Events
- 23 January - The VIP platform in Batu Caves, Selangor collapsed during Thaipusam.
- February - Malaysia officially occupied Layang-Layang Islands or "Swallow Reefs" atolls, one of the Spratly Islands. A naval base and resort was later built at this location.
- 10 May - The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) is established.
- 7 May - The Perusahan Otomobil Nasional Berhad (PROTON) is established.
- 1 July - Bank Islam Malaysia (BIMB), Malaysia's first Islamic bank is founded.
- 18 December - An Airbus A300 (OY-KAA) leased from Scandinavian Airlines as Malaysia Airlines Flight 684, crashed 2 km short of the runway in Subang Airport on a flight from Singapore. There were no fatalities, but the aircraft was written-off.
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