Malaysia digital – Virtually Islamic News

Wed 20 Rabi Al Thani 1446AH 23-10-2024AD
Malaysia, Malaysia Internet

Malaysia Social Media Code

This is an interesting development from Malaysia on a social media code. I’m curious to see whether this might be a template for others to follow. Implementation will be...

Tue 23 Safar 1446AH 27-8-2024AD
Malaysia, Malaysia Internet

Malaysia net licensing

Reuters, Tech firms must comply with Malaysia’s laws, minister says, amid backlash over social media licensing plan, 27 Aug 2024 “The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) – whose members include...

Thu 4 Safar 1446AH 8-8-2024AD
Censorship, Malaysia, Malaysia Internet

Malaysia Net Restrictions

SCMP, Malaysia tightens screws on internet access amid growing concerns about online freedom, 7 Aug 2024 “The Malaysian government’s tightening of the screws on a key internet directory has...

Mon 11 Dhul Hijjah 1445AH 17-6-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, Malaysia, Malaysia Internet, Southeast Asia,

Malaysia AI Influence

Dylan Butts, CNBC, Malaysia is emerging as a data center powerhouse amid booming demand from AI, 16 Jun 2024. “Malaysia is emerging as a data center powerhouse in Southeast...

Thu 8 Dhul Qidah 1445AH 16-5-2024AD
Digital divide, Malaysia, Malaysia Internet

Rural locations are missing out on quality connectivity. How does that impact the dissemination of religious messages and ideas about interpretation? It would make an interesting research project/PhD (I’d...

Sat 10 Jumada Al Akhira 1445AH 23-12-2023AD
Artificial Intelligence, Digital Qur'an, Malaysia, Malaysia Internet, Qur'an

Malaysia Qur’an AI

Benson Mawira, Scholars and Innovators Collaborate to Transform Quranic Understanding with AI, 16 Dec 2023 “The announcement was made during the Quran recitation ceremony as part of the ‘Jom...

Fri 2 Jumada Al Akhira 1445AH 15-12-2023AD
Artificial Intelligence, Malaysia, Malaysia Internet

Ministry of Digital

Hadi Azmi, SCMP, Malaysia’s tech hub ambition takes major leap with new ministry spearheading digital transformation, 15 Dec 2023 “A key factor behind the shake-up announced on Tuesday is...

Islamic Algorithms – book cover

Gary R. Bunt, Islamic Algorithms: Online Influence in the Muslim Metaverse (London: Bloomsbury Academic, 2024)

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Hardcover and ebook editions are available now; the paperback edition’s publication date is to be confirmed.

Gary R. Bunt, 2024

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“Gary Bunt’s Islamic Algorithms explores the dynamic relationship between technology shifts and the evolving engagement of Muslims online. Bunt emphasises the unchanging core of Islam, adapting its expression to developing technology. A testament to Bunt’s brilliance in the ever-changing Cyber Islamic Environments, this is a must-read for those interested in Islamic studies, digital Islam and Muslim metaverses.” ―Eva Nisa, Senior Lecturer of Anthropology, The Australian National University, Australia

“A timely and insightful exploration, the book offers a concise yet comprehensive glimpse into the evolving landscape of Cyber Islamic Environments. From the serene halls of Jakarta’s Istiqlal Mosque to the potential realms of Muslim metaverses, this book takes readers on a journey to unveil the dynamic relationship between Islam and technology. In a world where smartphones guide prayers and iPads connect elders in study groups, Bunt shares a compelling and timely perspective on the evolving relationship between Islam, technology and the digital age.” ―Umar Ryad, Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Leuven, Belgium

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