2008 in Malaysia

none 2008 thumb|right|300px|The Crystal Mosque at the Islamic Heritage Park (Taman Tamadun Islam), Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia. thumb|right|300px|The second generation of Proton Saga. thumb|right|300px|The Pavilion Kuala Lumpur shopping complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This article lists important figures and events in Malaysian public affairs during the year 2008, together with the deaths of notable Malaysians. 2008 marked is 51st anniversary of Malaysia's Independence. Incumbent political figures Federal level Yang di-Pertuan Agong: Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu Raja Permaisuri Agong: Sultanah Nur Zahirah of Terengganu Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong: Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah of Kedah Prime Minister: Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Deputy Prime Minister: Dato' Sri Mohammad Najib Abdul Razak President of the Dewan Negara: Tan Sri Dato' Seri Dr. Abdul Hamid Pawanteh Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat: Tan Sri Dato' Seri Diraja Ramli Ngah Talib (until 27 April) Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Pandikar Amin Mulia (from 28 April) Chief Justice: Tun Abdul Hamid Mohamad (until 18 October) Tun Dato' Seri Zaki Azmi (from 18 October) State level Johor Johor: Sultan of Johor: Sultan Iskandar Menteri Besar of Johor: Abdul Ghani Othman Kedah Kedah: Sultan of Kedah: Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Menteri Besar of Kedah: Mahdzir Khalid (until 9 March) Azizan Abdul Razak (from 9 March) Kelantan Kelantan: Sultan of Kelantan: Sultan Ismail Petra Menteri Besar of Kelantan: Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat Perlis Perlis: Raja of Perlis: Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Menteri Besar of Perlis: Shahidan Kassim (until 17 March) Md Isa Sabu (from 17 March) Perak Perak: Sultan of Perak: Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Menteri Besar of Perak: Tajol Rosli Mohd Ghazali (until 17 March) Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin (from 17 March) Pahang Pahang: Sultan of Pahang: Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta'in Billah Menteri Besar of Pahang: Adnan Yaakob Selangor Selangor: Sultan of Selangor: Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Menteri Besar of Selangor: Mohamad Khir Toyo (until 13 March) Abdul Khalid Ibrahim (from 13 March) Terengganu Terengganu: Sultan of Terengganu: Tengku Muhammad Ismail (Regent) Menteri Besar of Terengganu: Idris Jusoh (until 25 March) Ahmad Said (from 25 March) Negeri Sembilan Negeri Sembilan: Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan: Tuanku Ja'afar (until 27 December) Tuanku Muhriz (from 29 December) Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan: Mohamad Hasan Penang Penang: Governor of Penang: Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas Chief Minister of Penang: Koh Tsu Koon (until 11 March) Lim Guan Eng (from 11 March) Malacca Malacca: Governor of Malacca: Tun Mohd Khalid Yaakob Chief Minister of Malacca: Mohd Ali Rustam Sarawak Sarawak: Governor of Sarawak: Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Chief Minister of Sarawak: Abdul Taib Mahmud Sabah Sabah: Governor of Sabah: Tun Ahmadshah Abdullah Chief Minister of Sabah: Musa Aman Events January 1 January Visit Terengganu 2008 officially began.http://www.tourism.gov.my/media/view/visit-terengganu-kelantan-and-kedah-2008-1 Tourism Malaysia www.tourism.gov.my en 2017-08-01 Kuala Terengganu achieved city status.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2008/01/03/a-place-of-massive-facelifts/ A place of massive facelifts - Community The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 2017-08-01 2 January – Chua Soi Lek resigned as Health Minister, MCA vice-president, Johor MCA chief and Labis MP due to a sex tape scandal.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-malaysia-minister-resign-idUSKLA00652420080102 Malaysian health minister quits over sex video 2008-01-02 Reuters 2017-08-01 3 January – Minister of Housing and Local Government, Ong Ka Ting was appointed acting Health Minister.http://english.sina.com/world/1/2008/0104/140023.html Ong Ka Ding appointed as Malaysia's acting health minister_world_English_SINA.com english.sina.com 2017-08-01 5–13 January – The cycling race 2008 Jelajah Malaysia was staged. 9 January – Four-year-old Sharlinie Mohd Nashar went missing after playing at the playground with her older sister in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.https://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Malaysia/Story/A1Story20080110-44456.html Another girl goes missing in Malaysia Andrew Sagayam AsiaOne 10 January 2008 10 May 2020 10 January – The opening of Malacca Al-Quran Museum in Malacca City, Malacca.http://www.itc.gov.my/poi/quran-museum-muzium-al-quran/ Melaka Al-Quran Museum - Islamic Tourism Centre of Malaysia Centre Islamic Tourism www.itc.gov.my 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170620045345/http://www.itc.gov.my/poi/quran-museum-muzium-al-quran/ 2017-06-20 dead 12 January The KLCI passed the 1,500 mark for the first time in history, reaching 1,516.22 points. Tenggaroh state assemblyman S. Krishnasamy was assassinated in Johor Bahru.