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New R&R Stop Along CSR to be Completed by August 2025

A new Rest and Recreation (R&R) stop on the Central Spine Road (CSR) Section 4A, from Kampung Relong to Ladang Jerkoh in Kuala Lipis, is expected to be completed by August 2025. According to Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, Deputy Minister of Public Works, construction is slated to begin by March 2025, if not earlier.

“Currently, only the platform has been built, with work on the road leading to it expected to commence soon,” Ahmad shared during a Dewan Rakyat Special Chamber session, according to Bernama.

This new facility is part of efforts to improve infrastructure in Kelantan and will complement existing R&R stops at Gua Musang Utara and Gua Musang Selatan. The stops will be equipped with basic amenities, including rest areas, toilets, prayer rooms, food stalls, children’s play areas, and parking lots, all aimed at enhancing the comfort and safety of road users.

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No dining-in at highway R&Rs but you can pre-order to minimize interaction

Various versions of the Movement Control Order (MCO) are in effect with interstate and interdistrict travel being forbidden unless permission is given by the police. As there will still be many people permitted to travel long distances on highways, PLUS is ensuring that their needs are met safely when they are at the rest and service areas (R&R).

Last year, the first MCO saw all R&Rs shut down completely but this time round, many of the stalls are permitted to continue business, especially those which provide fresh food, drinks and snacks. PLUS urges the public to patronize these R&R businesses as the support will go a long way to enable the local business owners and their workers to sustain their livelihood during this period.

*Dine-in is not permitted at the food courts, and to minimize interaction, food or drinks can be pre-ordered using the PLUS app.*

More than 600 businesses operating
More than 600 businesses are open at the R&Rs at Dengkil (both sides), Rawang (Northbound), Sungai Buloh Overhead Bridge Restaurant, Seremban (both sides), Ulu Bernam (Southbound), Tapah (Southbound), Gunung Semanggol (both sides), Gurun (both sides), Juru Lay-by (Southbound), Pagoh (both sides), Machap (both sides), Kulai Lay-by (Southbound) and 3 R&Rs along the LPT2 highway to the East Coast. The three are at Ajil (Northbound), Paka (Northbound) and Perasing (Southbound).

Everyone has to observe the SOPs – temperature scanning, use of facemask, contact registration and social distancing – and for safety, PLUS has included a Pre-Order function in the PLUS App for contactless ordering, or through this link – or through orderdisini.plus.com.my/. They should keep a safe distance of at least 1 metre apart when lining up for food or when using any facilities.

Dine-in only allowed in CMCO areas
All businesses at R&Rs and lay-bys which are located in MCO states are still open from 6 am to 12 am for take-away only as the dining areas at the food courts are closed to prevent the convergence of crowds. For CMCO states, however, operating hours are from 6 am to 12 am and dine-in is allowed with strict physical distancing and compliance to the SOPs.

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Latest information on everything related to PLUS highways and facilities can be found at www.plus.com.my, with the PUTRI chatbot making interaction faster and easier.

All food courts at PLUS R&Rs open for business (dine-in as well)

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PLUS Malaysia Berhad has reopened its food court dining areas at all its rest and service areas (R&Rs), including the two overhead bridge restaurants and lay-bys along PLUS-operated highways as well as the Lebuhraya Pantai Timur 2 (LPT2). This follows the government’s announcement effective February 10, 2021.

While interstate travel is not permitted and inter-district travel is controlled, there are still motorists who will be using the highways to go to work, and they will be able to stop at the R&Rs to get food or drinks.

However, PLUS advises all customers to comply with the Standard Operations Procedure (SOP) which allows 2 persons per dining table with one-metre physical distancing when stopping over to have their meals at the respective areas. The highway concessionaire also advises all highway customers to adhere to the standard safety SOPs of wearing a facemask, registering on the MySejahtera App, checking temperatures at the designated points and keeping a safe distance of one-metre apart when lining up for food or using the facilities at the R&Rs and other public places during this period.

During the Movement Control Order (MCO) period, all facilities at the R&Rs and lay-bys such as public restrooms and suraus are open 24-hours. Meanwhile, restaurants, stalls and mobile food trucks including convenience stores are operating from 6 am to 10 pm.

Additionally, many of the stalls at the R&Rs can accept orders via a pre-order function in the PLUS App. The app can be downloaded for free through the Google Play Store for android devices or the App Store for iPhone users.

PLUS highway services and facilities remain open in accordance with SOPs

*To know more, visit www.bhpetrol.com.my.*

Although inter-state and inter-district travel has been stopped with the new Movement Control Order (MCO) in selected states (from January 13 until January 26 2021), PLUS Malaysia Berhad is maintaining its services and facilities as before, while adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

“The PLUS highways are critical linkages of the nation and PLUS is highly cognizant of its preparedness to serve and provide the highest level of safety to all who urgently have to use our highways either to transport essential goods or for business during these times,” said the Managing Director of PLUS, Datuk Azman Ismail.

