1996 in Malaysia
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[edit] Events
- 12 January - The first Malaysian satellite MEASAT 1 is launched by Ariane rocket from Kourou, French Guiana
- 12 February - The Multimedia Super Corridor is established.
- June - Astro, The first satellite television in Malaysia is launched.
- July - The Kuala Lumpur's STAR Light Rail Transit (LRT) system began in operations.
- 2 August - The 1996 Peninsular Malaysia electricity blackout crisis.
- 1 October - The Kuala Lumpur Tower at Bukit Nanas is officially opened.
[edit] National Day
[edit] Main theme
Budaya Penentu Kecapaian
[edit] National Day Parade
[edit] Sports
[edit] Births
[edit] Deaths
- PP Narayanan — former Malaysian Workers Union president
- Tun Datu Mustapha — former Sabah state Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) and chief ministers
- Tan Sri Dato' Senu B. Abdul Rahman — former USM Vice Chancellor and Malaysian ambassador to United Nations


