1983 in Malaysia

1983 in Malaysia
26 years of the nationhood

Malaysia turned Swallow Reef into a man-made island.

Incumbents

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.

Bersama Ke Arah Kemajuan

Ahmad Boestamam — Malay author and nationalism
Salmah Ismail (Saloma) — Wife and widow of Malaysian film actor, director singer, and songwriter P. Ramlee
Sir James Thompson — first Lord President of Malaysia

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