Jabatan Hal Ehwal Agama Islam Perlis - JAIPs

What Jabatan Hal Ehwal Agama Islam Perlis - JAIPs does

Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Perlis (MAIPs), previously known as and operationally distinct from Jabatan Hal Ehwal Agama Islam Perlis (JAIPs), is the statutory state Islamic religious council for Perlis, Malaysia. Operating under the Perlis State Government with royal patronage from DYMM Tuanku Raja Perlis and chaired by DYTM Raja Muda Perlis, MAIPs holds an exclusive regulatory mandate over Islamic religious affairs, zakat collection and distribution, wakaf management, halal certification, Malay customs administration, and heritage preservation within the state. The institution serves the entire Muslim population of Perlis through five principal revenue streams: zakat collection across four obligation types (gold, income, business, savings), wakaf endowments (property and cash), rental income from owned premises and bazaar stalls, sumber am general religious payments (fidyah at RM5/day, kafarah, non-Shariah compliant wealth purification), and education services through its subsidiary KUIPs/UniSIRAJ.

MAIPs distributes benefits across the eight asnaf categories defined in Shariah law (Fakir, Miskin, Fisabilillah, Fi Arriqab, Amilin, Muallaf, Al Gharimin, Ibnu Sabil), maintaining a registered beneficiary base of approximately 42,000 recipients who receive living assistance, medical aid, education support, housing construction and renovation, and economic empowerment through ATAM vocational training. The institution operates an integrated digital service portfolio comprising the Digital MAIPs Portal (digital.maips.gov.my), payment gateway (bayaran.maips.gov.my), contractor management system (spkm.maips.gov.my), online zakat statements (zakat.maips.gov.my), and a Zakat Calculator Suite covering multiple obligation types. Physical service delivery occurs through the Kangar headquarters counter and an appointed Amil collector network operating within mosque kariah zones across Perlis. Strategic direction is anchored in three subsidiaries — KUIPs/UniSIRAJ (higher education), ATAM (TVET and asnaf transformation), and Faizuddin Centre of Excellence (FCoEE) — and a recently announced digital transformation collaboration with TM ONE and Credence.

Name

Jabatan Hal Ehwal Agama Islam Perlis - JAIPs

Legal name

Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Perlis (MAIPs)

Website

https://maips.gov.my

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MAIPs is Perlis's statutory state Islamic religious council, holding exclusive authority over zakat collection and distribution, wakaf management, halal certification, and Malay customs. It serves approximately 42,000 registered asnaf recipients through social welfare programs, education subsidies, and TVET training across its wholly-owned subsidiaries KUIPs and ATAM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Islamic Religious Administration

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Public Administration (92)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Halal Certification Services (AFALAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Islamic religious administration
• Zakat collection services
• Wakaf management services
• Halal certification services
• Social welfare assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Kangar

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Zakat Collection: Collection of obligatory Islamic alms (zakat) from Muslims in Perlis through online and offline channels. Zakat types include zakat emas (gold), zakat pendapatan (income), zakat perniagaan (business), and zakat simpanan (savings). Funds are distributed to eight asnaf (recipient) categories.
2. Wakaf (Endowment): Collection of wakaf (charitable endowment) contributions including wakaf hartanah (property endowment) and wakaf tunai (cash endowment). Contributions managed through Bank Islam account 09010010063983 and digital portal.
3. Rental Income from Premises and Land: Rental income from premises and land owned by MAIPs, including bazaar wakaf stalls and other commercial properties. Payment can be made at MAIPs counter or via online payment portal.
4. Sumber Am (General Resources): Collection of general religious payments including fidyah (expiation for missed fasting at RM5/day), kafarah (atonement fines), and wang tidak patuh syarak (non-Shariah compliant wealth purification), managed through Tabung Baraatuzzimmah (T-BaZ).
5. Education - KUIPs: Revenue from Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis (KUIPs) / Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin (UniSIRAJ), a higher education institution under MAIPs offering diploma and degree programs.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MAIPs serves as the state Islamic religious council for Perlis, administering zakat collection and distribution to eight asnaf (recipient) categories, managing wakaf (charitable endowments) including property and cash endowments, overseeing halal certification, and delivering social welfare programs covering living stipends, medical aid, education, housing assistance, and economic empowerment through ATAM vocational training. The organization also operates higher education through its subsidiary KUIPs/UniSIRAJ and supports Malay customs preservation across the state.

