adaptasi teknologi dan inovasi baru ke dalam industri automotif di Malaysia,” kata Han.
Elektrifikasi yang fleksibel ke atas semua siri model
Mobiliti-Elektro merupakan satu elemen penting dalam strategi korporat NUMBER ONE > NEXT yang terus mengukuhkan posisi BMW Group sebagai peneraju dalam menyediakan perkhidmatan mobiliti dan mobiliti premium individu. Menjelang tahun 2025, syarikat akan menawarkan 25 model elektrik sepenuhnya dan plug-in hybrid di seluruh dunia. Generasi kelima rangkaian kuasa elektrik dan teknologi bateri yang ditawarkan mulai tahun 2021 menggunakan kit elektrifikasi modular yang boleh diskala. Ia membolehkan semua siri model dipasang dengan semua jenis rangkaian kuasa.
Bagi jenama BMW i yang ditubuhkan pada tahun 2011 pula, syarikat sudahpun memperoleh hak nama untuk BMW i1 hingga i9 dan BMW iX1 hingga iX9. Tahun depan akan menyaksikan pelancaran BMW i8 Roadster, diikuti oleh MINI elektrik sepenuhnya pada tahun 2019; BMW X3 versi elektrik pada tahun 2020; dan teknologi baharu BMW iNext pada tahun 2021. BMW iNext menggabungkan mobiliti-elektro dengan pemanduan autonomi dan opsyen ketersambungan di dalam ruang kabin baharu yang pertama kali diperkenalkan pada model produksi.
BMW Group mengadaptasi pendekatan holistik ke atas aspek mobiliti-elektro lebih awal apabila melancarkan projek i, yang membawa kepada kemunculan BMW i pada tahun 2007. Tahun-tahun berikutnya, jentera elektrik mula berada di atas jalan di seluruh dunia dalam skala paling besar yang pernah dilihat oleh industri automotif. Beberapa siri produksi kenderaan elektrik sepenuhnya BMW i3, salah satu kereta konsep yang paling banyak menerima anugerah di dunia dimulakan pada tahun 2013. Sejak itu, jualan kian meningkat setiap tahun untuk empat tahun berturut-turut.
BMW Group peneraju dalam menyediakan mobiliti-elektro
Terima kasih kepada fokus awalnya ke atas mobiliti-elektro, BMW Group sudahpun mampu menerajui pasaran kereta elektrik. Menurut laporan bebas POLK/IHS (diterbitkan pada 7 Disember 2017), BMW Group jelas mengatasi pesaingnya yang lain dari segi jumlah pendaftaran kenderaan elektrik sepenuhnya dan plug-in hybrid di Eropah dengan perkongsian pasaran sebanyak 21 peratus. Ini bermakna perkongsian pasaran BMW Group dalam segmen kenderaan elektrik adalah tiga kali lebih besar berbanding penguasaannya ke atas pasaran model-model tradisional. Ketka kenderaan elektrik kini hanya merangkumi dua peratus untuk pendaftaran kereta baharu semua pengeluar di Eropah, angka BMW Group sudahpun mencapai enam peratus.
Dalam erti kata lain, BMW Group memiliki penguasaan pasaran yang cukup besar bagi pasaran mobiliti-elektro yang kian berkembang di Eropah. Posisi syarikat dilihat cukup kukuh apabila dinilai pada pasaran seluruh dunia – syarikat memiliki perkongsian pasaran sebanyak 10 peratus dalam pasaran kenderaan elektrik global.
Model-model elektrik mendapat permintaan tinggi di Eropah barat dan AS. Buktinya, ia mewakili tujuh peratus daripada jualan keseluruhan kenderaan BMW di kedua-dua pasaran tersebut. Di negara Scandinavia, di mana BMW i3 menjadi model terlaris BMW, satu daripada empat BMW yang terjual ialah versi elektrik.
Di Jerman, jumlah pendaftaran baru kenderaan elektrik dan plug-in hybrid kereta BMW Group bakal mencecah lebih 10,000 unit pada tahun ini. Rangkaian kuasa elektrik juga memainkan peranan penting ke atas pilihan enjin untuk sesebuah model. Pada tahun 2017, satu persepuluh sedan BMW 3 Series yang diserahkan kepada pelanggan di seluruh dunia ialah model elektrik. Dalam kes BMW 2 Series Active Tourer pula, 13 peratus model yang dijual pada tahun 2017 ialah plug-in hybrid. Sejak dilancarkan pada Jun 2017, MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 (gabungan penggunaan bahan api 2.3-2.1 l/100km; emisi CO2 52-49 g/km) mewakili satu persepuluh daripada jualan keseluruhan MINI Countryman di seluruh dunia. Jualan BMW i3 elektrik sepenuhnya juga meningkat sebanyak satu perempat (semua angka sehingga November 2017).
