2017
| Currency Rate to USD | 4.298 |
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | 9862.55 |
| Population (millions) | 32.36 |
| Nasi Lemak Price | RM2.60 |
| Teh Tarik Price | RM1.85 |
| Urban Population Percentage | 75.4% |
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.
Death of Sarawak Chief Minister Adenan Satem
Adenan Satem, the Chief Minister of Sarawak, died of a heart attack on 11 January 2017 at age 72, marking the first time a serving Sarawak leader passed away in office.
Assassination of Kim Jong-nam
The assassination of Kim Jong-nam, half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, occurred on 13 February 2017 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, where he was killed using the VX nerve agent in a plot widely attributed to North Korean operatives.
Tabling of the Hudud Bill in Malaysian Parliament, 2017
In April 2017, the Malaysian Parliament saw the tabling of the controversial Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) (Amendment) Bill 2015, known as RUU 355 or the Hudud bill, which sought to expand the punitive powers of Sharia courts.
Installation of Sultan Muhammad V as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong
The installation of Sultan Muhammad V as Malaysia's 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong on 24 April 2017 was a key ceremonial event in the nation's elective monarchy, symbolizing unity and constitutional continuity.
Proton-Geely Strategic Partnership Agreement (2017)
The 2017 strategic partnership between Malaysia's Proton Holdings and China's Geely marked a crucial revival for the national automaker, involving a 49.
Opening of MRT Kajang Line Phase 2
The opening of Phase 2 of the MRT Kajang Line on 17 July 2017 completed Malaysia's first Mass Rapid Transit line, spanning 51 km across the Klang Valley and enhancing urban connectivity for over 1.
2017 Southeast Asian Games
The 2017 Southeast Asian Games, held primarily in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 19 to 30 August, introduced winter sports to the regional multi-sport event for the first time.
Death of Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah of Kedah
Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah, the 28th Sultan of Kedah and former Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, passed away on 11 September 2017 at the age of 89, concluding a 59-year reign marked by significant contributions to the state and nation.
2017 Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah Madrasa Fire
The 2017 Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah madrasa fire was a tragic arson attack in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, that killed 23 people, mostly young students, and exposed critical safety failures in religious boarding schools amid tensions with local youth.
Final Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang 2017
The 2017 Malaysian Grand Prix was the last Formula One race at the Sepang International Circuit, won by Max Verstappen of Red Bull, marking the end of the event after 19 years due to rising costs and declining attendance.
