2013
| Currency Rate to USD | 3.149 |
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | 10713.64 |
| Population (millions) | 30.17 |
| Nasi Lemak Price | RM2.20 |
| Teh Tarik Price | RM1.65 |
| Urban Population Percentage | 72.9% |
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.
2013 Lahad Datu Standoff
The 2013 Lahad Datu standoff was a military confrontation in eastern Sabah, Malaysia, where Filipino militants claiming allegiance to the Sultanate of Sulu invaded to assert territorial claims, leading to clashes with Malaysian forces that resulted in 72 deaths and prompted significant security reforms.
2013 Malaysian General Election
The 2013 Malaysian general election, known as GE13, was a closely contested vote where the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition secured a simple majority in parliament despite losing the popular vote to the opposition Pakatan Rakyat, underscoring issues of electoral fairness, ethnic divisions, and calls for reform in Malaysia's multi-ethnic society.
Singapore–Kuala Lumpur High-Speed Rail Agreement of 2013
The 2013 agreement between Malaysia and Singapore committed to developing a high-speed rail link between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, aiming to reduce travel time to 90 minutes and boost economic integration between the two nations.
2013 Southeast Asian Haze
The 2013 Southeast Asian haze was a severe air pollution crisis caused by widespread forest and peat fires in Indonesia, primarily in Sumatra and Borneo, affecting Malaysia, Singapore, and other regional countries from June to August 2013.
50th Anniversary of the Formation of Malaysia
The 50th anniversary of Malaysia's formation, celebrated on September 16, 2013, as Malaysia Day, featured nationwide events emphasizing unity and the equal partnership of Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak, with major ceremonies in Kuching and Kota Kinabalu.
2013 Southeast Asian Games
The 27th Southeast Asian Games, held in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, from 11 to 22 December 2013, brought together athletes from 11 Southeast Asian nations for 460 events across 34 sports, fostering regional unity and athletic excellence.
Opening of the Pandaruan Bridge (Malaysia-Brunei Friendship Bridge)
The opening of the Pandaruan Bridge on 8 December 2013 connected Brunei's Temburong District with Malaysia's Limbang District, replacing a ferry service and symbolizing strengthened bilateral ties between the two nations.
