Ford Motor Company (Ford) dan rakan pengedar tempatannya, Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) memperkenalkan rangkaian model Ford Ranger baharu untuk pasaran tempatan.
PENGARAH Urusan SDAC, Syed Ahmad Muzri Syed Faiz berkata, rangkaian Ranger baharu itu membabitkan sembilan varian terdiri daripada varian XL, XLT, XLT+, Wildtrak dan Raptor.
Bagaimanapun katanya, varian Raptor akan hanya dilancarkan secara rasmi di Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2018, bulan depan.
“Ranger baru ini menawarkan tiga rangkaian kuasa diesel untuk lebih versatil dan memenuhi keperluan pelanggan yang berbeza. Ia membabitkan enjin 2.0 liter (l) turbo tunggal, 2.0l bi-turbo dan enjin Duratorq 2.2l.
“Selain itu, buat pertama kali untuk segmen trak pikap, ia didatangkan dengan teknologi bantuan pemanduan dan keselamatan seperti Semi-Automatic Parrallel Parking, Autonomous Emergency Braking dengan Pengesan Kenderaan dan Pejalan Kaki.
“Malah, ia juga dilengkapi sistem kemasukan tanpa kunci dan butang penghidup enjin, pengangkat pintu but serta SYNC 3 bersama keupayaan Apple Car Play dan Android Auto,” katanya pada pelancaran Rangkaian Ford Ranger di Kuala Lumpur.
Hadir sama, Pengarah Urusan Pasaran Membangun Asia Pasifik Ford, Truong Kim Phong dan Pengarah Urusan Sime Darby Motors Malaysia, Thailand dan Taiwan, Dennis Ho.
Syed Ahmad berkata, tiga pilihan varian ditawarkan untuk XL yang dijual pada harga bermula RM90,888 manakala dua varian untuk XLT pada harga RM109,888.
“Ranger XLT+ yang hanya ditawarkan satu varian dijual pada harga RM124,888 manakala Wildtrak merangkumi dua varian, dengan harga bermula pada RM134,888.
“Rangkaian Ranger baharu ini didatangkan lapan pilihan warna termasuk tiga wana baharu iaitu Saber (untuk Wildtrak sahaja), Magnetic dan Lightning Blue, Cool White, Meteor Grey, Aluminiun Metallic, Frozen White dan Absolute Black.
Mengulas lanjut, beliau berkata, sebagai tawaran untuk pelanggan terawal, 888 pelanggan pertama yang mendaftarkan Ford Ranger baharu bakal menerima baucar barangan elektrik bernilai RM1,000.
“Selain itu, SDAC akan menawarkan penyelenggaraan percuma selama dua tahun atau sehingga 40,000 kilometer (yang mana tiba dahulu) kepada pelanggan yang berjaya mendaftar sebelum 31 Januari 2019,” katanya.
AirAsia menandakan 11 tahun penerbangan jarak jauh dengan tambang penerbangan berpatutan bagi para tetamu serendah RM 211* sehala bagi tempat duduk standard dan dari RM 611* sehala untuk tempat duduk Premium Flatbed.
PROMOSI ulang tahun ke-11 ini termasuk destinasi ternama seperti Taipei, Wuhan dan Chongqing bagi RM211*; Perth, New Delhi, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Busan dan Xi’an dari Kuala Lumpur hanya dari RM311*, dan Melbourne, Gold Coast, Sydney, Tokyo, Osaka dan Sapporo dari RM411*.
Syarikat penerbangan jarak jauh AirAsia, AirAsia X mula terbang dari Kuala Lumpur bermula pada 2007 dengan hanya dua kapal terbang A330, dan sejak itu mula mengembangkan armadanya dengan 32 pesawat bersama sekutunya di Malaysia (kod penerbangan D7), Thailand (kod penerbangan XJ) dan Indonesia (kod penerbangan XT).
Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif AirAsia X Malaysia, Benyamin Ismail berkata, “Sebagai perintis perjalanan tambang rendah jarak jauh, kami berbangga mencapai pencapaian penting ini. Ketika kami memulakan 11 tahun lalu di Malaysia, perjalanan udara jarak jauh yang berpatutan masih belum diuji.
“Saya ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepada lebih dari 40 juta tetamu yang telah memilih untuk terbang bersama kami sehingga kini dan mengucapkan tahniah kepada Allstars yang berdedikasi, rajin dan sentiasa komited untuk memberikan pengalaman terbaik untuk para tetamu kami.”
Hari ini, Kumpulan AirAsia X mengendalikan penerbangan ke lebih dari 29 destinasi di seluruh Asia Pasifik, Timur Tengah dan Amerika Syarikat, dan merupakan syarikat penerbangan kos rendah pertama di Asean yang diberikan kelulusan oleh Pentadbiran Penerbangan Amerika Syarikat (FAA) untuk beroperasi di Amerika Syarikat dengan laluan Osaka-Honolulu.
“Kami berbangga dapat menawarkan harga yang berpatutan secara konsisten, membolehkan lebih ramai terbang lebih jauh dengan harga rendah. AirAsia X merangsang dan mengembangkan pasaran perjalanan udara di mana sahaja kami terbang yang memanfaat pelancong, industri pelancongan dan ekonomi,” kata Benyamin.
“Permintaan untuk jarak jauh, perjalanan kos rendah terus berkembang di seluruh dunia, dan dengan 100 pesawat A330neo yang baru dalam pesanan, pengguna boleh menantikan lebih banyak penerbangan dan destinasi baru yang menarik dari AirAsia X pada masa akan datang.”
Pada tahun ini, AirAsia X melancarkan laluan baru di India dari Kuala Lumpur ke Jaipur dan Amritsar. Di China, AirAsia X baru-baru ini menggandakan kapasiti ke Changsha dan mengumumkan laluan baru ke bandar Tianjin yang akan memulakan operasi pada 2 Disember 2018. A
AirAsia X juga baru-baru ini meningkatkan kekerapan pada laluan Kuala Lumpur-Osaka-Honolulu dari empat kali seminggu ke tujuh kali seminggu dan awal minggu ini, mengumumkan perkhidmatan baru dari Taipei ke Osaka bermula 30 Januari 2019.
Tambang promosi ulang tahun ke-11 boleh didapati di airasia.com bermula hari ini hingga 4 November 2018 untuk perjalanan dari 1 Mei 2019 hingga 26 November 2019.
Jamaludin Bakri, Group Chief Human Resource Officer (fourth from left) of RHB Banking Group along with RHB representatives from Group Human Resource and Group Corporate Communications at the HR Excellence Awards 2018 held at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel on 18 October 2018
RHB Bank Berhad (RHB Bank) was awarded with Excellence in Brand Strategy (Gold) by Marketing Excellence Awards 2018 held at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel on 19 October 2018.
THE award is a reputable platform for benchmarking brand marketing excellence in Malaysia. It is judged by 19 senior marketers and esteemed industry leaders.
Abdul Sani Murad, Group Chief Marketing Officer (middle) of RHB Banking Group along with representatives of RHB and FCB Kuala Lumpur at the Marketing Excellence Awards 2018 held at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel on 19 October 2018
The award recognises the best brand strategy used in a campaign or marketing initiative.
In other events, RHB Bank, Group Chief Human Resource Officer, Jamaluddin Bakri was awarded with HR Leader of the Year at HR Excellence Awards 2018, held at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel on 18 October 2018.
RHB also won four other awards, Excellence in HR Team Collaboration (Silver), Excellence in Recruitment (Silver), Excellence in Talent Management (Silver) and Excellence in CSR Strategy (Silver) at HR Excellence Awards 2018.
Meanwhile at the HR Asia Awards Malaysia 2018 held recently, RHB bagged the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia by for its sixth consecutive year.
Naza Kia Malaysia, the official distributor of Kia vehicles in Malaysia, unveiled the facelift of the all-popular Optima, Sorento, Grand Carnival and enhanced Rio models with a bevy of feature upgrades for the Malaysian market.
