Department of Islamic Development Malaysia explained

Department of Islamic Development Malaysia
Headquarters:Blok A dan B, Kompleks Islam Putrajaya, No 23, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Presint 3, 62100 Putrajaya
Budget:MYR 1.5 Billion (2023)
Minister1 Name:Mohd Na'im Mokhtar
Minister1 Pfo:Minister in the Prime Minister's Department for Religious Affair
Chief1 Name:Hakimah Mohd Yusoff
Chief1 Position:Director General
Parent Agency:Prime Minister's Department

Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Malay: Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia, Jawi:) or popularly known as JAKIM, is a federal government agency in Malaysia that administers Islamic affairs in Malaysia.[1]

History

In 1969, Malaysia's Conference of Rulers decided that there was a need for a body to mobilise the development and progress of Muslims in Malaysia, in line with the status of Malaysia as a growing Islamic country and gaining international attention.

Realising 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:[2]

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:

The Operations Sector is divided into five divisions:

The Management Sector is divided into four divisions:

The following organisations are placed directly under the Director General of Jakim:

The three main mosques are placed under the JAKIM Preaching Division:

List of Directors-General

Since formation of JAKIM, 9 peoples was appointed in this position with currently leading by Hakimah Mohd Yusof, the first women appointed with this position.[9]

NameYears in office
Abdul Hamid Zainal Abidin1995 - 2001
Mohamad Shahir Abdullah2001 - 2003
Mustafa Abdul Rahman2004 - 2006
Wan Mohamad Sheikh Abdul Aziz2006 - 2012
Othman Mustapha2012 - 2018
Mohamad Nordin Ibrahim2018 - 2019
Paimuzi Yahya2020
Abdul Aziz Jusoh2021 - 2022
Hakimah Mohd Yusoff2022 - Incumbent

Legalisation

The formation of JAKIM faced criticism from many groups claiming its establishment violated the constitution of Malaysia. G25, a group of representing of former civil servant said the established of JAKIM was not aligned with constitution as power of the Conference of Rulers does not include the formation of JAKIM cited of Article 38 of the constitution.[10] However, former Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad defended the formation of JAKIM by citing it was aimed at bringing the government in line with Islamic teachings. His statement was supported by Mujahid Yusof Rawa, former Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) quoted it was set up to cater to the current needs, including when it comes to managing the budget for the administration of Islamic matters.[11] [12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sejarah JAKIM . . 13 March 2018 . JAKIM . JAKIM . 13 July 2020 .
  2. Web site: More significant role for Jakim . Ariffin . Irwan . 25 June 2018 . The Star . 13 July 2020.
  3. Web site: Maqasid Syariah : Sejagat~Inklusif~Progresif . . 13 July 2020 . JAKIM . JAKIM . 3 August 2020 .
  4. Web site: Bahagian Penyiaran. JAKIM . JAKIM . 16 December 2022.
  5. Web site: SALAMfm beroperasi di konti baharu. berita.rtm.gov.my. 1 July 2022.
  6. Web site: Institut Latihan Islam Malaysia . . 13 July 2020 . JAKIM . JAKIM . 13 July 2020 .
  7. Web site: RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN HALAL CERTIFICATION BODIES (FHCB) . . 29 April 2019 . Halal Malaysia Official Portal . Halal Malaysia . 3 August 2020 .
  8. Web site: Sejarah Darul Quran . . 29 April 2019 . Darul Quran . Darul Quran . 13 July 2020 .
  9. News: Hakimah appointed Jakim's first female DG. . 18 March 2022. 4 December 2022.
  10. Web site: Jakim, NCIA not aligned with constitution, says G25 . Ramieza Wahid . 11 January 2020 . Malaysikini . Malaysiakini . 3 August 2020 .
  11. Web site: Mahathir defends establishment of Jakim . Soo Wern Jun . 6 February 2018 . freemalaysiatoday . MTNews . 3 August 2020 .
  12. Web site: Mujahid defends Jakim after G25's query on its legality . Adam Abu Bakar . 13 January 2020 . freemalaysiatoday . FMTNews . 3 August 2020 .