Tips Menyimpan Bahan Makanan Dalam Peti Sejuk

Bagi kawan2 yang agak2 was-was/pening2 lalat atau apa2 pening sekalipun/(diri sendiri terutamanya kadang mengabaikannya) bagaimanakah cara terbaik menjaga makanan yang disimpan dalam peti sejuk... jom ikuti panduan di bawah:

1. Kapasiti
Jangan isi peti ais terlalu penuh sehingga mengganggu aliran udara di dalamnya. Jika telalu penuh, peti ais tidak akan dingin secara optimum. Secara ideanya isikan sebanyak 85 peratus sahaja dan 15 peratus lagi untuk pengaliran udara.


2. Makanan Kering
Tidak perlu menyimpan makanan kering dalam peti ais. Ikan masin dan keropok umpamanya, cukup sekadar disimpan dalam bekas tertutup, diletakkan di tempat yang kering dalam suhu bilik.

3. Daging
Daging boleh tahan selama sebulan jika disimpan dalam peti ais. Potong daging, masukkan dalam bekas plastik dalam jumlah yang memadai untuk sekali masak, ikat rapat-rapat dan simpan dalam ruang dingin beku. Ini memudahkan anda ketika memasak, hanya ambil yang berkenaan, cairkan kembali dan terus memasak. Jika anda simpan dalam jumlah besar sekali gus, katakan dua kilogram tetapi anda hanya perlukan setengah kilogram, untuk dimasak, anda perlu mengeluarkan semuanya sekali dan menunggu ia cair dahulu, sebelum menyimpan bakinya. Proses ini boleh menyebabkan daging tercemar dan mengurangkan gizinya. Ini kerana ketika mencairkannya, zat mungkin dicairkan sekali bersama ais.

4. Ikan
Sebelum disimpan, ikan harus dibersihkan, buang insang, isi perut dan sisik. Kemudian bungkus rapat-rapat dan simpan dalam ruang dingin beku. Udang biasanya akan mempunyai bercak-cak hitam jika terlalu lama disimpan dalam ruang dingin beku.

5. Sayur-sayuran
Ruang sayur-sayuran biasanya terletak bahagian paling bawah. Sayur-sayuran mempunyai sifat yang cepat layu. Kalau ingin lebih segar, sayur-sayuran boleh dibungkus rapat dalam plastik. Jangan simpan sayur di ruang dingin, seperti chiller di bawah ruang dingin beku. Ia akan menyebabkan dinding sel-sel pecah kerana ia tidak dapat menahan cairan.


6. Makanan
Ada makanan yang harus disimpan dalam bekas bertutup rapat untuk mengelakkan berbau. Susu misalnya antara makanan yang mudah tercemar. Makanan dalam tin yang sudah dibuka boleh dipindahkan ke dalam gelas atau bekas melamin, ditutup rapat kemudian disimpan dalam peti ais. jangan disimpan dalam tinnya kerana ia boleh mengakibatkan pengoksidaan. Makanan yang dibolehkan adalah buah-buahan dalam tin.

7. Sos dan kicap
Botol sos dan kicap yang sudah dibuka lebih baik disimpan dalam peti ais. Namun pastikan botolnya bertutup rapat.

8. Sisa Roti
Roti tawar tidak tahan lama jika disimpan dalam suhu bilik, apatah lagi pada musim hujan yang lembap. Bungkus rapat-rapat dengan plastik, simpan dalam peti ais. Jika hendak dimakan, anda boleh mengukusnya selama satu minit dengan mendidihkan air terlebih dahulu. Jika terlalu lama, roti akan lembik terkena wap air.


9. Kebersihan
Bersihkan peti ais sekali dalam sebulan. Defrostkan supaya ais dalam ruang dingin beku dan chiller mencair. Matikan aliran elektrik. Lap seluruh dinding dengan air suam-suam kuku yang dicampurkan sedikit soda untuk menghilangkan bau. Keluarkan semua rak, cuci dengan sabun, bilas, keringkan dengan baik sebelum dipasangkan semula. Periksa secara berkala bekas takungan air di bahagian belakang atau bawah peti asi. Jika penuh, segera kosongkan supaya tidak menjadi tempat nyamuk membiak.