AFTER receiving overwhelming market response of our four best-selling models, we at Naza Kia Malaysia are proud to introduce the facelift versions of Optima, Sorento, Grand Carnival and enhanced version of the Rio.
Kia Rio
“We are confident with the advanced automotive technologies and upgraded features, our vehicles will provide a more refined driving experience and satisfaction to our customers,” said Dato’ Samson Anand George, Group Chief Executive Officer, Automotive Group, Naza Corporation Holdings.
The New Optima GT 2.0L’s on-the-road presence receives a boost, making modifications to the exterior such as the new aggressive front grille, LED fog lamps, rear combination LED lamps while retaining the 18-inch alloy wheels.
For added style, the New Optima GT now features new ambient lighting around the dashboard and car doors. The infotainment system is now paired with a 7-inch touch screen with Around View Monitor (AVM) camera.
The system uses cameras at the front, rear and sides of the vehicle to provide the driver with a 360-degree view of their surroundings, making it easier to complete low-speed parking manoeuvre.
Optima GT
The facelifted Optima GT’s seat design features a new two-tone red and black leather, with the front seats embroidered with the GT signature logo.
Available in five exterior colours – Snow White Pearl, Aurora Black, Gravity Blue, and the newly introduced Silky Silver and Platinum Graphite, the New Optima 2.0L GT is available at RM169,888 on-the-road without insurance.
The sophisticated and bold-looking Kia Sorento received upgrades too and is now reintroduced as the EX for the 2.4L petrol variant and SX for the 2.2L diesel turbo variant which comes equipped with 8-speed automatic transmission providing smoother acceleration and improved fuel efficiency.
Both the New Sorento 2.4L EX 6AT Petrol and Sorento SX 2.2L 8AT Diesel now feature Triple-barrel LED headlamps with Dynamic Bending Light System and LED fog lights to improve driving conditions and safety precautions.
Sorento
The LED combination rear lamps also received a design update to refresh the exterior finish of the New Sorento.
On the interiors, the powerful SUV now comes with Bluetooth activated by voice recognition, memory seat package and a wireless smartphone charger for a hassle-free experience.
The New Sorento 2.4L EX is fitted with new design 18-inch alloy wheels while the New Sorento 2.2L SX rides on new design 19-inch alloy wheels.
The colours available for the New Sorento are Snow White Pearl, Aurora Black, Silky Silver, Platinum Graphite, and Rich Espresso. The New Sorento 2.4L EX 6AT Petrol is priced at RM169,888, while the New Sorento SX 2.2L 8AT Diesel is priced at RM179,888 on-the-road without insurance.
The New Kia Grand Carnival’s facelifted KX and SX variants’ versatility and style epitomises the perfect blend of day-to-day practicality and high-end luxury.
The 8 speed automatic transmission of the KX and SX variants provides a smoother acceleration and improved fuel efficiency, with other new upgrades such as the Electronic Parking Brake and 18-inch alloy wheels in Light Metal Silver for KX variant and in Dark Grey Two Tone for the SX variant.
Kia Carnival
The KX variant’s exclusive look on the front also features a new projector headlamps design with LED daytime-running lights and fog lamps.
Also, the SX variant’s front face receives new LED projector headlamps with auto-levelling and LED daytime-running lights as well as a new ‘Ice Cube’ LED projector foglamps.
Additionally, this variant comes with Blind Spot Detection System (BDS), Integrated Memory System for driver’s seat and side mirrors, including a wireless smartphone charger.
Among the colours available for the New Grand Carnival are Snow White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl Silky Silver and Panthera Metal. The 2.2-litre KX 8AT Diesel is priced at RM155,888, while the 2.2-litre SX 8AT Diesel is priced at RM184,888 on-the-road without insurance.
The latest Kia Rio also received a major transmission system upgrade as now the B-segment hatchback is enhanced with 6-speed Automatic Transmission.
