Malaysia legislation

Section 9

of Zakat And Fitrah Enactment 1993

Section 9

(1)

The Division shall be responsible for –

(a)

the collection of zakat and fitrah;

(b)

the issuance of zakat returns as prescribed and the making of assessment in accordance with Hukum Syarak;

(c)

distribution of the assets received from the zakat and fitrah in accordance with Hukum Syarak;

(d)

making recommendation to the Jawatankuasa with regard to the appointment and termination of service of Amil;

(e)

preparation of accounts for zakat and fitrah collection and an annual budget; and

(f)

the carrying out of annual census of the Muslim population in the State of Sabah.

The Secretary and his Staff.