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BUDGET 2012: HIGHLIGHTS

Budget 2012: Highlights (2011/10/07)

* One off cash assistance of RM500 to all households with a monthly income of RM3,000 and below, costing RM1.8 billion to benefit 3.4 million households.

* One off RM100 aid for each school pupil aged 6 to 16.

* One off RM200 cash voucher for all Malaysian school pupils and higher learning institution students.

* Ceiling for house prices under a government deposit guarantee scheme for first time house buyers to be raised to RM400,000 from RM200,000.

* Civil service salary hikes of between 7 and 13 percent.

* Additional bonus of half-month salary with a minimum payment of RM500 for civil servants and an assistance of RM500 for government pensioners, to be paid together with December 2011 salary.

* A RM443million fund to build 15,000 units of housing for lower to middle income earners.

* Increase in the rate of automatic annual increments in civil service salaries of between RM80 and RM320.

* Civil service pensions to be raised, involving a RM600 million allocation.

* RM120 million to offer 5,000 Masters and 500 doctoral scholarships for eligible civil servants, including teachers.

* The government will offer 20,000 places for diploma teachers to pursue undergraduate studies.

* A special one-off payment of RM3,000 to 4,300 individuals who have completed their contracts with the Department of Special Affairs (JASA) and Social Development Department (KEMAS).

* RM442 million for the development expenditure of the Royal Malaysia Police, including for police housing quarters, purchase of communication and technical equipment as well as upgrading of headquarters, stations and training centres.

* RM500 million to upgrade and maintain army camps and quarters nationwide under the Army Care programme.

* RM50 million for the introduction of a special programme to enable army personnel who retired with less than 21 years of service and are not eligible for pension, to venture into businesses and obtain jobs in the public and private sectors.

* A one-off payment of RM3,000 to each ex-member as well as widows and widowers of special constable and auxiliary police who served in protecting the country during the emergency era.

* Build 85 government subsidised discount grocery stores nationwide.

* To review real property gains tax to curb speculation.

* To extend import and excise duty exemption on hybrid and electric cars until end-2013.

* Malaysia to establish RM2.6 billion worth of funds for small and medium enterprises (SME). * Malaysian state-run planter FELDA to list its global arm by mid 2012: “The listing will create another blue-chip plantation company besides attracting international investors to Bursa Malaysia. The rights and interests of the FELDA settlers will continue to be protected by Koperasi Permodalan FELDA. FELDA are expected to receive a windfall with amount to be announced before listing.

* To extend tax exemption on issuance and trading on foreign currency sukuk by three years.

* To cut tax for three years on expenses incurred in issuance of sukuk wakala starting 2012.

* To implement RM6 billion private sector financed special stimulus package for infrastructure works.

* To allow 100 percent foreign ownership of 17 service subsectors including healthcare and logistics.

* To implement RM98.4 billion rolling plan until 2013 for high impact development projects.

* To grant tax benefits to investors who use Malaysian Treasury Management Centre to accelerate financial markets development. These include income tax exemption of 70 percent for five years, withholding tax exemption on interest payments on borrowing and stamp duty exemption on loan and service agreements. – Reuters

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BAJET 2012 (MALAY) - HIGHLIGHTS

Bajet 2012: Highlights (2011/10/07)

* Pembayaran bantuan tunai (sekali sahaja) sebanyak RM500 kepada semua isi rumah dengan pendapatan bulanan sebanyak RM3,000 dan ke bawah, yang bernilai RM1.8 bilion untuk memberi manfaat kepada 3.4 juta isi rumah.

* Bantuan RM100 (sekali sahaja) bagi setiap murid sekolah berusia 6 hingga 16 tahun.

* Pembayaran baucer tunai RM200 (sekali sahaja) untuk semua murid-murid sekolah Malaysia dan pelajar institusi pembelajaran tinggi.

*Siling bagi harga rumah di bawah skim jaminan deposit kerajaan untuk pembeli rumah pertama kali dinaikkan kepada RM400,000 daripada RM200,000.

* Kenaikan gaji Perkhidmatan Awam di antara 7 dan 13 peratus.

