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The Chronicle of Malaysia gives an account of Malaysia from January 1957 to 31 August 2007. [1] Published in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Malaysian Independence, this book provides an account of major news events that occurred during this 50-year period. It covers the events as they unfolded in an eye-witness manner as if they were ...
10 June – Malaysia won the third Thomas Cup. 12 June – The Malaysian ringgit (Malaysian dollar) was officially introduced, replacing the Malaya and British Borneo dollar. [1]: 65 1 July – Full immigration control at Malaysia-Singapore border imposed. 8 August – Malaysia a full member at the formation of ASEAN.
In early 2020, Malaysia faced a political crisis, [21] concurrent with the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to political, health, social, and economic disruptions. [22] [23] The 2022 general election resulted in Malaysia's first hung parliament, leading to Anwar Ibrahim's appointment as Prime Minister on November 24, 2022. [24] [25] [26] [27]
30-31 October – US President Lyndon Baines Johnson visited Malaysia, being the first American president to do so. [2]: 62 On 31 October, President Johnson visited Kampung Labu Jaya village (now FELDA LB Johnson) in Negeri Sembilan state. 1 December – First Malaysia Plan was implemented.
5 December – The new book, "Chronicle of Malaysia (1963-2013), 50 Years of Headline News" is launched. 5 December – The bridge in Chukai town, Kemaman, Terengganu collapsed due to strong currents. 6 December – Former South African President, Nelson Mandela dies at the age of 95.
MSC 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 June: ASTRO, Malaysia's first subscription-based satellite television station which provide different channels, was founded. 3 August
26 May – BERNAMA (Berita Nasional Malaysia) or Malaysian National News Agency established. 17 June – The Communist Party of Malaya launched an ambush of security forces in the area of Kroh–Betong road between Pengkalan Hulu town and the Malaysia-Thailand border, killing 17 members of the security forces.
30 June – World Heavyweight Champion, Muhammad Ali arrived in Malaysia for the boxing match against Joe Bugner. 1 July – World Heavyweight Champion, Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Bugner in a 15-round boxing match at Merdeka Stadium, Kuala Lumpur. [3]