2022
| Currency Rate to USD | 4.398 |
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | 11748.09 |
| Population (millions) | 34.7 |
| Nasi Lemak Price | RM3.30 |
| Teh Tarik Price | RM2.30 |
| Urban Population Percentage | 78.2% |
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.
Covid Era
When COVID-19 hit Malaysia, daily life changed fast. Folks faced lockdowns, travel bans, job losses — everything from work to worship to social visits was disrupted.
2022 Johor State Election
The 2022 Johor state election was a snap poll held on 12 March 2022 amid Malaysia's political crisis and COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a landslide victory for Barisan Nasional (BN), which secured 40 of 56 seats and a two-thirds majority, reinforcing its dominance in the state.
Launch of the MRT Putrajaya Line (Phase 1)
The launch of Phase 1 of the MRT Putrajaya Line on 16 June 2022 represented a key milestone in Malaysia's urban transportation infrastructure, inaugurating a 20.
Imprisonment of Najib Razak (2022)
The imprisonment of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on 23 August 2022 for corruption related to the 1MDB scandal represented a landmark in Malaysian history, as the first time a former prime minister was jailed for such offenses, highlighting efforts to combat kleptocracy and restore public trust.
Sentencing of Rosmah Mansor
Rosmah Mansor, the wife of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, was convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined RM970 million for soliciting and receiving bribes in connection with a government contract for solar energy systems in rural schools.
Dissolution of the 14th Malaysian Parliament (2022)
The dissolution of the 14th Malaysian Parliament on 10 October 2022 ended a tumultuous period of political instability in Malaysia, paving the way for the 15th general election and the formation of a unity government under Anwar Ibrahim.
2022 Malaysian General Election
The 2022 Malaysian general election, known as GE15, resulted in the first hung parliament in the nation's history, leading to the formation of a unity government and the appointment of Anwar Ibrahim as prime minister after years of political turbulence.
Anwar Ibrahim becomes Prime Minister
On 24 November 2022, Anwar Ibrahim was appointed as Malaysia's 10th Prime Minister following a hung parliament in the 15th general election, ending a two-year political crisis and forming a unity government to restore stability amid economic recovery and ethnic divides.
Appointment of Ahmad Zahid Hamidi as Deputy Prime Minister (2022)
The appointment of Ahmad Zahid Hamidi as one of two Deputy Prime Ministers of Malaysia on 3 December 2022 was a key development in the formation of a unity government following the hung parliament result of the 2022 general election, aimed at restoring political stability after years of crisis.
First Michelin Star for a Malaysian Woman Chef: Beh Gaik Lean
On 13 December 2022, Beh Gaik Lean became the first Malaysian woman chef to receive a Michelin star for her restaurant, Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery in Penang, marking a historic milestone in Malaysia's culinary scene with the launch of the inaugural Michelin Guide for the country.
2022 Batang Kali Landslide
The 2022 Batang Kali landslide was a catastrophic natural disaster in Selangor, Malaysia, that buried campsites at Father's Organic Farm, resulting in 31 deaths and highlighting vulnerabilities in unregulated recreational sites near hilly terrains.