* Bonus tambahan gaji setengah bulan dengan bayaran minimum RM500 untuk kakitangan awam dan bantuan sebanyak RM500 untuk pesara kerajaan, yang akan dibayar bersama-sama dengan gaji Disember 2011.

* RM443 juta dana untuk membina 15,000 unit perumahan untuk lebih rendah kepada berpendapatan sederhana.

* Peningkatan dalam kadar kenaikan gaji tahunan secara automatik dalam pembayaran gaji perkhidmatan awam antara RM80 dan RM320.

* Pencen Perkhidmatan Awam akan dinaikkan, yang melibatkan peruntukan RM600 juta.

* RM120 juta untuk menawarkan 5,000 Sarjana dan 500 biasiswa kedoktoran bagi kakitangan yang layak sivil, termasuk guru-guru.

* Kerajaan akan menawarkan 20,000 tempat untuk guru-guru diploma untuk melanjutkan pengajian peringkat ijazah.

* Satu pembayaran khas (sekali sahaja) RM3,000 kepada 4,300 individu yang telah tamat kontrak mereka dengan Jabatan Hal Ehwal Khas (JASA) dan Jabatan Pembangunan Sosial (KEMAS).

* RM442 juta untuk perbelanjaan pembangunan Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM), termasuk untuk kuarters perumahan polis, pembelian peralatan komunikasi dan teknikal serta menaik taraf ibu pejabat, balai dan pusat latihan.

* RM500 juta untuk menaik taraf dan menyenggara kem-kem tentera dan pihak di seluruh negara di bawah Penjagaan Tentera program.

* RM50 juta untuk memperkenalkan program khas bagi membolehkan anggota tentera yang bersara dengan perkhidmatan kurang daripada 21 tahun dan tidak layak untuk pencen, untuk menceburi bidang perniagaan dan mendapatkan pekerjaan di sektor awam dan swasta.

* Bayaran satu kali sebanyak RM3,000 kepada setiap bekas ahli serta janda dan duda polis konstabel dan tambahan khas yang berkhidmat dalam melindungi negara semasa Zaman Darurat.

* Membina 85 kedai-kedai runcit diskaun subsidi kerajaan di seluruh negara.

* Untuk mengkaji cukai sebenar keuntungan hartanah untuk membendung spekulasi.

* Untuk memanjangkan import dan duti eksais ke atas hibrid dan elektrik kereta sehingga akhir-2013.

* Malaysia untuk mewujudkan dana bernilai RM2.6 bilion untuk perusahaan kecil dan sederhana (PKS).

* Peneroka FELDA ke senarai global menjelang pertengahan 2012: "Penyenaraian akan mewujudkan syarikat perladangan cip biru lain di samping menarik pelabur antarabangsa kepada Bursa Malaysia. Hak-hak yang akan mewujudkan dan kepentingan peneroka FELDA akan terus dilindungi oleh Koperasi Permodalan FELDA. FELDA dijangka menerima durian runtuh dengan jumlah yang akan diumumkan sebelum penyenaraian.

* Untuk memanjangkan tempoh pengecualian cukai ke atas terbitan dan perdagangan sukuk mata wang asing sebanyak tiga tahun

* Untuk memotong cukai selama tiga tahun ke atas perbelanjaan yang ditanggung dalam penerbitan sukuk wakala bermula 2012.

* Untuk melaksanakan sektor swasta RM6 bilion yang dibiayai pakej rangsangan khas untuk kerja-kerja infrastruktur.

* Untuk membenarkan pemilikan asing 100 peratus sebanyak 17 perkhidmatan subsektor termasuk penjagaan kesihatan dan logistik.

* Untuk melaksanakan RM98.4 bilion pelan pusingan sehingga 2013 untuk projek-projek pembangunan ‘high-impact’.

* Untuk memberi manfaat cukai kepada pelabur yang menggunakan Pusat Pengurusan Perbendaharaan Malaysia untuk mempercepatkan pembangunan pasaran kewangan. Ini termasuk pengecualian cukai pendapatan sebanyak 70 peratus bagi lima tahun, duti pegangan pengecualian cukai ke atas bayaran faedah ke atas pinjaman dan cop pengecualian ke atas pinjaman dan perkhidmatan perjanjian. - Reuters

**Nota: Penterjemahan Terus dari sumber http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20111007164859/Article/index_html**

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TIPS TO FILL-UP FUEL EFFICIENTLY...

