2012 in Malaysia

none 2012 300px|right|thumb|Muar (Bandar Maharani), the royal town of Johor. 300px|right|thumb|The new KTM Komuter's six-car-set trains, MyKomuter (KTM Class 92). 2012 in Malaysia is the 55th anniversary of Malaysia's independence. Incumbents Federal level Yang di-Pertuan Agong: Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah of Kedah Raja Permaisuri Agong: Sultanah Haminah Hamidun of Kedah Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong: Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan Prime Minister: Mohammad Najib Abdul Razak Deputy Prime Minister: Muhyiddin Yassin President of the Dewan Negara: Abu Zahar Ujang Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat: Pandikar Amin Mulia Chief Justice: Arifin Zakaria State level Johor Johor: Sultan of Johor: Sultan Ibrahim Menteri Besar of Johor: Abdul Ghani Othman Kedah Kedah: Sultan of Kedah: (Council of Regency of Kedah) Tunku Annuar (chairman) Tunku Sallehuddin (Members I) Tunku Abdul Hamid Thani (Members II) Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz (Members III) Menteri Besar of Kedah: Azizan Abdul Razak Kelantan Kelantan: Sultan of Kelantan: Sultan Muhammad V Menteri Besar of Kelantan: Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat Perlis Perlis: Raja of Perlis: Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Menteri Besar of Perlis: Md Isa Sabu Perak Perak: Sultan of Perak: Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Menteri Besar of Perak: Zambry Abdul Kadir 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: Abdul Khalid Ibrahim Terengganu Terengganu: Sultan of Terengganu: Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Menteri Besar of Terengganu: Ahmad Said Negeri Sembilan Negeri Sembilan: Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan: Tuanku Muhriz Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan: Mohamad Hasan Penang Penang: Governor of Penang: Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas Chief Minister of Penang: Lim Guan Eng Malacca Malacca: Governor of Malacca: Tun Mohd Khalil 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 Juhar Mahiruddin Chief Minister of Sabah: Musa Aman Events January 8 January – Selangor State EXCO, Datuk Dr. Hasan Mohamed Ali is sacked from PAS and the State EXCO.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2012/01/08/hasan-ali-sacked-from-pas-updated/ Hasan Ali sacked from PAS (Updated) - Nation The Star Online 2017-08-04 9 January – Opposition leader Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim was found acquitted by the High Court for sodomy charges. Three people were injured in an explosion near the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex in Jalan Duta.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2012/01/10/five-injured-in-explosions-near-court-complex/ Five injured in explosions near court complex - Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 2017-08-04 February 1 February – Eight foreigners mainly Afghanistan and Iranian were missing after the long boat they were in capsized at Tanjung Semayong in Sedili, Johor.http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/02/02/eight-foreigners-drown-12-rescued-and-five-still-missing-in-kota-tinggi-boat-tragedy/ Eight foreigners drown, 12 rescued and five still missing in Kota Tinggi boat tragedy 2012-02-02 BorneoPost Online Borneo, Malaysia, Sarawak Daily News 2017-08-04 5 February – Muar, also known as Bandar Maharani, was declared as a royal town of Johor by Sultan Ibrahim of Johor.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2012/11/25/muar-declared-as-royal-town-of-johor/ Muar declared as royal town of Johor - Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 2017-08-04 18 February – Astro NJOI, the first free satellite television in collaboration with the government of Malaysia and Astro is launched.http://mole.my/astro-launches-countrys-first-free-satellite-tv/ Astro launches country's first free satellite TV 2011-12-20 The Mole 2017-08-04 en-US March 5 March – Two people were killed and more than a dozen were injured when a bus carrying 24 Indian nationals went out of control and overturned as it was coming down from Genting Highlands at Kilometre—of the Genting Sempah–Genting Highlands Highway, Pahang.