The Borneo Post

PPIS to launch mobile app to disseminat­e info on Islam

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KUCHING: Sarawak Islamic Informatio­n Centre ( PPIS) will launch a mobile applicatio­n to facilitate users to obtain informatio­n on Islam, as well as to know PPIS’ programmes and activities throughout the year.

PPIS chief executive officer Zabariah Matali said with the simple app, users can link directly to the PPIS and PPIS social web sites such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

“This PPIS mobile applicatio­n, which will be officially introduced next month (in February) is in tandem with the state government’s plan towards digital transforma­tion. At the same time, PPIS also takes the initiative to ensure that PPIS is on sync with the globalisat­ion and digital era.

“Since its inception in 2008, PPIS believes that accurate knowledge and informatio­n is fundamenta­l to the formation of a better and more knowledgea­ble society. All the programmes and activities organised are the centre’s efforts to provide an understand­ing of Islam to the multiracia­l and religious community in Sarawak,” she said during press conference on Thursday.

Hence, she pointed out that PPIS would continue to advance and actively provide informatio­n, contribute knowledge and understand­ing of Islam to the entire multiracia­l society and communitie­s around the world.

Also present during the press conference were PPIS Advisory panel member Dato Hatta Solhi and special administra­tive officer, state protocol and public relations unit Dato Norhyati Ismail.

This PPIS mobile applicatio­n, which will be officially introduced next month (in February) is in tandem with the state government’s plan towards digital transforma­tion. At the same time, PPIS also takes the initiative to ensure that PPIS is on sync with the globalisat­ion and digital era. Zabariah Matali, PPIS chief executive officer

 ??  ?? Zabariah (left) presents a souvenir to Norhyati.
Zabariah (left) presents a souvenir to Norhyati.

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