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.  
Added on June 14, 2008