ONLY BUY OR FILL UP YOUR CAR OR BIKKIE IN THE EARLY MORNING WHEN THE GROUND TEMPERATURE IS STILL COLD.
Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground. The colder the ground, the denser the fuel, when it gets warmer petrol expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening.... your liter is not exactly a liter.In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and the temperature of the petrol, diesel and jet fuel, ethanol and other petroleum products play an important role. A 1degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps.


ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT TIPS IS TO FILL UP WHEN YOUR TANK IS HALF FULL.
The reason for this is, the more fuel you have in your tank, the less air occupying its empty space. Petrol evaporates faster than you can imagine. Petroleum storage tanks have an internal floating roof. This roof serves as zero clearance between the petrol and the atmosphere, so it minimizes the evaporation. Unlike service stations, here where I work, every truck that we load is temperature compensated, so that every liter is actually the exact amount.


WHEN YOU'RE FILLING UP, DO NOT SQUEEZE THE TRIGGER OF THE NOZZLE TO A FAST MODE.
If you look, you will see that the trigger has three (3) stages: low, middle, and high. In slow mode, you should be pumping on low speed, thereby minimizing the vapors that are created, while you are pumping. All hoses at the pump have a vapor return. If you are pumping on the fast rate, some of the liquid that goes to your tank becomes vapor. Those vapors are being sucked up and back into the underground storage tank so you ' re getting less worth for your money.


ANOTHER REMINDER, IF THERE IS A FUEL TRUCK PUMPING INTO THE STORAGE TANKS, WHEN YOU STOP TO BUY, DO NOT FILL UP.
Most likely the petrol/diesel is being stirred up as the fuel is being delivered, and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles on the bottom.

Budget 2011 Highlights – Kandungan Bajet 2011

KUALA LUMPUR: Following are Budget 2011 economic highlights:

Government revises growth rate for 2010 to seven per cent from six per cent previously.

Income per capita to increase 6.1 per cent to RM28,000.

Private investment to expand 12.5 per cent to RM86 billion.

Twelve National Key Economic Areas (NKEAs) to generate over RM1.3 trillion in investment and create 3.3 million job opportunities.

Government to provide allocation as a tipping point for infrastructure support to ensure viability of private sector-led projects.

Several public-private partnership (PPP) projects under the 10MP to be implemented in 2011 via a RM12.5 billion private investment.

The Academic Medical Centre, a joint-venture between Academic Medical Centre Sdn Bhd and John Hopkins Medical International as well as Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland, is another identified PPP project with RM2 billion private investment.

Government to consider special incentive packages to attract investors to the Kuala Lumpur International Financial District (KLIFD).

The Mass Rapid Transit project will be implemented beginning 2011 with private investment of RM40 billion and to complete by 2020.

The Employees Provident Fund to undertake mixed development at the identified Malaysian Rubber Board land in Sungai Buloh with an estimated cost of RM10 billion, to be completed by 2025.

To support financial liberalisation policy, the government will implement bold measures to revitalise the domestic capital market particularly diversifying investment products, liberalising equity holding requirements and investment limits, providing attractive incentives as well as enhancing cooperation with foreign bourses.

Government-Linked Investment Companies (GLIC) to divest shareholdings in major companies listed on Bursa Malaysia and are allowed to increase investment in overseas markets.

Bursa Malaysia to launch Sukuk and conventional bonds to meet retail investors' demand for fixed income instruments.

Securities Commission to offer three new stockbroking licences to eligible local, foreign or joint-venture companies.

Bursa Malaysia to develop an international board to enable foreign securities to be listed including syariah-compliant products.

Tax deduction on expenses for the issuance of Islamic securities which adopt the principles of Murabahah and Bai' Bithaman Ajil based on tawarru.

Double tax deducation on takaful contributions for export credit.

Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) to provide a start-up fund of RM100 million to provide soft loans which allow loan repayments only after the companies generate income.

