TM Net help boost Islamic education on Internet

Abdul Muzairi Abdul Mutalib (second from left), Computer Programmer, Yayasan Restu Malaysia demonstrating BlueHyppo’s Islamic education and lifestyle portal - Addeen and its content - Quranic Multimedia Programme (QUMP) to Ustaz Kamaldin Mohd Damin (extreme left), Melaka Tengah District Religious Officer, Jabatan Agama Islam Melaka (JAIM), while Ahmad Husny Mohd Hussin (second from right), TM Retail’s Melaka State General Manager and Zainab Hashim (extreme right), Acting Chief Executive Officer, TM Net Sdn Bhd look on.

TM Net Sdn Bhd (TM Net) demonstrated its commitment to boost the use of Internet in the education of the Islamic faith by making a contribution of computer equipment to the Mosque Administration Division of the Melaka State Islamic Department (JAIM). In conjunction with the presentation ceremony, TM Net also took the opportunity to introduce and showcase its Islamic education and lifestyle portal, Addeen and its content - Quranic Multimedia Programme (QUMP).

Zainab Hashim, Acting Chief Executive Officer of TM Net said she believed that having an online Islamic portal like Addeen could encourage a better understanding of the Islamic faith. She said, “TM Net has always been a strong advocate of the application of the Internet in all aspects of education, and furthering online Islamic education is yet another part of our agenda in developing positive and compelling local content online. Addeen is a comprehensive Islamic education and lifestyle website, which features the wisdom of religious teachings through an interactive multimedia web portal. More than just providing religious text and information, Addeen is designed to serve as a source of practical moral and spiritual lessons applicable to enrich and improve a believer’s lifestyle.”

Zainab was speaking at a ceremony at Masjid Negeri Melaka (also known as Masjid Al Azim Fasa II), where TM Net presented a laptop computer and colour printer with scanner together with 2 CDs of the Quranic Multimedia Programme (QUMP), valued at RM8,000 to JAIM. The department is responsible for the organisation of religious education and communications in the state of Melaka, including the preparation of scripts for the 'Khutbah' or sermons that are delivered during Friday prayers and other special occasions.

Ustaz Kamadin Mohd Daim, Melaka Tengah District Religious Officer, Jabatan Agama Islam Melaka’s (JAIM) who represented the Director of JAIM at the event, thanked TM Net for its contribution and complimented them on the innovativeness and value of its Addeen website to the Islamic community. He said, “We are very impressed with TM Net for demonstrating such a high level of commitment to develop Islamic education through the Addeen website. It is most timely as the Internet can serve as an effective medium to educate both Muslims and non-believers about the virtues and values of Islam, while reaching out and instilling positive social and spiritual habits among the nation’s youth.”

Addeen is designed as a comprehensive source of online content for those interested in learning more about the Muslim faith and lifestyle. The content is made available in digital format and stored in an online knowledge archive, featuring news, articles, video and audio clips available for download onto mobile phones. The portal aims to provide healthy spiritual guidance on topics such as Self-Motivation, Spiritual Guidance, Family Guide, Students Guide, Marital Affairs, Household, Men & Women, and Islamic Understanding. It also features contributions from well-known personalities in Islamic studies including Dato’ Mohd Fadzilah Kamsah, Dato’ Md. Hasyim Yahya, Dato’ Ismail Kamus and Prof. Dr. Sidek Baba.

The portal also incorporates the Quranic Multimedia Programme (QUMP), which provides audio, video, pictures, e-books, learning aids, documentaries and translations designed to assist in learning of the Al-Qur’an, as well as Hadith teachings and the history of the Islamic religion.

Zainab said TM Net would continue to develop and promote online Islamic educational content and services. “We are proud to be acting as a driver to promote further awareness and appreciation of the Islamic faith amongst all Malaysians, whether through our online service offerings such as Addeen and QUMP or working together with the grassroot community and religious authorities such as JAIM.”

For more information on the Addeen, log-on to http://addeen.bluehyppo.com

About TM
Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), a leading regional information and communications group, offers a comprehensive range of communication services and solutions in fixed-line, mobile, data and broadband. As one of the largest listed companies on Bursa Malaysia with an operating revenue of more than RM16 billion, TM is driven to deliver value to its stakeholders in a highly competitive environment.

The Group places emphasis on continuing customer service quality enhancements and innovations. Currently, with investments and operations in 13 countries around Asia and globally, TM is focused on sustainable growth in both the local and international markets.

On the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) front, the Group has always been a major corporate contributor towards responsible activities in the belief that these practices are a fundamental tenet of good corporate governance. The Group promotes 3 major platforms i.e. education, sports development and community/nation-building. Under education, TM has spent some RM800 million to develop Multimedia University with more than 20,000 students. TM has also provided scholarships to over 10,000 graduates pursuing academic programmes locally and overseas. On the sports front, TM is actively contributing towards the upliftment of football at all levels while under the community/nation-building platform, the Group contributes towards causes that bring value to the community and nation at large.