During these years policies were put in place which led to the rapid transformation of Malaysia ’ s economy and society, such as the controversial New Economic Policy, which was intended to increase proportionally the share of the economic " pie " of the bumiputras (" indigenous people ", which includes the majority Malays, but not always the indigenous population ) as compared to other ethnic groups — was launched by Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak.

In 1999, Malaysia launched a worldwide marketing campaign called “ Malaysia, Truly Asia ” which was largely successful in bringing in over 7. 4 million tourists.

Global Peace Women was launched in Malaysia, a chapter of Unification Church-affiliated Global Peace Festival Foundation, with the wife of the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia as its chair.

This satellite was launched by Malaysia in December 2006.

In 2007, Proton launched its new sedan as a replacement for the Wira Sedan but with a new name, Persona, which was previously used as an export name for models outside Malaysia.

* Tron_MVNO, the newest mobile virtual network operator ( MVNO ) in the Malaysia, officially launched its commercial service on 10th October 2011.

Kolony, launched by Celcom on 8 of April 2011 was the first ever SMS-based social networking service in Malaysia.

Elected to parliament in a volatile political period, Mahathir, as a government backbencher, launched himself into the main conflict of the day: the future of Singapore, with its large and economically powerful ethnic Chinese population, as a state of Malaysia.

It was initially launched in Singapore, Malaysia and South Korea in June 2010,

KL Sentral ’ s recent achievement of being awarded Malaysia ’ s first Multimedia Super Corridor ( MSC ) cybercentre launched the development into a new privileged status, allowing it to amplify its world-class physical and information infrastructure and further complement the MSC hub, Cyberjaya, by providing another option for companies that want to reap the benefits of MSC status and be closer to their customers.

China Southern Airlines launched as part of its aggressive expansion in Australia, as well as to compete in the kangaroo route along with other carriers Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Malaysia Airlines.

But facing difficulties in registering Adil as a political party, the reformasi movement took over a small party Ikatan Masyarakat Islam Malaysia and launched as National Justice Party () on 4 April 1999, just in time to face the 1999 general elections.

On 17 September 2008, Najib launched 1Malaysia. com. my in an effort to communicate with the citizens of Malaysia more efficiently and support the broader 1Malaysia campaign, He has used the site to highlight his policy initiatives and to provide a forum for Malaysians to their government.

As the population increases from time, it attracted two major hypermarkets in Malaysia, namely Giant Hypermarket, Tesco Extra, Econsave to open their outlet here and on February 2010, Carrefour launched their grand opening at Seremban Forest Heights.

In the 1990s, PBL launched Women's Weekly versions in Malaysia and Singapore, which follow the Weeklys style while containing largely local content.

He operates the second pay-TV service in Malaysia, MiTV, that was launched in September 2005.

Its first LPG joint venture in China was launched that year and the company acquired a 29. 3 % interest in Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Berhad ( MISC ).

In 1995, Chuang Yi set up its first branch office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and launched two Japanese comic series in Malay.

In 1963 the governments of Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines engaged in discussions on territorial disputes and the possibility of a Maphilindo Confederation, an idea launched by the Philippine president Diosdado Macapagal.

In September 1965 Qantas launched the first V-Jet service through Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for the Sydney – Kuala Lumpur – London route.

A new limited-field event in Malaysia, the CIMB Asia Pacific Classic, was launched in 2010 with a $ 6 million purse.

In 1992 the Moscow Times ( Russia, still published ) and Mini Diario ( Valencia, Spain, until 2008 ) were launched, a year later the The Leader started in Malaysia, the paper lasted probably no longer than only one year.

On March 5, 2007, Proton launched the 50th Merdeka Anniversary Promotion in Malaysia, where they announced new price for the Proton Saga which were sold at RM26, 999.

* 1947 – Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysian politician, 7th Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia

*" Angkatan Tentera Malaysia ", the Malaysian Armed Forces

Before the formation of Malaysian Federation, the Philippines claimed that the Malaysian state of Sabah in north Borneo is within their territorial rights based on historical facts of the Sultanate of Sulu's leasing agreement with the North Borneo Company, is presently an unresolved claim against Malaysia.

At the moment, most community colleges award qualifications up to Level 3 in the Malaysian Qualifications Framework ( Certificate 3 ) in both the Skills sector ( Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia or the Malaysian Skills Certificate ) as well as the Vocational and Training sector but the number of community colleges that are starting to award Level 4 qualifications ( Diploma ) are increasing.

* Malaysian Fatwas collection by Department of Islamic Development Malaysia ( Jakim )

This was a dangerous combination, and led to the formation of a new party, the Malaysian People ’ s Movement ( Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia ) in 1968.

Malaysia ’ s rapid economic progress since 1970, which was only temporarily disrupted by the Asian financial crisis of 1997, has not been matched by change in Malaysian politics.

It was precipitated by allegations of corruption and discrepancies in the Malaysian election system that heavily favor the ruling political party, Barisan Nasional, which has been in power since Malaysia achieved its independence in 1957.

The hierarchy of authority in Malaysia, in accordance to the Federal Constitution, has stipulated the three branches ( administrative components ) of the Malaysian government as consisting of the, Executive, Judiciary and Legislative branch.

Peninsular Malaysia and the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak each has a high court.

The primary regulator of telecommunications in the Malaysia is the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission ( MCMC ).

Malaysian nationals do not require a visa to enter Mauritius, and Mauritian passport holders do not require a visa to enter Malaysia for tourism.

* Directory of Malaysian Mosques by Islamic Development Department, Malaysia ( Jakim )

In April 2007, the Malaysian Foreign Ministry parliamentary secretary Ahmad Shabery Cheek said Malaysia and other Asean members had decided not to defend Burma if the country was raised for discussion at any international conference.

It separated from Malaysia in 1965 after the federal Malaysian government insisted on giving special privileges to the Malays as part of their " birthright " as an " indigenous " people ( the majority, 76 %, of the island's population are Chinese ).

Under a special arrangement agreed during the formation of Malaysia, the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak can retain their respective immigration control systems.

Previously, Malaysian citizens from Peninsular Malaysia were required to present a Malaysian passport when travelling to East Malaysia from Peninsular Malaysia, but this is no longer required for social / business visits up to 3 months as long as they do not land in a third country.

However, West Malaysians are required to produce a Malaysian identity card or, for children below 12 years, birth certificate, obtain a special immigration printout form ( Document In Lieu of Internal Travel Document, IMM. 114 ), and keep the form until they leave East Malaysia.