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2008/01/12/johor-mic-deputy-chief-krishnasamy-killed-by-hitman/ Johor MIC deputy chief Krishnasamy killed by hitman - Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 2017-08-01 18 January – The second generation of Proton Saga was launched.https://paultan.org/2008/01/18/proton-saga-test-drive-report/ New Proton Saga Launch and Test Drive Report 2008-01-18 Paul Tan's Automotive News 2017-08-01 20–26 January — Malaysia at the 2008 ASEAN Para Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. 29 January – Official launching of the Sabah Development Corridor (SDC).http://www.sedia.com.my/About_us.html Sabah Economic Development and Investment Authority (SEDIA) www.sedia.com.my 2017-08-01 2017-08-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20170808114843/http://sedia.com.my/About_us.html dead 29 January–3 February – Kuala Lumpur World 5's Futsal Tournament 31 January The AEON Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre with the largest Jusco department store in Southeast Asia was officially opened in Bandar Bukit Tinggi in Klang.http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2008/02/05/aeon-shows-confidence-in-klang-retail-market/ AEON shows confidence in Klang retail market - Business News The Star Online 2017-08-01 The Pavilion Kuala Lumpur shopping complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia was officially opened.http://www.wonderfulmalaysia.com/pavilion-kl-shopping-mall-kuala-lumpur.htm Pavilion KL shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Wonderful Malaysia www.wonderfulmalaysia.com en-US 2017-08-01 February 1 February – Federal Territory Day, The Federal Territory official awards and honours were introduced. 2 February – The Islamic Heritage Park (Taman Tamadun Islam), Kuala Terengganu's newest attraction was officially opened.http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/islamic-civilization-park.html Islamic Civilization Park (Taman Tamadun Islam) - Kuala Terengganu 2017-08-01 9 February – The Malaysian Border Regiment (Regimen Pengurusan Sempadan) was introduced.http://www.malaysiandefence.com/border-regiment/ Border Regiment - Malaysian Defence www.malaysiandefence.com en-US 2017-08-01 9–17 February – 2008 Tour de Langkawi 11 February – Official launch of the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE).http://www.recoda.com.my/what-is-score/ The Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) Home 2017-08-01 en-US 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801195818/http://www.recoda.com.my/what-is-score/ dead 17 February – The 2008 Malaysian General Elections began.Mohamad Maznah 2008-12-01 Malaysia — democracy and the end of ethnic politics? Australian Journal of International Affairs 62 4 441–459 10.1080/10357710802480691 154845768 1035-7718 Prime Minister, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi condemned unlawful organisation.http://www.malaysia-today.net/illegal-assembly-attempt-to-disrupt-election-says-pm/ Illegal Assembly Attempt To Disrupt Election, Says PM – Malaysia Today adminK www.malaysia-today.net en-US 2017-08-01 2008-02-16 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801205008/http://www.malaysia-today.net/illegal-assembly-attempt-to-disrupt-election-says-pm/ dead 25 February – Barisan Nasional (BN) launched its 2008 manifesto.http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/Malaysia/Story/A1Story20080226-51421.html Promises in BN manifesto "realistic and responsible": PM Badawi www.asiaone.com 2017-08-01 28 February – The opening of the Bernama TV news station on the Astro satellite television service, via Channel 502.http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/silver-ridge-open-offers-bernama-tv-stake Silver Ridge open to offers for Bernama TV stake 2009-08-20 The Edge Markets 2017-08-01 March 300px|thumb|right|The 2008 Malaysian general elections results. 4 March – Election Commission (SPR) cancelled the use of indelible ink for 2008 Malaysian general election.https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/79171 Will EC cancel the polls next? 2008-03-05 Malaysiakini 2017-08-01 en-GB 8 March – The 12th Malaysian general election began. The Barisan Nasional, despite its largest loss of seats in forty years, maintained a majority in the Parliament of Malaysia. Kedah, Penang, Perak and Selangor fall to the Pakatan Rakyat.http://www.malaysiavotes.com/2008/03/08/making-sense-of-the-2008-general-election-results/ Malaysia Votes » Making sense of the 2008 general election results 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20171021080603/http://www.malaysiavotes.com/2008/03/08/making-sense-of-the-2008-general-election-results/ 2017-10-21 dead 10 March – The KLCI fell by more than 10 percent or 130 points to 1166.32 points.http://hcgcanada.org/wp-demo/Malaysia+Stock+Exchange+Tips-14023.html Malaysia Stock Exchange Tips What Is The Best Binary Options Signals 2017-08-01 en-US 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801200704/http://hcgcanada.org/wp-demo/Malaysia+Stock+Exchange+Tips-14023.html dead 11 March – The Malaysian New Economic Policy (NEP) was abolished in Penang by the DAP-led state government.http://anilnetto.com/religion-and-ethnicity/ethnic-and-inter-religious-relations/2000-gather-for-pro-nep-demo-in-penang/ 1,000 join pro-NEP protest in Penang - anilnetto.com 2008-03-14 anilnetto.com 2017-08-01 18 March – The new 2008 cabinet was announced by prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.https://www.