Bagi melengkapkan lagi sembilan kenderaan elektrik empat roda yang ditawarkan oleh BMW Group, syarikat turut menghasilkan jentera dua roda untuk mobiliti-elektro premium: BMW C evolution. Berikutan pengenalan bateri baharu yang mampu meningkatkan jarak skuter itu sehingga 160km, jualan skuter elektrik tersebut meningkat sebanyak 80% berbanding 11 bulan tahun lalu. Sebanyak 1,500 unit berjaya dijual di seluruh dunia, selain 100,000 kereta elektrik yang dijual oleh BMW pada tahun 2017.
Majlis penyerahan di BMW Welt
Seorang pelanggan bertuah menerima kejutan istimewa pada hari ini: Seorang pemandu berusia 80 tahun dari wilayah Utara Rhine-Westphalia, Jerman menerima BMW i3 berwarna biru (Protonic Blue) di BMW Welt, Munich petang tadi. Sekali gus menjadikan beliau pelanggan ke 100,000 yang membeli kenderaan elektrik BMW Group pada tahun ini. Pengerusi Ahli Lembaga Pengurusan BMW AG, Harald Krüger mengalu-alukan kedatangan beliau ke BMW Welt dan menyerahkan sendiri kunci kereta baharu itu. Katanya, “Keseronokan berhubung dengan mobiliti elektro dirasai oleh setiap generasi. Menyerahkan kenderaan elektrik yang ke-100,000 unit ke atas jalan raya pada tahun ini sememangnya satu momen istimewa buat saya.”
Simbol kilauan
Bagi meraikan pencapaian penting ini, menara ibu pejabat “Four-Cylinder” BMW dipasang dengan lampu menjadi sepeti bateri yang diletakkan secara menegak. Ia mewakili pemikiran ke hadapan yang menjadi asas kepada DNA BMW.
Iluminasi istimewa itu akan dipancarkan ke atas bangunan pada petang 18 Disember mulai 8:00pm hingga tengah malam. Projek itu disempurnakan dengan kolaborasi organisasi kebudayaan Spielmotor Muenchen. Kerjasama kerajaan-swasta di antara pihak Bandar Munich dan BMW Group ini dimulakan pada tahun 1979. Ia bertujuan membawakan kepelbagaian budaya ke Munich, selain mengukuh serta mengembangkan peranan bandar itu sebagai destinasi kebudayaan di peringkat nasional dan antarabangsa.
81 percent of Ascenda homeowners said yes to SkyWorld excellent handover experience
CITY developer, SkyWorld Development Group (“SkyWorld”) is closing the year on a high note. It’s latest completed development, Ascenda Residences at SkyArena, Setapak has completed 3 months ahead of schedule and received 76% QLASSIC quality score. It also saw proud and happy owners receiving their keys from November 2017. Since then, the dedicated project and hand over vacant possession (“HOVP”) team have worked tirelessly to ensure homeowners are pleased with their new homes. Their hard work paid off when 81% of its homeowners gave 5-star rating to the team and the project.
Purchasers posed for photos after receiving their keys
Lee Chee Seng, Chief Operating Officer of SkyWorld is thrilled to share the great news, “As an emerging developer, building our first project is always a challenge. Even bigger challenge is to construct our first project following QLASSIC standards, and getting it completed three months ahead of schedule! Our dedication and hard work really paid off and we are so thrilled to receive recognition by our valuable purchasers and homeowners. This inspires us to work even harder for all our projects. Of course, we couldn’t have achieved this impressive rating without our remarkable team. Big kudos to them!”
Ascenda Residences is SkyWorld’s first property development in Malaysia. It boasts 650
condominium units on a 3.35-acre land. To-date, SkyWorld has handed over 588 units, out
of which 81% (474 homeowners to be exact) has rated 5-star overall HOVP service to the
team and its project.