According to Datuk Azman, PLUS is also assisting the police in setting up roadblocks at major toll plazas in MCO affected states as inter-district travel is currently restricted to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Facilities open but no dine-in
During the first MCO last March, facilities at the Rest & Service (R&R) areas were shut down, except for petrol stations, but this time round, they will remain open. Those which are located under MCO states (Penang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Melaka and Johor) will be open from 6 am to 8 pm daily but sitting down for meals is not permitted. Customers will have to take their food away and consume them in the car or elsewhere. It is advisable to use the pre-order function in the PLUS App, which enables ordering of meals from selected R&Rs for takeaways.

The operating hours for R&Rs and lay-bys in CMCO states (Perak, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah and Terengganu) will be from 6 am to 12 midnight and dine-in is allowed. However, strict physical distancing and other SOPs must be observed.

Suraus at all PLUS R&Rs, lay-bys and toll plaza lay-bys will be open. However, the surau operation is subject to further direction by the Islamic Religion Department under the respective states or districts.

Have enough balance for toll
“We urge highway users who have to travel on urgent matters to plan their journey properly and ensure that their Touch ‘n Go card and e-Wallets are sufficiently reloaded to minimize disruptions and need for physical interactions at the toll plazas,” said Datuk Azman. Those who have insufficient card balance at the toll lane are advised to press the intercom button for assistance.

Under the new normal practised by many organisations that manages premises which are open to public, customers are denied entry or transactions if face masks are not worn. As such, PLUS asks the same of its customers to wear a face mask and comply with the SOPs when interacting with its frontliners who serve them.

“This will ensure the safety of both our customers and our frontliners in line with the #KitaJagaKita objective,” he said.

If there is a breakdown along the highway, PLUSRonda patrol units will come and help at any time of the day or night. To contact PLUS, call 1800-88-0000.

Increased traffic on highways expected with easing of CMCO conditions

The country is still under various levels of the Movement Control Order (MCO) since it was introduced in March this year as a way to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. However, over the year, as the situation has changed, the conditions of the MCO have been varied and right now, with interstate travel being permitted again (except through Red Zones), many more vehicles are on the highways.

PLUS Malaysia Berhad expects a big increase in traffic volume on its highways over the next few days, especially as today is a holiday in Selangor (Sultan’s birthday). As the Klang Valley has the biggest vehicle population, it is expected that many may take the opportunity to travel to see relatives in kampungs, or just go on a long-missed holiday.

Plan your route, get help from PUTRI
The high volume of traffic may not be like the festive season periods but nevertheless, PLUS advises motorists to plan their journeys before departing. To do journey planning, they can check live highway CCTV feeds and consult PUTRI, a real-time customer texting interface to assist with any enquiries & feedback. Alternatively, they can also call the PLUSLINE 1-800-88-0000 or send an e-mail with their enquiry or feedback to customerfeedback@plus.com.my.

The concessionaire is prepared for the increased traffic but also hopes that motorists will cooperate by ensuring their Touch‘NGo cards and e-Wallets are sufficiently reloaded to minimize disruptions and need for physical interactions. There are over 13,000 locations nationwide to help highway customers reload their cards early.

RFID for quicker passage
For those travelling northwards, PLUS recommends that they set the auto-reload on their e-Wallets to facilitate a new, contactless experience via RFID, currently available as part of public pilot at the Sungai Dua – Hutan Kampung stretch of PLUS (in the northern region) as well as all Open System toll plazas nationwide.

Remember the SOPs
While there is freedom to travel longer distances and across borders, the Standard Operating Procedures must still be followed, meaning social distancing, use of facemasks, temperature checks and washing hands, among others. You would also be required to register in a record book or scan a QR code.

“PLUS is taking all necessary precautions to ensure our customers’ safety, comfort & convenience including at the Rest & Service Areas (R&R). I would like to appeal to all our customers to support PLUS’ efforts in ensuring compliance with all health and safety procedures throughout their journey by wearing face masks, maintaining physical distancing and practicing good personal hygiene. In order to promote safe physical distancing, we also recommend our customers to pre-order food and drinks using the PLUS mobile app,” said PLUS Managing Director, Datuk Azman Ismail.

*Drive cautiously in rainy weather and have your lights on.*

He also reminded motorists to be cautious and to practice safe driving at all times, especially as this is the season of rainy weather throughout the country. Having a bigger gap between vehicles and switching on headlights is recommended.

