1968
| Currency Rate to USD | 2.8 |
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | 342.4 |
| Population (millions) | 9.7 |
| Urban Population Percentage | 28.2% |
Cold War
After WWII, the world splits into blocs—capitalist West led by U.S., communist East led by USSR. People everywhere feel the pressure: fear of nuclear annihilation, propaganda, ideological influence in media and education, proxy wars in Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Relocation of Radio and Television Malaysia to Angkasapuri
The relocation of Radio and Television Malaysia to the Angkasapuri complex in 1968 represented a major advancement in Malaysia's broadcasting infrastructure, consolidating radio and television operations into a modern facility to support national unity and development following independence.
Installation of Tuanku Ja'afar as Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan
The installation of Tuanku Ja'afar as the 10th Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan in 1968, following his election in 1967, marked a significant transition in the state's unique elective monarchy system, rooted in Minangkabau traditions.
Establishment of Bernama
The establishment of Bernama, Malaysia's national news agency, in 1968 represented a crucial development in the country's post-independence media infrastructure, providing an independent platform for accurate news dissemination to foster national unity and enhance Malaysia's international presence.
Communist Party of Malaya Ambush at Kroh-Betong
The ambush by the Malayan Communist Party on 17 June 1968 along the Malaysia-Thailand border initiated the Second Malayan Emergency, a 21-year communist insurgency that tested Malaysia's post-independence stability and shaped its security policies.
Malaysia rejects the Philippines' claim to Sabah 1968
In 1968, Malaysia suspended diplomatic relations with the Philippines in response to the latter's legislative assertion of sovereignty over Sabah, escalating a long-standing territorial dispute rooted in colonial history and leading to a diplomatic crisis that strained bilateral ties until 1969.
Natural Rubber Conference in Kuala Lumpur
The Natural Rubber Conference in Kuala Lumpur on 29 August 1968 gathered experts, producers, and policymakers from rubber-producing nations to address market stabilization, research advancements, and economic challenges facing the natural rubber industry in post-independence Malaysia.
Malaysia's Participation in the 1968 Summer Olympics
Malaysia sent a contingent of 31 male athletes to the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, competing in athletics, cycling, field hockey, and weightlifting across 14 events.
