Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) is a Malaysian Government institution which has a vision to assist in the creation of a progressive and morally upright ummah based on Islamic principles in line with the Malaysian vision through an efficient and effective Islamic Affairs Management organisation.

Based on these virtuous principles, JAKIM has been responsible to ascertain policies pertaining to the development and advancement of Islamic affairs in Malaysia by fostering and promotion the sanctity of the Akidah and Islamic syariat, JAKIM also has been relied upon to enact and standardised laws and procedures, also to co-ordinate their implementation in all the states.

Objective of JAKIM :

To ensure the sanctity of Islam by adhering to the teachings of Ahli Sunnah Waljama'ah and to create peace and harmony among the ummah through effective planning and implementation.

Function of JAKIM :

1. To formulate policies for the ADVANCEMENT of Islamic affairs in the country and to safeguard the sanctity of the aqidah and the teachings of Islam.

2. To help draft and streamline laws and regulations that are necessary as well to evaluate and co-ordinate the implementation of the existing laws and administration from time to time in efforts to resolve problems faced by the ummah.

3. To implement programmes for the ADVANCEMENT of the ummah and the inculcation of Islamic values in the administration of the country.

4. To streamline the enforcement mechanisms of laws and administrative procedures pertaining to Islamic affairs in the country.

5. To evaluate Islamic affairs programmes that are carried out in the country.

6. To act as a compiler, disseminator and centre of information on Islamic affairs.

7. To implement programmes for the ADVANCEMENT of the ummah through regional and international co-operation