1985 in Malaysia

Events

1 January - TV3 it was news bulletin coverage actual informations programme broadcasting first aired as "Berita TV3" it was produces its own news program called and broadcasts from Kuala Lumpur. This broadcast area was only limited to Klang Valley area.
11 January - The Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak, (KOMTAR) in Penang, then the tallest building in Southeast Asia is officially opened.
30 March - Malaysian Parliament celebrates its 25th anniversary of the formation.
April - The first Made in Malaysia campaign (Belilah Barangan Buatan Malaysia) is launched.
8 July - The new Tabung Haji building at Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur is officially opened.
10 July - The first Malaysian national car, Proton Saga is launched.
2 August - Official opening of the Penang Bridge by the fourth Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad. He drove across the bridge in a red Proton Saga (the national car), carrying the national flag to officiate the opening ceremony.
31 August - The Proclamation of Independence Memorial (formerly The Malacca Club) in Malacca Town, Malacca is officially opened.
2 September - Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah of Selangor celebrates his 25th silver jubilee of his throne
2 September - The Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Malaysia's first convention and exhibition centre is officially opened and the 1985 UMNO General Assembly is held in Dewan Merdeka, PWTC for the first time.
11 September - Sultan Azlan Shah is installed as the 34th Sultan of Perak.
14 September - The Penang Bridge is officially opened to traffic.
19 November - The Memali Incident occurred in Kedah. 14 civilians and four policemen are killed.