Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Malay: Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia , Jawi alphabet: جابتن كماجوان اسلام مليسيا) or popularly known as JAKIM, is a federal government agency in Malaysia that administers Islamic affairs in Malaysia. History In 1969, the Conference of the Conference of Rulers of Malaysia decided that there was a need for a body to mobilize the development and progress of Muslims in Malaysia, in line with the status of Malaysia as a growing Islamic country and gaining international attention. Realizing this fact, a secretariat to the National Council of Islamic Religious Affairs Malaysia (MKI) was established, to preserve the purity of Islamic beliefs and teachings. The secretariat was later developed as the Religious Division, the Prime Minister's Department which was then re-promoted to the Islamic Affairs Division (Malay: Bahagian Hal Ehwal Islam) (BAHEIS). On 1 January 1997, in line with the growing development and progress of Islam in the country, the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) was established by the Malaysian government as taking over power and role of BAHEIS. Function The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia, the Prime Minister's Department plays a central role in the planning of Islamic Affairs management and development of the Ummah with the following functions: Responsible as a planner who determines the development and progress of Islamic Affairs in Malaysia; Formulate a policy for the development of Islamic Affairs in the country and maintain the purity of Islamic beliefs and teachings Assist in formulating and harmonizing the necessary laws and regulations as well as evaluating and coordinating the implementation of existing laws and administration in the efforts to resolve problems of Muslims; Implement ummah development programs and appreciation of Islam in the management of the country; Coordinate legal enforcement mechanisms as well as regulatory affairs of Islamic Affairs nationwide; Evaluate Islamic Affairs programs implemented in the country; Acting as a collector, disseminator and reference center of information on Islamic affairs; and Implement community development efforts through regional and international cooperation. Organisation structure The department consists of three main sectors, namely Policy Sector, Operations Sector and Management Sector. The Policy Sector is divided into six Divisions: Islamic Development Policy division Research division Coordination of Shariah Enforcement and Prosecution division External Affairs and Relationships division Halal Management division Maqasid Syariah division The Operations Sector is divided into five divisions: Dawah division Family, Social and Community division Publications division Broadcasting division - Known