Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM)
In line with the current developments and needs of the Muslim community, the Division of Islamic Affairs (BAHEIS) has been restructured. On October 2, 1996, the Cabinet Meeting had agreed with BAHEIS that the Prime Minister's Department was upgraded to a department with effect from 1 January 1997 under the name of Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (Jakim).