1984
| Currency Rate to USD | 2.34 |
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | 2311 |
| Population (millions) | 14.8 |
| Nasi Lemak Price | RM0.40 |
| Teh Tarik Price | RM0.20 |
| Urban Population Percentage | 41.8% |
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.
Mahathir Era
Mahathir Mohamad’s long premiership brought ambitious modernisation: highways, skyscrapers (yes, Petronas Twin Towers), national car (Proton), new administrative centres.
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.
Death of Sultan Idris Shah II of Perak
The sudden death of Sultan Idris Al-Mutawakil Alallahi Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Shah Kaddasullah, the 33rd Sultan of Perak, on 31 January 1984 from a heart attack, occurred just weeks before his expected election as Malaysia's eighth Yang di-Pertuan Agong, disrupting the royal succession and highlighting the fragility of the nation's elective monarchy system.
Establishment of Universiti Utara Malaysia
The establishment of Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) in 1984 marked a significant step in Malaysia's higher education expansion, creating the nation's sixth public university with a focus on management and business studies to support regional development in northern Malaysia.
Labuan Becomes a Federal Territory
On 16 April 1984, the Government of Sabah ceded Labuan to the federal government of Malaysia, transforming the island into the country's second federal territory after Kuala Lumpur.
Election of Sultan Iskandar as the Eighth Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Sultan Iskandar of Johor was elected on 9 February 1984 as the eighth Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, succeeding Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang.
Opening of the Dayabumi Complex
The Dayabumi Complex in Kuala Lumpur was officially opened by Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on 5 May 1984, symbolizing Malaysia's push toward modernization and economic diversification during the 1980s urbanization efforts.
Establishment of Edaran Otomobil Nasional (EON)
In 1984, Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad (EON) was incorporated as the dedicated distribution arm for Malaysia's national car manufacturer, Proton, to manage marketing, sales, and after-sales services, supporting the country's push toward industrial self-reliance.
Launch of TV3: Malaysia's First Private Television Channel
The launch of TV3 on 1 June 1984 marked a pivotal moment in Malaysia's media landscape, introducing the nation's first private free-to-air television channel and challenging the state-owned monopoly of Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM).
Naming of the Proton Saga
The naming of the Proton Saga in 1984 represented a key milestone in Malaysia's national car project, symbolizing the country's drive for industrial self-sufficiency and technological advancement through collaboration with Mitsubishi Motors.
Installation of Sultan Iskandar as Yang di-Pertuan Agong 1984
The installation of Sultan Iskandar ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail as the 8th Yang di-Pertuan Agong on 26 April 1984 marked a key moment in Malaysia's constitutional monarchy, symbolizing the rotation among the nine hereditary rulers and reinforcing the balance between ceremonial authority and parliamentary governance amid ongoing political reforms.
Enactment of the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984
The Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 was enacted on August 16, 1984, by the Malaysian Parliament, consolidating colonial-era laws to regulate printing, publishing, and media content, granting the government extensive powers to control publications in the interest of national security and social harmony amid ethnic tensions and political challenges.
