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Norris embraces thrilling rivalry with Piastri after Hungarian GP win

Norris embraces thrilling rivalry with Piastri after Hungarian GP win

LANDO Norris expressed his excitement for future battles with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri after securing a narrow victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix. The British driver finished just 0.698 seconds ahead of Piastri, marking McLaren’s 200th Formula One win and their 13th triumph at the Hungaroring. “I’m dead!” Norris joked after the race, admitting the one-stop strategy was not their initial plan. “It was tough in the final stint with Oscar catching. I was pushing flat out, so my voice has gone a little bit!” Piastri, who opted for a two-stop strategy, had fresher tyres but struggled to overtake on the tight circuit. “I pushed as hard as I could,“ Piastri said. “I saw Lando going for a one-stop, so I knew I had to overtake on track, which is easier said than done here.” Norris acknowledged Piastri’s strong performance, saying, “Credit to Oscar, he put up a good charge, and I just about held on. I look forward to many more of these.” The win narrowed Piastri’s championship lead to nine points as the season heads into its summer break. Piastri questioned McLaren’s early strategy to undercut Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, which ultimately put him on a two-stop plan. “I’m not sure that was the right call,“ he admitted. Leclerc finished fourth behind Mercedes’ George Russell, while McLaren celebrated their fourth consecutive 1-2 finish. With five wins this season, Norris has closed in on Piastri, setting up an intense second half of the championship. McLaren now leads Ferrari by 299 points in the constructors’ standings ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix on August 31. - AFP

UK cracks down on social media ads for illegal migration

UK cracks down on social media ads for illegal migration

LONDON : People smugglers who advertise their services on social media to migrants attempting illegal entry into Britain could face up to five years in prison under new government plans. The move comes as Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government faces mounting pressure to reduce illegal migration, with over 25,000 people crossing the English Channel in small boats this year alone. Analysis by the UK Interior Ministry revealed that nearly 80% of migrants arriving via small boats used social media to contact smugglers during their journey. The new offence, to be added to existing immigration legislation, targets individuals who post online ads promoting services that facilitate breaches of immigration law. Offenders could face heavy fines and prison sentences. While facilitating illegal immigration is already a crime, the government stated that the updated law will provide law enforcement with stronger tools to dismantle smuggling networks. Last month, authorities introduced sanctions enabling asset freezes, travel bans, and financial restrictions against entities involved in irregular migration. – Reuters

Harimau Malaya mula jadi perhatian

Harimau Malaya mula jadi perhatian

REVOLUSI yang dilakukan ketika ini menjadikan Harimau Malaya sebagai pasukan idaman buat mana-mana negara untuk menguji kekuatan masing-masing. Terbaharu, negara jiran, Singapura turut mengakui skuad kendalian Peter Cklamovski sebagai pencabar penting buat The Lions menguji kekuatan khususnya menjelang kelayakan Piala Asia 2027, Oktober nanti. Perlawanan dengan Harimau Malaya bakal menjadi aksi pertama Singapura di bawah ... Read more The post Harimau Malaya mula jadi perhatian appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

Tingkat amalan cekap guna tenaga di sektor awam

Tingkat amalan cekap guna tenaga di sektor awam

SEMINAR Pelaksanaan Langkah Kecekapan Tenaga di Premis Kerajaan telah diadakan julung-julung kali bertujuan membuat hebahan dan penjelasan terperinci berkenaan Arahan Pelaksanaan Langkah Kecekapan Tenaga Tanpa Kos Di Premis Kerajaan yang telah dikeluarkan oleh Pejabat Ketua Setiausaha Negara pada 9 April 2025 lalu. Seminar ini dianjurkan untuk meningkatkan kesedaran tentang agenda peralihan tenaga serta penggunaan tenaga ... Read more The post Tingkat amalan cekap guna tenaga di sektor awam appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Tingkat minat, bakat belia dalam bidang sains dan teknologi

Tingkat minat, bakat belia dalam bidang sains dan teknologi

PROGRAM Malaysia Techlympics 2025 diteruskan dengan penganjuran peringkat Zon Selatan yang berlangsung selama dua hari bertempat di Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi Mara Ledang, Johor. Program ini merupakan inisiatif berterusan Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi (MOSTI) dengan kerjasama strategik daripada pelbagai agensi kerajaan, institusi pendidikan dan Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Johor dan Melaka. Malaysia Techlympics merupakan antara usaha ... Read more The post Tingkat minat, bakat belia dalam bidang sains dan teknologi appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Gunung berapi di Russia meletus selepas 475 tahun

