JMG's expertise and knowledge of the earth's natural processes, along with its detailed geohazard mapping, will assure sound development planning.

JMG is responsible for administering and enforcing the Mineral Development Act 1994, Quarry Rules, and Regulations related to them for mineral commercialization in countries. Besides that, JMG is also involved in helping enforce other state mineral laws, such as the State Mineral Enactment.

The purpose of this guideline is to describe the administration of ICT as a mechanism for administering and implementing ICT-related tasks within the Department of Minerals and Geosciences Malaysia (JMG) in accordance with and subject to directives and regulations with legal authority.

In accordance with the establishment of the National Geopark Authority, JMG played a more active role in mapping heritage geology and designating geotreads for publication and geopark development. Geopark concept development initiatives under the auspices of UNESCO have been demonstrated to increase tourism activities in a region and generate economic benefits for the local community and the nation.

Mineral Investigation Centre (PPM) is the Department's research and development (R&D) division. PPM conducts research and development initiatives related to clay, silica, rock, and the most advanced materials. To promote the sustainable exploitation of mineral resources, research and development is also conducted in the areas of mineral processing technology, mining, quarrying, and the recovery of stopes and quarries. Research and development (R&D) at PPM is primarily focused on adding value to commodity products derived from local mineral sources.