Other features upgrade in Rio includes Auto Cruise Control with Speed Limiter, Blind Spot Detection System (BDS) and Electrochromic Mirror with Auto Dimmer. As far as safety features are concerned, BDS in Rio is the first to be introduced in its class. For a smooth drive on the road, the New Rio 6AT runs on 16-inch alloy wheels.
The colours available for the New Rio 6AT are Signal Red, Aurora Black Pearl, Smoke Blue, Deep Siena Brown, Clear White and Platinum Graphite; and is available at RM78,888 on-the-road witout insurance. Terms and conditions apply.
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) menasihati orang ramai untuk segera menghubungi TNB jika premis mereka dinaiki air akibat banjir berikutan permulaan monsun Timur Laut bagi membolehkan TNB menghentikan bekalan demi keselamatan.
JABATAN Meteorologi Malaysia dalam kenyataan pada 26 Oktober 2018 memaklumkan bahawa Monsun Timur Laut atau musim tengkujuh di Malaysia dijangka bermula pada 27 Oktober hingga Mac 2019.
Hujan lebat dijangka berlaku di Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang dan Johor pada November serta Disember 2018.
“Sila hubungi pejabat TNB yang berdekatan, TNB CareLine 15454 atau Facebook TNB Careline sebaik paras air meningkat supaya bekalan elektrik boleh diputuskan bagi mengelakkan sebarang kejadian yang tidak diingini,” kata Ketua (Perhubungan Awam & Dalaman) TNB, Datuk Ir. Mohd Aminuddin Mohd Amin.
Katanya, TNB sentiasa mengawasi keadaan dari semasa ke semasa dan akan menutup bekalan ke pencawang di kawasan banjir sekiranya paras air mencecah tahap bahaya.
“Penutupan bekalan elektrik ke kawasan terlibat dibuat untuk sementara waktu demi memastikan keselamatan orang awam terjamin. Bekalan elektrik akan disambung semula setelah air banjir surut dan keadaan kembali selamat,” katanya lagi.
“Pengguna yang premis mereka dinaiki air juga perlu menghindari penggunaan sebarang peralatan elektrik dan perlu memastikan suis utama ditutup bagi mengurangkan kemungkinan renjatan elektrik berlaku.”
Ir. Mohd Aminuddin turut menasihatkan ibu bapa agar sentiasa mengawasi tindak-tanduk anak-anak mereka agar tidak menghampiri tiang elektrik yang tumbang atau wayar elektrik yang terputus semasa banjir kerana arus elektrik mungkin masih mengalir.
“Maklumkan kepada TNB supaya tindakan segera boleh dilakukan untuk membaiki kerosakan tersebut,” katanya sambil mengingatkan orang ramai untuk menjauhi kawasan di mana paras air naik dan mencecah talian TNB.
Beliau berkata, setelah banjir surut, suis elektrik dan perkakas elektrik yang terendam dalam air banjir perlu diperiksa dan diuji terlebih dahulu oleh kontraktor elektrik yang berdaftar dengan Suruhanjaya Tenaga sebelum digunakan semula.
AirAsia telah meraih anugerah emas di bawah kategori Pengangkutan, Perjalanan serta Pelancongan bagi tahun kesembilan berturut-turut di majlis Anugerah Jenama Putra 2018.
ANUGERAH tersebut diterima oleh para kru kabin AirAsia, yang merupakan duta jenama syarikat penerbangan itu di Hotel Majestic, Kuala Lumpur, baru-baru ini.
Diiktiraf oleh Perbadanan Pembangunan Perdagangan Luar Malaysia (MATRADE), Anugerah Jenama Putra yang berprestij ini mengukur jenama berdasarkan pilihan pengguna dalam pelbagai kategori.
Ketua Penjenamaan Kumpulan AirAsia Group Rudy Khaw berkata, “Kami amat berbesar hati kerana sekali lagi menjadi pilihan para pengguna untuk tahun kesembilan berturut-turut.
