Malaysia Internet – Virtually Islamic News

Thu 13 Ramadan 1446AH 13-3-2025AD
Malaysia, Malaysia Internet, Ramadan

Malaysia conversion controversy

SCMP, Japanese ex-adult star Rae Lil Black raises eyebrows as ‘Muslim convert’ in Malaysia, 12 Mar 2025. “Japanese former adult film star Rae Lil Black has ignited a social...

Fri 8 Shaban 1446AH 7-2-2025AD
Indonesia, Indonesia Internet, Malaysia, Malaysia Internet

Malaysia Influencer Paranormal ‘Hoax‘

SCMP, Rescue of ‘missing’ Malaysian influencer from Indonesian jungle sparks hoax claims, 7 Feb 2025 (posted retrospectively) “Malaysian social media has been gripped by the antics of an influencer...

Mon 6 Rajab 1446AH 6-1-2025AD
Blockchains, Malaysia, Malaysia Internet, Rohingya

Blockchain Rohingya

Aidan Jones and Hadi Azmi, SCMP, Rohingya in Malaysia turn to tech to fight erasure, ‘have an identity’, 5 Jan 2025, “The project aims to harness blockchain technology to...

Thu 18 Jumada Al Akhira 1446AH 19-12-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, Malaysia, Malaysia Internet

Malaysia AI Regulation

Two relevant articles on AI and net regulation in Malaysian contexts can be found below: Furthermore, from #Malaysia, more regulations on internet activities are introduced, This piece from Tashny...

Thu 11 Jumada Al Akhira 1446AH 12-12-2024AD
Indonesia, Indonesia Internet, Malaysia, Malaysia Internet, Religious Authority

Tea Storm

Hadi Azmi, SCMP, Indonesians, Malaysians unite in outrage over insult of tea seller by Java cleric, 6 Dec 2024 “The video, which went viral in both countries in late...

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...

Fri 1 Rabi Al Thani 1446AH 4-10-2024AD
Malaysia, Malaysia Internet, Streaming Media

Nurflix

“Nurflix TV, a hub for sharia-compliant Islamic shows, wants to be a key player in Malaysia’s streaming platform ecosystem. Launched in July 2020, it aims to provide content that...

Tue 7 Rabi Al Awwal 1446AH 10-9-2024AD
Malaysia, Malaysia Internet, Politics

Raja Petra

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...

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.

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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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