Product overview

MAIPs (Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Perlis) operates as a unified platform for Islamic religious services in Perlis, consisting of multiple digital portals and service modules. The core offerings include the Digital MAIPs Portal for general service access, Portal Bayaran for payment processing of zakat/wakaf/rentals, ATAM (Akademi Transformasi Asnaf) for skills training programs, and various calculator tools for zakat computation. The organization provides Islamic religious services including zakat collection/distribution, wakaf management, general resources, heritage preservation, and Malay customs administration through both digital and physical channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zakat Collection and Distribution Services
• Wakaf (Endowment) Management Services
• Halal Certification Services
• Social Welfare Assistance Programs (Skim Bantuan Zakat)
• ATAM TVET Vocational Training (Akademi Transformasi Asnaf MAIPs)
• Higher Education at KUIPs / UniSIRAJ
• Education Financial Assistance Program
• Premis MAIPs Rental Services
• Sumber Am (General Religious Payments) Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 42,000 asnaf registered and receiving benefits through MAIPs programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TM ONE and CredencecoreTechnology or Integration · 4 December 2024Strategic collaboration announced on 4 December 2024 between MAIPs, TM ONE, and Credence. TM ONE is a digital services subsidiary of Telekom Malaysia providing enterprise connectivity and solutions, while Credence is a technology partner. The collaboration is focused on digital transformation initiatives for MAIPs' service delivery systems.
• Akademi Binaan Malaysia Wilayah Utara (ABM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAIPs Perlis partners with Akademi Binaan Malaysia Wilayah Utara (ABM) for the Skills and Career Training Program (Program Latihan Kemahiran dan Kerjaya). The program aims to enhance technical skills in the construction field to guarantee participants' future employment prospects. Contact persons: En. Shahrin (017-569 7256) and Cik Lis Adira (014-900 9158).
• Akademi Transformasi Asnaf MAIPs (ATAM)coreOthersATAM (Akademi Transformasi Asnaf MAIPs) is a MAIPs initiative providing vocational and skills training programs sponsored by MAIPs for asnaf beneficiaries. ATAM collaborates with external training providers to deliver TVET programs. Course enquiries: Cik Nuraini 017-4319291 or [email protected]. Social media: facebook.com/atamsdnbhd
• Lembaga Pemasaran Pertanian Persekutuan (FAMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAMA Perlis collaborates with MAIPs and community programs. FAMA contributed 1.5 tonnes of local fruits for the 10th World Cup Woodball Championship 2026 organized in Perlis, introducing local agricultural products to international athletes. FAMA also supports agricultural development initiatives discussed with Raja Muda Perlis.
• Jabatan Hal Ehwal Agama Islam Perlis (JAIPs)coreOthersJAIPs (Jabatan Hal Ehwal Agama Islam Perlis) handles Islamic religious administration including marriage, divorce, and rujuk (reconciliation) registration (Unit Nikah Cerai dan Rujuk / NCR), halal certification, dakwah, and Shariah enforcement. MAIPs and JAIPs are distinct but complementary government agencies under the Perlis Islamic religious administration framework. Applicants for residence certificates must first consult JAIPs before applying to MAIPs.
• Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAIPs collaborates with Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) as host venue for events including the 10th World Cup Woodball Championship 2026 held at the Syed Sirajuddin Areeb Putra Sports Complex, UniMAP Campus Alam Pauh Putra.
• Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis (KUIPs / UniSIRAJ)coreOthersKUIPs (Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis), also known as Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin (UniSIRAJ), is an private Islamic university college under MAIPs offering diploma and degree programs. MAIPs provides scholarships for students at KUIPs/UniSIRAJ. UMAM is a strategic partner in higher education collaboration.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (MAIWP): The federal territories' (Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Labuan) Islamic religious council, comparable to MAIPs in statutory structure and zakat/wakaf management, but operating in a larger, more urban population.
• Majlis Agama Islam Selangor (MAIS): The Selangor state Islamic religious council, comparable as a statutory body managing zakat, wakaf, and Islamic affairs for a Malaysian state. Often viewed as the most digitally advanced peer, making it a benchmark for MAIPs' digital transformation ambitions.
• Majlis Ugama Islam dan Adat Resam Melayu Pahang (MUIP): Pahang's state Islamic religious council with the same statutory mandate on zakat, wakaf, and adat Melayu. Comparable in size, scope, and operational model to MAIPs.
• Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Kelantan (MAIK): Kelantan's state Islamic religious council with an identical statutory mandate covering zakat collection, wakaf, and Malay customs. Highly comparable in function, scope, and governance model to MAIPs.
• Majlis Agama Islam Johor (MAIJ): Johor's state Islamic religious council, a direct statutory peer of MAIPs administering zakat, wakaf, and Islamic affairs with a significantly larger population base.

Others

• Pusat Zakat Selangor (PZS): The operational zakat collection arm of MAIS Selangor. Comparable to MAIPs' Zakat Division as a digital-first zakat collection and distribution platform, and a benchmark for online zakat UX.
• Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad: Malaysia's flagship Islamic bank, used by MAIPs as the wakaf custodian (Bank Islam account 09010010063983). Comparable as an ecosystem partner and as a benchmark for Shariah-compliant financial product distribution.
• TM ONE: Telekom Malaysia's enterprise digital services arm, MAIPs' partner for digital transformation. Comparable as a digital infrastructure provider supporting Malaysian public-sector modernization.

Regional players

• Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA): Brunei's Islamic university, comparable to KUIPs/UniSIRAJ as a state-backed Islamic higher education institution. Relevant for benchmarking education subsidiary strategy outside Malaysia.

Broad incumbents

• Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM): The federal-level Malaysian Islamic development department that oversees Shariah policy, halal certification, and coordinates all state Islamic councils. Comparable as the apex regulator and standards-setter for the activities MAIPs executes at state level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

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