Jakim DG Paimuzi Yahya dies, his remains will be buried in Kuang
The remains of Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) director-general Datuk Paimuzi Yahya, 59, who died of heart and lung complications at 1 pm today, will be laid to rest at Kuang.
Thu Oct 08 2020
JAKIM never issued 'halal beer' certification - Jamil Khir
Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom stressed that to date, no halal certificates had been issued by the Malaysia Islamic Development Department (Jakim) for 'halal beer'.
Mon Apr 17 2017
Jakim to record statement from Siti Zabedah Kasim
The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) will summon Siti Zabedah Kasim to record a statement following her remarks on the existence of god which are deemed deviatonist.
Sun Apr 02 2017
Jakim plans to extend use of marriage management system app to every state
The Malaysia Islamic Development Department (Jakim) plans to extend the use of the Malaysia Islamic Marriage Management System (SPPIM) application to every state.
Fri Dec 02 2016
Daish's jihad is not a true jihad - Jakim
The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) deputy director-general Ruslan Said said this was because Islam does not promote militant activities as practiced by Daish.
Thu Jul 21 2016
Haze: Jakim calls mosques, surau to hold "solat hajat"
The Islamic Development Department (Jakim) has called on all mosques and surau to perform the "Solat Hajat" (prayer of need) for the haze shrouding the country to not prolong.
Thu Oct 08 2015
KKMM, Jakim to discuss entertainment guidelines
The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) will be holding discussions with the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) on its latest guidelines on entertainment events very soon.
Tue Apr 21 2015
Cadbury chocolates are Halal, Jakim reiterates
The Islamic Development Department (Jakim) today reiterated that Cadbury chocolates, which are previously found tainted with porcine DNA are Halal to be eaten.
Wed Nov 19 2014
JAKIM conducts probe on 'I Want To Touch A Dog' programme
Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) will conduct a thorough investigation on the organising of the "I Want To Touch A Dog" event that took place at Central Park, One Utama near Petaling Jaya Sunday
Mon Oct 20 2014
Cadbury relieved its chocolates verified as free from pig DNA
Cadbury Malaysia today expressed its relief with Jakim's statement saying the chocolates it makes and sells in Malaysia are halal.
Tue Jun 03 2014
Home Ministry to present solid evidence linking Mat Sabu with Syiah to JAKIM
The Home Ministry will present all solid evidence linking PAS deputy president Mohamad Sabu with Syiah to the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) for further action.
Sun Dec 15 2013
Selangor, Perak, Johor has the most Syiah followers, says JAKIM
The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) has identified 1,500 Syiah practitioners across the country, with the most active being in Selangor, Perak and Johor.
Sat Dec 14 2013
Syiah teachings deviate from true Islamic faith, says JAKIM
The Malaysia Islamic Development Department (Jakim) has stressed that all branches of Syiah teachings deviate from the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah Islamic faith (Sunni Islam) practised in this country.
Fri Dec 13 2013
Jakim still monitoring Syiah movement in the country
The Malaysia Islamic Development Department (Jakim) is still monitoring the Syiah movement in this country.
Sun Jul 28 2013