1997 in Malaysia
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40 years of Malaysian nationhood
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[edit] Events
- 1 January - The compulisory self-service on the petrol stations in Klang Valley is begin in operations for the first time.
- 3 March - Chairman of DRB Hicom Group Tan Sri Yahya Ahmad killed in helicopter crash in Kuala Lipis, Pahang.
- 3 July - Petronas Twin Towers become as the world tallest buildings standing 452 metres.
- 21 July - The economy crisis in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange fell at below 200 points.
- 3 August - Haze occur in Kuching, Sarawak. A state of emergency imposed.
- 31 August - The flag of Malaysia renamed Jalur Gemilang.
- 28 October - The Seventh Non-Aligned Summit Meeting G15 is held in Kuala Lumpur.
[edit] National Day
[edit] Main theme
Akhlak Mulia Masyarakat Jaya
[edit] Sports
[edit] Births
[edit] Deaths
- Dato' Seri Mohd Zain Abdul Ghani — Melaka chief ministers

