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In modern usage, ringgit is used almost solely for the currency. Due to the common heritage of the three modern currencies, the Singapore dollar and the Brunei dollar are also called ringgit in Malay (currencies such as the US and Australian dollars are translated as dolar), although nowadays the Singapore dollar is more commonly called dolar ...
Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan has stepped down as Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, marking that he was the first King of Malaysia to resign in history. 24 January: Sultan Abdullah of Pahang has been declared as the next Yang-Di Pertuan Agong after the decision was made in the Rulers Conference at Istana Negara. 14 September
One of the most significant events in the history of the Malaysian economy was the Asian financial crisis, which caused Malaysia's GDP to shrink from US$100.8 billion in 1996 to US$72.2 billion in 1998. The Malaysian economy's GDP did not recover to 1996 levels until 2003. [17] The year 1997 saw drastic changes in Malaysia.
Section 15 (1) of the Central Bank of Malaysia Act 2009 states that the Governor is appointed by Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the Supreme Head of Malaysia whilst the Deputy Governor is appointed by the Finance Minister. Section 15 (4) of the Central Bank of Malaysia Act 2009 states that the term of office typically runs for 5 years for the Governor ...
The Modenas Kriss. The Light Rail Transit System (Sistem Transit Aliran Ringan) (STAR LRT) Kuala Lumpur Tower.. This article lists important figures and events in Malaysian public affairs during the year 1996, together with births and deaths of notable Malaysians.
Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan: Tuanku Munawir; Tuanku Jaafar; Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) of Penang: Raja Tun Uda (until May) Tun Syed Sheikh Barabakh (from May) Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) of Malacca: Tun Haji Abdul Malek bin Yusuf; Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) of Sarawak: Tun Abang Haji Openg
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced on Friday that she is jumping into the race to be the top Democrat on the influential House Oversight Committee.
March – The second version of Malaysian Ringgit RM 1 notes was introduced. April – The 1982 Malaysian General Elections. The State Assemblyman for Tampin, Negeri Sembilan, Datuk Mohd Taha Talib was found murdered. The Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Mokhtar Hashim was arrested and later convicted in connection with the murder.