For all to see: The Ascenda Customer Service Rating wall is prominently displayed in the HOVP office
Liew Yin Yee, Tax Consultant
Ms Liew
“I had a very enjoyable HOVP experience where the staffs took me around the development, showed me facilities and the overall concept. Apart from that, the HOVP office is very warm and welcoming. Overall, I had a very happy and enjoyable handover process.”
Siri bin Sanyut, Accountant
Encik Siri
“Ini merupakan satu pengalaman yang menarik bagi saya. Sebelum ini, saya tidak mendapat pengalaman yang sebegitu indah. Pihak SkyWorld menyerah kunci dan menunjuk satu-satu dan bagaimanakah membuat aduan jikalau berlaku ketidakpuasan hati di mana pemaju-pemaju lain tidak pernah memberi perkhidmatan sebegitu. Proses penyerahan kunci ini adalah yang terbaik bagi pengalaman saya.”
About SkyWorld Development Group
Established in 2008, SkyWorld Development Group was founded by Datuk Ng Thien Phing with one vision in mind – to be the best city developer that provides the ultimate sky living experience in a sustainable environment. In 2014, SkyWorld introduced its first master development, the 28-acre SkyArena at Setapak. Ascenda Residences, the first phase of SkyArena was launched amidst positive respond, recording an impressive 100% take-up. Following the successful launch, SkyWorld unveiled SkyAwani 1 and SkyAwani 2, the affordable home series at Sentul and Off Jalan Ipoh.
Both developments recorded an impressive 100% take-up on the first day. SkyWorld
continues its upward trend by unveiling SkyLuxe On The Park and Bennington Residences recording over 94% take-up, doubling its revenue within a year and acquiring quality land banks as the Company prepares to embark on its mission to transform the city skyline to a vibrant community. SkyWorld’s latest quality pledge with the completion of SkyWorld Quality Centre also signalled another milestone for the growing company. For more information, please log on to www.skyworld.com.my
The company invested RM4.5 million for the development of AMP’s 4S Centre, facilitating a proper setup of essential tools, equipment and machineries in the Centre
AIMAN Motor Performance Sdn Bhd (AMP), the authorised dealer for Subaru unveiled its first 4S Centre – one-stop automotive aftersales solution which unifies Sales, Services, Spare parts as well as Shop for body and paint services under one roof for all car brands including super and premium cars.
Amirah Che Azizuddin, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ARCA Corporation Sdn Bhd said “Malaysia is gearing towards Industry 4.0 and our automotive sector is growing from strength to strength every year. According to a recent study from PWC[1], 82% of Malaysians own a car, making us one of the nations with the highest car ownership rate. On the other hand, the increased complexity of vehicles has heightened the difficulties in performing do-it-yourself (DIY) repairs. All these factors reinforce the necessity of a 4S Centre to become the go-to channel for all cars’ quality maintenance and care.”
“The AMP 4S Centre is designed to serve the needs of its customers and meet their aspirations. With 12 years of experience in the automotive industry, we are committed to providing a premium, convenient, fast and top-notch sales and after-sales services at an affordable price to the growing number of customers in Malaysia. Our customers are our priority and we continuously invest in infrastructure to enhance the current offerings and the overall ownership experience,” added Amirah.
Boasting over 43,560 sq ft, AMP 4S Centre offers its customers premium service with the use of quality-assured products and detailed services while prioritising customers’ comfort. Serviced by a team of trained technicians for uncompromised quality, customers can receive their vehicle within 40 minutes for normal service including engine oil, oil filter and basic car check for tyre, brake pad and under carriage. Customers will receive a free service if the car service cannot be delivered within 40 minutes.
The AMP 4S Centre has four pit stops including the Service Reception, Dialogue Bay, Customer Lounge and Receiving Bay. The Centre is open daily from 8am to 11pm with robust security where customers can enjoy a complete customer experience including lounges, free wireless Internet access, reading materials and complimentary beverages. The lounges also offer a well-equipped playground that turns the waiting time into playtime. Currently, AMP’s 4S Centre offers premium services via:
Complete top set facilities & services available (service, tyre, spare parts, spray paint and body work, carwash)
Ample showroom space for car display
24 units of service bay – capable to deliver more service at one time
Wheel alignment & diagnostic machine
Body works repairing machine
Top quality spray paint equipment
Paint booth and oven
Detailing for maintenance and cleaning of vehicle interior & exterior finishing
Carwash area
Customers’ lounge (waiting area)
Kids’ playground (sponsored by Kool Kidz)
As the authorized dealer of Subaru, AMP looks at expanding the car brand’s market share in Malaysia through the launch of the new Subaru XV. Till October 2017, Subaru has sold 3,867 vehicles in Malaysia, setting the brand on 14th position after Volkswagen, Ford and Hino[2]. In addition, Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)’s demand in the ASEAN-India region has rose 2.5-fold to 1.3 million units in the decade to 2015 which could escalate to 2.1 million in 2020[3]. The movement to have the revamped version of Subaru XV marks another new chapter in the brand’s aspiration, as it continues to enjoy strong demand in the category of all-wheel drive vehicles throughout the region.
