2023
| Currency Rate to USD | 4.558 |
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | 11379.09 |
| Population (millions) | 35.13 |
| Nasi Lemak Price | RM3.50 |
| Teh Tarik Price | RM2.40 |
| Urban Population Percentage | 78.7% |
2023 Sabah political crisis
The 2023 Sabah political crisis, known as Langkah Kinabalu or the Kinabalu Move, arose in early January 2023 from tensions within the ruling Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition, involving attempts to oust Chief Minister Hajiji Noor and leading to coalition realignments, federal mediation, and the passage of anti-party-hopping legislation that stabilized the government.
Michelle Yeoh Wins Academy Award for Best Actress
Michelle Yeoh became the first Malaysian and first Asian actress to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Everything Everywhere All at Once at the 95th Academy Awards on March 12, 2023.
2023 Malaysian State Elections
The 2023 Malaysian state elections, held on 12 August 2023 in six states, served as a critical test for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's unity government, resulting in a split outcome that underscored deepening ethnic and ideological divides, with Perikatan Nasional gaining ground in conservative areas amid the 'Green Wave' phenomenon.
2023 Elmina Beechcraft 390 Crash
On 17 August 2023, a Beechcraft 390 Premier I business jet crashed into the Elmina interchange of the Guthrie Corridor Expressway in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia, killing all eight people on board and two on the ground.
Election of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong
The election of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong on 27 October 2023 exemplified Malaysia's elective monarchy system, ensuring a smooth transition of the constitutional head of state after Sultan Abdullah of Pahang's term.
Malaysia announces visa-free entry for Chinese and Indian citizens
On November 26, 2023, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced visa-free entry for citizens of China and India, effective from December 1, 2023, to boost tourism recovery post-COVID-19.
2023 Men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup
The 2023 Men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup was the 13th edition of the biennial under-21 men's field hockey championship, hosted by Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.
Murder of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin
The disappearance and murder of 6-year-old non-verbal autistic boy Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin in Damansara Damai, Selangor, on December 5-6, 2023, highlighted vulnerabilities in child safety and support for families with disabled children in Malaysia.
2023 Malaysian Cabinet Reshuffle
The 2023 Malaysian cabinet reshuffle, announced and implemented on 12 December 2023, was the first major reconfiguration under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's leadership.
