![Hakimah appointed Jakim's first female DG Hakimah appointed Jakim's first female DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71647590224_TBHAKIMAHJAKIMjpg.jpg)
Hakimah appointed Jakim's first female DG
Datuk Hakimah Mohd Yusoff has created history by becoming the first woman to be appointed as Director-General of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim).
Fri Mar 18 2022
!['Allah' issue: Second discussion session to be held in two weeks' time - Zulkifli 'Allah' issue: Second discussion session to be held in two weeks' time - Zulkifli](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71614666530_DatukDrZulkifliMo.jpg)
'Allah' issue: Second discussion session to be held in two weeks' time - Zulkifli
The discussion would involve akidah and legal experts from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM).
Mon Mar 29 2021
![Jakim tightening enforcement, SOP for halal certification for imported goods Jakim tightening enforcement, SOP for halal certification for imported goods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61608970987_Halal.jpg)
Jakim tightening enforcement, SOP for halal certification for imported goods
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) will tighten enforcement and the standard operating procedure (SOP) for halal certification for imported goods.
Sat Dec 26 2020
![Hajj cost: Govt will find ways not to burden pilgrims - Dr Zulkifli Hajj cost: Govt will find ways not to burden pilgrims - Dr Zulkifli](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51602765476_SeminarPenipuanUmr.jpg)
Hajj cost: Govt will find ways not to burden pilgrims - Dr Zulkifli
It was still too early to estimate the rise in the total cost, Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al Bakri said, adding that they are looking into the matter.
Wed Dec 23 2020
![JAKIM to meet 'celebrity' preachers end of month JAKIM to meet 'celebrity' preachers end of month](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81607774111_TBAhmadMarzukShaary.jpg)
JAKIM to meet 'celebrity' preachers end of month
A meeting between the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) and "celebrity" preachers will be held at the end of this month, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Relig
Sat Dec 12 2020
![Zulkifli ready to meet NGOs over LGBT-related issues Zulkifli ready to meet NGOs over LGBT-related issues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81595050027_ZulkifliMohamad.jpg)
Zulkifli ready to meet NGOs over LGBT-related issues
Zulkifli said he had received many invitations from various NGOs to have dialogues on the matter.
Sat Jul 18 2020
![JAKIM needs a little more time to refine SOP of congregation prayers - PM JAKIM needs a little more time to refine SOP of congregation prayers - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/41588975845_Prayers.jpg)
JAKIM needs a little more time to refine SOP of congregation prayers - PM
The government through the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) is refining its standard operating procedure (SOP) for congregation prayers in suraus and mosques.
Sun May 10 2020
![Staff urged to protect Jakim's image Staff urged to protect Jakim's image](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/81496296113_DatoOthman.jpg)
Staff urged to protect Jakim's image
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) director-general Tan Sri Othman Mustapha urged its staff to keep the image of the department clean while on and off duty.
Thu Oct 12 2017
!['Eyeglass with candy' has halal certificate - Jakim 'Eyeglass with candy' has halal certificate - Jakim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/81490008742_GulaGula.jpg)
'Eyeglass with candy' has halal certificate - Jakim
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has denied that the 'Eyeglass With Candy'sweets have haram ingredients as spread on the social media.
Mon Mar 20 2017
![Pokemon Go has negative impact on children, teenagers - Jakim Pokemon Go has negative impact on children, teenagers - Jakim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/61469149301_PokemonGo.jpg)
Pokemon Go has negative impact on children, teenagers - Jakim
The decision was consistent with the views of other Muslim countries which found the Pokemon Go game to be dangerous and resulting in fatal accidents.
Sun Aug 07 2016
![KTMB, world's first train service provider to obtain halal certificate KTMB, world's first train service provider to obtain halal certificate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/51466952774_ETSKTM.jpg)
KTMB, world's first train service provider to obtain halal certificate
Hilmi Hasan said the halal certificate issued by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) was a meaningful recognition for KTMB, which was currently undergoing a transformation.
Fri Jul 29 2016
![Halal egg issue has gone overboard - Jakim Halal egg issue has gone overboard - Jakim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/41463849007_Eggs.jpg)
"Halal egg" issue has gone overboard - Jakim
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) said the "halal egg" issue which went viral on social media recently, has gone overboard.
Sun May 22 2016
![Jakim very relevant, stands firm in discharging duties, says DG Jakim very relevant, stands firm in discharging duties, says DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/61447168423_DatoOthman.jpg)
Jakim very relevant, stands firm in discharging duties, says DG
The position of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) very relevant and it stands firm in conducting its three core functions, said its director-general Datuk Othman Mustapha.
Tue Nov 10 2015
![Secret Recipe gets halal certification back Secret Recipe gets halal certification back](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/61435834149_SecretRecipe.jpg)
Secret Recipe gets halal certification back
Secret Recipe has received its halal certification back following the renovation and upgrading works of its Central Kitchen in Taman Mayang and its new plant in Kota Damansara.
Thu Jul 02 2015
![Jakim willing to explain stage show guidelines Jakim willing to explain stage show guidelines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-04/41429353331_295x200.jpg)
Jakim willing to explain stage show guidelines
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia is willing to provide advice to artistes and those in the creative industry on its stage shows.
Sat Apr 18 2015