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2012/03/05/tourist-bus-overturns-near-genting-highlands-two-killed-update/ Tourist bus overturns near Genting Highlands, two killed (Update) - Nation The Star Online Daniel Steven Camoens Austin 2017-08-04 Aruna P. 8 March 5-year-old girl Nurul Nadira or Dirang who went missing, was found dead at an oil palm estate in Nusa Damai near Masai, Johor.March 13, 2012 Nurul found – dead and burnt https://www.pressreader.com/malaysia/the-star-malaysia/20120313/281487863292926 2017-08-04 PressReader The new KTM Komuter's six-car-set trains, MyKomuter (KTM Class 92) is officially launched by the Malaysian Prime Minister, Mohammad Najib Abdul Razak.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2012/03/08/new-ktm-komuter-trains-launched/ New KTM Komuter trains launched - Nation The Star Online 2017-08-04 15 March – The remains of the Royal Air Force personnel in the RAF Dakota C4 crash at Gua Musang, Kelantan on 25 August 1950, were laid to rest at the Commonwealth War Graves in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.2012-03-09 Malaysia military funeral for 1950 RAF crash sergeant https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-17319858 2025-10-31 BBC News en-GB April 300px|thumbnail|right|Proton Prevé 5 April – FA of Malaysia (FAM) deputy president Tan Sri Annuar Musa was suspended for 2½ years by the association’s disciplinary board in criticising the national team and coach Datuk K. Rajagobal.http://www.thestar.com.my/sport/other-sport/2012/04/04/fam-slaps-annuar-musa-with-30month-suspension/ Other Sports: FAM slaps Annuar Musa with 30-month suspension The Star Online 2017-08-04 11 April – Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah of Kedah is installed as the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong for the second time at the new Istana Negara palace in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2012/04/12/kedah-sultan-installed-as-king/ Kedah Sultan installed as King - Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 2017-08-04 12 April – British Prime Minister, David Cameron visits Malaysia for the first time and meets the Prime Minister, Mohammad Najib Abdul Razak.http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/KVa9ytQVYyv/Prime+Minister+David+Cameron+Visits+Malaysia/OL7SUF2PO0_ Prime Minister David Cameron Visits Malaysia Zimbio 2017-08-04 en 15 April – The opening of Malacca Golf Gallery in Malacca. 16 April – The Proton Prevé (codenamed P3-21A), Malaysia's first global car is launched.https://paultan.org/2012/04/16/proton-preve-launched-rm60k-to-rm73k/ Proton Prevé with 1.6 turbo launched: RM60k - RM73k! 2012-04-16 Paul Tan's Automotive News 2017-08-04 17 April – Kazakhstan's President, Nursultan Nazarbayev visits Malaysia.http://www.akorda.kz/en/events/today-president-nursultan-nazarbayev-arrives-in-malaysia-for-the-state-visit Today President Nursultan Nazarbayev Arrives in Malaysia for the State Visit — Official site of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan www.akorda.kz 2017-08-04 2017-08-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20170804173603/http://www.akorda.kz/en/events/today-president-nursultan-nazarbayev-arrives-in-malaysia-for-the-state-visit dead 28 April – The Bersih 3.0 rally take place in Kuala Lumpur. More than 250,000 people take part in the rally. Police fired teargas and water cannon to the protestors near Merdeka Square and arrest more than 500 people in the demonstration.http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-782881 Malaysia BERSIH 3.0 Rally 2012 CNN iReport en 2017-08-04 2018-06-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20180603220343/http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-782881 dead May thumb|right|300px|A Malaysia Airlines Airbus A380. 