Timeline of Malaysian history

This is a timeline of Malaysian history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in Malaysia and its predecessor states. To read about the background to these events, see History of Malaysia.

2nd century

YearEvent
200Ancient Hindu Malay kingdom of Langkasuka was founded by Merong Mahawangsa, a descendant of Alexander the Great or Dhul-Qarnayn.
Ancient Hindu Malay kingdom of Gangga Negara was founded by Ganji Sarjuna, a son of Merong Mahawangsa.

3rd century

4th century

YearEvent
400Emergence of Kedah Tua civilization began with the involvement of the community in Guar Kepah conducting trade with foreign traders in Sungai Mas. The center of the civilization was in Sungai Mas and Pangkalan Bujang.
Gangga Negara also served as a port, frequented by foreign traders for its rich natural resources such as gold and tin.

7th century

YearEvent
630Hindu Malay Kingdom of Kedah was founded by Maharaja Derbar Raja of Persia.
671I-tsing visited Kedah and Srivijaya on his way to India from China.[1]
682I-tsing returned to Kedah and Srivijaya on his way back from India to China. He described the Malays at the time as having high status in regards to controlling the economy and its kingdom's entry points.
700Malay Peninsula was under the dominance of the Buddhist Malay Srivijaya, based in Palembang.[2]
Sawaku Kingdom was founded by Datu Merpati near Santubong and Sarawak River, while Samadong Kingdom was founded near Samarahan and Sadong.

8th century

YearEvent
750Srivijaya attacked Langkasuka and succeeded in conquering the kingdom.
775King of Srivijaya married a princess of Langkasuka and made Ligor as his capital.

9th century

YearEvent
850Gangga Negara managed to defend its sovereignty from Srivijaya invasion.
890Klang Kio attacked and defeated Gangga Negara but withdrew after its ruler, Bolaputra married a princess of Gangga Negara.

11th century

YearEvent
1025Chola army invasion from southern India weakened the trades in Kedah and Gangga Negara.
1100Melano Kingdom was founded by Tugau near Sungai Retus.

12th century

YearEvent
1136Phra Ong Mahawangsa converted to Islam and founded the Kedah Sultanate, so ending the practice of Hinduism in the dynasty.

13th century

YearEvent
1245Sang Sapurba, a legendary great ancestor of major dynasties in the Malay world, also a descendant of Alexander the Great or Dhul-Qarnayn, enters into a sacred covenant with Demang Lebar Daun, the ruler of Palembang, and subsequently laid the basis of the proper relationship between the Malay rulers and the subjects.
1260Minangkabau journeyed to Malay Peninsula.
1280Siamese had begun to occupy the northern Malay Peninsula. Negara Sri Dharmaraja and Patani, became Siamese vassals.
1299Kingdom of Singapura was founded by Sang Nila Utama, a son of Sang Sapurba.

14th century

YearEvent
1303Islam reached Terengganu, proven by the discovery of the Terengganu Inscription Stone in Kuala Berang. It was also the earliest evidence of Jawi writing in the Malay world.
1330The Chinese traveller Wang Dayuan visited Singapura and records an attack by Siam, recording it down alongside Long Ya Men and Ban Zu.
1360Singapura Kingdom attacked and defeated by the Hindu Buddhist Javanese Kingdom of Majapahit
1362Badang, a legendary Malay strongman was elected as the Hulubalang of Singapura
1363Brunei Sultanate was established, when the Sultan of Brunei married with a princess of Singapura and converted to Islam
1398Parameswara, a prince of Srivijaya, the last king of Singapura flees from Singapura.

15th century

YearEvent
1400Malacca Kingdom was founded by Parameswara, the last king of Singapura.
1403Chinese admiral Yin Ching reached Malacca, establishing diplomatic ties between China and Malacca.
The first Malay-Chinese dictionary was complied in Chinese characters containing about 500 words related to trade used in Malacca.
1409Chinese admiral Cheng Ho reached Malacca, strengthening diplomatic ties between China and Malacca.
1414Malacca established diplomatic ties with Pasai, when Megat Iskandar Shah married a princess of Pasai and converted to Islam.
1444Hang Tuah, the legendary Malaccan Laksamana was born in Malacca.
1445Tun Perak, the Penghulu of Klang, led the Malaccan army to victory by defeating Siamese invaders in Muar.
1450Sharif ul-Hashim, arrived in Sulu from Malacca, married a daughter of Raja Baginda, and founded Sultanate of Sulu.
1451Malacca become the center of Islam in southeast Asia.
1456Tun Perak once again led the Malaccan army to victory by defeating Siamese invaders in Batu Pahat. He was then made Bendahara of Malacca.
1459Emperor of China sent away his daughter Hang Li Po and 500 followers as a gift to Sultan Mansur Shah. Sultan Mansur Shah established Bukit Cina as a settlement for the Chinese.
1463Malacca established diplomatic ties with Ryukyu. Ryukyu traders are highly respected in Malacca because they were honest and well behaved.
1470Tun Besar, a son of Tun Perak was killed because he had accidentally displaced Raja Muhammad's destar, a prince of Malacca.
Raja Muhammad was exiled to Pahang and founded the Pahang Sultanate.

16th century

YearDateEvent
150911 SeptemberDiogo Lopes de Sequeira, the first European to reach the Far East, arrived in Malacca.
151124 AugustMalacca comes under Portuguese rule after falling to an army led by Alfonso de Albuquerque.
NovemberFlor de la Mar, carrying a large treasure trove from Malacca, sank near Sumatran coast.
Panglima Awang was acquired as a slave by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan
1512Fortress of Malacca, the oldest European architectural remains in the Far East was built in Malacca.
The first Portuguese expedition was sent eastward from Malacca to search for the Spice Islands led by Francisco Serrão.
152121 AprilMagellan Expedition was received with hostility by the Mactan natives, led by Lapu-Lapu. Panglima Awang was believe to have left Mactan and made his way back to the Malay Peninsula, thus becoming the first person in recorded history to circumnavigate the world.
Brunei was visited by Magellan Expedition.
Church of Saint Paul was built, the oldest church building in Southeast Asia.
1522The first Malay-Italian dictionary was complied by Antonio Pigafetta, who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan circled the globe. The dictionary contains about 426 words related to trade used in Moluccas.
1528Johor Sultanate was founded by Raja Alauddin, son of Mahmud Shah, the last king of Malacca.
Perak Sultanate was founded by Raja Muzaffar, also a son of Mahmud Shah.
1540Luak Rembau was founded.
1545Francis Xavier arrived in Malacca and devoted much of his life to missions in Asia especially in Malacca and Maluku Islands.
1547Francis Xavier met a Japanese man named Anjirō who had travelled from Kagoshima to Malacca to meet him and become the first Japanese Christian
1548Francis Xavier established a school in the premises of the chapel known as Church of Saint Paul and thus the first school in the Malay archipelago.
Cik Siti Wan Kembang rules Kelantan.
1563Kota Jelasin was built for Cik Siti Wan Kembang and her adopted daughter, Puteri Saadong.
Manuel Godinho de Erédia, Malay-Portuguese writer and cartographer of early Malay Peninsula was born in Malacca.
1577Sultan Mansur Shah was abducted by the Acehnese forces. Acehnese forces captured the Sultan's widow and children, brought them back to Aceh.
Raja Alauddin, a prince of Perak was married to an Acehnese princess and installed as the Sultan of Aceh.
Perak nobles journeyed to Acehnese and requested Alauddin Mansur Syah for a successor. He sent his brother to become Perak's monarch to maintain the unbroken Malacca dynasty lineage.
1578Castilian War : War broke out between Brunei and Spain in Borneo and Mindanao.
Sulu Sultanate gained its independence from Brunei.
1594Perak rotational succession system among members of the royal family began.
1598Raja Tengah, accepted the offer by the Sultan of Brunei to be the Sultan of Sarawak

