ISLAMABAD – Malaysian startup, Salam Web Technologies MY Sdn, has launchedthis ‘halal’ browser, according to an article published by *Bloomberg*link.

Boasting of a Muslim-friendly web experience, the browser offers messaging,news and other features. It also has Islamic functions including prayertimes and an indicator for the Qibla – the direction a Muslim must facewhile praying.

“We want to make the internet a better place,” said Hasni Zarina MohamedKhan, the managing director at Salam Web Technologies. “We know theinternet has the good and the bad, so SalamWeb offers you a tool to createthis window that lets you go to the internet to see the good.”

She said the users of the browser are mainly from Malaysia and Indonesia.

“We’re promoting universal values — although SalamWeb is targeted toMuslims, it can be used by anyone,” Hasni Zarina said. “The internet can bea harmful place. It’s obvious that we need an alternative.”