They were recognised for achievements in the academic field, arts and sports.
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How Toyota conducts its safety crash tests
Ever wondered what goes behind the scenes in the making of a vehicle?
Well, recently, a group of journalists got a glimpse of how Toyota conducts its safety crash tests.
It is the first time in five years that the motoring giant opened its doors at the Higashifuji Technical Center in Japan to journalists to go behind the scenes to see how their motor vehicles are manufactured and tested before any model even hits the road.
As part of a media tour, I got to witness firsthand an oblique crash test of the fourth generation Prius Hybrid.
The test was conducted in a huge warehouse with a test car positioned in the middle, and bright lights illuminating it from above.
When we were in position, the countdown started and we could hear the screeching sound of the crash trolley being dragged towards its intended target – the brand new Prius.
Then it happened.
The 2.5-tonne crash trolley came at it at 90 km/h (the maximum legal speed limit on Singapore’s expressways), crashing into the front left corner of the car at a 15-degree angle.
With a loud bang, the impact sent the car spinning and all its airbags were activated.
Once the Toyota engineers gave the all-clear and declared that the crash test dummies had survived the crash, we were allowed to inspect the damage.
On closer inspection, we were told that there was no battery fluid leakage from the hybrid.
While we were not involved in the crash testing (for obvious reasons), what Toyota did allow us to witness was the Prius’ anti-collision feature called the Pre-Collision System.
This system automatically applies brakes to the car, should the driver fail to do so, once the car’s radar system detects that it is at an unsafe distance from the vehicle in front and a collision is imminent.
So imagine you are about to hit an object or another vehicle in front of you, and for whatever reason you cannot hit the brakes, this system will kick in for you.
While no one would ever want to be in a crash, this safety feature could potentially safe your life.
Check out the video.
Read also: Toy Toyota: Electric i-Road works well as driver’s plaything
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Taxi ploughs into man at Marina Bay Sands Tower 1
Channel NewsAsia understands the accident was not fatal.
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Live within your means, Johor Crown Prince tells Malaysian football clubs
PETALING JAYA – Live within your means. That’s the message Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has for local football clubs.
The Johor Crown Prince said clubs should not spend more than they have or they would land in debt and then asked money from the government.
“My advice to the other clubs, if you have RM10 (S$3.30), you should only spend RM5 and save the remainder, instead of having RM10 but spending RM15 and going into debt.
“If you can’t afford a Ferrari, buy a Toyota first,” said Tunku Ismail on the Johor Southern Tigers’ Facebook page on Saturday.
The post was related to a dialogue session held by the Crown Prince with Johor Darul Takzim football fans and the media on Friday.
Tunku Ismail chided clubs which went into debt and had to ask the government for funding, adding that he was aware of a “club from the east coast” that had recently asked the government for RM2m.
He called on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak not to entertain such appeals.
Johor’s Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim
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“To the prime minister, don’t bother with these requests because the government’s money is the people’s money, to be used for healthcare, education and all civil matters, not football.
“Football funds should come from sponsors with companies or businesses,” said Tunku Ismail.
With tongue in cheek, he asked if Selangor and Terengganu had no investors to sponsor their clubs.
“But when the sponsor offers to give RM2m but you ask for RM10m, it’s no surprise that they won’t give you the money,” he said.
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Lack of support for local talent still an issue: Irene Ang
FLY Entertainment CEO Irene Ang went “On the Record” with Bharati Jagdish about her life before she joined the entertainment industry, why she turned down an opportunity to further a very promising sporting career, and the struggles Asian talents continue to face.
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Golden Village: Kids Watch For FREE till 30 Dec 2016
Kids Watch for FREE at Golden Village cinemas
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FAS postpones vote on constitutional amendment
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