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Acosta mampu tandingi Marquez – Lorenzo

Acosta mampu tandingi Marquez – Lorenzo

LONDON: Juara dunia MotoGP tiga kali, Jorge Lorenzo mengakui Pedro Acosta akan menjadi lebih menakutkan jika menunggang jentera Ducati namun turut menyedari beberapa kelemahan terhadap gaya tunggangan pelumba KTM itu. Lorenzo ketika ditemu bual dalam audio siar Mig Babol, percaya jika Acosta menggunakan jentera Ducati akan memberikan impak yang sama seperti dilakukan Marc Marquez ketika ... Read more The post Acosta mampu tandingi Marquez – Lorenzo appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Datuk Amar Juma’ani Bridge boosts Kuching tourism and economy

Datuk Amar Juma’ani Bridge boosts Kuching tourism and economy

KUCHING : The Datuk Amar Juma’ani Bridge, a unique structure spanning Sungai Bintangor in Satok here, is set to add value to the city in terms of economic and tourism potential. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the value of community assets in the area is likely to rise with new developments taking place in the vicinity. “This is not just about building a bridge — it also holds potential for future development plans, such as apartment construction and modern residential concepts, while at the same time preserving the identity of the original village. “The bridge could become a tourist attraction. We could enhance the riverfront, perhaps by introducing boats similar to the gondolas in Venice. If Venice has gondolas, we can have our own version here,” he said at the official opening of the bridge, which was named in honour of his late wife, Puan Sri Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang, last night. Abang Johari said the area could become a popular spot for tourists to take photographs and buy souvenirs such as locally made handicrafts, thereby providing economic opportunities for the surrounding village community. The 108.5-metre-long bridge was built at a cost of RM50.6 million, with construction beginning in December 2019. - Bernama

‘Kalau lagu Achik dimainkan di radio, saya terus tutup..’

‘Kalau lagu Achik dimainkan di radio, saya terus tutup..’

SUBANG JAYA – Kakak sulung kepada penyanyi Allahyarham Achik Spin, Nurul Azua Md. Shari yang menjadi peserta Kilauan Emas kelapan (KE8) mengakui masih menangis apabila mendengar lagu nyanyian arwah biarpun selepas 15 tahun pemergian adiknya itu. Guru sambilan berusia 46 tahun itu berkata, hubungan dengan adik-beradik sangat rapat termasuk arwah yang juga anak kelima daripada ... Read more The post ‘Kalau lagu Achik dimainkan di radio, saya terus tutup..’ appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

US cancels mRNA vaccine contracts amid safety concerns

US cancels mRNA vaccine contracts amid safety concerns

WASHINGTON: The US government has terminated 22 federal contracts for mRNA-based vaccines, raising questions about the safety and effectiveness of a technology widely credited with curbing the Covid-19 pandemic. The decision, announced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., reflects growing skepticism within the administration regarding mRNA vaccines. “We reviewed the science, listened to the experts, and acted,“ Kennedy said in a statement. The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) is ending investments in mRNA vaccines, citing insufficient protection against upper respiratory infections like Covid and flu. “We’re shifting that funding toward safer, broader vaccine platforms that remain effective even as viruses mutate,“ he added. The move affects Moderna’s mRNA bird flu vaccine, along with programs from Pfizer and Sanofi, totaling nearly $500 million in canceled projects. Some late-stage initiatives were spared to preserve taxpayer investments. “HHS supports safe, effective vaccines for every American who wants them,“ Kennedy emphasized. Since assuming office, Kennedy has reshaped US health policy, dismissing a panel of vaccine experts and replacing them with his own appointees. The new panel recently banned a vaccine preservative long deemed safe but criticized by anti-vaccine groups. Additionally, Kennedy has ordered a new study revisiting the debunked link between vaccines and autism. Unlike traditional vaccines that use weakened pathogens, mRNA vaccines deliver genetic instructions to cells, training the immune system to recognize and combat infections. Despite decades of development, mRNA technology gained prominence through Operation Warp Speed, a Trump-era initiative that fast-tracked Covid-19 vaccines. Pioneers Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their contributions to mRNA vaccine development. The decision has sparked debate among scientists, with some questioning the administration’s reliance on contested claims while others see it as a shift toward alternative vaccine approaches. - AFP

Machuca terlepas aksi persahabatan

Machuca terlepas aksi persahabatan

PETALING JAYA: Pemain warisan Harimau Malaya, Imanol Machuca bakal terlepas aksi persahabatan antarabangsa menentang Singapura dan Palestin di Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil bulan depan. Machuca berkata, kedua-dua perlawanan tersebut (4 dan 8 September) bertembung dengan aksi getir final Piala Super Argentina melibatkan pasukannya, Velez Sarsfield menentang Central Cordoba. Katanya, final Piala Super Argentina akan berlangsung ... Read more The post Machuca terlepas aksi persahabatan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .