September 29, 2021 – Malaysia News Gazette

September 29, 2021September 30, 2021

COVID : Only 207 new cases in categories three, four and five

A total of 1.7 per cent or 207 of the 12,434 new COVID-19 cases reported as at noon today comprised individuals in categories three, four and five, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

He said the remaining 12,227 cases or 98.3 per cent consisted of those in category one (asymptomatic) and category two (mild symptoms).

Patients in category three have pneumonia, category four need oxygen supplementation and category five require respiratory aid.

“Of the new cases, eight were imported involving Malaysians while 12,426 were local transmissions involving 11,591 Malaysians and 835 foreigners.

“A total of 17,000 had also recovered today, bringing the total number of recoveries to 2,037,099 or 91.2 per cent of the total number of COVID-19 cases,” he said in a statement today.

He said 979 patients are being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU), comprising 871 confirmed cases while 108 which were suspected and under investigation.

“A total of 565 patients require ventilators, with 378 confirmed being positive for COVID-19 while 187 are suspected cases under investigation,” he said.

Dr Noor Hisham also announced that 15 new clusters had been detected, with nine at workplaces and six in the community.

He said the COVID-19 infectivity rate or R-naught (Rt) for the whole country based on daily infections yesterday was 0.88.

“Putrajaya recorded 1.01 and Terengganu 1.0 while all other states recorded Rt of below 1.0,” he said.

Dr Noor Hisham said date of deaths would be uploaded on the Github and https://covidnow.moh.gov.my COVIDNOW websites at midnight tonight.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

September 29, 2021September 30, 2021

Sultan of Johor to donate RM1.4 mln in tax refunds to foundation

— The Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar will donate RM1.4 million in tax refunds received from the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) to the Sultan Ibrahim Johor Foundation (SIJF).

The Sultan in a statement on his official Facebook page said the refund was for excess tax payments made by companies owned by the Johor Royal Family.

“I would like to express my gratitude to the IRB for refunding the excess tax payment, where I will donate the money to YSIJ.

“This is also to enable SIJF to continue to deliver various contributions to the people to ease their burden, especially those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said.

Earlier, Sultan Ibrahim granted an audience to IRB deputy chief executive officer (compliance) Datuk Mohd Jaafar Embong and Johor IRB director Md Kamal Johan at the Mados Office, Istana Bukit Pelangi, Johor Bahru.

Sultan Ibrahim added that YSIJ actively extends various contributions to the people, including food donations on a weekly basis.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

September 29, 2021September 30, 2021

Fully vaccinated individuals allowed to attend sports, recreational matches from Oct 1 – PM

Fully vaccinated individuals are allowed to attend sports and recreational matches, except those under 18, effective Oct 1, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Ismail Sabri, who is also chairman of the Special Committee on COVID-19 Pandemic Management, said spectators or supporters would be required to wear face masks throughout the sporting events and no eating or drinking was allowed while in stadiums.

He said official government and private functions including inaugurations and workshops were also allowed at 50 per cent capacity in states under Phase Two and Three of the National Recovery Plan (PPN), provided that guests have received complete vaccinations, while full capacity was allowed in Phase Four states.

“Those who have yet to be vaccinated are required to undergo pre-event testing using the self-test-kit (saliva) before attending the event, witnessed by the organiser or with confirmation by medical practitioners,” he said in a statement today.

Meanwhile, the skills training sector and industrial training centres including vocational colleges, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and others will reopen from Oct 15 in all phases of the PPN, in line with the reopening of higher learning institutions (IPT).

The additional relaxations were decided at the Special Committee on COVID-19 Pandemic Management meeting today and further details on the standard operating procedures (SOP) can be obtained on the official websites of relevant ministries and www.mkn.gov.my.

“Even though the government has provided more relaxations, I hope that the people can continue to adhere to the stipulated SOP in an effort to break the COVID-19 chain.

“The Malaysian Family is expected to continue to practice self-control and good hygiene for personal safety,” he said.

In the meantime, Ismail Sabri said the government viewed seriously the issue of violation of COVID-19 home surveillance and observation orders.

He said stern action would be taken against offenders because the irresponsible act could pose safety risks to the people and affect the government’s effort in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

September 29, 2021September 30, 2021

GOF7 seizes smuggled items worth over RM3 mln at Malaysia-Thai border

The 7th Battalion of the General Operations Force (GOF7) seized various items worth RM3.04 million in 73 cases at the Malaysia-Thailand border under the COVID-19 ‘Op Benteng’ conducted from Sept 16 until today.

Its commanding officer, Supt Azhari Nusi said during that period, 56 individuals were arrested and 58 vehicles confiscated.

“The seizure cases involved several Acts under the Health Ministry, Customs Act and Paddy and Rice Regulation Act,” he said at a press conference held at the GOF Lhubok Stol Tactical Headquarters in Rantau Panjang, here, today.

Meanwhile, he said the enforcement team was currently carrying out special operations with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) to address the issue of Thai rice smuggling.

“The latest case involved rice seizure at 4.30 pm yesterday in a raid on an unnumbered house at Kampung Limau Purut, Rantau Panjang.