17th century

YearDateEvent
160325 FebruaryDutch led by Jacob van Heemskerk with the assistance of Johor, seized the Portuguese merchant vessel, Santa Catarina off the coast of Singapore.
Malay-Dutch vocabulary, the earliest Malay book printed in Europe was published by Frederick de Houtman in Amsterdam.
1612Sejarah Melayu was composed by Tun Sri Lanang, the Bendahara of Johor.
1613Aceh attacked Johor in Batu Sawar. Tun Sri Lanang was captured and taken to Aceh.
1614Pahang ruled by Johor.
1635Raja Kuning of Patani married the Yang di-Pertuan Muda of Johor.
1636Perak nobles turned to Sultan Iskandar Thani of Aceh who sent his relative, Raja Sulong, to be the sultan of Perak because the previous sultan died without an heir and many royal family members died due to an epidemic that swept through the sultanate. Raja Sulong was a prince of Siak and was not genealogically linked to Perak royalty on his father's side.
1641Dutch with the help from Johor, conquered Malacca from the Portuguese. Hikayat Hang Tuah was composed by an unknown writer from Johor after the Portuguese defeat in Malacca.
1644Tarian Asyik was created to comfort the mourning Raja Kuning after the loss of her beloved bird.
1650Kelantan become a part of the Patani founded by Raja Sakti I.
1653Kota Sena was established by Muhyiddin Mansur Shah as a capital of Kedah.
1660Brunei Civil War: Started over disagreement between the son of the Sultan of Brunei, Pengiran Muda Bongsu and Pengiran Muda Alam, the son of Pengiran Abdul Mubin over the results of a cockfight which Pengiran Muda Bungsu lost.
1666SeptemberKedah was under Thai sovereignty.
1667Puteri Saadong ruled the territory of Kota Jelasin.
1670Kelantan split into two, Kelantan Barat (center in Kota Kubang Labu) and Kelantan Timur (center in Kota Pangkalan Datu).
1671Puteri Saadong managed to heal the King Narai of Siam, who promised her freedom if she able heal his disease. Puteri Saadong return to Kota Jelasin and killed her husband, Raja Abdullah, who remarried with another princess.
1673Johor-Jambi war: Jambi attacked Johor in Johor Lama.
Brunei Civil War: Eastern part of Sabah was given to Sulu as the reward for assisting the Muhyiddin's forces.
1679Johor-Jambi war: Tun Abdul Jamil defeated Jambi, so ending the Johor-Jambi war.
1699Tun Abdul Jalil, the Bendahara of Johor was elected as the Sultan of Johor, after the dead of "Sultan Mahmud Mangkat Dijulang".

18th century

YearDateEvent
1700Luak Sungai Ujong was founded.
1701First original Malay-English dictionary by Thomas Bowrey was printed in London.
1704Sultan of Brunei cedes the lands east of Marudu Bay to the Sultanate of Sulu.
1708Terengganu Sultanate was founded by Zainal Abidin I, son of Tun Habib Abdul Majid, the Bendahara of Johor.
1718Abdul Jalil Shah IV was overthrown by Raja Kecik from Siak and was supported by Minangkabau forces.
1722Raja Sulaiman, a son of Abdul Jalil Shah IV overthrown by Raja Kecik with help of five Bugis warrior – Daeng Parani, Daeng Marewah, Daeng Chelak, Daeng Menambun, and Daeng Kamasi.
Daeng Marewah was elected as the first Yang di-Pertuan Muda of Johor.
1750Luak Teraci was founded, under the suzerainty of Sungai Ujong.
Luak Gunung Pasir was founded, under the suzerainty of Rembau.
Luak Ulu Muar was founded, under the suzerainty of Johol.
Luak Jempol was founded, under the suzerainty of Jelebu.
Luak Inas (Jelai) was founded.
1757Tun Abdul Jamal was elected as the first Temenggong of Johor, direct ancestor to the House of Temenggong.
1762Long Yunus, a prince from Kota Kubang Labu succeeded in uniting both Kelantan Barat and Kelantan Timur.
1766Selangor Sultanate was founded by Raja Lumu, son of Daeng Chelak, the Yang di-Pertuan Muda of Johor.
1767Kedah was under Burmese sovereignty after the fall of Ayutthaya
1769Kedah once again was under Thai sovereignty.
1770Penghulu Luak of Sungai Ujong, Jelebu, Johol and Rembau invited a prince of the Minangkabau in Sumatra to rule Negeri Sembilan.
1773Negeri Sembilan established as a confederation of nine states, with Raja Melewar as its first Yamtuan Besar.
1784Raja Haji Fisabilillah, the Yang di-Pertuan Muda of Johor, led a series of raids against the Dutch in Malacca and died at Teluk Ketapang.
178611 AugustPenang was founded by Francis Light and was named "Prince of Wales Island"
1795Administration of Malacca was given to British following the Kew Letters.
1796Abdullah bin Abdul Kadir, the father of modern Malay literature was born in Malacca
1800Seberang Perai was ceded to Penang and was named "Province Wellesley"

