1994
| Currency Rate to USD | 2.64 |
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | 3810 |
| Population (millions) | 19.8 |
| Nasi Lemak Price | 90 cents |
| Teh Tarik Price | 70 cents |
| Urban Population Percentage | 55% |
Mahathir Era
Mahathir Mohamad’s long premiership brought ambitious modernisation: highways, skyscrapers (yes, Petronas Twin Towers), national car (Proton), new administrative centres.
Launch of Visit Malaysia Year 1994
The Malaysian government launched Visit Malaysia Year 1994 on January 1, a year-long campaign to promote tourism, highlighting the country's cultural heritage, natural attractions, and modern developments to boost foreign exchange and job creation.
Johor Bahru Granted City Status
On 1 January 1994, Johor Bahru, the capital of Malaysia's Johor state, was officially elevated to city status, recognizing its rapid growth and strategic importance as a southern economic hub bordering Singapore.
Opening of the National Planetarium
The opening of the National Planetarium in Kuala Lumpur on 7 February 1994 represented a key advancement in Malaysia's science education initiatives, highlighting the government's commitment to fostering interest in astronomy and space science during a period of rapid national development.
1994 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 1994 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix was the second round of the 46th F.I.M. Road Racing World Championship season, held at the Shah Alam Circuit in Selangor, Malaysia.
Election of Tuanku Ja'afar as the 10th Yang di-Pertuan Agong
In February 1994, Tuanku Ja'afar, the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, was unanimously elected as the 10th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia by the Conference of Rulers, with his formal installation occurring on 26 April 1994.
Death of Two Malaysian UN Peacekeepers in Bosnia
On 13 May 1994, two Malaysian officers, Major Ariffin Zakaria and Major Ramli Shaari, were killed in action while serving with the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Yugoslav Wars.
Completion of Foundation Piling for the Petronas Twin Towers
The completion of the foundation piling for the Petronas Twin Towers in early 1994 represented a major engineering achievement, laying the groundwork for Malaysia's iconic skyscrapers amid rapid economic development.
Opening of Shah Alam Stadium
The Shah Alam Stadium was officially opened on 16 July 1994 in Malaysia, featuring an international football tournament that highlighted the nation's advancing sports infrastructure and ambitions for global events like the 1998 Commonwealth Games.
Launch of the Perodua Kancil
On 29 August 1994, Perodua launched its first model, the Kancil, a compact and affordable hatchback that revolutionized personal mobility in Malaysia, marking the company's entry into the national automotive market as a joint venture with Daihatsu.
Completion of the North–South Expressway
The North–South Expressway, Malaysia's longest and first major controlled-access highway, was officially completed and opened in 1994, spanning 772 km and connecting the Thai and Singapore borders, revolutionizing travel and economic integration across Peninsular Malaysia.