11 May – The UMNO's 66th anniversary celebration is held at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. More than 100,000 UMNO members take part in this biggest event of the party's history.http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/special.asp?pr=theMessenger&y=2012&dt=0513&pub=theMessenger&sec=Features&pg=fe_01.htm Utusan Online - English Version ww1.utusan.com.my 2017-08-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20170804180414/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/special.asp?pr=theMessenger&y=2012&dt=0513&pub=theMessenger&sec=Features&pg=fe_01.htm 2017-08-04 dead 13 May – Official launching of the Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex (PIPC) project or Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development (RAPID) project in Pengerang, Johor by the Sultan Ibrahim of Johor.http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/projects/petronas-rapid-project-malaysia/ Petronas RAPID Project, Southern Johor Hydrocarbons Technology 2017-08-04 22 May – The establishment of Glulam Gallery in Johor Bahru, Johor. 30 May – Malaysia Airlines (MAS) received its first Airbus A380.https://www.ausbt.com.au/malaysia-airlines-gets-first-airbus-a380-flights-from-july-1 Malaysia Airlines gets first Airbus A380, flights from July 1 Australian Business Traveller 2017-08-04 en June 1 June – The Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to tackle the problem of illegal immigrants in Sabah was set up.http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/06/03/sabah-leaders-hail-royal-commission-of-inquiry-on-illegal-immigrant-issue/ Sabah leaders hail royal commission of inquiry on illegal immigrant issue 2012-06-02 BorneoPost Online Borneo, Malaysia, Sarawak Daily News 2017-08-04http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2012/06/02/rci-on-illegal-immigrants/ RCI on illegal immigrants - Nation The Star Online 2017-08-04 9 June – The Sunway Bus Rapid Transit (Sunway BRT) project is officially launched by the Prime Minister, Mohammad Najib Abdul Razak. This will be the first bus rapid transit (BRT) in the country.http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/06/10/najib-launches-brt-sunway-line/ Najib launches BRT-Sunway line 2012-06-09 BorneoPost Online Borneo, Malaysia, Sarawak Daily News 2017-08-04 10 June – More than 30,000 people gathered at Istana Pasir Pelangi in Johor Bahru to pledge their support and loyalty to Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim.http://www.themalaysiantimes.com.my/johor-sultan-moved-to-tears-by-expression-of-peoples-support-loyalty/ Johor Sultan Moved To Tears By Expression Of People's Support, Loyalty ⋆ The Malaysian Times 2012-06-10 The Malaysian Times 2017-08-04 en-US 2017-08-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20170804174805/http://www.themalaysiantimes.com.my/johor-sultan-moved-to-tears-by-expression-of-peoples-support-loyalty/ dead 15 June – Several parts of Peninsular Malaysia are affected by haze.http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/213619/haze-returns-to-malaysia Haze returns to Malaysia Agence France-Presse 2017-08-04 enhttps://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/24/world/asia/smoky-haze-over-malaysia-signals-a-regional-problem.html Smoky Haze Over Malaysia Signals a Regional Problem Gooch Liz 2012-06-23 The New York Times 2017-08-04 en-US 0362-4331 16–22 June — Malaysia at the 2012 Asian Beach Games in Haiyang, China. 22 June – The Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 was gazetted to replace the Internal Security Act 1960 (ISA). 26 June – The opening of Macau Gallery Malacca in Peringgit, Malacca.http://macaudailytimes.com.mo/archive-2009-2014/macau/38780-%E2%80%9Cwe-are-planning-to-open-a-malacca-gallery-in-macau%E2%80%9D.html MACAU DAILY TIMES - "We are planning to open a Malacca Gallery in Macau" macaudailytimes.com.mo en-US 2017-08-04 2017-08-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20170804214241/http://macaudailytimes.com.mo/archive-2009-2014/macau/38780-%E2%80%9Cwe-are-planning-to-open-a-malacca-gallery-in-macau%E2%80%9D.html dead July 26 July – One crew members was killed and three others were injured in an MV Bunga Alpinia 3 tanker explosion in Labuan.http://www.malaysiandigest.com/archived/index.php/12-news/local2/9739-gas-tanker-explodes-in-labuan-at-least-one-dead-and-six-missing.html https://web.archive.org/web/20150622083614/http://malaysiandigest.com/archived/index.php/12-news/local2/9739-gas-tanker-explodes-in-labuan-at-least-one-dead-and-six-missing.html usurped June 22, 2015 Tanker Inferno: Disaster If Vessel Hits Nearby Gas Silo Azri Faizul www.malaysiandigest.com en-gb 2017-08-04 27 July – 12 August – Malaysia completed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom. August thumb|right|300px|Malaysian badminton player, Lee Chong Wei at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom. 5 August – 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom: Malaysian badminton player, Lee Chong Wei, won a silver medal for the second time.