19th century

YearDateEvent
1807Fortress of Malacca was almost totally demolished but was saved by Stamford Raffles.
1808Raja Ali Haji, a grandson of Raja Haji Fisabilillah was born in Selangor or Johor-Pahang-Riau-Lingga. He as a scholar and historian, led a renaissance of Malay letters.
1809JuneKedah helped Siam during the Burmese invasion of Tanjung Salang
1811Malay gamelan was first performed in public in Pekan during the wedding ceremony of Tengku Hussain, the son of Sultan Mahmud Shah of Johor-Pahang-Riau-Lingga, with Wan Esah, a sister of Raja Bendahara Tun Ali of Pahang.
Sultan Mahmud Shah died in Lingga, the throne of Johor-Pahang-Riau-Lingga went instead to Tengku Jummat, whose was supported by the Bugis in Lingga but opposed by the Malay chiefs in Riau and Pahang who were supporters of Tengku Hussain
1816Sekolah Melayu Gelugor was established in Penang, the first Malay school.
Penang Free School was built in Penang, the first English school.
1818Malacca was once again ruled by the Dutch following the end of the Napoleonic Wars
18196 FebruaryStamford Raffles, Temenggong Abdul Rahman and Tengku Hussain signed a treaty, marking Singapore as a British settlement.
1820Cantonese-dominated Ghee Hin and Hakka-dominated Hai San, two main secret societies in Malaya were established.
1821NovemberKedah was invaded by the Siamese forces, a few years after Mahsuri's execution.
182227 NovemberTengku Jummat was proclaimed the Sultan of Johor-Pahang-Riau-Lingga with strong support from Raja Jaafar, Yang di-Pertuan Muda of Johor-Pahang-Riau-Lingga and the Dutch
182417 MarchAnglo-Dutch Treaty of 1824 was signed by the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, partitioning the southern Malay states, Johor-Pahang-Riau-Lingga between British Malaya and Dutch East Indies.
182620 JuneBurney Treaty was signed between Siam and the United Kingdom, partitioning the northern Malay states between British Malaya and Siam.
Straits Settlements were established, consisting of Penang, Malacca and Singapore.
Alexander Hare, an English adventurer brought his Malay harem and slaves from the Malay archipelago to the Cocos Islands, forming a community called Cocos Malays.
1831Naning War: The opposition of Dol Said to British taxation policy in Naning led to the Naning War.
1832Luak Tampin founded.
1833Naning War: Dol Said surrenders to British forces in return for an official pardon, so ending the Naning War.
1836Malays and Bidayuhs of Sarawak River basin revolted and proclaimed their independence from Brunei.
1839Kedah was divided into four administrative units by Siam, Setul, Perlis, Kubang Pasu and Kedah.
15 AugustJames Brooke first arrived in Kuching.
184020 DecemberJames Brooke and Serib Japper negotiate and accept the surrender of Siniawan Rebels in Upper Sarawak
184114 FebruaryJames Brooke receives permission from the Sultan of Brunei to trade and reside in Sarawak
24 SeptemberSarawak was ruled by James Brooke.
1843Siam recognized Syed Hussin Jamalullail as the ruler of Perlis.
18468 JulyBrunei captured by the British
AugustBrunei cedes Sarawak - Tg. Datu to mouth of Samarrahan to James Brooke
18 DecemberBrunei cedes Labuan to the British
1853JanuaryRentap forces attacked Brooke's fort in Nanga Skrang and killed Alan Lee, a British officer.
1855Ali Wallace was recruited as a cook for Alfred Russel Wallace in his explorations and was later responsible for independently collecting many significant specimens that are credited to Wallace.
185925 JuneSharif Masahor forces attacked Brooke's fort in Kanowit and killed Charles Fox and Henry Steele, two British officers.
1861JulyFirst Larut War: Hai San Society tried to sabotage Ghee Hin's waterway.
1865Second Larut War: Started over gambling quarrel between members of Ghee Hin and Hai San.
1867Klang War: Raja Mahadi challenged Raja Abdullah for authority over Klang.
1 AprilStraits Settlements came under direct British control as a crown colony.
1866Baju Kurung Telok Belanga, a version of Baju Kurung was designed by Sultan Abu Bakar and named after the centre of the Johor at that time. Baju Kurung is the national dress of Malaysia.
1869Yap Ah Loy became the Kapitan of Kuala Lumpur
1870Klang War: Ghee Hin had joined Raja Mahadi's forces, and Hai San had sided with Tengku Kudin.
1871Third Larut War: Began with an affair between Ghee Hin's leader and a member of Hai San and conflict of Perak succession between Raja Abdullah and Raja Ismail.
1873Fourth Larut War: Quarrelling Malay chiefs had taken sides in the Larut Wars, by showing support to the quarrelling Chinese secret societies.
Klang War: Tengku Kudin, with British aid, a Pahang army, and his Chinese allies, defeated Raja Mahadi and his supporters.
187420 JanuaryPangkor Treaty of 1874 was signed, signalling the British involvement in the policies of the Malays, and the establishment of British Malaya.
War break out in Sungai Ujong between the forces of Dato' Kelana and Dato' Bandar. British sided with Dato' Kelana and defeated Dato' Bandar and Sungai Ujong felt to British dominance.
18752 NovemberPerak War: James W. W. Birch, the first Resident of Perak was assassinated by Malay chief, Dato Maharaja Lela's forces in Pasir Salak.
7 NovemberPerak War: Sultan of Perak and Malay chiefs attempted to end foreign influence in the region.
A Persian theatre company from Bombay performed in Penang, led to the creation of Bangsawan.
1876Perak War: Raja Abdullah, Ngah Ibrahim and Mohammad Amin were exiled to the Seychelles.
187720 JanuaryPerak War: Dato' Maharaja Lela was executed by hanging in Taiping.
1882MayNorth Borneo became a British protectorate under the sovereign North Borneo Chartered Company.
1885The first Railway track was built connecting Taiping with Port Weld.
1887Terengganu Inscription Stone was discovered by villagers in Kuala Berang.
1895Terusan Wan Mat Saman was built by the Prime Minister of Kedah, connecting Alor Setar with Gurun, the longest aqueduct in Malaysia.
1895Undang-undang Tubuh Kerajaan Johor was introduced by Sultan Abu Bakar, the first written constitution in Malaysia.
1896Selangor, Perak, Negeri Sembilan and Pahang joined to become the Federated Malay States, a federation of British protectorates.
1897Mat Salleh Rebellion: Mat Salleh forces attacked and destroyed British's administrative center in Pulau Gaya.

20th century

YearDateEvent
190910 MarchThe Anglo-Siamese Treaty of 1909 was signed by the United Kingdom and Thailand, effectively dissecting the northern Malay states.
191428 OctoberBattle of Penang: The German cruiser SMS Emden sank two Allied warships in the Strait of Malacca.
1915William Kellie Smith, a Scottish planter started the construction project of Kellie's Castle in Batu Gajah, Perak.
1922Haji Abdul Rahman Limbong represented one of the 43 farmers being put to trial in a court for doing farming without permission.
1928Haji Abdul Rahman Limbong assembled about 1,000 people in Kampung Buluh, to launch their resistance to get the British out of their state. Several police stations were attacked were made in Kuala Berang.
19417 DecemberAttack on Pearl Harbor: Japan opened hostilities with the Allies and their colonies.
8 DecemberJapanese occupation of Malaya: Japanese forces invaded and began the occupation of British Malaya.
16 DecemberJapanese occupation of British Borneo: Japanese forces invaded and began the occupation of British Borneo.
10 DecemberThe British battleship HMS Prince of Wales and the battlecruiser HMS Repulse were sunk by Japanese bombers.
194214 JanuaryBattle of Muar: The last major battle of the Malayan campaign was fought.
23 JanuaryParit Sulong Massacre: Allied soldiers were massacred by Japanese forces.
9 FebruaryBattle of Singapore: The Japanese crossed the Strait of Johor in inflatable boats and landed in Singapore.
13 FebruaryBattle of Pasir Panjang: A Malay regiment led by Lieutenant Adnan bin Saidi fought bravely against the Japanese at Pasir Panjang Ridge.
18 OctoberKedah became the Thai possession of Syburi.
1944 11 January World War II: Action of 11 January 1944

