In a media statement, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) stressed that social media is “not the appropriate platform” to receive religious guidance and instruction, “not least in understanding complex political and armed conflicts in the Muslim world”. MUIS…
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Prime Minister Najib Razak on Friday warned that Southeast Asian countries needed to ensure their economic growth was inclusive, or risk marginalised populations turning to violent extremism or even overturning political systems. Speaking at an event for entrepreneurs during the…
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How strange is the modern human. When we have spouses, we keep talking about them or go out of our way to post stuff that demonstrate how happy we are, to people we barely know. When we have children, we…
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They post photos of “brothers” covered in tattoos on social media to pique curiosity. Some send private messages on social media platforms to recruit members. Accounts of how gangs are tapping into social media to recruit young members were told…
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Hacking group Anonymous has claimed responsibility for taking down hundreds of social media accounts allegedly linked to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants, including some belonging to Malaysians, media reported on Tuesday. “ISIS, we will hunt you,…
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