Gunung berapi di Russia meletus selepas 475 tahun

MOSCOW: Gunung berapi Krasheninnikov di Semenanjung Kamchatka, Russia, meletus buat kali pertama dalam tempoh lebih 450 tahun, sekali gus mencetuskan kebimbangan dalam kalangan pakar geologi yang mengaitkannya dengan gempa bumi kuat yang melanda Timur Jauh Russia minggu lalu. Menurut laporan agensi berita rasmi Russia, RIA Novosti, Ketua Pasukan Tindak Balas Letusan Gunung Berapi Kamchatka, Olga ... Read more The post Gunung berapi di Russia meletus selepas 475 tahun appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Jadikan TVET pilihan utama ibu bapa, pelajar

Jadikan TVET pilihan utama ibu bapa, pelajar

BULAN ini menandakan permulaan rasmi pendaftaran pelajar baharu lepasan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2024 ke institusi pengajian tinggi di seluruh negara. Politeknik dan kolej komuniti turut menyambut ketibaan pelajar baharu yang memulakan langkah mereka dalam bidang pendidikan dan latihan teknikal serta vokasional (TVET). Politeknik Sultan Idris Shah (PSIS) terus membuktikan bahawa TVET bukan lagi pilihan ... Read more The post Jadikan TVET pilihan utama ibu bapa, pelajar appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Had umur 13 tahun guna media sosial sahaja tidak cukup

Had umur 13 tahun guna media sosial sahaja tidak cukup

SARANAN dan langkah kerajaan untuk mengehadkan pemilikan akaun media sosial kepada individu berumur 13 tahun ke atas adalah satu langkah progresif dan amat wajar dipandang serius oleh semua pihak terutama sekali ibu bapa. Inisiatif ini bukan sekadar bertujuan mengawal akses kanak-kanak kepada dunia digital, tetapi juga berperanan dalam mendidik mereka menjadi pengguna media sosial yang ... Read more The post Had umur 13 tahun guna media sosial sahaja tidak cukup appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

13MP marks historic pivot towards ageing nation

13MP marks historic pivot towards ageing nation

PETALING JAYA: The 13th Malaysia Plan is a watershed moment in the nation’s response to an ageing population, laying the groundwork for sweeping reforms in long-term care, retirement and social protection systems. The plan reflects an urgent recalibration of policy direction as the country braces to become an aged nation by 2043, according to Universiti Putra Malaysia’s Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing. Its director Assoc Prof Dr Rahimah Ibrahim described the 13MP as a “major step forward” in preparing for the demographic shift. “The plan is significant in terms of the government’s commitment to long-term care (LTC) and social protection reforms in preparation for aged nation status. No change happens overnight, but these are bold steps in the right direction.” For the first time, a national development plan has explicitly prioritised long-term care as a strategic policy issue. “Under the plan, a dedicated entity will be established to coordinate a comprehensive care ecosystem that includes eldercare, childcare, disability care and faith-based residential institutions.” Rahimah said Malaysia’s long-term care sector is still in its infancy and is in urgent need of regulation, sustainable funding and professionalised staffing. “It is an emerging industry that needs structure. Right now we lack standardisation, adequate manpower and regulatory oversight.” She stressed that long-term care should not be conflated with clinical healthcare. While hospitals and clinics focus on medical treatment, LTC encompasses personal, social and functional support to help individuals maintain dignity and independence in their daily lives. Rahimah also welcomed the inclusion of the National Ageing Blueprint 2025–2045, calling it a “critical strategic document” that must be finalised, presented and made publicly accessible to guide implementation efforts. On the proposed review of the mandatory retirement age, she voiced support but urged a phased and pragmatic rollout. “The government should start with expanding re-employment schemes, while gradually phasing in any extension of the retirement age across both public and private sectors. While the retirement age was raised to 60 in 2012, labour force participation among those aged 55–59 did not increase significantly. However, it did reverse the downward trend, which is encouraging.” She also commended the plan’s emphasis on older adults’ economic participation, particularly through flexible work arrangements and lifelong learning initiatives via Technical and Vocational Education and Training. However, Rahimah acknowledged that enticing younger Malaysians into the aged care sector remains a challenge. “Will youths be drawn to the care industry? Maybe yes – if there are clear wages, defined career pathways and if they find satisfaction in the work. Like the childcare industry before it, aged care can evolve into a respected profession.” At present, she said Malaysia’s aged care landscape remains largely informal and under-regulated. “Anyone can become an aged care worker. But without proper registration or certification, the workers are easily replaced. The sector also suffers from high turnover and chronic manpower shortages.” Rahimah also expressed support for the proposed hybrid Employees Provident Fund payout model – combining lump sum withdrawals with monthly disbursements – as a step towards a stronger social safety net. While underlying inequalities in the pension system persist, she said the new model was “a bold step” towards enhancing income security for the ageing population. “There’s a lot to unpack in the 13MP. But what’s clear is that the government is no longer treating ageing merely as a demographic trend – it’s being seen as a transformative opportunity. We urge all stakeholders to view the shift as a challenge to reimagine Malaysia as a more inclusive, caring and sustainable society for all ages.”