1975
| Currency Rate to USD | 2.3 |
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | 810.6 |
| Population (millions) | 11.5 |
| Nasi Lemak Price | 75 cents |
| Teh Tarik Price | 35 cents |
| Urban Population Percentage | 31.4% |
New Economic Policy Era
After racial riots in 1969, the government launched the NEP to reduce poverty and economic disparity, especially among Malays and indigenous folks.
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.
1975 Men's Hockey World Cup
The 1975 Men's Hockey World Cup, hosted by Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, was the first edition held in Asia.
25th Anniversary of the Malaysian Trades Union Congress
The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) celebrated its 25th anniversary on May 1, 1975, coinciding with International Labour Day.
Completion of Piling Works for KOMTAR
In June 1975, the completion of piling works for the KOMTAR project in Penang marked a crucial engineering milestone, laying the foundation for Southeast Asia's tallest skyscraper and symbolizing urban renewal amid economic challenges.
Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Bugner 1975
Muhammad Ali defended his World Heavyweight Championship title against Joe Bugner in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on June 30, 1975, securing a unanimous decision victory after 15 rounds in extreme heat and humidity.
1975 AIA Building Hostage Crisis
The 1975 AIA Building hostage crisis was an international terrorist incident in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where five Japanese Red Army militants seized 53 hostages in a building housing U.
Bombing of Tugu Negara, 1975
The bombing of Tugu Negara on 27 August 1975 was an attack by communist insurgents on Malaysia's National Monument, a symbol of national sacrifice and unity, highlighting the persistent threat of the Malayan Communist Party amid ongoing low-level insurgency.
Election of Sultan Yahya Petra as Yang di-Pertuan Agong 1975
The election of Sultan Yahya Petra as the sixth Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia on 21 September 1975 exemplified the nation's unique elective monarchy system, where the Conference of Rulers selects the federal head of state from among the nine hereditary Malay rulers for a five-year term, promoting balance and unity in the multi-ethnic federation.
International Quran Recital Competition 1975
The 15th edition of the International Quran Recital Competition took place on 22 September 1975 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, highlighting the nation's dedication to Islamic scholarship and fostering unity among Muslim communities worldwide through Quranic recitation and memorization.
50th Anniversary of the Rubber Research Institute of Malaysia
The Rubber Research Institute of Malaysia (RRIM) celebrated its 50th anniversary on 22 October 1975, recognizing its foundational role in advancing rubber research and supporting Malaysia's economy since its establishment in 1925.
Assassination of Tan Sri Khoo Chong Kong
The assassination of Tan Sri Khoo Chong Kong, Chief Police Officer of Perak, by Communist Party of Malaya gunmen on 14 November 1975, underscored the escalating violence of the Second Malayan Emergency and the insurgents' strategy to target key security figures.