World War II: Action of 17 July 1944

1945JanuarySandakan Death Marches: Cruel marches began which were forced by Japan.
JuneSandakan Death Marches: The death marches came to an end.
27 JuneBattle of North Borneo: A battle was fought between the Australians and Japanese.
14 AugustJapan surrendered, leaving a power vacuum.
5 SeptemberThe British returned and established a military administration in the Straits Settlements.
23 SeptemberKedah and the three other states were returned to the British.
19461 AprilThe Straits Settlements were dissolved and replaced by the Malayan Union, conceived to unify the Malay Peninsula under a single government.
8 FebruaryCharles Vyner Brooke declared that the Sarawak Supreme Council agreed on the cession of Sarawak to British.
1 JulyBritish officially declared Sarawak as Crown Colony of Sarawak
194831 JanuaryOpposition from Malay nationalists forced the Malayan Union to disband in favour of the Federation of Malaya, which restored the symbolic positions of the rulers of the Malay states.
18 JuneSungai Siput Incident: Rubber plantations and tin mines in Malaya were destroyed by Communists, leading the British to declare a state of emergency.
16 JulyDeath of Lau Yew: British security forces clashed with those of the Malayan Communist Party resulting in the death of one of their key leaders, Lau Yew.[3]
19498 OctoberThe University of Malaya was established following the merger of Raffles College and King Edward Medical College.
3 DecemberRosli Dhobi and several members from Rukun 13 orchestrated the assassination of the Governor of Sarawak, Sir Duncan Stewart in Sibu.
195023 FebruaryBukit Kepong Incident: An armed encounter took place between Communists and the police.
19516 OctoberAssassination of Sir Henry Gurney: British High Commissioner Sir Henry Gurney was killed by members of the Malayan Communist Party in Fraser's Hill.
195528-29 DecemberBaling Talks: A talk between representative of the government of Malaya and Malayan Communist Party to resolve the Malayan Emergency situation. Tan Cheng Lock, David Marshall and Tunku Abdul Rahman represented the government whereas Chin Peng, Rashid Maidin and Chen Tien represented the communists. However, the talks were unsuccessful because the surrender terms were not acceptable to the Malayan Communist Party..
195618 JanuaryA constitutional conference proposed the appointment of the Reid Commission to devise a constitution for a fully self-governing and independent Federation of Malaya.
8 FebruaryTreaty of London 1956: The Treaty of London 1956 was signed to set up the independent Federation of Malaya.
20 FebruaryTunku Abdul Rahman announced in Malacca Town after he returned from London that Malaya would become independent on 31 August 1957.
195721 FebruaryThe Reid Commission submitted its working draft to a Working Committee.
31 JulyFederation of Malaya Independence Act 1957 was enforced in London
15 AugustThe new Federal Constitution was passed by the Federal Legislative Council.
27 AugustThe Federation of Malayan constitution took effect for the first time.
30 AugustStadium Merdeka was officially opened.
31 AugustHistorical midnight starts with Union Jack flag which, was lowered for the first time along British national anthem "God Save the King" and replaced by the independent Federation of Malayan flag with national anthem, Negaraku.
Early morning, the proclamation of independence was held in Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur with historical shout "Merdeka" with 7 times by first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman.
Malaya joined Commonwealth of Nations
1 SeptemberTuanku Abdul Rahman of Negeri Sembilan was installed as the first Yang di-Pertuan Agong at Istana Negara.
17 SeptemberFederation of Malaya joined United Nations.
30 OctoberAlliance Party was fully registered as coalition party.
195926 JanuaryCentral Bank of Malaya, which known as Bank Negara Tanah Melayu, was founded.
19 AugustThe first election was held since Independence. The Alliance won most of the seats.
12 SeptemberThe first Malayan Parliament was opened by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
196031 MayMalayan Banking Berhad, which known as Maybank, was incorporated.
22 JuneInternal Security Act (ISA) 1960 was passed by Dewan Rakyat and later, to be effective on August 1960.
28 JulyHibiscus rosa-sinensis, which known as Bunga Raya, declared as the Malayan national flower.
31 JulyEnd of state of emergency against Communist Party declared by Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Hishamuddin Alam Shah, but conflict still ongoing until 1989 . A victory parade was held in Kuala Lumpur on the same day.
196127 MayMalayan Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman proposed a "Malaysia" merger between Peninsular Malaya, Singapore, North Borneo and Sarawak.
196219 JanuaryDato' Onn Jaafar, the founder of UMNO, has died. His body was laid to rest at Makam Mahmoodiah, Johor Bahru.
17 JanuaryCobbold Commission: The Cobbold Commission, was a Commission of Enquiry set up to determine whether the people of North Borneo (now Sabah) and Sarawak supported the proposal to create the Federation of Malaysia consisting of Malaya, Brunei, Singapore, North Borneo, and Sarawak.
19 AprilStadium Negara, Malaya's first indoor stadium was officially opened.
8 DecemberBrunei Revolt: A revolt led by Yassin Affandi began coordinated attacks on oil installations, police stations and government facilities around the protectorate.
196320 JanuaryIndonesia–Malaysia confrontation: Indonesian Foreign Minister Subandrio announced that Indonesia would pursue a policy of konfrontasi with the Federation of Malaysia, North Borneo and Sarawak.
11 MarchThe National Language Act 1963 was gazetted by Dewan Rakyat.
9 JulyThe Malaysia Agreement was signed by the governments of the United Kingdom, Malaya, Singapore, North Borneo and Sarawak.
31 JulyManila Accord was signed by the governments of Malaya (now Malaysia), Indonesia and, Philippines.
31 AugustMuzium Negara, the first national museum, was officially opened.
16 SeptemberMalaysia established. Malaya, Singapore, Sabah and Sarawak merged to form Malaysia.
14 NovemberThe National Zoo of Malaysia which known as "Zoo Negara" was officially opened.
21 NovemberThe Malaysian Houses of Parliament, which known as "Bangunan Parlimen" was officially opened.
28 DecemberTelevision of Malaysia was launched by the then Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman.
1965MayLee Kuan Yew began campaigning for a Malaysian Malaysia.
7 AugustSingapore and Malaysia signed a separation agreement.
9 AugustExit Singapore: The Malaysian Parliament voted to expel Singapore from the Federation, gave Singapore to become independent nation.
27 AugustThe National Mosque, which known as "Masjid Negara" was declared open by then Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Syed Putra.
30 AugustSubang International Airport was officially opened.
14 - 21 December 1965SEAP Games was held by then Agong, Sultan Nasiruddin in Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur for the first time.
19667 FebruaryExchange of notes by the government of Malaysia (formerly Malaya) and Philippines constituting an agreement relating to the implementation of the Manila Accord of 31 July 1963.
8 FebruaryThe National Monument, known as "Tugu Negara" was officially opened by then Agong, Ismail Nasiruddin.
11 AugustThe final peace agreement was signed with Indonesia, which formally recognised Malaysia, marked the end of Malaysia-Indonesia confrontation
30 - 31 OctoberUS President, Lyndon B. Johnson made historic visit to Malaysia. This is the first US President to set foot on Malaysian soil.
1967FebruaryCommunist insurgency in Malaysia (1968–89): A renewed insurgency was conducted by the Malayan Communist Party against Malaysian federal security forces.
9 - 10 June1967 Thomas Cup: Malaysian badminton team defeated Indonesia by 6-3 in the final. This is the third title for Malaysian badminton.
12 JuneThe Malaysian ringgit (Malaysian dollar) was officially introduced, replacing the Malaya and British Borneo dollar.
1 JulyFull immigration control at Malaysia-Singapore border was imposed with beginning of passport checks at Johor Immigration Center.
8 AugustASEAN Declaration: Malaysia signed Bangkok Declaration with Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore to form ASEAN.