In addition to the launch of AMP’s 4S Centre, AMP also unveiled the all new Subaru XV, a compact SUV with blockbuster entertainment and show-stopping value. Subaru XV’s distinct features range from its signature Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system to the inclusion of electronic parking brake and the clever mix of bright orange and shades of grey that bring out your active character.
Besides being an authorized dealer for Subaru, AMP is also recognised for its involvement in Proton, Suzuki and Chevrolet. AMP is more than an independent service centre. In 2013, AMP signed its strategic partnership with Motor Image, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles across nine Asian countries, including Malaysia. Since then, AMP also offers pertinent car sales and aftersales service for Subaru, a car brand with rising popularity in the country. This times with current consumers’ behaviour that skew towards the practicality of owning a car[4], in which most of them value aftersales services and car functionality over the design of the car.
Present at the launch, Reza Mutalib, Executive Director of Tan Chong, Subaru shared that, “We are committed to working with brands that are best in their fields. It has been a great experience working with Aiman Motor Performance who shares the same vision with us which is to provide excellent level of quality in terms of product and service delivery to the customers. We believe that the introduction of AMP 4s Centre with dedicated service bays can greatly benefit our customers.”
To make an appointment or to find out more about AMP 4S centre’s services, please visit: aimanmotor.com.my.
Aiman Motor Performance Sdn Bhd is a subsidiary under ARCA Corporation Sdn Bhd with a diversified portfolio of services in Logistics, Security Services, Education, Manufacturing, Automotive, Creative Arts and Trading.
Users of the HUAWEI Mate 9 to Experience Ground-breaking Performance with the Android 8.0 through the EMUI 8.0 Upgrade
HUAWEI, Malaysia’s second largest smartphone brand, announced a new system update for Mate 9 Series. Beginning 9 December 2017, HUAWEI Mate 9 Series users will be able to upgrade their software to the latest version EMUI 8.0. The update revolves around the ultimate smartphone experience that is reflective of the Mate 10 Series.
EMUI 8.0
The updates for HUAWEI Mate 9 Pro and PORSCHE DESIGN will also be made available by end-December 2017. HUAWEI is always on the pursuit to develop better battery management, which can deliver long-lasting battery life to support today’s power users throughout the day. With the latest update, users can enjoy better battery endurance and faster speed for seamless smartphone experience.
“Branded the hallmark of HUAWEI smartphones, the HUAWEI Mate 10 is powered by the
revolutionary software EMUI 8.0. From 9 December 2017 onwards, users of the HUAWEI Mate 9 Series will also be able to enjoy the same operational excellence, as they will receive the latest update to EMUI 8.0, which help enable various intelligent features of the phones,” said Bill Liu, Country Director, HUAWEI Malaysia Device Business Department.
The system update of EMUI 8.0 is able to predict one’s intentions, and provide recommendation to the functions you need. This way, users can enjoy a personalised smartphone experience and use the phone efficiently. For instance, the software will suggest users an eye comfort mode when the screen is too bright, helping to filter out blue light rays to relieve visual fatigue by turning the screen yellowish – a unique technology invented by HUAWEI.
EMUI 8.0 – Navigation Dock
Image showing navigation dock in the middle that can be freely placed on screen. Other interesting features include a navigation dock where users can place their home button and
shortcut dock freely on the screen and it is set to function. The all-new EMUI 8.0 offers one-step shortcut where users can long press a selected mobile application such as ‘Gallery’ to launch a desktop shortcut on screen, for instance, ‘My Favourites’ and ‘Latest Photos’. Additionally, the system upgrade enables the feature of 3D panorama, where still images can be viewed in the 3D mode and appeared on the lock screen.
The EMUI 8.0 can allocate resources dynamically to offer more CPU and memory to the frequently used mobile applications. Based on the machine learning, the low memory management function actively rearranges memory space to reduce fragmentation, and helps compress memory to save more space for important mobile applications.
