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2024 in Malaysia

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2024
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Malaysia

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Events in the year 2024 in Malaysia.

Federal level

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State level

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Events

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January

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February

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  • 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

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April

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May

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June

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  • June 10 – The government rationalises diesel subsidies by lifting fuel subsidies in Peninsular Malaysia, resulting in a 56% price increase in diesel, from RM 2.15 to RM 3.35 per litre and subsidising only targeted groups RM 200 monthly.[18]
  • June 13 – The US embassy announces the return of $156 million in assets linked to the 1MDB scandal to Malaysia following an investigation by the US Department of Justice.[19]
  • June 14 – A fire breaks out in a building at the Genting SkyWorlds outdoor theme park in Genting Highlands, Pahang. No casualties are reported.[20]
  • June 15 – Two men, one of them involved in nearly 40 offences, are killed in a shoot-out with police outside a suburb of Johor Bahru.[21]
  • June 17 – Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announces that the retail prices of Grade A, B and C eggs nationwide have been reduced by 3 cents per egg in the new subsidy initiative. Following this, the new prices of Grade A, B and C eggs are set at 42, 40 and 38 cents per egg respectively.[22]
  • June 24 – Authorities announce the arrest of eight people in four states on suspicion of links to Islamic State and plotting against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Ibrahim Iskandar, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and other leading officials.[23]

July

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August

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September

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October

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November

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December

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Deaths

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January

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February

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March

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April

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May

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June

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July

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August

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September

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October

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November

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December

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References

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  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.
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  9. ^ Two killed, four injured after lorry slams into Singaporean big bike convoy in Batu Pahat
  10. ^ Suspected Israeli spy identified as Shalom Avitan
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  14. ^ Massive tree falls across busy road in Malaysian capital, killing one man, damaging cars
  15. ^ PH's victory margin wider than expected in Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election, say analysts
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  17. ^ "Two men caught trying to enter Istana Negara with machete". The Star. 18 May 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  18. ^ "Diesel prices jump 56% as Malaysia revamps decades-old fuel subsidies". Associated Press. 10 June 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  19. ^ "Malaysia handed back $156m in stolen 1MDB funds, US embassy says". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
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  56. ^ "Malaysia agrees to resume search for missing MH370 plane". France 24. 2024-12-20. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
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