“Kami percaya bahawa tambang rendah tidak bermakna perkhidmatan berkualiti rendah dan anugerah ini menjadi bukti bahawa tambang rendah mempunyai lebih nilai apabila jenama kami terus menjadi pilihan dan aspirasi kepada para tetamu kami,” katanya.
Dianjurkan oleh Persatuan Ejen Periklanan Bertauliah Malaysia (4As) dengan kerjasama Anugerah Jenama Paling Bernilai Malaysia (MMVB), Anugerah Jenama Putra merupakan anugerah jenama utama di Malaysia.
Anugerah tersebut menggunakan metodologi penyelidikan yang menyeluruh merangkumi 6,000 pengguna yang mengambil bahagian untuk menentukan jenama pilihan Malaysia dalam pelbagai kategori, dengan tiga jenama teratas yang terpilih dianugerahkan Emas, Perak atau Gangsa.
TNB Research Sdn Bhd joint collaboration with South Korea’s KEPRI and Detik Aturan Sdn Bhd
TENAGA Nasional Bhd (TNB), through TNB Research Sdn Bhd has teamed up with two other companies on a demonstration plant that cleans and removes impurities from palm oil empty fruit bunches (EFB) used in the production of premium biomass pellet.
From left Detik Aturan Managing Director, Khairil Annuar Khalid; Managing Director of TNB Research, Ir. Dr. Zainul Asri Mamat and KEPRI President, Dr. Sung Hwan Bae at the lauch of the demo plant
The pellet is manufactured as fuel for power generation.
TNB Research, together with KEPRI, the research institute of KEPCO, South Korea’s largest electric utility and Detik Aturan Sdn Bhd (DASB), a Malaysian biomass pellet producer, last Tuesday launched the demonstration plant, Malaysia’s first Biomass Water Washing Demonstration Plant.
TNB Research is a wholly-owned subsidiary and the research and development (R&D) arm of TNB. Presently, it is undertaking research activities and providing engineering services in developing the residue of palm oil industries to convert into high value-added products.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, Detik Aturan Managing Director, Khairil Annuar Khalid described the company’s involvement in the project — by providing a location for the demonstration plant, as proof of its commitment towards a cleaner and healthier environment.
Meanwhile, KEPRI President, Dr. Sung Hwan Bae said as South Korea’s leading electrical technology developer, the institute was delighted to support the expansion of the potential of commercially high-value biomass pellet as fuel supply for power generation.
Managing Director of TNB Research, Ir. Dr. Zainul Asri Mamat, added: “Thanks to emerging technologies, the global biomass business is experiencing an era of rapid change.”
He said the collaborative effort on the demonstration plant would ensure that the biomass pellet industry remains at the forefront in leveraging those changes.
At the launch, the three parties also signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote bilateral cooperation in technology, competency and capability as well as business opportunities on biomass business, worldwide.
Samsung Malaysia Electronics Wins Three Awards and Marketer of the Year at the 2018 Putra Brand Awards
SAMSUNG Malaysia Electronics has provided unparalleled devices and services to its consumers, leading the innovation and ecosystem that enables connection through seamless experiences.
This commitment to its consumers was recognised at the 2018 Putra Brand Awards, where Samsung won two esteemed Gold awards under the “Communications Devices” and “Camera,
IT and Office & Business Equipment” categories. Moreover, Samsung took home a Silver award for its contribution to “Personal, Household & Outdoor Appliances” segment as well.
“We have been putting in immense efforts to creating, providing, and adding value to our consumers’ lives.
Being recognised for our efforts at the Putra Brand Awards has motivated and humbled us at the same time.
We promised to keep up what we have been doing and continue to provide innovative technologies that will help our consumers break through barriers and do things they never thought were possible,” said Yoonsoo Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.
Apart from the three awards, Samsung also won “2018 Marketer of the Year” at the Putra Brand Awards, in acknowledgment of Samsung’s brand philosophy over the past year.
“This achievement is definitely one that we are extremely proud of. We take pride in creating meaningful and relevant campaigns, tying our innovative products to purposeful stories that are happening around us.
