1981 in Malaysia

Events from the year 1981 in Malaysia.

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Events

• 16 July – Mahathir Mohamad became the fourth Malaysian prime minister.
• 18 July – Musa Hitam was appointed Deputy Prime Minister.
• 9 August – Chinese Premier Zhao Ziyang visited Malaysia and met with Mahathir.