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Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Management

April- July 2016

FPHP di Ekspo Selangkah UiTM

2016Oleh: Siti Nurhanifah Sulong, Siti Aisah Abas & Siti Norfadillah Ahmad Shariff

UiTM (Terengganu) telah menganjurkan Ekspo Selangkah ke UiTM 2016 pada 13 Mac yang lalu bertempat di Dewan Aspirasi, UiTM (Terengganu). Ekspo yang diadakan setiap tahun ini bertujuan untuk membantu para lepasan SPM dan STPM bagi mendapatkan maklumat-maklumat terkini berkenaan syarat kemasukan ke UiTM dan mengetahui kursus-kursus yang sesuai dengan kelayakan mereka. Selain itu, ekspo tersebut turut dimeriahkan dengan siaran langsung radio MyUFM dan juga pertandingan ‘Booth Paling Havoc’ dan ‘Booth Terbaik’. ‘Booth Terbaik’ dimenangi oleh Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektrik (FKE) dan ‘Booth Paling Havoc’ telah dimenangi oleh Fakulti Pengurusan Hotel dan Pelancongan (FPHP). Persediaan Booth FPHP diusahakan oleh pensyarah fakulti dengan mempamerkan ukiran buah, table setting, coffee machine dan juga medal-medal pencapaian pelajar dan pensyarah di dalam beberapa pertandingan kulinari. Keramahan petugas-petugas melayani tetamu yang hadir disertai dengan pameran booth yang menarik dan meriah adalah kriteria yang melayakkan FPHP menerima anugerah ‘Booth Paling Havoc’ dan hadiah disampaikan oleh Koordinator Unit Korporat , En. Arma Mohd Faizal Bin Abu Bakar. Terima kasih diucapkan kepada semua warga fakulti yang terlibat dalam menguruskan booth sempena ekspo tersebut. Tahniah diucapkan dan semoga kita dapat mengekalkan kejuaraan ini pada masa akan datang.

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THE DANNA, A LUXURY

ESPLANADEBy: Muhamad Shafiq Zarulail & Fatimah Abd Ghani

The Danna, a 5-star luxury hotel in Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah tells a tale of a lifestyle getaway. it is enveloped by the immaculate splendor of sandy beach, marina and lush tropical hills. This award-winning hotel embraces the architectural beauty from the Colonial era in a Mediterranean ambiance, which offers travelers an experience of luxury vacation in Malaysia. The Danna is a place of my choice for internship because of its luxurious characters and i believed that The Danna promised valuable experiences for everyone.

During the first day of arrival, warmest welcoming was given by The Danna’s Housing Coordinator, Mr. Hafiz. He was the person in charge who picked me up at the Langkawi Ferry Jetty. He brought me to a restaurant nearby to grab a lunch together before we proceed to The Danna’s hostel for checking-in. Upon check in at the hostel, i saw such beautiful place, which is a condominium with swimming pool opposite the building. it is also included with a magnificent view of the sea and lush tropical hills. My accommodation was fully furnished and equipped with an air-conditioner with 3 rooms plus an Astro decoder; such accommodations being given to every team member of The Danna.

On my first day of reporting duty as a trainee, i started my day by taking shuttle as early as 0700 am to The Danna. it took around 45 minutes to reach The Danna from the condominium itself. Throughout the journey, everyone could enjoy panoramic views of the island itself, from the busy town to the urban scape. Such magnificent and refreshing view of nature, it felt so peaceful. Upon arrival, i took a step into the Human resource Department and met Mr. Shahril, Training Manager of The Danna. He accompanied me for breakfast at the hotel staff café named Tiffin Café before we proceed with the registration and hotel tour. We had an introduction talk and met all of the Human resource staff, including Mr. Muneshwaran, the Director of Human resource department.

Next, Mr. Shahril brings me for a quick tour of The Danna from the front house to the back to the house. i met most of the staff and they were very courteous and friendly, thus i felt welcomed immediately. i was so amazed to see every inch of the building. The ambience is quite breathtaking. The decorations are very luxurious with colonial themed building.