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-32545820080318 Malaysia PM to unveil new cabinet at 0400g - aide 2008-02-18 Reuters 2017-08-01 25 March – The opening of Malacca Folks Art Gallery in Malacca.http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2008&dt=1007&sec=Selatan&pg=ws_04.htm Orang ramai dipelawa pelajari teknik melukis Utusan Online ms 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801205500/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2008&dt=1007&sec=Selatan&pg=ws_04.htm 2017-08-01 dead April 1 April – Pakatan Rakyat (PR) consisting of three major political parties, the Democratic Action Party (DAP), Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) and Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) was formed.http://www.thesundaily.my/node/167258 PKR, PAS, DAP form Pakatan Rakyat www.thesundaily.my en 2017-08-01 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801193510/http://www.thesundaily.my/node/167258 dead 9 April Two passengers were killed when a train plunged into the Padas River near Tenom, Sabah.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2008/04/09/sabah-train-plungest-10m-into-river/ Sabah train plungest 10m into river - Nation The Star Online 2017-08-01 Armed robbers shot six people in a three-minute heist and walked away with RM 3.5 million in cash at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna24034050 6 wounded in shootout at Malaysia's airport 2008-04-09 msnbc.com 2017-08-01 en 11 April – The Iskandar Development Region was officially renamed as Iskandar Malaysia.http://iskandarmalaysia.com.my/news-20080411-9/ Iskandar Development Region renamed Iskandar Malaysia - Iskandar Malaysia 2008-04-11 Iskandar Malaysia 2017-08-01 en-US 2020-02-17 https://web.archive.org/web/20200217162539/http://iskandarmalaysia.com.my/news-20080411-9/ dead 14 April – PKR advisor, Anwar Ibrahim celebrated his official return to the political stage, as his ban from public office expired a decade after he was sacked as deputy prime minister on 2 September 1998.http://macaudailytimes.com.mo/archive-2007-2009/malaysian-opposition-leader-anwar-marks-end-of-political-ban.html Malaysian opposition leader Anwar marks end of political ban MACAU DAILY TIMES macaudailytimes.com.mo en-US 2017-08-01 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801233449/http://macaudailytimes.com.mo/archive-2007-2009/malaysian-opposition-leader-anwar-marks-end-of-political-ban.html dead May 350px|thumb|right|The approximate location of Middle Rocks in the South China Sea in relation to the countries and islands (Pedra Branca (owned by Singapore) and South Ledge) surrounding it 3 May – The driver of a Singapore–bound Ekspres Rakyat train was killed when the locomotive derailed near Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.http://www.spa.gov.sa/552285 Express Train Derails In Seremban, Driver Killed The official Saudi Press Agency www.spa.gov.sa 2017-08-01 3–9 May – 2008 Malaysian Paralympiad in Kuala Lumpur. 6 May – Blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin jailed over article allegedly implicating deputy prime minister Mohammad Najib Abdul Razak and his wife Rosmah Mansor in the killing of a young Mongolian woman, Altantuya Shaariibuu.http://uk.reuters.com/article/oukin-uk-malaysia-blogger-idUKKLR29580020080506 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801195942/http://uk.reuters.com/article/oukin-uk-malaysia-blogger-idUKKLR29580020080506 dead August 1, 2017 Malaysia blogger in jail over sedition charges Reuters UK 2017-08-01 en-GB 7–30 May – The controversial issues about the unopened barricade between Cheras–Kajang Expressway and Bandar Mahkota Cheras.Sigh of relief from residents, Geetha Krishnan, The Star, 7 May 2008Four arrested in Cheras demo, Andrew Sagayam, The Star, 9 May 2008Confirmed - residents can tear down concrete barrier, Syed Jaymal Zahiid, Malaysiakini, 29 April 2008 10 May – The second generation of the Perodua Kembara, Perodua Nautica was launched.https://paultan.org/2008/05/09/perodua-nautica-4wd-specifications-and-photos/ Perodua Nautica 4WD: Specifications and Photos 2008-05-09 Paul Tan's Automotive News 2017-08-01 19 May – Former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad announced his resignation from the UMNO party.https://www.ft.com/content/25206cb4-2608-11dd-b510-000077b07658 Mahathir quits party in feud with PM Aglionby John 2008-05-20 Financial Times 2017-08-01 0307-1766August 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes 23 May – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) awarded Middle Rocks to Malaysia and Pedra Branca (Pulau Batu Puteh) to Singapore, ending a 29-year territorial dispute between the two countries.November 2020 28 May – Former PKR youth chief, Ezam Mohd Noor rejoined the UMNO party.http://www.asiaone.com/print/News/Latest+News/Asia/Story/A1Story20080530-67880.html Asiaone - S'pore firm offers www.asiaone.com 2017-08-01 31 May – 9 June – 2008 Sukma Games in Terengganu. June 1 June – The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) celebrated its Golden Jubilee (50th anniversary). 