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2008
in
Malaysia

Decades:
See also:Other events of 2008
History of Malaysia  • Timeline  • Years
The Crystal Mosque at the Islamic Heritage Park (Taman Tamadun Islam), Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu.
The second generation of Proton Saga.
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South East Asia's largest Jusco store at the AEON Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre in Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang, Selangor.
The Pavilion Kuala Lumpur shopping complex.

This article lists important figures and events in Malaysian public affairs during the year 2008, together with the deaths of notable Malaysians.

Incumbent political figures

Federal level

State level

Events

January

February

March

The 2008 Malaysian general elections results.

April

May

The approximate location of Middle Rocks in the South China Sea in relation to the countries and islands (Pedra Branca (owned by Singapore) and South Ledge) surrounding it

June

July

George Town, Penang.
Malacca Town, Melaka.

August

September

October

Eurocopter EC 725 for RMAF to replace the Sikorsky S-61.

November

December

Sultan Iskandar Complex Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex (Sultan Iskandar Building)

Deaths

See also

References

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