2015
| Currency Rate to USD | 3.904 |
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | 9648.68 |
| Population (millions) | 31.23 |
| Nasi Lemak Price | RM2.40 |
| Teh Tarik Price | RM1.75 |
| Urban Population Percentage | 74.2% |
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.
Malaysia's 2015–2016 Term as a Non-Permanent Member of the United Nations Security Council
Malaysia served as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2015-2016 term, marking its fourth time in the role.
Anwar Ibrahim's 2015 Sodomy Conviction and Imprisonment
On 10 February 2015, Malaysia's Federal Court upheld the conviction of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on sodomy charges, sentencing him to five years in prison.
Implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Malaysia
The implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on April 1, 2015, introduced a 6% value-added tax in Malaysia to modernize the taxation system, broaden the revenue base, and decrease dependence on oil and gas income, despite significant public opposition and protests.
2015 Sabah Earthquake
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck near Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia, on 5 June 2015, resulting in 18 deaths, mostly climbers, and significant damage to infrastructure and tourism, while highlighting cultural and seismic vulnerabilities in the region.
Disbanding of Pakatan Rakyat
The Pakatan Rakyat opposition coalition in Malaysia dissolved in June 2015 amid irreconcilable differences over the implementation of Islamic hudud laws, fracturing the alliance between secular and Islamist parties and reshaping the opposition landscape.
Discovery of MH370 Debris on Réunion Island
On 29 July 2015, a flaperon from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was found on Réunion Island, providing the first confirmed physical evidence of the aircraft's fate over 16 months after its disappearance on 8 March 2014.
Malaysian Cabinet Reshuffle and Sacking of Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin 2015
On 28 July 2015, Prime Minister Najib Razak conducted a major cabinet reshuffle, dismissing Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin amid the escalating 1MDB scandal, in a move to consolidate power and purge critics within the ruling coalition.
Bersih 4.0 Rally for Electoral Reform
The Bersih 4.0 rally was a large-scale peaceful demonstration organized by the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) on 29-30 August 2015 in Kuala Lumpur and other Malaysian cities, demanding electoral reforms, clean governance, and the resignation of Prime Minister Najib Razak amid the unfolding 1MDB scandal.
Formation of Pakatan Harapan Opposition Coalition
The formation of Pakatan Harapan (PH) on 22 September 2015 united the People's Justice Party (PKR), Democratic Action Party (DAP), and National Trust Party (AMANAH) as a new opposition coalition in Malaysia, replacing the dissolved Pakatan Rakyat and focusing on reform, anti-corruption, and inclusive governance amid rising scandals against the ruling Barisan Nasional.
Johor Darul Ta'zim wins AFC Cup 2015
Johor Darul Ta'zim FC achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Malaysian club to win a continental football title, clinching the 2015 AFC Cup with a 1-0 victory over FC Istiklol in the final on October 31, 2015.