2 June – The sale of petrol and diesel were strictly prohibited to any vehicle not registered in Malaysia at the international borders in Perlis, Kelantan, Johor, Sabah and Sarawak. The ban was lifted on 4 June. 4 June – The price of petrol rose from RM1.92 to RM 2.70 per litre.https://malaysianpolitics.wordpress.com/2008/06/05/petrol-now-going-for-rm-270-per-litre/ Petrol now going for RM 2.70 per litre 2008-06-04 I Am Malaysian 2017-08-01 Malaysia's petrol price conversion to US$0.84 per litre was higher compared to China US$0.74, Egypt US$0.32, Indonesia US$0.65, Kuwait US$0.21, Qatar US$0.22, Saudi Arabia US$0.12, Turkmenistan US$0.08, and UAE US$0.37 6 June – Malaysia's no.1 squash player, Nicol David was conferred Darjah Bakti (DB) by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu.http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2008&dt=0712&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Sukan&pg=su_02.htm Nicol atlet termuda dapat Datuk Utusan Online 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801204456/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2008&dt=0712&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Sukan&pg=su_02.htm 2017-08-01 dead 18 June – The Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) president Datuk Yong Teck Lee declared that his party had lost confidence in the prime minister, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.http://www.thesundaily.my/node/165322 SAPP declares loss of confidence in PM Abdullah www.thesundaily.my en 2017-08-01 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801194728/http://www.thesundaily.my/node/165322 dead 20 June – Kedah, Penang, Perak and Selangor celebrated the 100th day of the new Pakatan Rakyat government.http://www.thesundaily.my/node/164790?quicktabs_today_popular_most_shared=0 100 Days of PR www.thesundaily.my en 2017-08-01 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801194247/http://www.thesundaily.my/node/164790?quicktabs_today_popular_most_shared=0 dead 26 June – Malaysian Prime Minister, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi announced a mid-term review of the Ninth Malaysia Plan.http://www.thesundaily.my/node/165093 RM30b more for 9MP www.thesundaily.my en 2017-08-01 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801201944/http://www.thesundaily.my/node/165093 dead 30 June – A lorry smashed into 13 vehicles at Puchong Jaya Interchange of the Damansara–Puchong Expressway. One driver was killed and one Myanmar national. July 300px|thumb|right|George Town, Penang. 300px|thumb|right|Malacca City, Malacca. 4–8 July – The sixth D8 (Developing 8 Countries) Summit 2008 was held in Kuala Lumpur.http://www.asiantribune.com/?q=node/12075 D-8 Summit in Malaysia Asian Tribune www.asiantribune.com en 2017-08-01 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801195213/http://www.asiantribune.com/?q=node/12075 dead 7 July – Two historic towns in Malaysia, George Town in Penang and Malacca City (inscribed as Melaka) in Malacca were added to UNESCO's coveted World Heritage List.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2008/07/08/unesco-accepts-george-town-and-malacca-as-world-heritage-sites/ Unesco accepts George Town and Malacca as World Heritage Sites - Nation The Star Online Chua Eddie 2017-08-01 10 July – Malaysian Prime Minister, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi announced that he would step down as UMNO president, Barisan Nasional chairman and Prime Minister in June 2010. He announced that he would transfer power to his Deputy, Mohammad Najib Abdul Razak, a move aimed at reducing the level of political uncertainty in the country.http://www.smh.com.au/world/malaysias-pm-to-step-down-in-2010-20080710-3d48.html Malaysia's PM to step down in 2010 2008-07-11 The Sydney Morning Herald 2017-08-01 en-US 12 July – The world's number one squash player, Nicol David was conferred the Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri (DSPN) which carries the title "Datuk" by the state Governor of Penang Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas.http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2008&dt=0713&pub=Kosmo&sec=Negara&pg=ne_06.htm Kosmo! Online - Negara www.kosmo.com.my ms 2017-08-01 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801203643/http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2008&dt=0713&pub=Kosmo&sec=Negara&pg=ne_06.htm dead 15 July – Sultan of Kedah, Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah of Kedah celebrated his Golden Jubilee after successfully reigning in the state of Kedah for 50 years.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2008/06/28/sultan-launches-golden-jubilee-coins/ Sultan launches golden jubilee coins - Community The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 2017-08-01 16 July – PKR advisor, Anwar Ibrahim was arrested by the police over allegations he sodomised a male aide.http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-46129 Anwar Ibrahim arrested on sodomy charge 2008-07-17 The Daily Star 2017-08-01 en 19 July – The first Malaysian angkasawan (cosmonaut), Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor was conferred the Darjah Setia Negeri Sembilan (DSNS) which carries the title "Datuk" by the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Ja'afar of Negeri Sembilan.http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2008&dt=0720&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Dalam_Negeri&pg=dn_09.htm Sheikh Muszaphar mahu terus beri inspirasi kepada remaja Utusan Online ms 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801203054/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2008&dt=0720&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Dalam_Negeri&pg=dn_09.htm 2017-08-01 dead 20 July – Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) the largest agricultural exposition park in Malaysia and Asia was opened to the public. 29 July – Chelsea FC Asia Tour 2008*. Chelsea FC vs Malaysia, Malaysia lost 0-2 31 July – PKR president, Wan Azizah Wan Ismail resigned her parliamentary seat for Permatang Pauh to let her husband Anwar Ibrahim contest a 2008 Permatang Pauh by-election.http://www.thenutgraph.com/hopeful-in-permatang-pauh/ Hopeful in Permatang Pauh The Nut Graph www.thenutgraph.com 2017-08-01 August right|thumb|426x426px|Lee Chong Wei. Malaysia's no.1 badminton player. 1 August – A lorry carrying boulders crashed into six vehicles at the East–West Link Expressway, in Taman Connaught, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, killing two and seriously injuring six.https://zzzh2014set2.wordpress.com/2008/08/02/lorry-rams-into-six-vehicles-two-killed/ Lorry rams into six vehicles, two killed 2008-08-02 zzzh2014_set2's Weblog 2017-08-01 3 August – The Kepong flyover on the Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2 was closed to all traffic after cracks appeared on pillar 28. This was the third time the 1.7 km MRR2 Kepong flyover was closed because of cracks.http://www.thesundaily.my/node/164300 MRR2 flyover at Kepong closed after concrete fragments rained on passing motorists www.thesundaily.my en 2017-08-01 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801194927/http://www.thesundaily.my/node/164300 dead 7 August – PKR advisor, Anwar Ibrahim was freed on bail after pleading innocent to a sodomy charge.http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/malaysia-s-anwar-pleads-innocent-to-sodomy-charge-1.717378 Malaysia's Anwar pleads innocent to sodomy charge CBC News 2017-08-01 en 8–24 August – Malaysia completed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. On 17 August, Malaysian badminton player, Lee Chong Wei, won a silver medal at these Games. This was the first time since the 1996 Summer Olympics that Malaysia win a medal at an Olympic Games.http://olympics.bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2008/08/16/wd-gold-for-china-lin-dan-chong-wei-in-dream-final WD Gold for China; Lin Dan-Chong Wei in Dream Final 2017-08-01 en-US 20 August – The MISC vessel registered as MT Bunga Melati Dua was hijacked by a group of armed pirates in the Gulf of Aden, between Yemen and Somalia. There were 29 Malaysian nationals and 10 Philippines nationals on board when the incident occurred.http://www.thesundaily.my/node/163795 MISC palm oil tanker hijacked www.thesundaily.my en 2017-08-01 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801193838/http://www.thesundaily.my/node/163795 dead 22 August – Lakshman is born. 23 August – The petrol and diesel price dropped by eight sen and 22 sen respectively. The price of RON97 petrol reduced by 15 sen to RM2.55 a litre from RM2.70, while RON92 cost 22 sen less at RM2.40 a litre from RM2.62 a litre. 26 August – The 2008 Permatang Pauh by-election took place. PKR candidate, Anwar Ibrahim won in this election with a total majority of 15,671 votes beating BN candidate Datuk Arif Shah Omar Shah.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-malaysia-anwar-idUSKLR30809720080826 Anwar's Malaysia election win boosts push for power 2008-08-26 Reuters 2017-08-01 27 August – Malaysian national badminton coach Misbun Sidek was conferred the Darjah Mulia Seri Melaka (DMSM) award, which carries the title Datuk by the Governor of Malacca Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob.http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2008&dt=0824&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Terkini&pg=bt_16.htm Misbun Sidek dianugerah gelaran Datuk oleh kerajaan Melaka Utusan Online ms 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801204754/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2008&dt=0824&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Terkini&pg=bt_16.htm 2017-08-01 dead 28 August – Malaysian badminton player, Lee Chong Wei was conferred the Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri (DSPN) award, which carries the title Datuk by the state Governor of Penang Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas.http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2008&dt=0829&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Dalam_Negeri&pg=dn_08.htm Chong Wei kini bergelar Datuk Utusan Online ms 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801201157/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2008&dt=0829&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Dalam_Negeri&pg=dn_08.htm 2017-08-01 dead 29 August At 9.50 pm another MISC tanker ship registered as MT Bunga Melati Lima was hijacked in international waters off the coast of Yemen.http://www.thesundaily.my/node/162650 BREAKING NEWS: Second MISC ship also freed by pirates after USD2 million ransom paid www.thesundaily.my en 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20180825073814/http://www.thesundaily.my/node/162650 2018-08-25 dead Budget 2009. Themed as the "Caring Budget", it had three specific strategies to ensure the well being of Malaysians, developing quality human capital and strengthening the nation's resilience.https://www.najibrazak.com/en/news_archive/malaysia-may-increase-budget-deficit-target-for-2009/ Malaysia May Increase Budget Deficit Target for 2009 NajibRazak.com 2017-08-01 en-US 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801195229/https://www.najibrazak.com/en/news_archive/malaysia-may-increase-budget-deficit-target-for-2009/ dead 31 August – The closing ceremony of Visit Malaysia 2007. September 5 September – The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) deployed three naval vessels KD Lekiu, KD Pahang and KD Sri Inderapura to the Gulf of Aden following the hijacking of two Malaysian tankers.http://www.malaysiandefence.com/rmn-ships-in-aden/ RMN Ships In Aden - Malaysian Defence www.malaysiandefence.com en-US 2017-08-01 10 September – Bukit Bendera UMNO division chief Datuk Ahmad Ismail was suspended from the party for three years with immediate effect for making a disparaging remark at a political rally in Permatang Pauh.https://www.malaysia-today.net/ahmad-suspended-3-years-from-party-post/ Ahmad suspended 3 years from party post – Malaysia Today admin-s www.malaysia-today.net en-US 2017-08-01 2008-09-10 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801204008/https://www.malaysia-today.net/ahmad-suspended-3-years-from-party-post/ dead 11 September – 16-year-old schoolgirl Lai Ying Xin was abducted by her four schoolmates and murdered by strangulation, before her body was burnt and abandoned in the forests of Kulai, Johor.Strangled, torched then abandoned here 18 September 2008 The New Paper 12 September – Blogger Raja Petra Raja Kamaruddin, Seputeh member of parliament Teresa Kok and a Sin Chew Daily News reporter Tan Hoon Cheng were arrested under the Internal Security Act (ISA).https://rsf.org/en/news/two-leading-journalists-arrested-under-internal-security-act Two leading journalists arrested under Internal Security Act Reporters without borders RSF fr-FR 2017-08-01 2008-09-12 17 September Malaysian prime minister, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi served as Defence Minister while his deputy Mohammad Najib Abdul Razak served as Finance Minister.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2008/09/18/pm-and-najib-swap-portfolios/ PM and Najib swap portfolios - Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 2017-08-01 The Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) officially pulled out of Barisan Nasional to become an independent party.https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/89895 Sapp pulls out of BN, stays independent 2008-09-17 Malaysiakini 2017-08-01 en-GB 24 September The price of RON97 petrol reduced by 10 sen to RM2.45 a litre from RM2.55.http://www.thesundaily.my/node/162791 Petrol, diesel prices down by 10sen per litre www.thesundaily.my en 2017-08-01 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801202208/http://www.thesundaily.my/node/162791 dead 300 passengers escaped injury in an accident involving two RapidKL's LRT trains at Sri Petaling Line near Bukit Jalil station.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2008/09/25/six-injured-in-lrt-accident/ Six injured in LRT accident - Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 2017-08-01 30 September – A boat carrying Indonesians back for Hari Raya sank in the Straits of Malacca 1.2 nmi km off Port Klang. Twelve passengers were reported dead. All 65 Malaysian hostages of the MT Bunga Melati Dua and MT Bunga Melati Lima were released.http://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticlePrintPage.aspx?id=1941162&language=en KUNA :: Malaysia's second hijacked ship released 30/09/2008 www.kuna.net.kw 2017-08-01 October thumb|right|300px|Eurocopter EC 725 for RMAF to replace the Sikorsky S-61. 1 October – A group of the Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF) supporters Wednesday caused a stir at the Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house hosted by Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and Muslim Cabinet ministers at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) when they did not observe rules and cut into the queue of others.https://m.malaysiakini.com/news/87272#ilT2yBO4xV7QXhjk.97 Hindraf to 'bombard' PM, MB's open house 2008-08-05 Malaysiakini 2017-08-01 en-GB 8 October – Prime Minister, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi announced he would step down as UMNO president, Barisan Nasional chairman and Prime Minister in March 2009. He announced that he would transfer power to his Deputy Prime Minister, Mohammad Najib Abdul Razak.https://www.voanews.com/a/a-13-2008-10-08-voa17-66732682/561455.html Malaysia's Prime Minister to Step Down in March Collins Nancy-Amelia VOA 2017-08-01 en 11 October – Bollywood no.1 superstar, Shah Rukh Khan was conferred the Darjah Mulia Seri Melaka (DMSM) award, which carries the title Datuk by the state Governor of Malacca Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2008/10/21/shah-rukh-khan-accepts-datukship-updated/ Shah Rukh Khan accepts Datukship (updated) - Nation The Star Online Carvalho Martin 2017-08-01 12–18 October – Malaysia at the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune, India. 14 October – The price of RON97 petrol reduced by 20 sen to RM2.30 a litre from RM2.45. 15 October – The Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF) was declared an illegal organisation by the federal government.http://www.thenutgraph.com/hindraf-declared-illegal/ Hindraf not registered with ROS yet, but declared illegal organisation The Nut Graph www.thenutgraph.com 2017-08-01 18–26 October – Malaysia at the 2008 Asian Beach Games in Bali, Indonesia. 28 October – The government put on hold the purchase of Eurocopter's EC 725 Cougar helicopters replacing the Sikorsky's S-61 Nuri at a cost of RM1.679 billion until the global economic situation stabilised.http://www.malaysiandefence.com/are-the-armed-forces-a-burden-to-the-country/ Are the Armed Forces a Burden to the Country? - Malaysian Defence www.malaysiandefence.com en-US 2017-08-01 31 October Political analyst Abdul Razak Baginda, 48, who was charged with abetting in Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu's murder, was freed by the High Court.https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/92251 Altantuya case: Why Abdul Razak was freed 2008-10-31 Malaysiakini 2017-08-01 en-GB The price of RON97 petrol reduced by 15 sen to RM2.15 a litre from RM2.30.http://www.thenutgraph.com/petrol-diesel-price-less-15-sen-1-nov/ Petrol, diesel to cost 15 sen less from 1 Nov The Nut Graph www.thenutgraph.com 2017-08-01 November 3 November Deputy prime minister Mohammad Najib Abdul Razak won the UMNO presidency elections.http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/Malaysia/Story/A1Story20081103-97880.html Najib wins Umno presidency unopposed www.asiaone.com 2017-08-01 Tomboy behavior was banned by Islamic clerics (fatwa) in Malaysia.http://www.asianews.it/news-en/In-Malaysia-fatwa-condemns-tomboys- HONG KONG-VATICANO Da oggi mons. Michael Yeung è vescovo di Hong Kong: è amico di Zen e di Tong AsiaNews.it www.asianews.it 2017-08-01August 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Newly-elected Gerakan vice-president Datuk Dr. Vijayaratnam Seevaratnam died after he fell from the rooftop of his four-storey shop lot.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2008/11/03/gerakan-veep-dr-s-vijayaratnam-found-dead-update-4/ Gerakan veep Dr S. Vijayaratnam found dead (Update 4) - Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 2017-08-01 7–9 November – The FEI World Endurance Championship 2008 was held in Terengganu. 8 November The Eye on Malaysia ferris wheel opened in Malacca.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2008/11/27/eye-on-malaysia-from-malacca/ Eye on Malaysia from Malacca - Community The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 2017-08-01 Construction of the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) started.https://www.penang.gov.my/en/dmedia/425-speech-by-yab-lim-guan-eng-on-8-november-2008-at-china-harbour-engineering-companys-site-office-launching-ceremony-of-site-office-and-temporary-jetty- Portal Rasmi Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang - Speech by YAB Lim Guan Eng on 8 November, 2008 At China Harbour Engineering Company's Site Office Launching Ceremony of Site Office and Temporary Jetty www.penang.gov.my en-gb 2017-08-01 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801233743/https://www.penang.gov.my/en/dmedia/425-speech-by-yab-lim-guan-eng-on-8-november-2008-at-china-harbour-engineering-companys-site-office-launching-ceremony-of-site-office-and-temporary-jetty- dead 13 November – The price of Roti Canai was reduced by 10 sen.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2008/11/11/cheaper-nasi-kandar-teh-tarik-and-roti-canai/ Cheaper nasi kandar, teh tarik and roti canai - Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 2017-08-01 14–16 November – The King Of Tennis in Penang 16 November — 2008 Penang Bridge International Marathon. 17 November – The price of RON97 petrol fell by 15 sen to RM2.00 a litre from RM2.15. 18 November – Showdown of Champions Kuala Lumpur 2008 Effective 1 January 2009, Class 1 highway users traveling on the North–South Expressway (NSE) and North–South Expressway Central Link (ELITE) between 12:00 midnight and 7:00 am were able to enjoy 10 percent toll discount. 22 November – The physical and mental disciplines of yoga were banned by Islamic clerics (known as Fatwā).https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7743312.stm BBC NEWS World Asia-Pacific Malaysia clerics issue yoga fatwa news.bbc.co.uk en-GB 2017-08-01 2008-11-22 29 November – Hema Kassippillai, one of the Malaysian women who had been reported missing since the terror attacks in Mumbai, India on Wednesday 26 November, was found dead.http://www.thenutgraph.com/malaysian-woman-dies-in-mumbai-terrorist-attack/ Malaysian woman dies in Mumbai terrorist attack The Nut Graph www.thenutgraph.com 2017-08-01 30 November – Two sisters were buried alive after a landslide crashed on their bungalow at Lot 110, Jalan Belinda 1, Ulu Yam Perdana, Ulu Yam, Selangor.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2008/11/30/two-sleeping-sisters-buried-alive-in-ulu-yam-landslide/ Two sleeping sisters buried alive in Ulu Yam landslide - Nation The Star Online 2017-08-01 December thumb|right|300px|Sultan Iskandar Complex Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex (Sultan Iskandar Building) 1 December – The new Custom, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex building (Southern Integrated Gateway) was officially named as the Sultan Iskandar Building. 3–7 December – The 2008 Monsoon Cup yacht race was held in Terengganu. 5 December – More than 300 people were forced to evacuate two buildings when a landslide caused part of the retaining wall of a car park to collapse near Amanah Raya Berhad building in Jalan Semantan (Damansara Link on Sprint Expressway), Kuala Lumpur.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2008/12/05/300-evacuate-buildings-in-landslide/ 300 evacuate buildings in landslide - Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 2017-08-01 6 December – Five people were killed and more than eight others were feared buried in a 2008 Bukit Antarabangsa landslide in Bukit Antarabangsa, Ulu Klang, near Kuala Lumpur. The landslide, which is believed to have buried 14 bungalows in Taman Bukit Mewah and Taman Bukit Utama, occurred at about 4am.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2008/12/06/massive-landslide-at-bukit-antarabangsa-update-13/ Massive landslide at Bukit Antarabangsa (Update 13) - Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 2017-08-01 7 December – 10 passengers were killed in a bus crash at km 146.8 of the North–South Expressway between Tangkak and Pagoh, Johor.