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/badminton/9453998/Malaysias-Lee-Chong-Wei-falls-short-in-epic-Olympic-badminton-final-as-Chinas-Lin-Dan-defends-title.html Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei falls short in epic Olympic badminton final as China's Lin Dan defends title Telegraph.co.uk 2017-08-04 en 9 August – 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom: Malaysian diver Pandelela Rinong won a bronze medal in the 10 metre diving platform for the first time.http://asianplayers.com/2012/08/10/2012-london-olympics-diving-malaysian-pandelela-rinong-plucks-a-bronze-from-10m-platform-chinas-chen-roulin-wins-gold/ 2012 London Olympics - Diving: Malaysian Pandelela Rinong plucks a bronze from 10m platform, China's Chen Roulin wins Gold » Asian Players AsianPlayers 2012-08-10 Asian Players 2017-08-04 2017-08-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20170804173301/http://asianplayers.com/2012/08/10/2012-london-olympics-diving-malaysian-pandelela-rinong-plucks-a-bronze-from-10m-platform-chinas-chen-roulin-wins-gold/ dead This was the first female Malaysian athlete to win a medal at the Olympics, as well as the first to win an Olympic medal in any sport other than Badminton.http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/08/10/blazing-the-trail/ Pandelela, Malaysia's first woman to win Olympic medal Bernama Zulhilmi Supaat AFP Robert Smith 2012-08-10 BorneoPost Online Borneo, Malaysia, Sarawak Daily News 2017-08-04 10 August – Ops Selamat (formerly Ops Sikap) is launched by the Royal Malaysia Police.http://www.themalaysiantimes.com.my/ops-selamat-1-in-place-of-ops-sikap/ Ops Selamat 1 in place of Ops Sikap ⋆ The Malaysian Times 2012-08-10 The Malaysian Times 2017-08-04 en-US 2017-08-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20170804174718/http://www.themalaysiantimes.com.my/ops-selamat-1-in-place-of-ops-sikap/ dead 31 August – The Himpunan Janji Ditepati gathering was held at Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. It would set a world record of having one million tweets hashtaged #Merdeka55 containing messages of independence between 8:15 and 9:15pm.http://www.sinarharian.com.my/nasional/lebih-100-000-sertai-himpunan-merdeka-55-janji-ditepati-1.80621?localLinksEnabled=false Lebih 100,000 sertai Himpunan Merdeka 55: Janji Ditepati 2017-08-04 September right|thumb|300px|Legoland Malaysia Resort in Iskandar Puteri, Johor opened on 15 September. 4 September – Two Malaysian medical students were killed in the road crash at Vladimir, Russia.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2012/09/04/two-malaysian-students-die-in-russian-road-crash/ Two Malaysian students die in Russian road crash - Nation The Star Online Wan Wong Sai 2017-08-04 11 September – The preliminary report of Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013–2025 was introduced. The government made the report based on public opinions about education in Malaysia. There are 11 areas of reform which will be made in 3 phases.http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opinion/2012/09/12/serious-gaps-in-education-blueprint/ Serious gaps in education blueprint Free Malaysia Today 2017-08-04 en-US 2017-08-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20170804213811/http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opinion/2012/09/12/serious-gaps-in-education-blueprint/ dead 13–15 September – The Duke William and Duchess of Catherine (William and Kate) were on a 3-day official visit to Malaysia, representing Queen Elizabeth II for the Royal Jubilee celebrations.