Saturday, November 28, 2009
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Perodua Alza Launched
The much-anticipated Perodua Alza MPV has arrived. The seven-seater Perodua Alza themed "Versatile As You" was launched on Monday at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center. This car was based on the Toyota Passo Sette/Daihatsu Boon Luminas, that is the extended version of Perodua Myvi. This MPV comes in two version. They are the Standard and Premium Version priced between RM55,000 to RM 64,000 while the Advance Version will be launched in March 2010, priced between RM66,000 to RM70,000.After my 4 days trip to Penang, I took the opportunity to go to the Perodua Showroom in Bandar Sri Permaisuri, which is situated not far from my house, to witness the latest addition to the Perodua family. In the showroom, three models of Perodua Alza was exhibited. They were :
- Classy Purple Premium Version (A/T)
- Glittering Silver Standard Version (M/T)
- Pearl White Advance Version (A/T)
Although it was working hour, the showroom was crowded with car enthusiasts and potential buyers. According to the car salesman, the showroom has sold 30 Perodua Alza per day. If we book it today, we need to wait until January 2010 to get our Perodua Alza or if we book it later, we might need to wait until March or April.
Perodua Alza Premium Version
Perodua Alza Standard Version
Perodua Alza Advance Version ( Available From March 2010)
Reverse Camera Only Available In Advance Version
This MPV comes in a high performance 1.5L DVVT, DOHC with EFI engine that delivers excellent fuel economy that is as low as 14 cent per kilometer. According to the salesman, this engine was developed by Toyota in Japan. It has a soft, comfortable seat fabric in Premium version while Advance version came with leather seat. All variant comes with Electric Side Mirrors with Side Turn Signals. Premium version comes with an attractively designed rear spoiler for a sportier look to the car. 
Electric Side Mirrors with Side Turn Signals
The center meter panel with Optiron Meter and Multi-Information Display makes easy viewing of the speedometer, tachometer and informations such as average fuel consumption and maximum traveling range that is only available in selected Perodua and Toyota models. Is also comes with a mini automatic transmission gear that is very smooth and the hand-brake is just by pressing the pedal beside the brake pedal that can be reached easily. The front row is a bench type seat and it can be converted into a armrest or an illegal seat if there is no police around. These features only available in automatic variants only.
Center Meter Panel
Hand-Brake Pedal
The steering wheel has been redesigned and it has audio switches wrapped with leather (Premium Version). What I like in the dashboard is the cool designed audio system with CD Player, MP3 and WMA while USB and Bluetooth only available in Premium version.
Steering Wheel With Audio Switch (Premium Version)
Audio System
15" Alloy Rim
What I like is the center seat that can be slided and can be folded in 7 modes. The sliding seat can make either center seat or 3-row seat passenger seat comfortably if there are only 5 passengers or 5 adult passengers plus 2 small passengers. But I do not suggest the 3rd row passenger seat to be used for long distance because our legs might be in pain or we do not have enough space to fill in our luggage.
The Seven Modes
This car has a minimum turning radius that is 5.2 meter. It also has a tinted glass that protects up to 91% of UV Rays. The car also comes with some safety features such as ABS, EBD and Dual SRS Airbags in both driver and front passenger seats. 
Dual SRS Airbags
Crash Test
Perodua Alza comes in 6 attractive colors that are : Classy Purple(New), Medallion Grey, Glittering Silver, Ebony Black, Pearl White(Special Metallic) and Ivory White(Solid). 
Advance Version In Pearl White
The prices are :
Perodua Alza 1.5L Standard M/T
Solid – RM55,490
Metallic – RM55,990
S. Metallic – RM56,190
Perodua Alza 1.5L Standard A/T
Solid – RM58,490
Metallic – RM58,990
S. Metallic – RM59,190
Perodua Alza 1.5L Premium M/T
Solid – RM60,490
Metallic – RM60,990
S. Metallic – RM61,190
Perodua Alza 1.5L Premium A/T
Solid – RM63,490
Metallic – RM63,990
S. Metallic – RM64,190
Thursday, October 22, 2009
My Sandakan Trip
Friday (16/10/2009)
My family and I took Malaysian Airline to Sandakan at 3pm. We reached there around 6pm but the sky was so dark and it was raining heavily. The airport design was so old that you felt like going back to the old days. The airport was just 13 km from the main town. We chose to stay in Swiss Inn Waterfront because it was convenience ( just right in the town) and the prices were reasonable. We had a steamboat buffet dinner at the Sails Cafe (next to Swiss Inn) . The steamboat dinner was included in the room rate. The hotel room was clean and modern and the views from the room were fascinating.
Swiss Inn Waterfront
The Room
Sails Cafe
Saturday (17/10/2009)
After having our buffet breakfast at the Swiss Deli, we decided to walk around the city. Firstly, we walked to the Central Market which was very near to our hotel. Over there, one could find lots of dried shrimp at low price. Then, we decided to walk to the Tourist Information Center. When we reached there, the Tourist Information Center was closed because it was Deepavali Day. So, we proceed to find the museum which was situated beside the Tourist Information Center according to the map. We walked around few times and asked few locals. Nobody knew that there was a museum in Sandakan. But, when I turned back, I found out that I was standing outside the museum. We did not had a chance to visit because it was closed. We walked to the entrance of the 100 steps staircase entrance. The path was unmaintained and according to the taxi driver, the place was not safe because there were many people got robbed along the path to the hilltop. Nowadays, tourist rather use the main road which was much further than using the staircase. We met few police officers passed by and we asked them about the 100 steps staircase safety. The police said :" Ok lah, but beware a bit". We did not climb the stairs, so we went back to the main town. We had no other place to go. So, we went back to hotel. On the way back to hotel, we stopped by at Gentingmas Mall. It was a supermarket that sells much cheaper than other supermarkets in town. At night, we went to Sails Cafe for steamboat dinner. 
Man Man Building
Old Buildings
Hong Kong Style Building
Perodua Myvi SE VS. Toyota Passo
Another view
NJ Trading, a place where you can find sea cucumbers at reasonable price. It is just situated opposite the Central Market.
Sunday (18/10/2009)
We chartered a taxi to the Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary. The feeding hours were 10am and 3pm. The entrance fee for Malaysians are RM5.00 and if you bring a camera into the park, fees of RM10.00 is chargeable. After seeing the orangutans being feeding, we went to RDC, which was situated no far away from Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary. You need to pay RM5.00 entrance fee to enter the park. Inside there, there were a suspension bridge, a canopy walk and many more. After that, we went to a famous shop in 9th miles that sells delicious bread. And then, we went to Kampung Buli Sim Sim. Over there, you can find a lot of fresh seafood. Then, we went to Agnes Keith's House on the hilltop at Jalan Istana. There was also an Observatory Pavilion. From there, you can see the whole Sandakan town. After that, we went to the St. Micheal Church and St. Mary Church. Finally, we went back to our hotel.
The Taxi
The Sign Board
Naughty Monkey
Feeding Session
Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)
The Canopy Walk
This Coffe Shop in 9th miles sells the best roti in Sandakan
Kampung Buli Sim Sim
Fresh Scallops
Agnes Keith's House
Monday (19/10/2009)
We took a taxi to the Sandakan airport and took the 11.35am flight back to Kuala Lumpur.
The Airport
Special boarding pass
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
New Perodua MPV Pictures!!!
The rear design almost same as the Perodua Myvi
The dashboard design
