1985 in Malaysia

Malaysia-related events during the year of 1985

Events from the year 1985 in Malaysia.

List of years in Malaysia

Current political leaders

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Federal level

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State level

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Events

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  • 9 July – Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad officially launched the first Malaysian car, the Proton Saga.[1]
  • 3 August – Mahathir and his wife, Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, drove across the Penang Bridge in a red Proton Saga, one month before it opened to the public.[1]
  • 14 September – The Penang Bridge officially opened to cars.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 Seng, Alan Teh Leam (2019-08-19). "A Saga that continues to this day". NST Online.
  2. "Penang's ferries to ride the waves again as visitor attractions". South China Morning Post. 2021-08-08.