A white painted hotel with a garden landscape will absolutely catch everyone’s eyes. it’s an honor to be a part of the team of The Danna to serve the best for the guests. Later, we headed to the kitchen, which located near to the security department. i met with Chef

Shafiq with the Pastry Team at The Danna, Langkawi (On the left hand side)

Birthday Cake for General Manager (Blueberry Cheese Cake)

Zainal, Executive Chef and Chef Sapizal, Pastry Chef of The Danna. A brief explanation was given by Chef Sapizal and i was placed under his supervision throughout my internship here at The Danna.

i am thrilled to meet lots of new people daily, including my pastry team; Chef Saufi, Chef De Partie, Abang Wan, Demi Chef, Kak Ju, Commis 1 and also Din, Commis 3. i had personally requested and insisted to be stationed in only Pastry Department during my entire internship. We worked together in a team to face lots of challenges that arise every day. i will receive daily new recipe to write and follow. i gained lots of new experiences that i had never dreamt of before joining The Danna. The Pastry Chef also is a friendly and approachable guy. He is generously willing to share his knowledge and skills for trainees and other staffs to learn. Sometimes, i volunteered to do overtime to learn more from the Pastry Chef himself on pastry skills and techniques at a more leisurely time.

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Varieties of desserts made for ala carte and buffet menu.

These are some sentences that the hotel receptionists can use in handling hotel guests when they want to book a hotel room. These include….

Entremet Cakes

raspberry Mousse Cake and Mango Mousse Cake

The most unforgettable moment is when i was being assigned to decorate a birthday cake of our General Manager. it was an honor for me as the Pastry Chef has faith in me. i was very happy and felt so fortunate to be part of team. Surely, The Danna is the best place to undergo the internship and also a wonderful place to work in. All the wonderful memories that i went through will be remembered deeply in my heart forever.

Basic Chinese for Hotel ReceptionistBy: Dr. Goh ying Soon

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on Tuesday, 26th February 2016 students from HM110 UiTM Dungun went on a trip to Prinzpark resort Terengganu for the yearly assessment. it is located in Kuala Terengganu. We went there by 42-seater bus with 38 students and our hospitality lecturer who organize this project, Madam Wan Nazriah. The head project is our very own student, Shahril Bin Mohd Zabri.

At 12:30p.m., all HM110 students assembled at post A for a short briefing. During the journey we saw quite few numbers of breathtaking scenery and outstanding resort and hotel. After an hour, we arrived at Pantai Batu Burok where we had our lunch and perform our prayers at Masjid Terapung Kuala ibai. We continue our journey to Prinzpark resort at 2:15 and the journey is just a stone’s thrown away.

As we arrived at the hotel, we received a warm welcome from the front office manager and he led us to seminar room. We were lucky because the general manager of the Prinzpark resort joined and gave some inspirational thought about the hotel industry. He shared the history of the Prinzpark resort, which officially opens on 1st December 2012. The specialty about this hotel is located right next to a Polo club and near to a jaw-dropping clean lake. it is very strategic because the beach is just a walking distance away.

After the seminar, we got the chances for a tour of rooms that are provided. We even got the chances to see the other seminar room in the hotel. Prinzpark resort has 207 rooms and each floor has 41 rooms. The things that Prinzpark resort provided for the guest is quite exclusive because they are using high international quality mattresses, quality linens, duck feather pillows and duvets. Prinzpark also provide a hall for their guests. There are 7 halls that have been provided by the

Prinzpark Hotel for their guests for the event. They also bring us to their best part of the hotel which is the D’Lagoon floating restaurant. What makes it interesting is the guest can have a direct view of the lake.

We depart from the hotel at 6:30 pm. We stopped at Masjid Terapung Kuala ibai to perform our Asar prayers. We continued our journey and stopped at Kelulut to buy food. We reached UiTM around 7:20 pm. As the conclusion of this site visit, it gave exposure to HM110 about the reality of the hospitality industry. Everything that we learn in a hospitality management subject is implied in this site visit.

By: Miraidayu Mohd Mokhtar & Wan Nazriah Wan Nawawi

TRIP TO

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The key success to lose weight is closely aware how many calories you should consume each day and how many should you have at each meal. Choosing healthy food is a key success in realizing your goals and leaving you feeling energised and satisfied.

What are calories?

Calories are a measure of energy in food. Calories needed by the body to generate energy, but if it taken excessively it will turn into fat. if the calories are not burned, weight gain will take place and eventually will cause health problems. A man needs around 2000-2500Kcal while for woman 1600-2000Kcal a day to maintain weight. remember that women have different calorie requirements to men. Men tend to have more muscle and less fat on their bodies so they burn more calories throughout the day and so can eat more. Every 8000 unburned calories or collected will raise 1 kg weight. We need to balance the amount of calories consumed through food and drinks with the amount of calories burned through physical activities in order to maintain a healthy weight. if you are gaining weight, it usually means you have been regularly eating and drinking more calories than you have been using through normal bodily functions and physical activity. Each of us can use the calorie information to assess how a particular food fits into our daily calorie intake.