1 SeptemberMalay language, which known as "Bahasa Malaysia" was declared as national language.
196817 FebruaryThe Angkasapuri, new main information building for government and also the headquarters for Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) was officially opened in Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Shortly after, Radio Malaysia and Television Malaysia (RTM) service were moved from Tunku Abdul Rahman multipurpose hall at Jalan Ampang to the Angkasapuri.
20 MayMalaysian National News Agency, which known as "BERNAMA" was formed.
196910 May1969 Malaysian general election: Alliance won third general election in West Malaysia but suffered a loss of two-thirds majority in Parliament for the first time since Independence. Alliance also lost government power to Opposition in Perak, Selangor, Penang and Kelantan.
13 May13 May Incident: Ethnic riots between Malays and Chinese took place in Kuala Lumpur in the aftermath of election. Violence quickly spread to various places in Selangor and some other states.
14 to 16 MayThe state of emergency and curfew was declared immediately by then Agong, Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah throughout the country. Security forces were deployed and took control of the violent situation.
15 MayNational Operations Council (NOC) was established with Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak as Director of Operations act as a temporary legislative council in restore law and order in Malaysia after the 13 May riots.
Through contain the racial sentiments, Parliament session was suspended for next 18 months. Newspaper publications were suspended but resumed later on 18 May.
26 DecemberMat Kilau, Malay legend hero, shockilly revealed himself after Friday prayers at Masjid Kampung Pulau Tawar, Jerantut, Pahang. His identity was confirmed later by state and government committee. One year later, he died at age of 105.
19704 AprilMalaysia's first satellite station was commissioned in Kuantan, Pahang.
31 AugustRukun Negara, the national philosophy was instituted by royal proclamation on Merdeka Day, after the May 13 Incident.
22 SeptemberTun Abdul Razak was appointed as second Prime Minister after Tunku Abdul Rahman resigned. Tun Dr Ismail also appointed as Deputy Prime Minister on the same day.
19715 JanuaryThe major flash flood has occurred in Kuala Lumpur by heavy monsoon rains which were swelled the Klang, Batu, and Gombak rivers. As a result, 32 people were killed in the worst flood disaster.
11 JulyNew affirmative action program, New Economic Policy, known as "Dasar Ekonomi Baru (DEB)" was launched by government in the aftermath of 13 May Incident in Malaysia. This policy gave rise to the formulation of this policy, its objectives and implementation methods as well as its impact on the Malaysian economy in general.
9 SeptemberThe Star, new Malaysian newspaper, was established.
19721 FebruaryKuala Lumpur has awarded as a city status and Tan Sri Dato' Lokman bin Yusof appointed as the first Kuala Lumpur mayor
22 February to 8 MarchQueen Elizabeth II and other royal family made first visit to Malaysia by arriving onboard the Royal Yacht Britannia at the Port Klang in part of an eight-country royal tour of Asia. Her visit was welcomed by then Agong, Sultan Abdul Halim.
197329 MayFamous Malaysian actor and singer, P. Ramlee, has died at the age of age of 44 from a heart attack and was buried at Jalan Ampang Muslim Cemetery, in Kuala Lumpur
2 AugustDeputy Prime Minister, Tun Dr Ismail Abdul Rahman has died due to heart attack. He was the first national leader to be laid to rest in Makam Pahlawan, Masjid Negara, Kuala Lumpur. Tun Hussein Onn, son of Dato Onn, has appointed as deputy the next day.
19741 FebruaryKuala Lumpur was awarded as first Federal Territory state.
28 MayPrime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, made historic visit to China for the first time and met Chairman Mao Zedong and Premier Zhou Enlai in Beijing, thus made Malaysia to established diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China.
1 JuneBarisan Nasional (BN) was fully registered as new coalition party, thus replacing the previous Alliance Party.
7 JuneInspector General of Police, Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Hashim was assassinated by the communist rebels in Kuala Lumpur.
17 AugustPetronas, the first Malaysian petroleum and gas company, was founded.
24 AugustBarisan Nasional (BN) wins the fourth election for the first time.
1 DecemberBank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) was founded.
19755 August1975 AIA building hostage crisis: Japanese Red Army took more than 50 hostages at the AIA building, which housed several embassies.
27 AugustNational Monument statue was suffered damage due to an explosion, which was set off by a communist guerrilla. Since then, it has been restored to its original state with the renovated statues 2 years later.
197614 JanuaryPrime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak has died at age of 53 in London due to leukemia. His body has flied back to Malaysia 2 days later and laid to rest at Makam Pahlawan, Masjid Negara, Kuala Lumpur.
15 JanuaryTun Hussein Onn was sworn in as third Prime Minister.
5 MarchTun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was appointed as Deputy Prime Minister.
6 JuneSabah chief minister and former state Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor), Tun Fuad Stephens, one crew among 9 passengers were killed in a plane crash near Kota Kinabalu. Tun Fuad Stephens' body was later, interred at State Mausoleum near Sabah State Mosque, Kota Kinabalu.
197724 AprilA car racing in the unlimited formula car race on the program with the Malaysian Grand Prix ran off the track into a group of spectators today, killing five children and injuring 19 other people.
27 SeptemberJapan Air Lines Flight 715, which carried 69 passengers and 10 crew members, has crashed near Subang International Airport, leaving 45 people injured and 34 casualties.
8 November1977 Kelantan Emergency: The state of emergency was declared by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King of Malaysia) on 8 November 1977 upon the request of the federal government following a political impasse and street violence in Kelantan.[4]
4 DecemberMalaysian Airline System Flight 653 (MH653) has crashed at Tanjung Kupang, Johor, while purportedly being diverted by hijackers to Singapore, leaving 100 people dead including Agricultural Minister, Dato' Ali Haji Ahmad. It was the first deadliest air crash disaster for Malaysia Airlines in history.
197828 DecemberColor television was launched by then Prime Minister, Hussein Onn in RTM 1 channel.
197921 DecemberPedra Branca dispute: Singapore lodged a formal protest with Malaysia in response to a map published by Malaysia in 1979 claiming Pedra Branca.
19806 AprilMalaysian football team has qualified for the 1980 Summer Olympics football tournament after defeated South Korea by 2-1 in play-off match at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur. Later, Malaysia replaced by Iraq due to Government joined American-led political boycott towards Soviet Union in protest of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
198116 JulyMahathir Mohamad was sworn in as fourth Prime Minister after Tun Hussein Onn resigned. Tun Musa Hitam was appointed as deputy the next day
7 SeptemberGuthrie Dawn Raid, quietly secret Malaysia plan, has occurred when Malaysia took over Guthrie Corporation Limited, biggest British-owned plantations groups in the Malaysia through Pemodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) which bought up Guthrie's share at the London Stock Exchange and secured a majority control in series of quick tradings in the early morning, caused those British Guthrie investors lost control of Malaysia's agricultural land.
19821 JanuaryThe time zone in Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore changed to UTC+08:00 and has not changed since.
29 MayMcDonald's, American famous fast food chain, opened its first restaurant at Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.
198416 AprilLabuan became a second Federal Territory state in Malaysia. This is the first Federal Territory in the East Malaysia along Borneo states.
1 JuneSistem Televisyen Malaysia Berhad, which known as TV3, Malaysia's first private television channel, was launched.