Our focus, moving forward, is to continue being better in our engagement with our consumers and ensuring that these relationships are upheld,” added President Kim.
The Putra Brand Awards is an annual premier brand awards event in Malaysia. Launched in 2010 by the Association of Accredited Advertising Agents Malaysia (4As) in association with the Malaysia’s Most Valuable Brands (MMVB), it recognises brand building as an integral business investment, measured by consumer preference.
In determining its winners, the Putra Brand Awards utilises a robust consumer research method in which 6,000 consumers vote for their favourite brands within multiple categories, therefore establishing Malaysian consumers themselves as the judges and award-givers of this distinguished event.
Goodyear Autocare Concept Outlet continues to expand aggressively offering its holistic tire shopping experience to meet the automotive care needs of today
SAUDAGAR Rim Rawang better known as SDGR has partnered with Goodyear Malaysia Berhad to launch its first Goodyear Autocare outlet in Batu Caves.
The growing number of Goodyear Autocare Concept outlets within the Klang Valley region is also part of Goodyear’s strategy to expand aggressively, making it convenient and accessible for customers to enjoy the refined Goodyear Autocare service.
Located along Jalan Sungai Dua, Batu Caves, this outlet comes equipped with state-of-the-art service bays and comprehensive automotive service kits, designed to offer customers a differentiated automotive care experience.
Managing Director of Goodyear Malaysia Berhad, Ben Hoge said “to redefine our customer’s experience, we rolled out the new Goodyear Autocare outlet concept since 2016 that combines impactful visuals, comprehensive products and service offering, and modern outlet design to make the tyre purchasing journey different here in our outlets for today’s discerning customers.
“This is an inaugural partnership between Goodyear and SDGR. It reflects Goodyear’s commitment in offering a competitive advantage for its partners, from the areas of product and knowledge support, wide range of product availability, to services and after-sales support.
We always seek ways to support our partners and be a part of their journey as they expand their business with the establishment of more Goodyear Autocare outlets under their belt,” added Ben.
As one of the top names in the sales of rims and tires, the outlet’s officiating ceremony was graced by Ben Hoge, Managing Director, Goodyear Malaysia Berhad; Chee Lip Choon, Sales Director, Goodyear Malaysia; Mohd Sany Hamzan, member of parliament for Taman Templer; Brigadier General Mislan Anuar; Professor Dr. Ibrahim Hashim; as well as Iskandar Zabani and Loh Chee Hoe, co-owners of SDGR.
To offer a holistic shopping experience, SDGR not only offers some of the latest Goodyear tires, including the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 and the Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2, which will be officially launched in November and is the successor of the legendary Goodyear NCT5, but a wide selection of performance rims as well.
The outlet is also equipped to provide a variety of car servicing options and has a selection of automotive accessories for sale.
Iskandar Zabani and Loh Chee Hoe, founder of SDGR shared “After building SDGR as a household brand in the rims industry, we are always looking out for ways to expand our business. We are very excited to have this venture with Goodyear, tapping into their deep product knowledge and business support to expand our presence within the Klang Valley region.”
Ben shared, “The partnership with SDGR Trading is among the many first of such ventures as we seek to expand our retail network nationwide, collaborating with retailers to continue serving our customers better.
In line with our 120th anniversary celebration this year, we have also in placed plans to further expand our automotive care service, on top of building our premium line of tire offerings and various consumer promotional activities to make it a good year!’
The growth of new vehicle segments and automotive technology signals the need for outlets today to be equipped with a comprehensive range solutions for today’s automotive needs.
In order to support that, Goodyear Malaysia will be adding 28 new stores alongside 38 refurbished stores in 2018. This brings the grand total to 66 shops that feature the new Goodyear AutoCare concept, which is designed all for the love of driving.
About Goodyear
Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 64,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 facilities in 22 countries around the world.
Its two Innovation Centres in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.
In 1908, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company began buying rubber from Malaysia via Singapore for its worldwide operations, with the sale of Goodyear products in Malaysia beginning in 1929.
