Golden age of
Melaka and colonialism
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By the end of the 1990's, the New Economic Policy and its successor, the
New Development Policy begun in 1991, had done much to eliminate racial
tensions. Malaysia's economy had grown at a robust rate for two decades,
and rapid economic growth had brought prosperity to all racial groups in
the country. Government leaders announced a new goal called "Vision
2020," which aimed to make Malaysia a fully developed nation with a
high standard of living by 2020. The goal suffered a setback, however,
when an economic crisis spread throughout Southeast Asia. By 1998, the
growth of Malaysia's economy had slowed somewhat, but Malaysia took
measures to put its economy back on track.
In 1999, some administrative
offices began moving to a new city named Putrajaya, about 30 miles (48
kilometers) south of Kuala Lumpur. When completed, Putrajaya will serve
as Malaysia's administrative capital. Parliament will remain in Kuala
Lumpur.
Tunku
Abdul Rahman Putra, 1957-1970
Tun Abdul Razak bin
Dato' Hussein, 1970-1976
Tun Hussein
Onn, 1976-1981
Tun Dr. Mahathir
bin Mohamad, 1981-2003
Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, 2003-
PAK LAH IS THE NEW PM
OCTOBER 31, 2003
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi took his oath of office as the
fifth Prime Minister of Malaysia at the Istana Negara here today.
He took his oath in the presence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Syed
Sirajuddin Syed Putra Jamalullail at a ceremony at the Balai Rong Seri just
after 3pm.
Abdullah then signed the instrument of office as the fifth Prime Minister of
Malaysia, witnessed byChief Justice Tan Sri Ahmad Fairuz Sheikh Abdul Halim and
Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Samsudin Osman.
Also present was the Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Fauziah Tengku Abdul
Rashid.
A second ceremony followed, which was the conferment of the country's highest
title of Tun to Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamed and his wife Datuk Seri Dr Siti
Hasmah Mohd Ali for their outstanding contributions to the nation and its
people.
Among the dignitaries present at the Balai Rong Seri, included Cabinet
ministers, Mentris Besar, Dewan Rakyat Speaker and Dewan Negara President, the
Attorney-General, Defence Forces chief, the Inspector-General of Police, the
Chief Secretary to the Government, secretaries-general and heads of departments.
The historic handover of the Prime Minister's post was beamed live by RTM and
TV3.
Golden age of
Melaka and colonialism
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