198510 JulyProton Saga, the first national car, was officially launched by then Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad, marked the beginning of car manufacturer industry in Malaysia
3 AugustPenang Bridge, the first national bridge, officially opened and later, opened to traffic on 14 September 1985.
19 NovemberMemali Incident: Worst clash has occurred between police and Ibrahim Mahmud (Libya)'s followers, killing 4 policemen and 14 followers. 159 followers has been arrested including 36 people under ISA 1960.
198626 FebruarySabah Chief Minister and United Sabah Party (PBS) president, Joseph Pairin Kitingan has asked Sabah Governor, Adnan Robert to dissolve the State Assembly by stating that his party has lost the majority as state government with 4 PBS assembly members left party and government, caused hung state assembly, which was weakened Sabah government and also, led to 1986 Sabah riots.
12 March1986 Sabah riot: Sabah riots, which known as "Silent Riot" was occurred. During the political riots, 7 plastic explosives were detonated in Kota Kinabalu, adding other 5 explosives in Sandakan, which killing one newspaper vendor and injuring a senior Police Field Force officer and other one in Tawau.
13 March1986 Sabah riot: Curfew was announced by the Sabah’s police and held for 39 days in the aftermath of the riots.
16 MarchTun Musa Hitam resigned as Deputy Prime Minister due to unavoidable differences with Mahathir.
24 MarchAfter failed solution to Sabah political crisis, Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad had negotiated and purposed unity government formula between PBS and 2 other opposition parties, USNO and BERJAYA but PBS refused it.
14 AprilSinger Sudirman Arshad launched biggest street concert ever held in the Chow Kit Road, Kuala Lumpur in front more than 100,000 fans at night.
4 May1986 Sabah state election: The snap election was held in response to civil disturbances and political defections following the results of the 1985 state election. The results showed United Sabah Party (PBS) has won two-third majority and easily, formed the Sabah government with Joseph Pairin Kitingan once again as Sabah Chief Minister.
10 MayTun Ghafar Baba was appointed as Deputy Prime Minister.
27 JunePLUS Expressways, Malaysian largest highway concessionaries or build–operate–transfer operator company was founded.
17 - 22 OctoberPudu Prison siege took place after a group of prisoners seized and held two members of the prison staff as hostages. The siege was resolved 6 days later when Malaysian police stormed the prison and successfully rescued those hostages safely.
198724 AprilUMNO crisis began with leading President, Mahathir which led "Team A", was challenged by Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah who led "Team B" for the Presidency position. Later, the official results saw Mahathir's Team A as the winner, by thin majority, with 761 votes to Razaleigh's Team B with 718.
27 October - 20 NovemberOperasi Lalang, a major political crackdown, was carried out by Malaysian police, saw arrest of 119 people including political activists, opposition politicians, intellectuals, students and others under the Internal Security Act (ISA) 1960. This operation will ease racial situation and prevent repeating 13 May riots.
28 OctoberHome Ministry withdrew the licences of the English language newspapers The Star and Sunday Star, the Chinese language Sin Chew Jit Poh, and the Malay language Watan for temporary period. Those suspended newspapers were lifted one year later.
19884 February1988 constitutional crisis: UMNO was declared an illegal organization by the Kuala Lumpur High Court due to reports by 11 Group or Kumpulan 11 which believed to be allied with Tengku Razaleigh that challenged 1987 UMNO election results.
13 February1988 constitutional crisis: The application to register UMNO Baru was submitted by then President UMNO, Mahathir Mohamad and some pro-Mahathir's former UMNO Supreme Council Members. UMNO Baru was formed the next day and officially accepted to re-member Barisan Nasional.
17 March1988 constitutional crisis: In retaliation, amendment was red under Article 121 of the Federal Constitution in Parliament in interpret Malaysian judiciary system within the country's administration system. This also would be the attempt to put pressure and attacks on Malaysian judiciary system.
26 March1988 constitutional crisis: Lord President, Tun Salleh Abbas writing a letter to then Agong, Sultan Iskandar to stop Prime Minister's intervention in judiciary matters.
25 May1988 constitutional crisis: Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad has send his letter to then Agong Sultan Iskandar to wished that Tun Salleh Abbas should be replaced with the new Lord President.
9 June1988 constitutional crisis: Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad made a second representation to the King alleging further misconduct on the part of Tun Salleh Abbas based on his undignified use of the press to vent his grievances – such as requesting for a public hearing of the tribunal and asking for persons of high judicial standing to sit on the tribunal. 2 days later, members of the tribunal were appointed pursuant to the Federal Constitution by the King.
29 June1988 constitutional crisis: The tribunal held its proceedings in camera while Tun Salleh Abbas was accorded the right to be defended by Queen's counsel. Tribunal found that 5 allegations against Tun Salleh Abbas as Lord President.
4 July1988 constitutional crisis: Tribunal ends with enough evidence that Tun Salleh Abbas had misbehaviour for his challenge as tribunal process as the Lord President, thus made Tun Salleh Abbas to removed from office.
31 JulySultan Abdul Halim ferry terminal bridge collapsed in Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia due to an overcrowding and unstable steel bars, leaving 32 people dead and injured 1,634 people.
198919 MarchSinger, Sudirman Arshad won the title " Best Performer" in the 1989 Salem Asian Music Awards at Royal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom.
22 SeptemberAround 27 students, mostly schoolgirls were killed in the Madrasah fire tragedy in Guar Chempedak, Kedah.
199029 MayFormer Prime Minister, Tun Hussein Onn has died at age of 68 due to heart disease at San Francisco, California, at the age of 68. He was laid to rest at Makam Pahlawan, Masjid Negara, Kuala Lumpur.
6 DecemberFormer Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj has died at age of 87. His body was brought back to Kedah and laid to rest at Kedah Royal Mausoleum, Langgar, Kedah.
19917 MayBright Sparklers Fireworks disaster occurred in Sungai Buloh, Selangor after the fireworks factory caught fire and caused a huge explosion, leaving 26 people were killed and over 100 people were injured in the disaster. Some local houses and residential properties suffered damage of some roofs due to same explosion.
199222 FebruarySinger, Sudirman Arshad has died at the age of 39 at his sister's house in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. His body is brought back to his hometown in Temerloh, Pahang and laid to rest at Chengal Muslim Cemetery.
16 May1992 Thomas & Uber Cup: After 25 years, Malaysia's men's badminton team won the fifth Thomas Cup at Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur, beating Indonesia with the aggregate of 3–2
10 JulyThe second son of the Sultan of Johor, Tunku Abdul Majid, probably lost his temper assaulted a Perak hockey goalkeeper after Perak won against Johor in hockey championship match. This incident marked the beginning of 1993 Constitutional Crisis.
18 October1993 Constitutional Crisis: Tunku Abdul Majid Idris has been banned for 5 years from the game by the Malaysian Hockey Federation's disciplinary board after he was found guilty of assaulting the Perak goalkeeper during hockey tournament in Johor Bahru last 10 July. This punishment made his father, Sultan Iskandar, angry and disappointed over his son's punishment.
25 November1993 Constitutional Crisis: In response to his son, Tunku Abdul Majid's punishment, Sultan Iskandar ordered Johor education department to blocked Johor hockey team from the hockey match just hours before the semi-final of a Malaysian Hockey Federation (MHF) tournament. This action made Maktab Sultan Abu Bakar hockey coach, Douglas Gomez felt disappointed and called on office bearers of the Johor Hockey Federation to resign.
