Royal Malaysian Customs Department(Jabatan Kastam Diraja Malaysia)

Hello, today i am going to share somethings I know about the Royal Malaysian Customs Department. This is because I think quite a few people really know about the functions and importance of JKDM. As a nation of Malaysia, we should possess a strong understanding about JKDM because it is a government agency that is responsible for nation's indirect tax policy. Besides, it also plays an important role in trade and industry. Business men who need to import or export goods must have a better understanding in it so that we can protect our rights.

History

In 1948, the Customs Department was established with the formation of the Federation of Malaya across the whole Malaya Peninsula. Under the Customs Ordinance 1952, this department was put under the control of the High Commissioner for Malaya and headed by a Comptroller of Customs. Besides, it also gave the Federation Council power to issue all the rules and regulations on Custom's affairs. Due to the high human resources demand, a training center was formed in Bukit Baru, Melaka to recruit working staff and boost their performance in order to fulfill the needs of the country.

On 16th Sept 1963, the structure of the Customs Department administration was reshuffled again with the inclusion of Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore into the Federation of Malaysia.The Customs Department was divided into 3 main territories, that is Malaya Peninsular, Sabah and Sarawak.Each of territory was led by Regional Comptroller of Customns and Excise. On 29th Oct 1963, Yang Di-Pertuan Agong had conferred the title Royal to the Customs and Excise Department. This was an honor from the government for the Custom Department's great contribution to the country.

Roles

1. Formulate and enforce legislations, policies and procedures in line with international best practice
2. Evaluate procedures, policy and legislation related to duty/tax exemptions
3. Collect and analyse data related to Customs Department
4. Consultation and advice to business community

Vision

To be a World Class Customs Administration by the Year 2015

Mission

1. To spur economic growth
2. Preserve national security and society's well being
3. To ensure effective and efficient legislative compliance

Service Ethics

Trustworthy Services, Sincere and Dedicated

Organizational Culture

Togetherness
Respect
Understanding
Spiritual
Totality

Contact

Links
http://www.customs.gov.my/
http://www.wcoomd.org/en/about-us/international-customs-day.aspx
http://perkasawpkl.wix.com/home#!

I was surprised that there exists World Customs Day. On 26 January every year the Customs administrations of 178 Member States of the World Customs Organisation organize various national events to celebrate the first session of the Customs Co-operation Council. On its part, the WCO Secretariat chooses a topic for the International Customs Day. In 2013, the 26 January' celebrations are devoted to the topic "Innovation for Customs progress".