1964 in Malaysia

This article lists important figures and events in Malaysian public affairs during the year 1964, together with births and deaths of significant Malaysians.

Incumbent political figures

Federal level

State level

Events

February – Construction of the Pekeliling Flats commenced.
March – The 1964 General Elections.
July – Famous Malay film actor, director and songwriter, P. Ramlee and his wife Saloma were moved from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur.
21 July – The Singapore Race Riots.
16 September - Malaysia 1964 - Setahun Di Malaysia

First Anniversary of Malaysia day Malaysia's Seyear Day

10 October – Eleanor Roosevelt was commemorated on a Malaysian stamp.
10–24 October – Malaysia competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 62 competitors took part in ten sports.

Births

2 January – Noriah Kasnon, politician
12 February – Azhar Idrus, Malaysian Islamic preacher and lecturer
15 April – Bob Lokman, actor, comedian and lyricist
30 April – Tony Fernandes, Malaysian entrepreneur and the founder of Tune Air Sdn. Bhd
4 June – Normala Samsudin, former TV3 newscaster and personality
5 July – Lee Ee Hoe, businessman
8 July – Rodziah Ismail, politician
21 August – Salamiah Mohd Nor, politician

Deaths

6 May – Zulkifli Muhammad – Former Deputy President of the Malaysian Islamic Party and MP of Bachok
31 May – Ong Seok Kim – Malaysian Chinese Entrepreneur and Philanthropist