Shops at many PLUS R&R/lay-bys to remain closed till March 31

Interstate travel is not permitted during the period of the Movement Control Order (MCO). However, if you are on PLUS highways – and you should have a valid reason for travelling – and want to stop by at a R&R to pick up food or drinks, you should be aware that the shops are closed from today until March 31, 2020 when the MCO ends.

According to notices which appeared today on the PLUS Facebook pag, the closure of shops are at the following R&R locations in Peninsular Malaysia:

Gelang Patah, Machap, Ayer Keroh, Mambau, Ulu Bernam, Sg. Buloh, USJ and Penanti.

*Operating hours at some R&Rs have been shortened to 6 am to 7 pm until March 31, 2020 (picture of R&R at Sg. Perak taken earlier in the year).*

Additionally, at the other R&Rs, operating hours of the shops will be from 6 am to 7 pm. They are at:

Pagoh, Seremban, Dengkil, Tg. Malim, Tapah, Sg. Perak, G. Semanggol, Gurun and Rawang.

All stalls and shops at the lay-bys will also be closed from March 21 – 31, 2020.

However, the toilets, parking spaces and petrol stations will still be operational as normal. All suraus at PLUS R&Rs and the LPT2 are, however, closed during the MCO period.

PLUS has also closed all its reload facilities at the Toll Plaza Customer Service Centres and Reload lanes at both its Open and Close Toll highways.

The highway concessionaire explained that these actions of closure are social distancing efforts to reduce the risk of infection and therefore limit virus transmission.

Petrol station — *Reloading of TnG tollcards can be done at petrol station convenience stores such as BHPetrol’s Petromarts.*

As such, PLUS advises motorists to plan their journey ahead by reloading their Touch‘nGo card at reload centres nationwide. The reload facilities include Self-Service Kiosks at 67 locations along selected rest and service areas, as well at ATMs of banks. Petrol stations and convenience stores can also provide reload services.

Fire at Sg. Buloh R&R on the PLUS North-South Expressway

Motorists passing the Sg Buloh Overhead Bridge R&R may have noticed huge plumes of smoke rising from the complex yesterday. PLUS has confirmed that there was a fire which occurred at the Burger King outlet around 6:25 pm.

The highway concessionaire said that the fire was small and started in the fast food restaurant’s kitchen. There were no injuries or structural impact resulting from the incident.

BOMBA, which responded to an emergency call promptly, put the fire out following efforts by Burger King staff as well. The Burger King outlet is sealed off until further notice but the rest of the R&R is still open to the public who can go to the other F&B outlets.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan – The “Effortless, Everywhere” Luxury SUV Makes Its Malaysian Debut! [+Videos]

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Kuala Lumpur has introduced what’s likely the most luxurious SUV ever made, the Cullinan. Equally at home on the streets of Kuala Lumpur or on the country roads of East Malaysia, Cullinan will take a new segment of adventurous customers to the ends of the country in ultimate luxury.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. David Kim, Asia Pacific Regional Sales Manager for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars commented, “Cullinan has been Rolls-Royce’s most anticipated new model, not least here in Malaysia, in a country where the mix of wide open roads and off-road terrain suit our new motor car. In addition, we know that Cullinan will complement the varied lifestyles of our highly successful customers here.”

Rolls-Royce customers are now able to purchase in Malaysia a super-luxury SUV that can go effortlessly, everywhere in ultimate luxury and style. Cullinan is underpinned by a bespoke platform called the ‘Architecture of Luxury’, unique to the brand, which accords the car a level of performance, comfort and refinement never before seen in the SUV segment.”

Mr. Anas Zawawi Khalid, Director for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Kuala Lumpur, said, “We are very excited about the arrival of Cullinan. Many of our customers have been waiting to add this pinnacle SUV to their stable of cars because of the promise of its versatility, unmatched levels of super-luxury and comfort, as well as on- and off-road performance. This remarkable motor car is creating tremendous amounts of interest amongst younger, affluent customers who are new to Rolls-Royce but who value adventure and freedom of travel without compromise.”

Each Rolls-Royce Cullinan is Bespoke, pricing is dependent on customer specification
Estimate pricing: from RM 1.8 million (before tax)

For the FULL details on the new Rolls-Royce Cullinan, click to download this: ROLLS-ROYCE LAUNCHES MALAYSIA’S MOST LUXURIOUS SUV

Range Rover Velar 3.0 R-Dynamic Now Available In Malaysia!

Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia has just rolled out the 3.0L R-Dynamic variant of the Range Rover Velar for local motoring enthusiasts who want to experience more power in their drive while enjoying the “modernity and elegance” that this luxurious mid-sized SUV has to offer. Priced at RM722,787, this variant is now available at all LR showrooms nationwide.

