Japas safeguards sanctity of Islam - Idris
Japas under the Islamic Development Department Malaysia (Jakim) plays a role in safeguarding the sanctity of Islam from being insulted or ridiculed by irresponsible parties.
Sun Jul 17 2022
Jakim welcomes proposal for QR Code to detect non-halal meat
Jakim welcomes the proposal to utilise the Quick Response (QR) Code system on imported products at all entry points to detect non-halal meat.
Sat Jan 02 2021
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
Cooking oil repackers using recycled containers that raise doubts of halal status
Using recycled plastic bottles was in violation of the licensing conditions under the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
Fri Nov 04 2016
New halal logo only creates confusion - Tajuddin
A new logo would also confuse consumers, he told reporters after closing an anti-drug programme by the National Anti-Drug Agency here today.
Wed Nov 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
Kelantan UMNO veterans want police to probe G25
The Kelantan UMNO Veterans today lodged a police report against the retired civil servants group G25 for suggesting the government to abolish the Islamic development Department and the law on khalwat.
Tue Dec 15 2015
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
Jakim's guidelines will only push Malaysia nearer towards extremism - Koh Chin
Koh Chin Han said it is regrettable that the Malaysian Islamic Development Department's (JAKIM) has proposed gender segregation at concerts as it seen as regressive and contradicts.
Mon Apr 20 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 always ready to handle deaths at disaster sites - Jamil Khir
The Malaysian Islamic Development Department is always ready to provide assistance in handling bodies of Muslims who die in tragedies or disasters.
Wed Nov 19 2014