2000
| Currency Rate to USD | 3.8 |
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | 4083.53 |
| Population (millions) | 22.97 |
| Nasi Lemak Price | RM1.20 |
| Teh Tarik Price | RM1.00 |
| Urban Population Percentage | 62% |
Mahathir Era
Mahathir Mohamad’s long premiership brought ambitious modernisation: highways, skyscrapers (yes, Petronas Twin Towers), national car (Proton), new administrative centres.
Reformasi Era
For many Malaysians, Reformasi meant both frustration and hope. In 1998, when Anwar Ibrahim was sacked as Deputy Prime Minister, it wasn’t just political drama—it felt personal: people seeing corruption, cronyism, and authoritarian rule in everyday life felt exposed.
Kuala Lumpur al-Qaeda Summit
A secretive summit held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from January 5 to 8, 2000, where al-Qaeda leaders met with Jemaah Islamiyah operatives to plan major terrorist attacks, including the USS Cole bombing and the September 11 attacks, highlighting intelligence failures and the expansion of global jihadist networks.
2000 Sipadan Kidnappings
The 2000 Sipadan kidnappings were a terrorist incident where the Abu Sayyaf Group abducted 21 hostages from a dive resort on Sipadan Island, Malaysia, leading to a five-month international crisis involving ransoms, diplomatic negotiations, and military actions across the Malaysia-Philippines border.
Appointment of Zeti Akhtar Aziz as Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia
The appointment of Zeti Akhtar Aziz as the seventh Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia on 1 May 2000 marked a historic milestone, as she became the first woman in the role.
Sauk Arms Heist and Siege of 2000
The Sauk Arms Heist and Siege was a militant operation by the Al-Ma'unah group in Malaysia, involving the theft of military weapons and a subsequent three-day standoff with security forces, highlighting issues of religious extremism and security vulnerabilities.
Launch of the Proton Waja
The launch of the Proton Waja on 8 May 2000 marked a milestone in Malaysia's automotive industry, introducing the nation's first indigenously designed car and symbolizing a shift toward technological self-reliance.
Launch of TiungSAT-1
The launch of TiungSAT-1 on 26 September 2000 represented a landmark achievement for Malaysia, marking the deployment of the nation's first microsatellite into low Earth orbit and signifying the beginning of indigenous space technology development through international collaboration.
2000 Malaysian Grand Prix
The 2000 Malaysian Grand Prix was the 17th and final round of the Formula One World Championship, held at the Sepang International Circuit.
2000 Lunas By-Election
The 2000 Lunas by-election in Kedah, Malaysia, was a landmark victory for the opposition Barisan Alternatif over the ruling Barisan Nasional, symbolizing the enduring momentum of the Reformasi movement amid political turmoil following the 1998 Asian financial crisis and Anwar Ibrahim's ousting.
Federal Territory of Putrajaya Agreement 2000
The Federal Territory of Putrajaya Agreement, signed on 22 December 2000, formalized the transfer of land from Selangor to federal control, paving the way for Putrajaya to become Malaysia's administrative capital and third federal territory.
