The Department of Mineral and Geoscience Malaysia is a technical agency supporting national mineral and geoscience development through information, regulation, expert services, research and official data dissemination for the benefit of the people, industry and the nation.
JMG performs technical functions related to minerals, geoscience, mining and quarrying. These include mineral exploration, geoscience investigation, information management, laboratory services, technical advice, research and strategic cooperation locally and internationally.
As a national technical agency, JMG provides information, expert services and regulatory support related to minerals, geoscience, mining and quarrying. This page helps users understand the department’s role, service direction, principal functions and working values that guide JMG’s service delivery.
Institutional Heritage
History and Evolution of JMG
Select a department to view the key events, institutional changes and related leadership continuity.
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Institutional chronology
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Evolution of Directors-General / Heads of Department
Vision
Leader in Mineral and Geoscience Development Transformation
Mission
To contribute towards the enhancement of the nation’s economic competitiveness and quality of life as well as national prosperity through effective use of mineral and geoscience information, regulation, specialised expert services and innovative related research.
Objectives
JMG delivery focus
JMG’s objectives focus on mineral information, geoscience information, orderly resource management, mineral-based innovation and specialised technical expertise.
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Mineral information
Provide mineral commodity information to support the growth of mineral-based industries.
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Geoscience information
Encourage optimal use of geoscience information and services for sustainable development.
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Mineral resources
Ensure mineral resource exploitation is orderly, safe, efficient and environmentally friendly.
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Mineral R&D&C&I
Encourage diversified use of local mineral resources through research, development, commercialisation and innovation.
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Technical expertise
Provide expert services in minerals, geoscience and mining at national and international levels.
Functions
Principal functions
JMG’s principal functions cover exploration, geoscience investigation, laboratory analysis, national data management, technical advisory services, industry cooperation, enforcement and innovation.
Mineral explorationUndertake and execute systematic mineral exploration.Geoscience investigationCover geological mapping, groundwater, engineering geology, geological hazards, marine geology, geophysics and related fields.Laboratory analysisProvide geochemical analyses and physical testing for rock and mineral materials.National data bankAct as the national depository for geoscience and mineral-resource information.Information disseminationCollect, analyse and disseminate data on mineral exploration, mining and related activities.Technical adviceProvide technical advice and expert services in minerals, geoscience, mining and quarrying.Industry cooperationAssist and cooperate with private sectors and industries to develop the mineral sector.Safe mineral activitiesEnsure mining and related activities are carried out safely, efficiently and systematically.Policy and enforcementImplement government policies and directives and administer related regulations.Research and innovationConduct R&D&C&I, technology transfer, mineral-resource development and promotion of research outcomes for industry use.
Quality and Values
JMG quality policy and shared values
JMG’s work culture is reinforced through its quality policy and STEP shared values, which emphasise integrity, teamwork, excellence and professionalism in service delivery.
Quality policy
Implement a quality system based on MS ISO 9002 requirements.
Ensure products and services are delivered on time.
Implement continuous quality improvement.
Build a strong, responsive and ethical workforce.
Improve knowledge and skills through training.
STEP shared values
JMG’s shared values are organised into four core pillars: Spiritual, Teamwork, Excellence and Professionalism. Each pillar describes the work attitudes and behaviours that shape JMG’s organisational culture.
S SpiritualT TeamworkE ExcellenceP Professionalism
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Spiritual
Noble values
Clean, efficient and with integrity
Patient, sincere and prudent
Just and wise
Noble character
Modest and grateful
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Teamwork
Collaborative work culture
Acting Towards One Vision
Strong and transparent leadership
Sense of belonging to the organisation
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Excellence
High performance culture
Insightful
Knowledge cultured
Quality first
Work hand in hand
Cultivate a harmonious work environment
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Professionalism
Professional conduct
Fact-based action
Proactive, innovative and competitive
Committed, disciplined and dedicated
Credible and accountable
Loyal
Client Charter
JMG service commitments
Mineral and Geoscience Information
To supply published and available geological reports (including maps), mineral reports and other geoscience fields within one (1) day after an application is received.
To supply unpublished but available geological reports and maps, mineral reports and other geoscience fields within one (1) week after an application is received.
To supply available digital information within three (3) days after an application is received.
Laboratory Services
To provide laboratory services upon request in the following fields:
Mineralogical and petrological analysis
Analysis of ore, mineral, alloy, rock, sludge, concentrate, soil and water samples
Industrial mineral testing
Sedimentology testing
Engineering geology testing within the agreed period, if mandatory, or if routine, within two (2) weeks after samples are received
Expert Services
To provide expert services upon request within the timeframe set or agreed with clients, especially in the following fields:
Geological mapping
Mineral investigation
Groundwater investigation
Geophysical investigation
Marine Geology
Engineering geological investigation
Environmental geological investigation
Mining and Quarrying Services
To issue Mining Licences or Quarry Licences within 30 days from the date of receipt of a complete application.
To prepare accurate and complete technical reports related to mining interests within 30 days from the date of receipt of an application accompanied by complete documents.
Mineral Trade Services
To provide comments on applications to export minerals within five (5) days from the date of receipt of an application accompanied by complete documents.
To issue Mineral Ore Licences within 30 days from the date of receipt of a complete application.
To issue and renew tin concentrate transport permits within one (1) hour.
The main responsibility of the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) is to determine strategies and implement ICT initiatives to achieve JMG’s ICT Development and Usage Vision and Objectives.
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Lead digitalisation initiatives in the ministry/agency through the use of data, analytics and digital technology;
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Create a data-driven culture in the public sector that adopts a principle-based approach through the use of data and digital technology;
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Transform digital delivery in the ministry/agency with a customer experience focus based on the Whole-of-Government concept through innovation involving data sharing, open data and emerging technologies;
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Evaluate, coordinate and endorse digital service requirements, Technical Service Design and development budgets, and manage the agency as the implementer of digitalisation initiatives and projects;
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Lead change through the alignment of the Ministry/State/Agency Digitalisation Strategic Plan (PSP) by:
Ensuring the agency PSP is aligned with the Public Sector PSP, Risk Management and Change Management Plan;
Ensuring the agency Enterprise Architecture (EA) blueprint is available; and
Strengthening the agency digitalisation governance structure and coordinating the use of policies, standards and global best practices.
