1984 in Malaysia

This article lists important figures and events in Malaysian public affairs during the year 1984, together with births and deaths of notable Malaysians.

Dayabumi, completed in 1984.

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See also:Other events of 1984
History of Malaysia  • Timeline  • Years

Incumbent political figures

Federal level

State level

Events
  • 1 January – Hotel Majestic (later occupied by Balai Seni Lukis Negara (National Art Gallery)) was closed after 52 years of operation. It reopened in 2012.
  • 11 January – Dr. Zaini Shaarani, an employee of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) became the first Malaysian to scale the Mount Kala Pattar in the Himalayas.
  • 12 January – The National Incorporation policy and Agriculture policy were introduced.
  • January – The federal government planned to build a transit system between Sentul and Petaling Jaya.
  • 31 January – Sultan Idris Shah II of Perak died suddenly after suffering a heart attack in Lumut, Perak. On 3 February, he was replaced by his nephew, Sultan Azlan Shah as the 34th Sultan of Perak.
  • 1 February – Official opening of the Bandar Tun Razak (formerly Kampung Konggo) by the Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
  • February – The Kuala Lumpur International Marathon was held for the first time.
  • February – Johore Safari World closed after three years of operation.
  • 11 April – Official opening of the new Sabah Museum by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang.
  • 16 April – Labuan island became the second Federal Territory after Kuala Lumpur.
  • 26 April – Sultan Iskandar of Johor was elected as the eighth Yang di-Pertuan Agong, replacing Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang.
  • 5 May – Dayabumi, the famous landmark in Kuala Lumpur was opened.
  • 17 May – The Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad (EON) was established.
  • 7 June – The name "Saga" was chosen for the first national cars.
  • 22 September – Sultan Iskandar of Johor was installed as the eighth Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Births
  • 29 January – Safee Sali, footballer
  • 28 March – Fasha Sandha – Actress
  • 30 June – Tunku Ismail Ibrahim – Tunku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Johor and officer of the Indian Army
  • 4 December – Leong Mun Yee – Diver
  • Unknown date – JC Chee – Actor and model

Deaths
  • 31 January – Sultan Idris Shah II of Perak
  • Unknown date – Tan Sri Dato' Osman Bin Talib – Former Chief Minister of Melaka

See also
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