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/kate-middleton/9692797/Kate-Middletons-own-photographs-of-Borneo-revealed.html Duchess of Cambridge's own photographs of Borneo revealed Telegraph.co.uk 2017-08-04 en 15 September – Legoland Malaysia Resort in Iskandar Puteri, Johor is opened to the public.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2012/09/12/legoland-malaysia-opens-johor-to-the-world/ Legoland Malaysia opens Johor to the world - Community The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 2017-08-04 16 September – The Malaysia Day celebrations was held at Lapangan Terbang Lama, Bintulu, Sarawak. This is the first such celebration held on a large scale in Sarawak.http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/09/15/bandar-bintulu-siap-menunggu-sambutan-hari-malaysia-malam-esok/ Bandar Bintulu siap menunggu sambutan Hari Malaysia malam esok *new! 2012-09-15 BorneoPost Online Borneo, Malaysia, Sarawak Daily News 2017-08-04 18 September – Mechanical heart girl, Tee Hui Yi, who underwent a successful double heart transplant on 5 October 2007, died at the Batu Pahat Hospital at 10:02am after complaining of back and chest pains at about 7am.https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2012/09/19/double-heart-transplant-girl-hui-yi-dies/ Double heart transplant girl Hui Yi dies 19 September 2012 The Star Desiree Tresa Gasper, Mohd Farhaan Shah, Loh Foon Fong, Rahimi Rahim 22 September Muslims and non-Muslims in various parts of Malaysia made peaceful protests over the film Innocence of Muslims.http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/9/52899/World/International/Malaysian-Muslims-protest-antiIslam-film.aspx Malaysian Muslims protest anti-Islam film - International - World - Ahram Online english.ahram.org.eg en 2017-08-04http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2012/09/15/rais-malaysia-will-stop-access-to-innocence-of-muslims-film/ Rais: Malaysia will stop access to 'Innocence of Muslims' film - Nation The Star Online 2017-08-04 The Automated Enforcement System (AES) came into force at all major roads, highways and expressways nationwide.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2012/09/26/leeway-given-to-drivers-under-automated-enforcement-system/ Leeway given to drivers under Automated Enforcement System - Nation The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 2017-08-04 23 September – The Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) for Kuala Lumpur at Pudu Sentral is officially launched.http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/09/23/pudu-sentral-now-known-as-kuala-lumpur-utc-building/ Pudu Sentral now known as Kuala Lumpur UTC building 2012-09-22 BorneoPost Online Borneo, Malaysia, Sarawak Daily News 2017-08-04 October thumb|right|300px|Malaysian Moto3 rider, Zulfahmi Khairuddin. 10 October – Six of family killed while two others were seriously injured when they car collided with an express bus at Kuantan-Kuala Terengganu road near Meraga Beris, Kijal, Terengganu.http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/10/11/six-family-members-killed-in-car-bus-crash/ Six family members killed in car-bus crash 2012-10-11 BorneoPost Online Borneo, Malaysia, Sarawak Daily News 2017-08-04 15 October – The Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro between the Philippine Government, the Malaysian government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front was signed which calls for the abolishing of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, to be replaced with a new autonomous region called Bangsamoro within a two-year period.http://www.newser.com/article/da1okvpg2/philippines-muslim-rebels-announce-preliminary-peace-pact-after-marathon-talks.html Philippines, Muslim rebels announce preliminary peace pact after marathon talks - 10/7/2012 4:48:25 AM Newser 2012-10-07 2012-10-16 20 October – Malaysian Moto3 rider, Zulfahmi Khairuddin wins the second place of the 2012 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix.http://www.faito.com.