The system upgrade to EMUI 8.0 enables HUAWEI Mate 9 Series to bring in a durable fast-user experience. It will learn and adapt one’s usage pattern through the ways of scrolling images in gallery, browsing contacts in address book or opening background running mobile applications – all of which will improve user experience over time.
For more information on the EMUI 8.0 system upgrade, please visit https://consumer.HUAWEI.com or HUAWEI’s official Facebook page www.facebook.com/HUAWEIMobileMY.
AirAsia rai penerbangan sulung dari Kuala Lumpur ke Davao, Filipina.
AirAsia meraikan penerbangan sulungnya dari Kuala Lumpur ke Davao, Filipina. Laluan baru ini akan beroperasi dengan penerbangan empat kali seminggu antara Kuala Lumpur ke Bandar Davao yang penuh meriah ini.
Majlis pelepasan telah diadakan di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (klia2) untuk meraikan penerbangan AK590 pada jam 10.25 pagi dengan 100 peratus muatan penumpang. Kesemua tetamu dalam penerbangan itu juga diberikan cenderamata.
Laluan baru ini juga menandakan laluan terus keempat dari Malaysia ke Filipina selepas Manila, Cebu dan Kalibo. AirAsia juga menghubungkan para tetamu ke bandar-bandar lain di Filipina termasuklah Clark, Manila, Caticia, Kalibo, Tacloban, Palawan, Cebu dan Tagbilaran. Untuk promosi dan aktiviti terkini AirAsia, sila ikuti AirAsia di Twitter (twitter.com/AirAsia) dan Facebook (facebook.com/AirAsia).
Sempena pengumuman laluan baru itu, AirAsia menawarkan tambang promosi termasuk semua dari RM159* sehala di airasia.com bermula sekarang hingga 31 Disember 2017 untuk tempoh perjalanan dari sekarang hingga 30 Jun 2018. Promosi tersebut juga boleh didapati melalui aplikasi AirAsia untuk peranti iPhone dan Android, serta laman mudah alih mobile.airasia.com.
*Promosi tambang termasuk semua yang tercatat adalah untuk perjalanan sehala sahaja
termasuk cukai. Tertakluk kepada terma dan syarat.
CELCOM Axiata Berhad mengumumkan kerjasama yang dijalinkan dengan perkhidmatan pengangkutan digital, Uber Malaysia. Kerjasama ini akan memberikan pelbagai faedah kepada pengguna Celcom yang turut melanggan Uber dalam masa beberapa bulan akan datang. Penumpang Uber yang juga pengguna pascabayar dan prabayar Celcom bakal dapat menikmati :
● Menaiki Uber secara percuma atau dengan kadar diskaun sebagai sebahagian daripada program kesetiaan mereka.
● Menaiki Uber secara percuma ke KLIA atau KLIA2 dengan melanggani pakej perayauan antarabangsa Celcom Passport
Sebagai ganjaran kepada para pemandu Uber yang setia, Celcom akan menawarkan mereka dengan pelbagai pilihan peranti yang terkini, sesuai dipadankan dengan rangkaian Lightning Fast LTE Celcom serta digabungkan bersama pelan Celcom FIRST™ serta pelbagai faedah tambahan. Antaranya ialah tiada caj ke atas kuota internet bagi penggunaan aplikasi Uber.
Zalman Aefendy Zainal Abidin, Ketua Pegawai Pemasaran, Celcom Axiata Berhad berkata, Celcom akan terus dinamik bersama rakan strategik seperti Uber dan terus memenuhi keperluan digital pelangan dengan pelbagai faedah yang baru dan inovatif.
“Kerjasama dengan Uber ini membolehkan Celcom menyediakan pengalaman digital yang hebat kepada pelanggan dalam menjalankan urusan seharian di samping memberikan mereka pelbagai ganjaran hebat,” kata beliau lagi.
Karina Ali Noor, Pengurus Besar Pengembangan, Uber Malaysia pula berkata, “Kami begitu teruja untuk bekerjasama dengan Celcom. Kami amat berharap kerjasama ini bakal menjadi salah satu cara untuk Uber terus memberikan kejutan dan menggembirakan para penumpang dan pemandu dengan pelbagai ganjaran dan pengalaman yang menceriakan mereka, hanya dengan menekan satu butang sahaja.”
Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila layari www.celcom.com.my atau Blog Uber.
