Malaysia legislation
Section 9
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.