Know Your Daily Calories Intake

By: Siti rapidah Omar Ali

Checking calories in food.

Plain White rice (11/2 cup) 260 calories

Nasi lemak (a plate) 644 calories

Fried rice with egg (a plate) 635 calories

Biryani rice with chicken 880 calories

Fried noodle 660 calories

roti canai/dhal 359 calories

1 cup French fries 290 calories

Pizza with cheese (a slice) 240 calories

1 pc Fried chicken 290 calories

Fried egg 110 calories

ice cream (2 scoops) 360 calories

1 Whole Beef Burger 475 calories

1 can soft drink 120 calories

1 pc Doughnut 268 calories

1 small plate Deep Fried Baby Sotong 630 calories

10 sticks Chicken Satay 365 calories

1 small plate Fish Head Curry 288 calories

Tips: • Plainwaterorgreenteais0calorie.

• Trynottoexceed500calorieseachmeal

• Ifyoueatfastfood,justtakeonemeal…DON’Torder one set

• Ifyoureallywanttoeatburger,justorderonewhole burger without drink and french fries.

• Themoreoilthatisusedinitspreparation(fried),the higher the calorie count

• Exerciseatleastfivetimesaweekfor30minutes every session. This will help increase your metabolism and burn fat. The more you exercise the more weight you will lose.

references

https://www.12wbt.com/nutrition/how-many-calories/women

Kriss Gunnars, 2016. How Many Calories Should you Eat Per Day to Lose Weight? retrieved on 25 March 2016 from https://authoritynutrition.com/how-many-calories-per-day/

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A Pleasure Excursion to

it was a blithesome Friday morning on 23rd October 2015 and the students were so excited for their trip to the Bukit Gambang resort

City. Around 8.00a.m on that day, the bus and car came to fetch us after everything was settled. We arrived there at 10.30a.m and the first place that we go is Water Park. After a short queue and countless selfies, we entered the pleasure ground. inside the water park, we discovered the activities that can be done in small groups. The weather was quite disturbing due to slight rain, but we still enjoyed our time there. The guys with their stunts and skills while the girls with the slides and tubes were enjoying the moments. At 1.00p.m the Muslim guys, went to the nearby mosque to perform Friday prayer. As for the girls, they changed into dry outfits and went for lunch.

After the boys were back from prayer and had taken their meal, we decided to visit the beasties in the Safari Park. Some of us decided

to take the trams and the rest tramped. At the Safari Park, we discovered different kinds of animals; the wilds, the reptiles, the mammals, the underwater creatures, and the best of all, is the white lions. Some of us were lucky to have the opportunity to pat and feed certain animals. Between the ramble, we were entertained by a few animal shows. After the last show by ‘The Tarzan Adventure’, curtain was closed. We understood that it was time to go home. Talks and chats filled up the bus before the tires roll. But as usual, on the road only the sound of snores heard shows that everyone was so tired. We stopped for dinner at Cherating and continue the journey.

reaching UiTM Dungun at 12.30a.m, we feel tired and worn out but somehow the excitement still lingered. Although it was only a one-

day trip, we had fun and learned lots of new things such as how to run a resort and how to handle guests’ problems. Lastly, special thanks to our advisor, Madam Amanina and Miss Aisah for the guidance and make us able to experience this enjoyable trip.

By: Nada Nadhirah Abd Rahman, Amanina Mat Ghani, Norashikin Mohd Mokhtar & Siti Aisah Abas

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Basically carcinogenic or carcinogen is a substance or radiation that can cause cancer. This may be due to

the ability to damage the genome or to the disruption of cellular metabolic processes. Several radioactive substances are considered carcinogens, but their carcinogenic activity is attributed to the radiation, for example, gamma rays and alpha particles, which they emit. Common examples of non-radioactive carcinogens are inhaled asbestos, certain dioxins, and tobacco smoke. Carcinogenic foods are a food that contains certain chemicals that might contribute to the cancer during consumption. The foods become harmful when it is going to the cooking process such as prepare foods by using the microwave. The microwave basically produces heat touch to the foods and the heat is basic sources of radiation in which the extensive use of microwave and over consumption food that using microwave can cause cancer.