The P380 Supercharged V6 petrol engine, this variant offers exhilarating performance that enables the Velar to reach 100km/h in only 5.7 seconds before reaching an electronically limited top speed of 250km/h. The exhaust note has been enhanced to produce a deep powerful note that is sweet sounding to match the refined cabin.

The Velar is known for its exquisite cabin which uses premium and luxury materials to reflect extravagance. The instrument panel’s strong, horizontal beam is the defining element of the Velar’s interior architecture while the slender air vents reinforce the Velar’s reductive, technology-enabled design. The seats are covered with perforated leather combined with Kvadrat’s* luxurious fabric for an opulent plush.

*Only available with the Premium Textile Interior Pack.

More on the Range Rover Velar 3.0…

Pioneering consumer technologies such as the flush deployable door handles and the Touch Pro Duo infotainment system are among the advanced features of the Velar. The Touch Pro Duo features two 10-inch high-definition touchscreens integrated seamlessly behind secret-until-lit surfaces. These slim, intuitive displays work in harmony with the cabin architecture while adding an overall sense of modernity to the vehicle’s design.

The flush deployable door handles are a futuristic feature and deploy when the vehicle is unlocked and retract once the vehicle is locked. The door handle design contributes to the low drag coefficient. At only 0.32, it is the most aerodynamically-efficient Land Rover ever produced. Another great feature that adds to the aesthetics of the Velar is the Matrix LED Headlights, one of the most slender headlights to appear on a Land Rover vehicle. These boldly designed headlights produce a quality of light close to daylight, giving excellent illumination and reducing eye fatigue.

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 percent 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.

It is also one of the safest vehicles due to its comprehensive safety system that includes six airbags and a suite of technology advanced driver assistance system. The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go and Emergency Braking system that is equipped in the Velar adds on to the driver’s convenience when cruising on the highway or driving in traffic. The ACC maintains a set cruising speed, and a driver-selectable gap to the vehicle in front. The technology ensures that the vehicle will come to a complete stop when the vehicle in front does.

The radar-based High-Speed Emergency Braking technology increases the capacity and speed at which Emergency Braking is able to function, operating between 10-160km/h. If the radar detects an imminent collision, it will sound an audible alert to the driver and, if the driver doesn’t take any avoiding action, the vehicle will brake in order to mitigate a collision.

The 3.0L Velar features a sophisticated all-wheel drive system, four-corner air suspension, class-leading ground clearance of 251mm, class-leading wading depth of 650mm. The air suspension’s ride height drops by 10mm when cruising at speeds above 105km/h to reduce aerodynamic drag and improve fuel efficiency.

Designed and engineered at Jaguar Land Rover’s development centres in the UK, the Velar is manufactured at the company’s Solihull production facility.

The Velar is recognised globally and locally as one of the best SUVs of 2018. Among its recent awards include the Premium Large SUV of Malaysia by the 2018 Cars of Malaysia Aurizn Awards and Best Large-size Luxury SUV/Crossover by Star Carsifu Editor’s Choice Awards 2018.

All vehicles distributed by Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia are compatible with the Malaysian climate, environment, fuel quality and meet the Malaysian emission standard. All Land Rover vehicles distributed by authorised dealers also come with the Land Rover Care programme which includes a five-year warranty, five-year free service and three-year roadside assistance. Visit www.landrover.com.my for more information.

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Hentian R&R Baharu Di Lebuhraya LTU akan Disiapkan menjelang Ogos 2025

New R&R Stop Along CSR to be Completed by August 2025

No dining-in at highway R&Rs but you can pre-order to minimize interaction

All food courts at PLUS R&Rs open for business (dine-in as well)

PLUS highway services and facilities remain open in accordance with SOPs

Increased traffic on highways expected with easing of CMCO conditions

Fire at Sg. Buloh R&R on the PLUS North-South Expressway

Rolls-Royce Cullinan – The “Effortless, Everywhere” Luxury SUV Makes Its Malaysian Debut! [+Videos]

Range Rover Velar 3.0 R-Dynamic Now Available In Malaysia!

More on the Range Rover Velar 3.0…

Hentian R&R Baharu Di Lebuhraya LTU akan Disiapkan menjelang Ogos 2025

New R&R Stop Along CSR to be Completed by August 2025

No dining-in at highway R&Rs but you can pre-order to minimize interaction

All food courts at PLUS R&Rs open for business (dine-in as well)

PLUS highway services and facilities remain open in accordance with SOPs

Increased traffic on highways expected with easing of CMCO conditions

Fire at Sg. Buloh R&R on the PLUS North-South Expressway

Rolls-Royce Cullinan – The “Effortless, Everywhere” Luxury SUV Makes Its Malaysian Debut! [+Videos]

Range Rover Velar 3.0 R-Dynamic Now Available In Malaysia!

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