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=39:zulfahmi-khairuddin-delivers-malaysias-first-podium-win-in-motogp&catid=3:news&Itemid=22 Zulfahmi Khairuddin Delivers Malaysia's First Podium Win in MotoGP Racing Faito www.faito.com.my en-gb 2017-08-04 25 October – The Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) was closed Thursday night after the runway lights malfunctioned, forcing several incoming and outgoing flights to be cancelled or rescheduled and leaving many passengers stranded.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2012/10/26/power-supply-to-kk-airport-stable-and-uninterrupted-says-sesb/ Power supply to KK airport stable and uninterrupted, says SESB - Nation The Star Online 2017-08-04http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2012/10/27/kong-runway-blackout-in-kkia-will-be-investigated/ Kong: Runway blackout in KKIA will be investigated - Nation The Star Online 2017-08-04 28 October – 11 November – Inaugural Sukipt Games in Universiti Teknologi Mara. November 300px|thumb|The site of Pudu Prison after demolition. 5 November – Several parts of states in Peninsular Malaysia, Selangor, Johor and Malacca were hit by flash floods.http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2012/11/11/more-flood-victims-in-selangor/ More flood victims in Selangor Free Malaysia Today 2017-08-04 en-US 2017-08-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20170804213948/http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2012/11/11/more-flood-victims-in-selangor/ deadhttp://english.astroawani.com/malaysia-news/flood-situation-improves-perak-malacca-and-johor-712 Flood situation improves in Perak Malacca and Johor english.astroawani.com en 2017-08-04 2017-08-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20170804174651/http://english.astroawani.com/malaysia-news/flood-situation-improves-perak-malacca-and-johor-712 dead 9–10 November – The wedding dinner reception of badminton players Lee Chong Wei and Wong Mew Choo was held at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.http://english.astroawani.com/malaysia-news/smashing-wedding-reception-819 A smashing wedding reception english.astroawani.com en 2017-08-04 2017-08-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20170804175546/http://english.astroawani.com/malaysia-news/smashing-wedding-reception-819 dead 12 November – The 1 Malaysia Call Centre (603-8000 8000) is launched.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2012/11/11/govt-to-launch-1malaysia-one-call-centre-on-monday/ Govt to launch 1Malaysia One Call Centre on Monday - Nation The Star Online 2017-08-04 November – All buildings within the Pudu Prison complex were completely demolished to make way for redevelopment.http://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2014/07/07/prison-no-more-penitentiary-rich-with-history-and-haunting-tales/ Prison no more - Community The Star Online www.thestar.com.my 2017-08-04 21 November – Four PROPEL workers were killed in the trailer crash at North–South Expressway Northern Route near Gopeng, Perak.http://english.astroawani.com/malaysia-news/lorry-hits-highway-workers-nse-kills-four-1239 Lorry hits highway workers on NSE kills four english.astroawani.com en 2017-08-04 2017-08-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20170804175342/http://english.astroawani.com/malaysia-news/lorry-hits-highway-workers-nse-kills-four-1239 dead December thumb|right|300px|Eurocopter EC725 for RMAF to replace the Sikorsky S-61. 1 December – Five of family were killed in the MPV crash at Endau-Mersing road, Johor.December 2, 2012 Two children among five killed in MPV-tanker crash https://www.pressreader.com/malaysia/the-star-malaysia/20121202/281736971752196 2017-08-04 PressReader 3 December – The first batch of the two Eurocopter's EC725 Cougar to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsroyal-malaysian-air-force-ec725-helicopters Royal Malaysian Air Force receives first two EC725 helicopters Airforce Technology 6 December 2012 2017-08-04 8 December – Hotel Majestic in Kuala Lumpur reopens after 28 years in closure.http://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/destinations/majestic-kuala-lumpur-reopens-december?print=1 The Majestic in Kuala Lumpur Reopens in December Luxury Travel Advisor www.luxurytraveladvisor.com en 2017-08-04 23 December – Four of family were killed in the car-bus crash at Kuala Terengganu–Kemaman road, Terengganu.December 24, 2012 FAMILY KILLED IN CRASH https://www.pressreader.com/malaysia/the-star-malaysia/20121224/281526518384299 2017-08-04 PressReader 24–29 December – Several parts of the east coast Peninsular Malaysia were hit by flash floods. About 11,000 people were evacuated.