Bumiputera Property Trust Foundation (BPTF) to launch a syariah-compliant Bumiputera Property Trust Scheme of RM1 billion.

Private pension fund to be launched in 2011 to benefit private sector employees and the self-employed.

Existing income tax relief of up to RM6,000 for employees' contributions to the EPF will be extended to the contributions made to the Private Pension Fund, including the self-employed. Employers will also be given tax deduction on contributions made on behalf of their employees.

A sum of RM857 million allocated for local companies to invest in high value-added activities, particularly in Penang and the Kulim High-Tech Park in Kedah.

Government allocates RM146 million to support oil, gas and energy industry. Among projects to be implemented include the establishment of the Oil Field Services and Equipment Centre in Johor with private investment of RM6 billion over a period of 10 years.

Petronas will implement a regasification project with an investment of RM3 billion in Melaka and will be operational in 2012.

Pioneer Status and Investment Tax Allowance for the generation of energy from renewable sources and energy efficiency activities to be extended until Dec 31, 2015.

Import duty and sales tax exemption on equipment for the generation of energy from renewable sources and energy efficiency to be extended until Dec 31, 2012.

Tax exemption on the income derived from trading of Certified Emission Reductions certificate to be extended until year of assessment 2012.

Import duty and excise duty exemption duty to franchise holders of hybrid cars will be extended until Dec 31, 2011 with excise duty to be given full exemption. This incentive is also extended to electric cars as well as hybrid and electric motorcycles.

Government will implement the Feed in Tariff (FiT) mechanism under the Renewable Energy (RE) Act to allow electricity generated from RE by individuals and independent providers to be sold to electricity utility companies.

Government will extend the investment allowance period for the last mile broadband service providers. In addition, import duty and sales tax exemption on broadband equipment are also extended for two years until 2012.

A sum of RM91 million is allocated for capacity building in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services industry, aerospace and aeronautical engineering training programmes as well as promotion of business outsourcing services.

Government allocates RM850 million for infrastructure support for corridor and regional development. Iskandar Malaysia (RM339 million), Northern Corridor Economic Region (RM133 million), East Coast Economic Region (RM178 million), Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (RM93 million), Sabah Development Corridor (RM110 million).

A sum of RM411 million is allocated for the research, development and commercialisation activities.

A sum of RM71 million is allocated for Special Innovation Unit (UNIK).

The new Insolvency Act will consolidate the Bankruptcy Act 1967 and Part 10 of the Companies Act 1965, including introduction of provision relating to relief mechanism for companies and individuals with financial problems. The review will also involve amending the current minimum bankruptcy limit of RM30,000.

A sum of RM200 million is allocated to purchase creative products such as high quality locally-produced films, dramas and documentaries.

Allocation of RM212 billion for Budget 2011 of which RM162.8 billion is for operating expenditure and RM49.2 billion for development expenditure.

Federal government revenue collection to increase 2.3 per cent to RM165.8 billion in 2011 and its deficit to decline to 5.4 per cent of GDP compared with 5.6 per cent in 2010.

- Bernama

NATIONAL DAY OF MALAYSIA...

Today, for the 53rd year, we celebrate the National Day of Malaysia.

This day is for commemorating the independence of the Federation of Malaya from the British Colonial rule.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj announced the independence of Malaya from the British on 31 August 1957, at Stadium Merdeka.

The Formation of Malaysia

The Federation of Malaysia, comprising the States of Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore was to be officially declared on the date August 31, 1963, on the 6th anniversary of Malayan independence. However, it was postponed to September 16, 1963.

The formation of the Federation of Malaysia was then announced on September 16, 1963 as Malaysia Day. The nationwide Independence Day celebration is still held on August 31, the original independence date of Malaya, while Malaysia Day is a public holiday only in East Malaysia.

However, this has caused some minor discontent among East Malaysians in particular since it has been argued that celebrating the national day on August 31 is too Malaya-centric.

It is decided that starting this year, 2010, Malaysia Day will be a nationwide public holiday in addition to Hari Merdeka on August 31.

MERDEKA!!! MERDEKA!!! MERDEKA!!!