I think the point here is that many systems are built with a western viewpoint on naming (John Smith), as opposed to naming in other (Asian, African) culture.

I think the point here is that many systems are built with a western viewpoint on naming (John Smith), as opposed to naming in other (Asian, African) culture. "Mohamed bin Ali" literally means "Mohamed son of Ali". Ali is not their name, it's their fathers. Ali is not their last name. Indonesians (and others) commonly only have one name (ie "Sukarno"). This is neither a first nor last/family name. It's their only name. Imaging booking a plane ticket or filling in any form.... The list goes on with examples.