Goodyear Malaysia Berhad established its own manufacturing plant based in Shah Alam, Selangor in 1972, which went on to become the company’s first tire plant to be certified for ISO 9002 standards in 1992.
Penantian penduduk Kampung Kabai di Kemboja selama lima tahun untuk memiliki masjid sendiri berakhir.
SERAMAI kira-kira 200 keluarga penduduk Islam di Kampung Kabai, Kemboja melahirkan kesyukuran dan gembira apabila impian untuk mendapat masjid sendiri tercapai apabila masjid itu sudah siap dibina sepenuhnya oleh NGO Antarabangsa.
Masjid yang mampu memuatkan kira-kira 600 jemaah lelaki dan 200 jemaah wanita itu mula dibina pada awal Januari lalu dan siap sepenuhnya pada akhir Oktober membabitkan kos kira-kira USD100,000.
Dikenali sebagai Masjid Al-Mansoriah itu dibina diatas tanah seluas 3 ekar oleh kontraktor tempatan yang dilantik dan berjaya menyiapkannya dalam tempoh 10 bulan seperti yang ditetapkan.
Pengerusi dan Ketua NGO Antarabangsa, Datuk Dr Mustapha Ahmad Marican berkata, masjid itu mempunyai keunikan tersendiri kerana kos pembinaannya yang paling murah iaitu USD100,000 dan warna masjid berilhamkan dari Masjid Sultan Mohamad ke-5 di Labuan, Sabah yang keseluruhannya berwarna biru.
Datuk Dr Mustapha Ahmad Marican berdiri megah dihadapan masjlid ke-5 dibina oleh NGO Antarabangsa di Kemboja
“Justeru, saya menyeru penduduk Kampung Kabai ini dapat memanfaatkan sebaik mungkin kemudahan masjid ini dengan bekerjasama menjaga aspek kebersihan dan kesucian masjid ini selain menggunakannya untuk memupuk perpaduan sesama masyarakat Islam.
“Kampung ini juga mempunyai penduduk Islam dan bukan Islam tetapi mereka amat rapat misalnya setiap petang mereka bermain bolasepak bersama dan pergi ke kebun bersama.
“Inilah contoh yang perlu kita ikuti dan saya harap penduduk dapat menghidupkan masjid ini dengan pelbagai aktiviti keagamaan dan bergotong-royong membersihkan masjiid supaya masjid sentiasa bersih dan cantik,” katanya dalam kunjungan ke Kemboja, baru-baru ini.
Sementara itu, Ketua Kampung Kabai, Ayub Isa berkata, pihaknya amat berterima kasih kepada NGO Antarabangsa kerana usaha gigih menjadikan impian penduduk memiliki sebuah masjid menjadi kenyataan.
“Kami semua akan memastikan masjid ini dijaga dengan baik dan penduduk di sini sudah lama berharap mempunyai sebuah masjid. Hari ini kami bersyukur kerana mendapat sebuah masjid yang cantik berwarna biru dan warna ini jarang sekali kita lihat di Kemboja,” katanya.
Mustapha menambah, masjid itu adalah masjid ke-5 yang dibina oleh NGO Antarabangsa di Kemboja dan pihaknya akan berusaha membantu masyarakat Islam Kemboja tetapi pada masa sama berharap masyarakat Islam di negara ini juga berubah.
“Kita perlu berusaha dan jangan terlalu mengharap pada orang semata-mata. Kita mesti berubah untuk meningkatkan taraf kehidupan kita barulah kita boleh menjadi contoh daripada segi kerjasama, muafakat dan hidup dalam suasana harmoni.
“Saya juga berharap lebih ramai generasi muda dapat datang ke masjid kerana kita juga membina kemudahan tempat bersukan dan menggalakkan penduduk kampung berniaga setiap kali ada acara bermain bola sepak,” katanya sambil menambah ini adalah salah satu sumber pendapatan yang boleh dimanfaatkan oleh penduduk kampung.