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-26/an-thousands-flee-malaysia-floods/4444110 Thousands flee flooding in Malaysia 2012-12-26 ABC News 2017-08-04 en-AU 27–31 December – The Karnival Sayangi Selangor Yakini BN is held at I-City, Shah Alam, Selangor. Other carnival also begin in Dataran Kemerdekaan Shah Alam (Shah Alam Independent Square).http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2012/12/28/karnival-sayangi-selangor-expected-to-draw-half-a-million-people/ Karnival Sayangi Selangor expected to draw half a million people - Nation The Star Online Hock Teh Eng 2017-08-04 28 December – Landslides occurred at Setiawangsa, Kuala Lumpur.http://www.malaysiandigest.com/archived/index.php/12-news/local2/24695-breaking-news-landslide-at-bukit-setiawangsa.html https://web.archive.org/web/20170805014800/http://www.malaysiandigest.com/archived/index.php/12-news/local2/24695-breaking-news-landslide-at-bukit-setiawangsa.html usurped August 5, 2017 Landslide At Bukit Setiawangsa, Residents Forced To Vacate Area HARITH FARAH www.malaysiandigest.com en-gb 2017-08-04 National Day and Malaysia Day National Day Theme 55 Tahun Merdeka: Janji Ditepati (55 Years of Independence: Promises Fulfilled) Malaysia Day Theme Janji Ditepati Rakyat Sejahtera National Day parade Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur Himpunan Janji Ditepati (Promises fulfilled gathering) Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Day celebrations Lapangan Terbang Lama, Bintulu, Sarawak Sports 24 February–4 March – 2012 Tour de Langkawi. 9–16 July — 2012 Sukma Games in Pahang. 18 November — 2012 Penang Bridge International Marathon. 24 November–22 December – 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup. 9–14 December — 2012 Malaysian Paralympiad in Pahang. Births 13 October – Iris Alessandra Alyssa – Actress. Deaths 20 January – Izwan Pilus – Malay singer and television host. 27 January – Razali Alias – former Selangor footballer. 8 March – Nurul Nadira or Dirang – 5-year-old girl. 30 March – Raja Ashman Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Shah – Raja Kecil Sulong of Perak. 2 June – Lee Meng, Malayan Communist Party leader of the "Kepayang Gang" in Perak. 19 June – Lam Wah Kwai – Secretary of the First Bureau of the Central Committee of the North Kalimantan Communist Party. 21 July – Ismail Hutson – President of Malaysian Zoological Society and veteran actor. 15 August – Punch Gunalan (real name Panchacharan Gunalan) – former national badminton champion. 4 September – Tan Sri Hamzah Abu Samah – Honorary Life President of Olympic Council of Malaysia. 19 September – Tee Hui Yi – Mechanical heart girl. 28 September – Abdul Ghani Minhat – Football legend. 13 October – Kwek Ho Yao – philanthropist and prominent figure from Johor.YUN YEE XIANG 2012-10-15 Philanthropist Kuek dies at 96 https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2012/10/15/philanthropist-kuek-dies-at-96 2026-02-03 The Star en 2 November – Han Suyin, physician and novelist.5 November 2012 Novelist Han Suyin dies https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/search?q=%22Novelist+Han+Suyin+dies%22 3 February 2026 NewspaperSG 4 December – R. Jeyanathan, broadcaster.6 December 2012 Accomplished broadcaster Jeyanathan dies at age 74 thestar.com.my https://www.pressreader.com/malaysia/the-star-malaysia/20121206/282651799791568 6 December 2012 22 December – Tun Dr Lim Keng Yaik, former Gerakan party president and Minister for Energy, Water and Communications. See also 2012 2011 in Malaysia | 2013 in Malaysia History of Malaysia List of Malaysian films of 2012 References 2012 in Category:2010s in Malaysia Category:Years of the 21st century in Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia