2007 in Malaysia

none January 2020 2007 250px|thumb|right|Visit Malaysia Year 2007 official logo thumb|250px|The Eye on Malaysia Ferris wheel 250px|thumb|right|Proton Persona 250px|thumb|right|Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, Malaysia's first angkasawan (astronaut). This article lists important figures and events in Malaysian public affairs during the year 2007, together with births and deaths of notable Malaysians. 2007 marked is 50th 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: Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Deputy Prime Minister: 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 Chief Justice: Ahmad Fairuz Abdul Halim (until 31 October) Abdul Hamid Mohamad (from 2 November) 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 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 Perak Perak: Sultan of Perak: Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Menteri Besar of Perak: Tajol Rosli Mohd Ghazali 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 Terengganu Terengganu: Sultan of Terengganu: Tengku Muhammad Ismail (Regent) Menteri Besar of Terengganu: Idris Jusoh Negeri Sembilan Negeri Sembilan: Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan: Tuanku Ja'afar Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan: Mohamad Hasan Penang Penang: Governor of Penang: Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas Chief Minister of Penang: Koh Tsu Koon 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 Malaysia Year 2007 officially began.http://www.tourism.gov.my/media/view/visit-malaysia-year-2007 Tourism Malaysia www.tourism.gov.my en 30 July 2017 6 January – The opening ceremony for the Visit Malaysia Year 2007 and the Eye on Malaysia ferris wheel was held at the Titiwangsa Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2006/12/18/eye-on-malaysia-to-launch-vmy-2007/ Eye On Malaysia to launch VMY 2007 – Nation The Star Online 30 July 2017 9 January – A landslide in Sandakan, Sabah.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/01/16/landslide-cuts-off-main-trunk-road-in-sabah/ Landslide cuts off main trunk road in Sabah – Nation The Star Online 30 July 2017 10 January – Several parts of Johor were hit by 2006–2007 flash floods again.http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/6260355.stm BBC NEWS World Asia-Pacific Floods force Malaysia evacuation news.bbc.co.uk 14 January 2007 30 July 2017 18 January –Bloggers Jeff Ooi and Ahirudin Attan were sued by the New Straits Times Press (NSTP) for libel.http://www.thesundaily.my/node/171526 NST sues Jeff Ooi, Rocky for defamation www.thesundaily.my en 30 July 2017 30 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170730113146/http://www.thesundaily.my/node/171526 dead 28 January – Barisan Nasional won a 2007 Batu Talam by-election in Batu Talam, Raub, Pahang.https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/62759 Dialectics of Batu Talam by-elections 30 January 2007 Malaysiakini 30 July 2017 en-GB February February – The El Nino phenomenon began.http://www.theborneopost.com/2016/04/03/el-nino-heats-up-change-for-plantations/ El Nino 'heats up' change for plantations 2 April 2016 BorneoPost Online Borneo, Malaysia, Sarawak Daily News 30 July 2017 2 February – The KLCI passed the 1,200 mark. 4 February – Bosnian groups have nominated former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad for the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for helping the country after its bloody civil war.2007-02-04 Mahathir nominated for Nobel Peace Prize https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/62964 Malaysiakini 7 February – The PEMUDAH was launched.2019-05-22 Background – PEMUDAH https://www.mpc.gov.my/pemudah/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20190401201944/http://www.mpc.gov.my/pemudah/background 2019-04-01 2025-04-23 Malaysia Productivity Corporation 23 February – Iskandar Puteri, a planned city in the western part of SJER was launched.https://www.nusajayacity.com/introduction/nj_int.html Nusajaya City – The World in One City www.nusajayacity.com 30 July 2017 20 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170820070214/http://www.nusajayacity.com/introduction/nj_int.html dead 24 February – Malaysia's world smallest microchip with radio technology was launched.http://www.smh.com.au/news/Technology/Malaysia-launches-worlds-smallest-microchip-with-radio-technology/2007/02/25/1172338468810.html The Sydney Morning Herald 404 Page The Sydney Morning Herald 30 July 2017 en 27 February – The KLCI fell 35.79 points from a high of 1272.87 after the global market suffered losses amid fears of capital control. The index continued to plunge 72.40 points for the next three days, to 1,164.68 points, as of 2 March. The index regained its lost points in April 2007. March 9 March – Six passengers were killed in a bus crash near the Menora Tunnel of the PLUS Expressway around Kuala Kangsar, Perak.http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2007&dt=0310&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Muka_Hadapan&pg=mh_01.htm 6 maut nahas bas – 20 cedera parah kenderaan dinaiki terbabas, terbalik dalam gaung Utusan Online ms 30 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170730105344/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2007&dt=0310&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Muka_Hadapan&pg=mh_01.htm 30 July 2017 dead 25 March – The Royal Malaysian Police celebrated its 200th anniversary.http://www.thesundaily.my/node/170871 Police celebrate 200th anniversary www.thesundaily.my en 30 July 2017 30 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170730113538/http://www.thesundaily.my/node/170871 dead April 2 April – Firefly, Malaysia's second low-cost carrier and a subsidiary of flag carrier Malaysia Airlines, commenced operations.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/03/15/firefly-a-fully-owned-subsidiary-of-mas-to-fly-six-routes/ Firefly, a fully owned subsidiary of MAS to fly six routes – Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 30 July 2017 4 April – A bomb hoax at the Penang Bridge led to its closure for more than two hours.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/04/09/cops-to-get-statement-on-penang-bomb-hoax/ Cops to get statement on Penang bomb hoax – Nation The Star Online 30 July 2017 6–8 April – Petronas Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix 2007 8 April – Gerakan's party president Lim Keng Yaik retired.http://www.thenutgraph.com/lim-keng-yaik-a-malaysia-of-floating-dichotomies/ Lim Keng Yaik: "Let's build on commonalities" The Nut Graph www.thenutgraph.com 30 January 2011 30 July 2017 12 April – Barisan Nasional's (BN) candidate Lai Meng Chong won the 2007 Machap by-election in Machap, Alor Gajah, Malacca, albeit with a reduced majority of 4,065 votes.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/04/12/barisan-wins-machap-byelection/ Barisan wins Machap by-election – Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 30 July 2017 15 April – An UMNO Youth (Pemuda UMNO) parachute team landed at the North Pole.http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2007&dt=0428&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Dalam_Negeri&pg=dn_02.htm Wira Terjun Kutub Utara pulang Utusan Online ms 30 July 2017August 2021 InternetArchiveBot yes 18 April – Opening of the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex at Jalan Duta.http://www.malaysianbar.org.my/members_opinions_and_comments/opinion_the_worlds_biggest_court_complex_and_the_judiciary.html The Malaysian Bar – OPINION: The world's biggest court complex and the Judiciary FERNANDEZ CHARLES HECTOR www.malaysianbar.org.my 30 July 2017August 2021 InternetArchiveBot yes 26 April – Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu was installed as the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong.http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/young-malaysian-king-devout-at-heart/2007/04/26/1177459878564.html Young Malaysian king devout at heart – World – theage.com.au www.theage.com.au 27 April 2007 en 30 July 2017 28 April – Parthiban Karuppiah of Barisan Nasional won the 2007 Ijok by-election in Ijok, Kuala Selangor, Selangor with a majority of 1,850 votes.https://www.malaysiakini.com/search/en?q=K%20Parthiban K Parthiban Malaysiakini 30 July 2017May 2020 InternetArchiveBot yes May 14 May – The motorway tunnel of the SMART Tunnel opened.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2007/04/16/opening-of-smart-tunnel-to-reduce-flood-risks-and-traffic-jams/ Opening of SMART tunnel to reduce flood risks and traffic jams – Community The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 30 July 2017 17 May – Raja Muda Nazrin Shah of Perak married Zara Salim Davidson.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/05/09/zara-salim-davidson-will-become-raja-puan-besar-of-perak/ Zara Salim Davidson will become Raja Puan Besar of Perak – Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 30 July 2017 24 May – 18 Sukhoi Su-30MKM Flanker strike fighter jets were delivered to Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).http://web10.bernama.com/aviation/news.php?id=263554&lang=en RMAF Takes Delivery of Sukhoi SU-30MKM Fighter Aircraft - Aviation News@Bernama.com web10.bernama.com 30 July 2017 30 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170730120824/http://web10.bernama.com/aviation/news.php?id=263554&lang=en dead 28 May – Malaysia's first foreign immigration multipurpose card I-Kad was launched.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/05/29/immigration-dept-issues-ikad/ Immigration Dept issues I-Kad – Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 30 July 2017 30 May Eight family members were killed in a highway crash in North–South Expressway near Hutan Kampung toll plaza, Alor Setar, Kedah.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2007/05/31/amputee-doesnt-know-she-has-lost-mother/ Amputee doesn't know she has lost mother – Community The Star Online Majid Embun 30 July 2017 The Federal Court rejected Lina Joy's appeal to get the National Registration Department to remove the word Islam from her identity card.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/05/31/federal-court-rejects-linas-appeal-in-a-majority-decision/ Federal Court rejects Lina's appeal in a majority decision – Nation The Star Online Ng Chelsea L. y Wong Raphael 30 July 2017 June 4 June – The Altantuya Shaaribuu murder trial began.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/06/04/altantuya-murder-trial-starts-today/ Altantuya murder trial starts today – Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 30 July 2017 9 June – Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi married Jeanne Abdullah.https://www.malaysiakini.com/rentakini/68397 A happy day for Malaysia as Jeanne 'completes' Pak Lah 9 June 2007 Malaysiakini 30 July 2017 en-GB 9 June – An instance of bird flu was detected in Paya Jaras, Sungai Buloh, Selangor.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/06/10/two-more-hospitalised-over-bird-flu-symptoms/ Two more hospitalised over bird flu symptoms – Nation The Star Online 30 July 2017 10 June – Several areas in Kuala Lumpur were hit by flash floods.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/06/11/flash-floods-hit-areas-in-kl/ Flash floods hit areas in KL – Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 30 July 2017 23 June – The stormwater tunnel of the SMART Tunnel opened.https://www.pressreader.com/malaysia/the-star-malaysia/20161230/281513635819617 SMART among world's top tunnels 30 December 2016 PressReader 30 July 2017 24 June — 2007 Penang Bridge International Marathon. 26 June – Tycoon Eric Chia was acquitted of committing a criminal breach of trust involving RM 76.4 million after 13 years.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/06/27/eric-chia-acquitted-of-cbt_1/ Eric Chia acquitted of CBT – Nation The Star Online Wong Raphael 30 July 2017 July 6 July – The Companies Commission of Malaysia took four CTOS company officials to court for contravening the Companies Act 1965.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/07/06/ctos-officials-to-be-charged/ CTOS officials to be charged – Nation The Star Online Mageswari M. 30 July 2017 7 July – The construction of the Bukit Tagar Incinerator was cancelled.http://www.whbenvironment.com.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=254 More landfills to be built, says Ong Administrator www.whbenvironment.com.my en-gb 30 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170730111138/http://www.whbenvironment.com.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=254 30 July 2017 dead 7–29 July – Malaysia co-hosted the 2007 Asian Cup. 10 July – Malaysia crashed in a 1–5 defeat to China during the first matches.http://www.sportstats.com/soccer/asia/asian-cup-2007/malaysia-china-Wfj9Mwyt/ Malaysia – China (Soccer, Asian Cup 2007) s.r.o. LiveSport www.sportstats.com cs 30 July 2017 30 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170730105318/http://www.sportstats.com/soccer/asia/asian-cup-2007/malaysia-china-Wfj9Mwyt/ dead 15 July – Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah resigned as the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) Deputy President.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/07/16/tengku-abdullah-quits-as-fam-deputy-president/ Tengku Abdullah quits as FAM deputy president – Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 30 July 2017 18 July – Six crew were killed when a RMAF S-61 Nuri helicopter crashed at Genting Sempah, Pahang.http://www.thesundaily.my/node/169708 All six RMAF Nuri crew dead www.thesundaily.my en 30 July 2017 30 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170730114413/http://www.thesundaily.my/node/169708 dead 30–31 July – Official launching of the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER)http://www.thesundaily.my/node/169567 RM177b 18-year plan for NCER www.thesundaily.my en 30 July 2017 30 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170730111131/http://www.thesundaily.my/node/169567 dead 31 July – The Rapid Penang bus service was launched.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/07/17/nor-mohamed-cheaper-rides-on-rapid-penang-buses/ Nor Mohamed: Cheaper rides on Rapid Penang buses – Nation The Star Online 30 July 2017 August 1 August – The Malaysiaku Gemilang theme song was launched.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/08/02/malaysiaku-gemilang-chosen-for-50th-national-day-celebration/ Malaysiaku Gemilang chosen for 50th National Day celebration – Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 30 July 2017 August – The Stadium Merdeka was officially gazetted by the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage (KeKKWa) as a national heritage and historical building.http://www.unescobkk.org/culture/heritage/wh/heritageawards/previous/2008/award-winners/2008ex2/ UNESCO Office in Bangkok: Stadium Merdeka www.unescobkk.org en-us 30 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170730110546/http://www.unescobkk.org/culture/heritage/wh/heritageawards/previous/2008/award-winners/2008ex2/ 30 July 2017 dead 5–19 August – Malaysia hosted the Champion Youth Cup Malaysia 2007. 11 August – The completion of upgrading works on the North–South Expressway, including:https://article.wn.com/view/2006/06/16/Plus_Akan_Siapkan_Kerja_Naik_Taraf_Lorong_Ketiga_Di_NSE_Pada/ Plus Akan Siapkan Kerja Naik Taraf Lorong Ketiga Di NSE Pada 2007 article.wn.com ms 30 July 2017 Jelapang–Ipoh South non–stop straight route Rawang–Slim River six–lane carriageway Seremban–Ayer Keroh six–lane carriageway 13 August – 20 passengers were killed in a bus crash in the North–South Expressway near Bukit Gantang, Changkat Jering, Perak. It is one of the worst road accidents in Malaysian history.http://www.thesundaily.my/node/169434 'Super' horror crash kills 20 www.thesundaily.my en 30 July 2017 30 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170730144802/http://www.thesundaily.my/node/169434 dead 13–19 August – 2007 BWF World Championships were held in Kuala Lumpur. 15 August – The Proton Persona sedan car was launched.https://www.motor1.com/news/3693/new-proton-persona-launched/ New Proton Persona Launched Motor1.com 30 July 2017 en 30 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170730161652/https://www.motor1.com/news/3693/new-proton-persona-launched/ dead 18–30 August – The first Malaysian International Fireworks Competition (MIFC 2007) was held in Putrajaya.Malaysia International Fireworks Competition https://archive.org/details/Liewcf-MalaysiaInternationalFireworksCompetition378 30 July 2017 29 August – Malaysia won the 2007 Merdeka Cup, beating Myanmar 3–1.http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2007&dt=0830&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Muka_Hadapan&pg=mh_02.htm Piala Merdeka hadiah ulang tahun negara ke-50 Utusan Online ms 30 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170730145218/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2007&dt=0830&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Muka_Hadapan&pg=mh_02.htm 30 July 2017 dead 31 August – Malaysia celebrated 50 anniversary of independence.http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/6970348.stm BBC NEWS World Asia-Pacific Malaysia marks 50 years as nation news.bbc.co.uk 31 August 2007 30 July 2017 September 3 September – Radio24, the only 24-hour news and talk radio station in Malaysia was launched.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/09/02/all-news-radio-set-to-go-on-air/ 'All news' radio set to go on air – Nation The Star Online 30 July 2017 7 September – Tabling of Budget 2008 in Parliament.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/09/07/pm-tables-threepronged-budget-2008/ PM tables three-pronged Budget 2008 – Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 30 July 2017 7–9 September – The Kuala Lumpur International Tattoo 2007 was held in Merdeka Stadium, Kuala Lumpur.http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/kuala-lumpur-international-tattoo-2007.html Kuala Lumpur International Tattoo 2007 Stock Photos & Kuala Lumpur International Tattoo 2007 Stock Images – Alamy www.alamy.com 30 July 2017 9 September – Riots in Kuala Terengganu after a police crackdown on an opposition political rally.https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/72274 PM blames PAS for Kuala Terengganu riot 11 September 2007 Malaysiakini 30 July 2017 en-GB 12 September – The Penang Global City Centre project was officially launched.http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2007/07/31/rm18b-penang-global-city-centre-to-be-completed-in-15-years/ RM18b Penang Global City Centre to be completed in 15 years – Business News The Star Online 30 July 2017 21 September – Eight-year old Nurin Jazlin Jazimin, who was abducted on 20 August, was confirmed dead.http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2007/09/21/1189881724247.html Girl, 8, found dead in sports bag – World – theage.com.au www.theage.com.au 21 September 2007 en 30 July 2017 27 September – The Kajang–Seremban Highway bridge at Semenyih interchange collapsed onto the Kajang–Semenyih road. 28 September – State and federal officers raided a shop in Section 7, Shah Alam, where they arrested four men and one woman between the ages of 27 and 35 in connection with the murder of Nurin Jazlin Jazimin. The woman was released after questioning, while the men were remanded to police custody for seven days.http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/content.asp?y=2007&dt=0928&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Terkini&pg=bt_06.htm Lima suspek kes bunuh Nurin Jazlin ditahan polis Utusan Online ms 30 July 2017 28 October 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071028085427/http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/content.asp?y=2007&dt=0928&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Terkini&pg=bt_06.htm dead October 1 October – 999 became the sole emergency phone number, replacing 991 and 994.http://www.civildefence.gov.my/perkhidmatan/perkhidmatan-kecemasan-999/ Perkhidmatan Kecemasan 999 17 June 2015 APM: Angkatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia 30 July 2017 ms-MY 28 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170728003930/http://www.civildefence.gov.my/perkhidmatan/perkhidmatan-kecemasan-999/ dead 4 October – "Mechanical heart girl" Tee Hui Yee successfully underwent a heart transplant at National Heart Institute (IJN), Kuala Lumpur.http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2007&dt=1004&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Terkini&pg=bt_02.htm Tee Hui Yee selamat jalani pembedahan pindahan jantung Utusan Online ms 30 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170730153558/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2007&dt=1004&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Terkini&pg=bt_02.htm 30 July 2017 dead 10 October – The first Malaysian angkasawan (cosmonaut), Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor was launched towards the International Space Station (ISS) on board Soyuz TMA-11. He was the first Malaysian to go to space. He was launched at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan.http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-space-malaysian-launch-idUKL1016094020071010 https://web.archive.org/web/20151222215926/http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-space-malaysian-launch-idUKL1016094020071010 dead 22 December 2015 Russian rocket launches first Malaysian into space Reuters UK 30 July 2017 en-GB 13 October – Four passengers were killed in a ferry tragedy near Tioman Island, Pahang.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-malaysia-ferry-idUSKLR20068920071014 Four die in Malaysia ferry accident: report 14 October 2007 Reuters 30 July 2017 21 October – Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor returns to Earth in a Soyuz TMA-10 capsule.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-space-malaysian-landing-idUSL2153871920071022 First Malaysian astronaut returns to hero's welcome 22 October 2007 Reuters 30 July 2017 22 October – The second Malaysian angkasawan (cosmonaut), Dr Faiz Khaleed was promoted to Major by the Royal Malaysian Air Force. 23 October – Official launching of the first Malaysian Scorpène submarine 1, KD Tunku Abdul Rahman.http://www.marinebuzz.com/2009/07/21/kd-tunku-abdul-rahman-first-submarine-of-royal-malaysian-navy/ KD Tunku Abdul Rahman: First Submarine of Royal Malaysian Navy www.marinebuzz.com en-US 30 July 2017 30 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170730215851/http://www.marinebuzz.com/2009/07/21/kd-tunku-abdul-rahman-first-submarine-of-royal-malaysian-navy/ dead 26 October – 3 November - Malaysia at the 2007 Asian Indoor Games in Macau, China. 30 October – Official launching of the East Coast Economic Region (ECER).http://www.ecerdc.com.my/en/news-article/sez-on-msias-east-coast/ East Coast Economic Region – SEZ on M'sia's east coast www.ecerdc.com.my en-US 30 July 2017 17 February 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200217162545/https://www.ecerdc.com.my/en/news-article/sez-on-msias-east-coast/ dead November 200px|thumb|Rallying crowd in front of the Istana Negara during 2007 Bersih rally on 10 November. thumb|200px|right|Riot police use teargas and water cannon to break up the HINDRAF supporters during an illegal gathering on 25 November. 2 November – AirAsia X launched its maiden flight from its base in Kuala Lumpur to Gold Coast, Australia.http://www.smh.com.au/news/news/airasiax-set-to-soar-into-gold-coast-market/2007/11/02/1193619121504.htmlsmh.com.auAAP2007-11-02AirAsiaX AirAsiaX set to soar into Gold Coast market Sydney Morning Herald 2 November 2007 30 July 2017 10 November – More than 40,000 people in Kuala Lumpur participated in a peaceful rally against corruption in the electoral process in Malaysia.https://www.bersih.org/bersih-mass-rally-10-november-2007/ BERSIH PEOPLE'S GATHERING, 10 NOVEMBER 2007 www.bersih.org en-US 30 July 2017 14 November – The RM4.5 million Perak State Park Corporation's administrative building near Temenggor Lake collapsed.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/11/15/samy-shocked-wants-answers/ Samy shocked, wants answers – Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 30 July 2017 20–22 November – Malaysian Independence Tennis Festival 2007: 20 November – Clash of Titans: Rafael Nadal vs Richard Gasquet 22 November – Clash of Times: Roger Federer vs Pete Sampras 25 November – More than 30,000 Hindu Rights Action Force supporters in Kuala Lumpur participated in an illegal gathering outside the British High Commission building.https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/75315 SPECIAL REPORT: The Hindraf protest 26 November 2007 Malaysiakini 30 July 2017 en-GB 27 November – The first made-in-Malaysia monorail, "Sutra" was launched.http://www.monorails.org/tMspages/TPMM.html Technical Page – Scomi Rail www.monorails.org 30 July 2017 28 November – Guthrie Berhad and Golden Hope merged into one giant plantations company, Sime Darby.http://www.financetwitter.com/2006/12/worlds-largest-plantation-merger.html World's Largest Plantation Merger Details www.financetwitter.com 30 July 2017 30 November – Malaysia's first portable computer, Makcik PC was introduced by MIMOS.http://www.mimos.my/paper/makcik-pc-ternipis-di-dunia/ 'Makcik PC' Ternipis di Dunia – MIMOS Berhad www.mimos.my en-US 30 July 2017 17 April 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170417065306/http://www.mimos.my/paper/makcik-pc-ternipis-di-dunia/ dead December thumb|250px|Flood scene on 13 December at the federal road between Temerloh and Lancang. thumb|250px|Flood scene on 13 December in Mentakab. 2 December – Three paratroopers were killed in an incident during a practice exercise of LIMA in Langkawi, Kedah.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/12/03/three-paratroopers-killed-during-military-exercise/ Three paratroopers killed during military exercise – Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 30 July 2017 December – Several parts of the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, including Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Johor were hit by flash floods.http://reliefweb.int/report/malaysia/malaysias-east-coast-floods-claims-7-lives Malaysia's east coast floods claims 7 lives 10 December 2007 ReliefWeb 30 July 2017 en 8 December – Eight family members were killed in an accident at Gua Musang Highway near Gua Musang, Kelantan.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/12/09/six-in-family-die-in-crash/ Six in family die in crash – Nation The Star Online 30 July 2017 10 December – PAS vice-president Mohamad Sabu and PKR information chief Chua Tian Chang were among eight people arrested for alleged involvement in the BERSIH rally the previous month.http://www.bersih.org/page/214/?p=oogspgywrw Bersih 2.0 www.bersih.org en-US 30 July 2017 11 December – Seven people were killed and 28 were injured in a collision between an express bus and a latex tanker at the Jelapang toll plaza near Ipoh, Perak.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/12/12/seven-killed-in-bus-crash-at-toll-plaza/ Seven killed in bus crash at toll plaza – Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 30 July 2017 13 December – Five HINDRAF leaders including V. Ganabathirau (chief leader) were arrested under the Internal Security Act (ISA).http://www.thesundaily.my/node/168265 Five Hindraf leaders detained under ISA www.thesundaily.my en 30 July 2017 30 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170730145746/http://www.thesundaily.my/node/168265 dead 7–15 December – The Malaysian contingent earned 68 medals in the 2007 SEA Games at Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. 21 December – Opening of the Bukit Bunga–Ban Buketa Bridge of Malaysia–Thailand border in Kelantan.http://www.mfa.go.th/web/2642.php?id=23029 https://web.archive.org/web/20071227170634/http://www.mfa.go.th/web/2642.php?id=23029 dead 27 December 2007 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Thailand 27 December 2007 30 July 2017 26 December – Two villagers were buried alive in a major landslide, which destroyed nine wooden houses in Lorong 1, Kampung Baru Cina, Kapit, Sarawak.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/12/27/two-killed-in-landslide/ Two killed in landslide – Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 30 July 2017 Independence/National Day Theme Malaysiaku Gemilang (My Glorious Malaysia) National Day parade Independence Square, Kuala Lumpur Births births in 2007 Category:2007 births 14 November – Johan Ghazali – Kickboxer. Deaths 23 January – Syed Hussein Alatas, former politician, academic and founder of the Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia. 15 March – Poh Ah Tiam, politician, senior Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) official and state assemblyman for Machap, Malacca. 4 April – Sivalingam Arumugam, politician, State Executive Councillor of Selangor and state assemblyman for Ijok, Selangor. 1 June – Kasma Booty, Malay actress. 4 June – Loganathan Arumugam (Loga), member of the Alleycats band group. 3 August – Chong Ted Tsiung, 3rd Mayor of Kuching South… 16 September – Nurin Jazlin, murder victim. 27 September – Michael Chang Min Tat, Federal Court judge. 30 September – Lim Kean Siew, former political, lawyer and former chairman and Secretary-General of the Labour Party of Malaya. 23 October – Lim Goh Tong, founder and chairman of Genting Group (b. 1918)https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/10/23/genting-founder-dies Genting Founder Dies The Star Malaysia 23 October 2007 16 May 2020 27 October – Othman Saat, 11th Menteri Besar of Johor. See also 2007 2006 in Malaysia | 2008 in Malaysia History of Malaysia List of Malaysian films of 2007 References 2007 in Malaysia Category:Years of the 21st century in Malaysia Category:2000s in Malaysia Malaysia