Malaysian Societies Registration Department or The Jabatan Pendaftaran Pertubuhan Malaysia (JPPM) acts as the guardian of legal non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and political parties in Malaysia. Under the watchful eye of the Ministry of Home Affairs, it oversees everything from registering these groups to ensuring their activities comply with the law. Think of JPPM as the bridge between civil society and the government, fostering a vibrant and diverse landscape of registered NGOs and political parties while safeguarding national security and public interest.