30 November1993 Constitutional Crisis: Sultan Iskandar of Johor physically abused hockey coach, Douglas Gomez at Istana Bukit Serene. This incident which known as "Gomez Incident", was received attention from local media and Malaysia government.
10 December1993 Constitutional Crisis: A special parliamentary session was held immediately, saw all 96 members of the Dewan Rakyat present to pass a unanimous resolution to curb the powers of the rulers if necessary.
27 December1993 Constitutional Crisis: The subsequent parliamentary session saw discussions to remove legal immunity which agitated Sultan Iskandar of Johor to hold a rally to oppose the government's actions, but was forced to cancel after intense government pressure.
199317 January1993 Constitutional Crisis: 6 Sultans including Pahang, Terengganu, Perlis, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor and Perak agreed that amendments made to proposal to remove legal immunity during the meeting at Istana Negara involving both Rulers and government. Only absent were Johor, Kelantan and Kedah.
18 January1993 Constitutional Crisis: Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad tabled proposed amendment Bill during parliamentary sessions in Dewan Rakyat on subsequent days despite Sultans' objections, citing as far to say that there was no need to obtain royal assent to implement laws.
19 January1993 Constitutional Crisis: 133 out of 180 MPs passed the proposed changes although members of the opposition parties abstained from voting, citing indifferences. Dewan Negara passed a unanimous resolution to approve of the proposed amendments the next day.
31 March1993 Constitutional Crisis: The Parliament passed amendments to the Constitution with the aim of stripping the royalty of legal immunity. A new chapter, Part XV of the Constitution entitled "Proceedings against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Rulers" was also enshrined.
1 DecemberDato Seri Anwar Ibrahim was appointed as Deputy Prime Minister, replacing Tun Ghafar Baba.
11 DecemberBlock A of Highland Towers apartments suddenly collapsed at 1:35 pm in Hillview Park, Hulu Kelang, Selangor, leaving 48 people died and two people survived. This incident became the deadliest structural failure in Malaysian history.
19941 JanuaryPetronas Towers construction commenced.
199529 June20 people were killed in the landslide at Genting Highlands slip road near the Karak Highway.
29 AugustPutrajaya, the Federal Government's new administrative centre project, was launched by then Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad.
15 SeptemberMalaysia Airlines Flight 2133, a Fokker 50 plane, crashed near Tawau Airport in Tawau, Sabah after a failed go-around, killing 34 people and 19 other survived
199612 JanuaryMEASAT 1, the first Malaysian satellite, was launched from by the Ariane rocket from Kourou, French Guiana to provides satellite services to leading Malaysia broadcasters and communications through space.
19 JanuaryRiots and demonstration by those Vietnamese refugees took place in Sungai Besi transit camp, set on fire on building blocks. Police were deployed to ease tense situation, leaving 24 Vietnamese and 7 policemen, were injured.
12 FebruaryMSC Malaysia, which known as Multimedia Super Corridor was founded. The corridor area begins with Kuala Lumpur, through Cyberjaya and Putrajaya and ends with Sepang, Selangor.
1 JuneASTRO, Malaysia's first subscription-based satellite television station which provide different channels, was founded.
3 AugustA widespread power outage in Peninsular Malaysia began at 5.17 pm on 3 August 1996 when a transmission line near Sultan Ismail Power Station in Paka, Terengganu tripped, which caused west states of Peninsular Malaysia lost power for several hours. Supply was back to normal next morning.
29 AugustA mud avalanche has occurred near Pos Dipang Orang Asli settlement in Kampar, Perak killed 44 people.
1 OctoberKuala Lumpur Tower, Malaysia's tallest telecommunication tower, was officially opened.
26 DecemberTropical Depression Greg has hit 9 Sabah states including Kota Kinabalu, killing 238 people. This is the Malaysia's worst hurricane disaster in history.
199717 MayCyberjaya, Malaysia's city with a science park as the core that forms a key part of the Multimedia Super Corridor, was officially launched by then Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad.
23 MayM. Magendran (11.55 am) and N. Mohanadas (12.10 pm) were made their history as the first Malaysians to reach the peak of Mount Everest, the Earth's highest mountain.
7 July1997 Asian financial crisis : Within days of the Thai baht devaluation, the Malaysian ringgit was heavily traded by speculators. The overnight rate jumped from under 8% to over 40%. This led to rating downgrades and a general sell off on the stock and currency markets.
8 July1997 Asian financial crisis : Malaysia's central bank intervenes to defend its currency, the ringgit.
21 July1997 Asian financial crisis : The Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE) Composite Index fell below 200 points
24 July1997 Asian financial crisis : Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad accused "rogue speculators" for Southeast Asia's economic upheaval, blamed billionaire financier George Soros as causes of the crisis.
19987 January1997 Asian financial crisis : The ringgit depreciated against the dollar by almost 50 percent, hitting a high of RM 4.88 to the US dollar at its lowest point.
23 January1997 Asian financial crisis: The Ringgit had lost 50% of its value, falling from above 2.50 to under 4.57 to the US dollar
7 AprilNTV7, Malaysia's new channel, was officially launched.
8 MaySuria KLCC shopping mall was officially opened at the foot of the Petronas Twin Towers.
27 JuneKuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Malaysia's new main international airport, was officially opened by then Agong, Tuanku Jaafar in Sepang, Selangor.
11 JulyThe National Sport Complex was officially inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, ahead of the 16th Commonwealth Games.
17 AugustPetronas Philharmonic Hall, Malaysia's first concert hall built specifically for classical music, was officially opened at Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur.
1 September1997 Asian financial crisis : Prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad imposed strict capital controls and introduced a 3.80 peg against the U.S. dollar
2 SeptemberDeputy Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim was sacked by Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad. This is the beginning of Reformasi movement in Malaysian politics
11 - 21 SeptemberOpening ceremony of the 16th Commonwealth Games held in Kuala Lumpur at National Stadium at Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur for the first time. During the Games, Malaysian contingent team won 10 gold medals, followed by 14 silver and 12 bronze.
20 SeptemberAnwar Ibrahim was arrested by police at the house at night after led street demonstration in Kuala Lumpur, which demand Mahathir to resign as Prime Minister. He was arrested under Internal Security Act (ISA) 1960 next day.
19997 JanuaryTan Sri Abdul Rahim Noor resigned as the Inspector General of Police after taking full responsibility for injuries suffered by former Deputy Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim while in police custody last September 1998.
8 JanuaryAbdullah Ahmad Badawi was appointed as Deputy Prime Minister
7 MarchSepang International Circuit, Malaysia's largest motorsport race track, was officially opened.
1 AprilThe new Prime Ministerial office, Perdana Putra, was officially inaugurated in Putrajaya. The office was moved out from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya.
4 AprilParti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) was founded by former Deputy Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim's wife, Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
14 AprilAnwar Ibrahim found guilty by the High Court for corruption charges and was sentenced to 6 years in jail.
31 AugustPetronas Twin Towers, world's tallest building, was officially opened by then Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad.

21st century

YearDateEvent
20001 JanuaryOn New Year 2000, Y2K passed without serious, widespread computer failures, as many experts and businesses had feared.
23 April21 hostages including 10 European and Middle East tourists has been kidnapped by 6 Abu Sayyaf militants from dive resort island of Sipadan, Sabah and taken hostage in Abu Sayyaf base, Jolo, Sulu in southern Philippines.
2 to 6 JulyAl-Ma'unah, a Malaysian spiritual Islamist militant group, was made arms heist by stealing those weapons from army camps in the midnight and later hide up in top of Bukit Jenalik hill, Sauk, Kuala Kangsar, Perak and was involved in a stand-off the against the Malaysian army and police forces. The siege was ended when Malaysian security forces, including the army and police commando, stormed the camp on the hill, resulting 2 security forces killed and each one of police and civilian rescued.
DecemberGunung Mulu National Park and Kinabalu Park became UNESCO World Heritage Sites of nature.
20011 FebruaryPutrajaya was declared as a third Federal Territory state.
16 AprilKuala Lumpur Sentral Station, which known as KL Sentral), a largest railway transit-oriented development station that houses the various transportation trains, was officially opened, replacing the old Kuala Lumpur railway station.
5 SeptemberMalaysian identity card which known as MyKad, the Malaysian Government Multipurpose Card was introduced.
8 SeptemberOpening ceremony of the 21st Southeast Asian Games held in National Stadium at Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.
11 SeptemberThe September 11 attacks occurred in New York City, USA. Three Malaysians among 2,996 people were killed in the terrorist attacks.
200222 JuneAt UMNO's general assembly in 2002, Mahathir Mohamad announced that he would resign as prime minister, only for supporters to rush to the stage and convince him tearfully to remain.
200331 OctoberAbdullah Ahmad Badawi became the new Prime Minister of Malaysia.
23 MayPedra Branca dispute resolved. Singapore gained sovereignty over Pedra Branca; Malaysia gained sovereignty over Middle Rocks.
12 DecemberPenang and Malacca City became a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site, citing as the Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca.
200710 OctoberDr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor became the first Malaysian astronaut, flown up to the International Space Station (ISS) with American and Russian astronauts using Soyuz TMA-11 rocket from Kazakhstan.
10 NovemberThe first Bersih rally was held in Kuala Lumpur in their demand against corruption in the electoral process in Malaysia.
25 NovemberMore than 30,000 Hindu Rights Action Force supporters participated in a 2007 HINDRAF rally which was held in Kuala Lumpur in their demand against Malaysian Indian discrimination.
20088 MarchBarisan Nasional won the election but suffered worst election results when lost two-third majority since 1969 election. Opposition took Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selangor and Kelantan from BN.
1 AprilA new Opposition coalition party, Pakatan Rakyat was formed by PKR, DAP and PAS.
20093 February2009 Perak constitutional crisis: Began when three Pakatan Rakyat state legislators defected, causing a collapse of the state government.
3 AprilDato Seri Mohd Najib Tun Razak was sworn in as sixth Prime Minister after Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi resigned.
201029 DecemberMalaysian football team has won the first Malaysian AFF Suzuki after defeated Indonesia by aggregate 4-2.
20126 JulyLenggong became a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site.
201311 February2013 Lahad Datu standoff: Sulu Militants has arrived on the beach quietly in Lahad Datu, Sabah. Due to that, negotiations started between Malaysian government and Sulu militants to resolve this intrusion.
1 March2013 Lahad Datu standoff: First shootout between the sultanate's forces and the police at the Tanduo village, leaving two police officers and 12 sultanate's men killed.
3 March2013 Lahad Datu standoff: Ambushed at the Semporna, killing six police officers and six terrorists also killed.
5 March2013 Lahad Datu standoff: Military and police begun mopping-up operations codenamed "Ops Daulat".
5 MayElection was held. The results showed that BN has won but Opposition has popular votes for the first time. Despite that, BN has taken Kedah from Opposition.
201427 JanuaryKajang Move: The attempted replacement of Khalid Ibrahim as Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Selangor with Anwar Ibrahim starts a political crisis.
8 MarchMalaysia Airlines Flight 370 which carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew members, was disappeared near Vietnamese sea border at 2.27 am after took off from KLIA from 12.30 am. The search and rescue was activated to find the missing plane.
24 MarchPrime Minister, Najib Razak, announced that Flight MH370 was ended in southern Indian Ocean.
17 JulyMalaysia Airlines Flight 17 shot down by missile over Russian border after took off from Amsterdam, killing all 283 passengers and 15 crew members aboard.
22 AugustBodies of 20 Malaysians (of 43 killed in the MH17 incident) arrived in KLIA, Sepang, Selangor with a ceremony broadcast live on radio and television in National Mourning Day.
23 SeptemberKajang Move: The crisis concludes with the appointment of Parti KeADILan Rakyat Deputy President, Azmin Ali, as Menteri Besar.
20155 June18 people were killed in the Sabah earthquake.
2 JulyThe Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that Malaysian investigators have traced nearly US$700 million of deposits into what they believe are personal bank accounts of Prime Minister Najib Razak.[5]
201713 FebruaryKim Jong-nam assassinated at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.[6]
20189 MayBarisan Nasional was defeated by Pakatan Harapan, the first change of governing coalition since independence.
8 December The anti-ICERD rally was organised by opposition right-wing political parties Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) and United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), with the support of various non-governmental organisations in response to the Pakatan Harapan government's plan to ratify the United Nations convention known as the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD).[7]
2020 25 January The first cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was detected in Malaysia among travellers from China in Johor.[8][9]
4 February First Malaysian tested positive for COVID-19.[10]
24 February Mahathir Mohamad resigned as the seventh Prime Minister of Malaysia due to the country's political crisis.[11]
18 March The Malaysian government led by the newly appointed Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin imposed a nationwide lockdown known as the Movement Control Order (MCO) in response to the emerging COVID-19 pandemic in the country.[12]
28 July The High Court convicted former prime minister Najib Razak on all seven counts of abuse of power, money laundering and criminal breach of trust, becoming the first Prime Minister of Malaysia to be convicted of corruption,[13][14] and was sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment and fined RM210 million.[15][16]
2021 12 January 2021 Malaysian state of emergency had been declared by the government.
18 February High Court orders Rosmah Mansor, the wife of former Prime Minister Najib Razak to enter defence on all three graft charges.[17]
16 August Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and his cabinet resign. He remained as caretaker prime minister before new PM is appointed.[18][19]
21 August Ismail Sabri Yaakob is sworn in as the ninth Prime Minister at Istana Negara officially marks the start of his term as PM and the end of Muhyiddin Yassin's term as caretaker PM.[20]
8 December The Court of Appeal upholds the conviction and sentence of former prime minister Najib Razak.[21]

See also

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