Furthermore, potential carcinogenic foods also can be produce when the food being expose to the high

temperatures during cooking process such as grilling methods or barbeque methods. This both method are not using oil or other substance to make the food items cooked but depends to the heat by using charcoal. Therefore the method can lead to the process of charring in which chemical process of incomplete combustion of certain solids when subjected to high heat. The resulting residue matter is called char. By the action of heat, charring removes hydrogen and oxygen from the solid, so that the remaining char is composed primarily of carbon. The carbon when consume can effect human’s health.

One of the most popular food item that is related and have a close relationship with carcinogen is

processed meats. Processed meat is a large group of food items including bacon, sausage, and hot dogs. The excessive salts and chemicals that are used when making processed meats are damaging to human’s health. The study showed that 1 in every 17 people who were involved in the study died and those who ate 160 grams or more of processed meats increased their risk of early death as much as 44 percent within 12 years as opposed to those who ate 20 grams or less. This study involved people from 10 European countries and went on for almost 13 years (Health Science Journal, 2015). All these processed meats contain numerous chemicals and preservatives, including sodium nitrates, which make

POTENTiAL CArCiNOGENiC FOODS: CANCEr CAUSiNG CHEMiCALS

By: Mohd Firdaus Mohd Zainudin, Muhamad Khairi Abd Haddi & Noorazlin ramli

them, look appealing and fresh but are well known carcinogens. Smoking meats seem to be particularly bad as the meat picks up tar from the smoking process.

Thus, diet is thought to be a contributing factor in especially stomach and colon cancer. The consumption of very salty pickled foods may lead to

the stomach cancer. Preserved meat such as bacon, sausages and ham also will increase the risk. However, the diet high in fresh fruit and vegetables may reduce the risk of cancer. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables have been linked to a lower risk of cancer of the mouth, esophagus (food pipe), lung, larynx (voice box) and some types of stomach cancer (Cancer research UK, 2015). Fruit and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet and are an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber. Fruits and vegetables contain a wide variety of nutrients that have many different effects on the body. These nutrients include carotenoids, folate, vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, flavonoids and various other phytochemicals (chemicals found in plants.)

references:

https://www.sciencenews.org/blog/food-thought/carcinogens-diet•

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carcinogen#in_prepared_food•

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2782753/•

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/24/does-grilling-cause-•cance_n_3326194.html

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Halal Food Adulteration By: Mohd Aliff Abdul Majid

Everyday we consume food, sometimes almost every hour. Food and its nutritional contents are among the topics that have been discussed by many scholars. Fresh produce, processed foods, high in sodium, low fat, less trans fat, high in fiber, no cholesterol, you name it. We had

it all, and sometimes we did not even know what’s inside. But what’s important to us especially Muslim, we eat halal food. How to find it? it is as easy as ABC. We rely on halal logo. you know what it is. Everyone does.

As more food products are available in the market and the increment of food supply by food manufacturers, Muslim consumers had raised concern on its halalness. recently, Malaysian was shocked by the news of food known to be halal, but unfortunately it was contrary. issues

on halal food adulteration are serious matters in islam and the term ‘halal’ is necessary to protect Muslim food consumptions. Adulteration refers to food product that fails to meet certain standards. One of the examples is inappropriate labeling of ingredients. ideally, adulterants might be added into food products to enhance food characteristics or other deceptive purpose. Obviously, halal food manufacturers that failed to meet the standards had violated the halal assurance system. Halal assurance system is established based on three zero concepts, which are zero limit (no haram material used in the production), zero defect (no haram product is produced) and zero risk (no disadvantages risk should be taken by the producer).

