eRIBI was launched to function as a user-friendly portal that gathers data and information from non-Islamic Houses of Worship (HOWs or RIBI, Rumah Ibadat Bukan Islam) within Penang. eRIBI serves as a directory storing key information about RIBI and acts as a one-stop centre for both the RIBI Committee and the Penang State Government by establishing an effective communication platform. To date, there are more than a thousand RIBIs that are registered and active in the eRIBI system.