1985 in Malaysia
This article lists important figures and events in Malaysian public affairs during the year 1985, together with births and deaths of notable Malaysians.
Proton Saga, the first national car
The main headquarters of Tabung Haji (the Malaysian hajj pilgrims fund board) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia opened on 8 July 1985.
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Incumbent political figures
Federal level
- Yang di-Pertuan Agong: Sultan Iskandar
- Raja Permaisuri Agong: Sultanah Zanariah
- Prime Minister: Dato' Sri Dr Mahathir Mohamad
- Deputy Prime Minister: Dato' Musa Hitam
- Lord President: Mohamed Salleh Abas
State level
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- Tun Abdul Rahman Ya'kub (until February)
- Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce Mohammed Noor (from February)
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Events
- 11 January – The Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak (KOMTAR) in Penang, at the time the tallest building in Southeast Asia, was officially opened by Prime Minister Dato' Sri Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
- 30 March – The Malaysian Parliament celebrated the 25th anniversary of its formation.
- April – The first Belilah Barangan Buatan Malaysia (Made in Malaysia) campaign was launched.
- 2 June – Malaysia's first teletext service, Beriteks was launched.
- 8 July – The new Tabung Haji building at Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur was officially opened by Prime Minister Dato' Sri Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
- 10 July – The first Malaysian national car Proton Saga was officially launched by Prime Minister Dato' Sri Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
- 2 August – Official opening ceremony of the Penang Bridge by Prime Minister Dato' Sri Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He drove across the bridge in a red Proton Saga carrying the national flag to officiate the opening ceremony.
- 31 August – The Proclamation of Independence Memorial (formerly The Malacca Club) in Malacca Town, Malacca was officially opened by Prime Minister Dato' Sri Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
- 2 September – Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah of Selangor celebrated the silver jubilee (25th anniversary) of his throne.
- 2 September – The Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Malaysia's first convention and exhibition centre, was officially opened by Prime Minister Dato' Sri Dr Mahathir Mohamad and the 1985 UMNO General Assembly was held in Dewan Merdeka, PWTC for the first time.
- 14 September – The Penang Bridge officially opened to traffic.
- 19 November – The Memali Incident took place in the remote village of Memali near Baling, Kedah. About 14 civilians and four policemen were killed, including Islamic sect leader, Ibrahim Mahmud (Ibrahim Libya).
- 9 December – Sultan Azlan Shah was installed as the 34th Sultan of Perak.
Births
- 18 September – Koo Kien Keat – Badminton player
- 11 December – Siow Yi Ting – Swimmer
Deaths
- 2 March – Tan Sri Runme Shaw – chairman and founder of the Shaw Organisation of Singapore
- 14 December – Tun Sardon Jubir – Former Minister of Works and Communications and fourth Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang (1975-1981)
See also
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