“During the raid, there was no one at the house but the inspection at an unlocked adjacent store found various types of Thai rice hidden there, with an estimated weight of 2,427 kilogrammes and worth RM11,000,” he added.

All the rice including glutinous rice and nasi dagang were suspected to have been smuggled from a neighbouring country through nearby bases and kept at the store before being sent to specific locations after monitoring the movements of the enforcement authorities.

Azhari said the GOF7 also seized a number of wild boar and fox carcasses after detaining a vehicle in Kampung Jenob, near Bukit Bunga, Tanah Merah yesterday.

“We found all the meat weighing 277 kg came from these animals in a forest in Machang and would be smuggled to neighbouring countries to be used as food,” he said, adding that a 57-year-old man was also arrested.

The suspect was handed over to the Kelantan Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) for further action.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

September 29, 2021September 30, 2021

RM2.92 billion allocated under First Rolling Plan of 12MP for environmental sustainability

– A total of RM2.92 billion has been allocated under the First Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) for environmental and water sustainability, said Environment and Water Minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

He said that from the allocation, 351 projects, comprising 277 extension projects and 74 new projects, would be implemented involving an estimated total cost of RM46.6 billion.

“The strategy drawn up under the 12MP is seen as capable of reviving the Malaysian economy that has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The green economy model approach is also very appropriate to complement the macroeconomic planning and impact analysis on environmental sustainability,” he said in a statement today.

He said the announcement of the country’s carbon target commitment, namely the net-zero emissions target as early as 2050, was also a driver for the green economy approach.

“The details of the measures to achieve this target are based on the study of Long-Term Low Emissions Development Strategies (LT-LEDS), which will be finalised by the end of 2022,” he said.

Tuan Ibrahim said the LT-LEDS would outline strategies and actions for greenhouse gas (GHG) emission mitigation for the country’s key economic sectors which would be the basis for determining the direction and target year of the country’s zero net emissions.

“I am confident that the commitment to the zero net emissions target will stimulate sustainable economic growth by driving resource efficiency and maintaining the resilience of the environmental ecosystem.

“I will ensure that the Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA) plays its role effectively under the third theme of the 12MP, namely ‘Boosting Sustainability’, which focuses on accelerating green growth as well as enhancing energy sustainability and transforming the water sector and strengthening environmental governance,” he said.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

September 29, 2021

First Feature Film NFT Drops from VUELE™ Grossing Nearly Six Figures In Four-Day Auction with Academy Award®-Winner Anthony Hopkins Thriller ZERO CONTACT

New Model Validates Hollywood’s Newest Revenue Stream via Blockchain Distribution

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September 29, 2021

B2B Lead Generation Company bant.io Now Accepts Cryptocurrency to Serve a Vibrant Startup Economy

bant.io has become the first B2B lead generation organization to deal in cryptocurrency.

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LONDON, Sept. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — bant.io, the all-in-one B2B lead generation and sales acceleration service, is pushing at the boundaries of conventional business practice.

The B2B lead generation agency will now accept cryptocurrency as payment for its services from late September 2021.

With a clear focus on driving growth in companies that want to sell more and sell faster, bant.io delivers by automating customer acquisition with data-driven experiments and a scientific lead generation method that gains B2B customers for their clients.

The inclusion of cryptocurrency means that bant.io will naturally be more flexible and responsive when helping marketing agencies, SaaS, and technology companies identify and automatically engage with their ideal customers, using proven cross-channel lead generation strategies.

“Over the last five years, we’ve innovated B2B lead generation while offering one of the most flexible payment plans in the industry. Now, by accepting cryptocurrency in addition to the fiat currencies, we intend to provide our customers with an even more flexible and seamless payment flow, which will also address the growing needs of the industry,” said Founder Andrei Breaz.

bant.io empowers brands and companies to drive high-converting sales conversations through unique strategies by leveraging their AI-powered lead generation solution, including email, social outreach, managed PPC, retargeting, and a powerful sales chatbot.

These unique strategies have served over 2,000+ companies globally, but the pandemic triggered a surge in entrepreneurship, fuelling a startup boom, resulting in higher demand for bant.io‘s services and lead guarantee model.

“The global startup ecosystem is evolving and shifting, with more startups created and more investments made. bant.io has strived to remain nimble and stay ahead of changes and trends, which is why we have revitalized our payment processes in preparation for this rapidly growing startup economy,” said COO Jaclyn Curtis.

bant.io leverages the top 3 percent high-performing messages with data from 12,000+ high-converting campaigns to create qualified dialogue-driven sales opportunities.

bant.io‘s proprietary algorithm uses natural language processing (NLP) and optimizes PPC ads for conversions to generate more qualified traffic to the website. The algorithm also uses a customized retargeting solution that can accurately track B2B bounced traffic and other relevant decision-makers from the same company across different channels and devices and help convert it into new leads & sales. Its powerful, code-free, rule-based logic sales chatbot module allows businesses to create an automated digital assistant that extends their sales teams.

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bant.io helps growing companies who want to sell more and sell quicker, automating customer acquisition with data-driven experiments and making failure impossible. For more information about the scientific lead generation method to gain B2B customers, visit https://bant.io.

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