Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) - Is it good enough?

In July 2012, Sime Darby Auto Connexion has showed off completely redesigned and technology packed all-new Ford Focus in Malaysia. Accordingly, the all-new Ford Focus sets a new standard in the mid-size segment with its new smart technologies, improved fuel economy, great design, responsive performance and unique safety features. 

All customers pre-ordering an all-new Ford Focus now in Malaysia will have a chance to win an all-new Focus (hatchback) in leading up to the Malaysia launch this year. They will also receive shopping vouchers worth RM500 upon registering the vehicle.

 

The all-new Focus features a wide array of advanced features and smart technologies that are first-in-segment, including Ford’s award-winning voice-activated SYNC© connectivity package, Active Park Assist, Active City Stop and Blind Spot Information System (BLIS). The Active City Stop and BLIS are the safety feature that similar to the new Volvo car series. Apart from Volvo cars, Ford is the second automaker that does it so far.

Ford SYNC provides hands-free, voice activated in-car connectivity. This award-winning system allows drivers to make calls, send and receive text messages and play their favourite music via voice commands and a steering wheel-mounted control – all with eyes on the road and hands on the wheel.

At the touch of a button, the all-new Ford Focus driver can Active Park Assist and parallel park the car totally hands-free, as this system uses sensors around the Focus to help identify an appropriate spot and then automatically steer it into the space. The driver controls the accelerator, brake and gears.

The Active City Stop collision-mitigation system provides drivers additional, enhanced safety by monitoring the road ahead for stationary traffic and breaking automatically if sensors detect the car in front has stopped unexpectedly.

At speeds up to 30 km/h, a sensor scans the area ahead of the Focus for possible obstacles. If the Focus approaches a braking, slower-moving or stationary vehicle in front and it determines that a collision is likely, the brakes are pre-charged. If the driver remains inactive (no steering or braking input), the car applies the brakes automatically and reduces engine torque.

Ford’s Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) improves driver awareness by alerting them to situations when a passing vehicle is hidden in their blind spot zones on both left and right sides of the vehicle.

The all-new Focus boasts a completely new Duratec Ti-VCT GDi petrol engine with 6-speed PowerShift (dual clutch) automatic transmission that delivers 20% more power than the previous model, while significantly improving fuel economy.

The all-new Focus also features the Active Grille Shutter system – which uses vents to automatically control airflow through the grille to the cooling system and engine – to significantly reduce drag and help reduce Focus wind noise at speed while contributing to improved fuel efficiency.

All-new Ford Focus owners will also appreciate the convenience of its 10,000Km service intervals. And as with all Ford passenger vehicles available in Malaysia, the all-new Focus will come with Ford’s Extended Service Plan (ESP) to provide added peace of mind to customers at no extra cost.

Ford ESP is a free maintenance programme that covers parts and labour for up to three years or 60,000Km. In addition to routine inspection and maintenance services, Ford’s ESP covers free replacements for normal wear-and-tear, including spark plugs, shock absorbers, engine belts, engine hoses, brake pads, brake linings and wiper blades.

Additional coverage includes replacement of fuel filters, engine air filters, brake fluids and engine coolant. These replacements are included in Ford’s ESP at no extra charge and only original manufacturer (OEM) parts are used.

For even more protection, standard coverage for the all-new Focus also includes a 3-year or 100,000 km bumper-to-bumper new-vehicle limited warranty on selected items.

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Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara - Online Application

Dear bloggers,

As I mention in my previous entry, I need to apply for new identity card as soon as possible. I don’t want to get caught as ‘pendatang asing’. Haha. So,  as soon as I do the police report, I rushed to Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara at Kempas, Johor. I reached there around 2.oo pm. Yes, it is afternoon and of course it is so crowded with people. Some of them were carrying their babies. It is so hot outside the building. Nowadays, the temperature in Malaysia is reaching 35 degree Celsius...fuhh...

This is how it looks like when you go to JPN. There will be lots of people. However, the JPN officers managed to deal with all the customers in a systematic system. They are practicing numbering system. I also go and get the number. I need to wait for 10 people before my turn. I thought it will take about one hour until my turn. But, it is very surprise that within 15 minutes I have completed my matter. With my happy face, I went to JPJ at Taman Daya, Johor to apply for new driving license. The JPJ counter also practicing numbering system. But, at JPJ, the system is much faster and systematic than JPN numbering system. Why I said so?  This is because they have lots of service counter with different departments. They also have a fixed duration of time for the officers to deal with their customers. As the period passed, the number will automatically change and it’s turn for the next customer. During my visit at JPJ office, I saw that there is special counter for handicap and older people. This means that they offers a convenient service for ‘special customers’ too. 

Now, I want to share with you about JPN online applications. Before this, I am not so familiar with their online applications until today. While I am waiting for my turn, I search JPN website and I see there are lots of online applications that JPN offers to us. JPN functions are:

•     Collecting, integrating and registering important personal information;
•     Issuing registration certificates;
•     Maintaining permanent registers; and
•     Enforcing registration acts, ordinances and regulations.  

JPN online application offers:

1. WebMel

2. JPN Data Centre (JPNDC)

3.Sistem Tempahan Bilik Mesyuarat

4. Sistem Pengurusan Latihan (SISPEL)

5. Sistem Pengurusan Surat (S2P)

6. Sistem Pengurusan Dokumentasi Online (SPD)

7. Sistem Centralized User ID (CUID)

8. Sistem Pengurusan Fail Meja (Pilot BTM)

 

ICT SECURITY POLICY RATIONAL

“ICT Security” is defined as a situation whereby all transactions in providing and supplying services are running smoothly and  continuously without  interrupting the administration processes and governments ICT Delivery System

Government ICT asset have to be protected because it is a huge investment on the government side to improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness on government ICT Delivery System.

ICT Asset is categorized into five major elements in Department

such a Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara Malaysia

(i)            Information or Data

(ii)           Software

(iii)          Hardware

(iv)         Support System or Infrastructure or utility; and

(v)          Human

Information that is stored in government ICT system is highly valuable because many resources have been used to create it and is hard to recreate all of it in a short duration of time. In addition to that, some of the informati on processed by the ICT system is sensitive and classified (Restricted, Confidential, Secret and Big Secret). Unauthorized exposure or secret leakage may harm national‟s interest. Any ICT's asset usage other than the intended meaning and purpose that has been outlined is considered as a misuse of government‟s resources. ICT security threats or incidents may affect all parties including ICT asset being manned.

JPN‟s 'ICT Security Policy' Breach is defined as any use of ICT assets other than its purposes and objectives stipulated in the ICT Security Policy. Examples include invasion, information theft, responding to junk mail or SPAM emails, emails dissemination or defamatory, and so on. Disciplinary actions will be imposed on anyone breaching the JPN‟s ICT Security Policy.

Other than that, JPN also offers:

1.       Sistem Permohonan Salinan Perakuan Tribunal

2.       MyIDENTITY

 

3.       Carian Tarikh Perkahwinan Bukan Islam di JPN 

4.       Permohonan Gantian MyKad

 

5.       Semakan Status Permohonan MyKid 

6.       Semakan Status Permohonan MyKad/MyPR/MyKAS 

 

 7.       Permohonan Gantian MyKad (MyEG)

These online applications help to improve their service and relationships with customers. It is so convenient and as a user, I found that this application help me in reducing the time consume.