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2008/12/08/express-bus-crashes-into-tree-and-overturns-near-tangkak-killing-10/ Express bus crashes into tree and overturns near Tangkak, killing 10 - Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 2017-08-01 11–21 December – 2008 ASEAN University Games were held in Kuala Lumpur. 15 December The price of RON97 petrol fell by 10 sen to RM1.80 a litre from RM1.90.http://www.thesundaily.my/node/160444 Petrol, diesel price reduced by another 10 sen from tomorrow www.thesundaily.my en 2017-08-01 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801201718/http://www.thesundaily.my/node/160444 dead 57 people were arrested for participating in a Jaringan Rakyat Tertindas (JERIT) campaign in Sungai Choh, Rawang, Selangor.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2008/12/16/selangor-cpo-action-to-be-taken-against-sg-siput-mp/ Selangor CPO: Action to be taken against Sg Siput MP - Nation The Star Online 2017-08-01 16 December – The Sultan Iskandar Complex was opened to light vehicles.http://www.gerbangperdana.com.my/portals/gp06_/newsclips_/tstar_news/tstar_20081215.htm The Star Online: New CIQ complex opens www.gerbangperdana.com.my 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801193746/http://www.gerbangperdana.com.my/portals/gp06_/newsclips_/tstar_news/tstar_20081215.htm 2017-08-01 dead 20 December – Malaysian pop singer Mawi married Ekin.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2008/12/21/mawiekin-wedding-in-jb-telecast-live-on-tv/ Mawi-Ekin wedding in JB telecast live on TV - Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 2017-08-01 27 December – Tuanku Ja'afar of Negeri Sembilan, the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan and also tenth Yang di-Pertuan Agong (1994–1999) died at the age of 86.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2008/12/27/negri-ruler-and-former-agong-tuanku-jaafar-dies-updated/ Negri ruler and former Agong Tuanku Ja'afar dies (updated) - Nation The Star Online 2017-08-01 29 December – Death of Tuanku Ja'afar of Negeri Sembilan His body was laid to rest at the Seri Menanti Royal Mausoleum in Seri Menanti. Shortly before the funeral, Tunku Besar of Seri Menanti, Tunku Muhriz was elected by the four Undangs as the new Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan with the title Tuanku Muhriz.http://www.thestar.com.my/story/ Archives The Star Online. 2017-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20170916173318/http://www.thestar.com.my/story/ 2017-09-16 dead A 40-day mourning period following His Majesty's passing was also observed, commencing on the day of his death. Throughout this period, the state flags were flown at half-mast at all premises, including government offices and buildings. During the mourning period, all male government staff were required to wear a *songkok* with a white band, while female staff wore a white armband. All official government functions and celebratory activities were also postponed for seven days.The New Straits Times: Tuanku Ja'afar dies Full date unknown International Zakat Organization is founded in Malaysia.http://www.oic-oci.org/34icfm/english/Speeches/Malaysia.pdf Statement by the Hon. Dato' Seri Syed Hamid Albar, Paragraph 16 Organisation of Islamic Cooperation 2007-05-15 2010-11-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20071012122330/http://www.oic-oci.org/34icfm/english/Speeches/Malaysia.pdf 2007-10-12 dead Independence Day Theme Perpaduan Teras Kejayaan (Unity is the Core of Success) Independence Day parade Independence Square, Kuala Lumpur Births 30 September – Luka Jordy Hodak – footballer. Deaths 24 January — Tan Sri Megat Junid, former cabinet minister and Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs. 4 February — Richard Ho, former minister and Deputy President of the Malaysian Chinese Association. 11 March — Datuk Zakaria Deros, controversial political figure and former Port Klang state assemblyman. 23 April — Rustam Sani, political writer, analyst and former Deputy President of Parti Rakyat Malaysia. 30 April — M. G. Pandithan, President of the Indian Progressive Front and former MP for Tapah. 1 May — Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin SM Amin, Group Chairman of Naza (b. 1955) 24 June — Tan Sri Eric Chia, former managing director of Perwaja Steel. 7 July — Tun Syed Ahmad Shahabuddin, 5th Governor of Malacca and 4th Menteri Besar of Kedah. 20 August — Tunku Abdullah, founder and chairman of the Melewar Corporation and former MP for Rawang. 4 September — Tan Sri Abdul Samad Ismail, journalist, National Journalism Laureate, writer and editor. 11 September – Lai Ying Xin, 16-year-old schoolgirl. 20 October — Shamsiah Fakeh, nationalist, feminist and the veteran leader of the Communist Party of Malaya. 28 November — Tengku Budriah of Perlis – Raja Perempuan of Perlis and 3rd Raja Permaisuri Agong. 17 December — Nasir P. Ramlee, actor and son of the late P. Ramlee. 27 December — Tuanku Ja'afar of Negeri Sembilan, Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan and 10th Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Dates unknown Michael Chua – Malaysian bowling player. Harbans Singh – Weightlifter. Datuk Razali Ismail – Deputy Minister of Education and Kuala Terengganu member of parliament (MP). See also 2008 2007 in Malaysia | 2009 in Malaysia History of Malaysia List of Malaysian films of 2008 References 2008 in Malaysia Malaysia Category:2000s in Malaysia Category:Years of the 21st century in Malaysia