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2024 in Malaysia

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2024
in
Malaysia

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History of Malaysia  • Timeline  • Years

Events in the year 2024 in Malaysia.

Federal level[edit]

State level[edit]

Events[edit]

January[edit]

February[edit]

  • February 2 – The Pardons Board grants a partial pardon to former Prime Minister Najib Razak who had been jailed in Kajang Prison since 23 August 2022, halving the length of his jail term from 12 to six years and reducing the amount of fine from RM 210,000,000 to RM 50,000,000. Following the pardon, Najib is expected to be released from the prison on 23 August 2028. However, if the fine is not paid, a year would be added to his new jail term.[5]
  • February 9 – The Federal Court of Malaysia in a landmark ruling declares several Islamic legislation passed by the State Government of Kelantan as unconstitutional.[6]

March[edit]

  • March 23 – Two Singaporean motorcyclists were killed, while four others were seriously injured after a container lorry crash into the bike convoy at the North–South Expressway, near Yong Peng, Batu Pahat.[7]
  • March 27 – An Israeli national identified as Shalom Avitan, was arrested by police. He was found with six pistols and 200 rounds of ammunition at a hotel on Jalan Ampang. The suspect is believed to be associated with the criminal group.[8]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Central Database Hub (Padu) is now live". The Star. 2 January 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Malaysians can renew driving license, road tax via MyJPJ app from Feb 1, says Loke". The Star. 2 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  3. ^ "King opens Menara Merdeka 118". Malay Mail. 10 January 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Sultan Ibrahim takes oath as 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong". The Star. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Najib gets reduction in jail time, fine". The Star. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Malaysia's top court declares several Islamic laws in Kelantan state unconstitutional". CNA. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  7. ^ Two killed, four injured after lorry slams into Singaporean big bike convoy in Batu Pahat
  8. ^ Suspected Israeli spy identified as Shalom Avitan
  9. ^ "Bodyguard injured after man shoots at wife at Kuala Lumpur airport, manhunt underway". CNA. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  10. ^ "Shake Shack Malaysia: The Exchange TRX outlet to finally open April 10". MalayMail. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  11. ^ "Ten dead as Navy helicopters collide mid-air in Malaysia". BBC. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  12. ^ Massive tree falls across busy road in Malaysian capital, killing one man, damaging cars
  13. ^ PH's victory margin wider than expected in Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election, say analysts
  14. ^ "Two officers killed in suspected JI attack on Malaysian police station". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  15. ^ "Two men caught trying to enter Istana Negara with machete". The Star. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  16. ^ "Diesel prices jump 56% as Malaysia revamps decades-old fuel subsidies". Associated Press. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  17. ^ "Malaysia handed back $156m in stolen 1MDB funds, US embassy says". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  18. ^ "No casualties in Genting fire". Free Malaysia Today. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  19. ^ "Two men killed in Johor Bahru suburb shoot-out with Malaysian police". The Straits Time. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  20. ^ "Malaysia detains 8 terror suspects, foiling possible threats against prime minister, king and others". Associated Press. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
  21. ^ "Pemilihan Bersatu mungkin tahun depan - Muhyiddin". Astro Awani. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  22. ^ BERNAMA (2023-07-21). "BERTRAND RHODICT, FIRST MALAYSIAN ATHLETE TO QUALIFY FOR PARIS 2024". BERNAMA. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  23. ^ "Official at Malaysia's embassy in Bangkok passes away". The Star. 2 January 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  24. ^ "Kembara and Illusi keyboard player Md Shah passes away at 73". The Star. 3 January 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  25. ^ "Senario's Hamdan passes away". The Star. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  26. ^ "Renowned Sarawakian poetess Nyong Aji passes away". The Star. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  27. ^ "Former CMP chairman Abdullah CD passes away at 100". The Star. 13 January 2024. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  28. ^ "First Malaysian woman elected to public office passes away, aged 100". The Star. 21 January 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  29. ^ "MCA extends condolences to Wong Seng Chow's family". The Star. 27 January 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  30. ^ "Former Sarawak governor Taib Mahmud passes away". www.thestar.com.my. 21 February 2024.
  31. ^ "Bernama journalist found dead in Sandakan". The Star. 17 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  32. ^ "Kuala Kubu Baharu assemblyman Lee Kee Hiong passes away". The Star. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  33. ^ Malaysian actor Jaafar Onn passes away at 73
  34. ^ "PBRS founder Joseph Kurup passes away at 80". The Star. 17 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  35. ^ "Former IGP Tun Hanif Omar passes away". www.thestar.com.my. 20 April 2024.
  36. ^ "Dewan Negara president Mutang Tagal passes away". The Star. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  37. ^ "Sabah's first female deputy chief minister Ariah Tengku Ahmad dies at 86". The Star. 16 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.