Generally, the definition of haram and prohibitions of pigs can be found in Quran, in surah Al-Baqarah verse 173. in the verse, the word ‘flesh of swine’ refers to pork and lard. indeed, its derivatives should also be included. The derivatives of this animal can be derived in many

forms, especially modified foods that contain E-codes. Some E-codes are doubtful such as E422 (glycerine/ glycerol), E470 or E483 (emulsifiers) and E542 (edible bone phosphate). Doubtful things are questionable in islamic law and it is stated in the sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w):

“Both doubtful things are evident but in between there are doubtful (mashbooh) things and most of the people having no knowledge about them. So whoever saves himself from these doubtful things, he saves his religion and his honor, but who falls into doubtful matters fall into

that which is unlawful, like the shepherd who pastures around a sanctuary, all but grazing therein. Truly every kind has a sanctuary, and truly Allah (s.w.t.) sanctuary is His prohibitions.”

in point of fact, food should not contain pig and its derivatives to comply with shariah law. Therefore, halal

food issues should not be taken lightly, regardless sides. With manufacturers defy law to increase the product supply and lack of enforcement by authorized organization, issue of halal food will never find its way out. From consumer’s point of view, look closely and choose wisely.

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DAY TRIP TO KUANTAN,..... WHAT YOU SHOULD EXPLORE?

By: Sulaiha Mohd Isa, Zatul Iffah Mohd Fuza & Ramha Rozaili Ramli

Being the state capital of Pahang, facing the South China Sea and near the mouth of Kuantan river, Kuantan has abundance of tourism products to be offered for various types of tourists such as cultural tourist, adventure tourist, special interest tourist and many more. if you

plan to go for a day trip to Kuantan, then definitely you should spend some time to explore the following places of interest:

Known as one of the deepest and longest tin mine in the world with the height ranging from 12 to 200 feet, this original mine preserved in its original and natural setting showcase the glorious

era of Sungai Lembing as Pahang’s richest manufacturer of tin. Operating from 9am until 6pm daily, ticket admission is only rM15.90 for MyKAD holders and rM7.95 for MyKiD holders, senior citizen and disabled person. The expedition starts with a ride on the “The Minecraft” (tin mine train) and continues on foot tour taking approximately 1 hour to complete. it is an educative tour with the objective of learning the mining operation in the yesteryears and discovering the contribution of tin mining in the country’s historical path. you will come across the display of mannequins’ miners, drilling machines, trams, interactive exhibits and info boards, and be surprised with the tunnel’s unique cooling climate!

Located approximately 14 km. south of Kuantan town, Kampung Pantai Sepat is one of the many cultural villages registered in Malaysia Homestay Programme with the

Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia. Here, one can expect to interact and experience the culture, lifestyle and economic activity of its rural community, as well as breezing the fresh air while enthral in recreation and environmental preservation activities. Fascinating activities offered here includes cultural shows, feast (kenduri), coastal trawling net, paddy field walk, kite making, traditional food making and many more. interested? Please do contact the coordinators:

Mines expedition at El Dorado of the East(Sungai Lembing)

Rustic Charm at Kampung Pantai Sepat

1) En. Mohd Hassan Bashri bin Tahir

Kampung Pantai Sepat,

25100 Kuantan, Pahang

Tel.: 019-918 5127

2) Pn. Fatimah binti Tahir

Kampung Pantai Sepat,

25100 Kuantan, Pahang.

Tel.: 013-932 7930

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Craving for a delightful cuisine and not sure where to dine? Grilled fish stations at Tanjung Lumpur are a must destination to visit. One of the

many famous food outlets is Ana ikan Bakar Petai! Menus include various fresh seafood items such as squids, fishes (seabass / siakap, snapper / jenahak, grouper / kerapu, red snapper / ikan merah etc.), crustaceans (prawns and crabs) and molluscs (clams/ lala, cockle / kerang and mussel / kepah), meat products (chicken and beef ), vegetables including Chinese broccoli / kalian, water spinach / kangkung, mushroom and mixed vegetables, wide range of fried rice and eggs, noodles products, as well as soups. Method of cooking includes charcoal grilled, steamed, pan fry, boiling, sweating and deep frying with a wide range of sauces to select comprising of red sauce, soy sauce, hot sauce, sweet sour sauce or ketchup sauce. To quench thirst, wide ranges of beverages are available like fresh fruit juices (sea coconut, longan, soursop etc.), hot and cold beverages (Horlicks, coffee, milo etc.), and also special drinks (laicikang, 3-layer tea or syrup bandung, corn or syrup bandung with grass jelly, etc.). Hurry up and call for reservation should you plan to drop and feast by to avoid the long queue!

Delightful seafood at Ana Ikan Bakar Petai, Tanjung Lumpur

Contact info

Ana ikan Bakar Petai

Pantai Selera,

Tanjung Lumpur,

Kuantan, Pahang.

Tel.: 019-987 8155 (Haji Baharin)

013-998 9175 (Fairuz)