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@Halal | april-may. 2019
Malaysia
World’s
first shariah compliant internet suite of services
Salam Web provides a way for us
to safely browse the internet, the
Muslim way
S
alamWeb Technologies MY
Sdn Bhd unveiled a digital eco-
system for Muslim around the
globe to discover, connect, and
contribute in a free, safe online
environment. Inspired by the
universal desire for authentic, positive
online experiences, SalamWeb is introduc-
ing a range of connected Internet services
including SalamWeb Browser, SalamChat,
SalamProtect and SalamSadaqah.
The company provides access to a safe
and positive online experience by blocking
harmful content and ensures enhanced
privacy while browsing what matters.
SalamWeb Browser is the world’s first
shariah compliant browser endorsed by
Amanie Group and the International Sha-
riah Supervisory Board, in conformity with
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation’s
(MDEC) Islamic Digital Economy Mi’yar.
The discussion on the
importance to have a
safe internet space.
From left, Datuk Dr Mohd
Daud Bakar, Hajjah Hasni
Zarina, Nurul Zulkifli,
Caprice, and Norhizam bin
Abdul Kadir.
More than just a browser
inappropriate content, allowing them an
option to either continue ahead or with-
draw from the content.
This includes content which could be
potentially explicit, offensive or fraudulent.
SalamProtect also allows users to assign a
SalamTag to a website – appropriate, neutral
or inappropriate. Each SalamTag received is
reviewed against our internal process and
guidelines to ensure fairness. The more
webpages a user SalamTags, the better
SalamWeb’s content aggregator works.
Through this feature, it delivers curated
content that matches your SalamTags. By
involving the community to tag content
they deem appropriate or inappropriate,
SalamProtect not only allow users to be in
complete control of their online experi-
ences but helps build a safer and secure
like-minded digital Ummah.
SalamWeb Browser has several unique
in-built features such as a Qibla compass,
prayer timings and a custom news feed
aggregated from verified news sources. An
important feature of the SalamWeb Browser
is the SalamProtect, an advanced content
filter that is customized to an individual’s
way of life. SalamProtect alerts users on
Digital Ummah
The Salam Web mobile
browser works very
similar to Chrome, yet
are filled with uniquely
Islamic features to
personalise our browsing
experience.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, Hajjah
Hasni Zarina, Managing Director of Salam
Web Technologies MY Sdn. Bhd. Said “Our
mission is to give people the power to build
a digital Ummah and bring the world closer
together. SalamWeb aims to empower the
global Muslim and help the lead a digital
life which is consistent with their values
and beliefs.”
“We strongly believe in the power of
the community and with their values and
beliefs. We strongly believe in the power
of the community and with our products,
users have the choice to browse content
that matters the most to them and have an
online experience that is customized for
their way of life. We work with both local
and global partners to ensure our prod-
ucts are in line with Islamic values while
also embracing the lifestyle of modern
Muslims.”
Others to have graced the stage include;
Sheikh Dr Mohamed Ali Elgari, an advisor
to several Islamic financial institutions
throughout the world, Datuk Dr Mohd Daud
Bakar, chairman of Amanie Group, Norhi-
zam bin Abdul Kadir, vice president, Growth
Ecosystem Development of Malaysia Digital
Economy Corporation’s (MDEC), Nurul
Zulkifli, managing director of Mimpikita
and fashion entrepreneur and Caprice, local
celebrity and entrepreneur.
Malaysia
confident
to export
RM50b in
Halal export
by 2020
Halal Industry Development Corp
(HDC) is confident that Malaysia will
be able to export as much as RM50
billion of home-grown halal products
worldwide by 2020.
HDC vice president of industry
development Hanisofian Alias said this
was possible as more non-Muslims are
embracing halal as part of a healthy
and hygienic lifestyle.“
“Our halal export is currently at
about RM43 billion and I am confident
that we will be able to hit the RM50