1964 in Malaysia

Decades:	1960s; 1970s; 1980s;
See also:	Other events of 1964; History of Malaysia • Timeline • Years

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

Sultan of Johor: Sultan Ismail
Sultan of Kedah: Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah
Sultan of Kelantan: Sultan Yahya Petra
Raja of Perlis: Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin (Regent)
Sultan of Perak: Sultan Idris Shah II
Sultan of Pahang: Sultan Abu Bakar
Sultan of Selangor: Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah
Sultan of Terengganu: Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah (Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong)
Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan: Tuanku Munawir
Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) of Penang: Tun Raja Uda
Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) of Malacca: Tun Haji Abdul Malek bin Yusuf
Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) of Sarawak: Tun Abang Haji Openg
Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) of Sabah: Tun Datu Mustapha
Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) of Singapore: Tun Yusof Ishak

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.^[1]
16 September - Malaysia (1st Anniversary) 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 (died 2016)
12 February – Azhar Idrus, Malaysian Islamic preacher and lecturer
15 April – Bob Lokman, actor, comedian and lyricist (died 2022)
30 April – Tony Fernandes, Malaysian entrepreneur and the founder of Tune Air Sdn. Bhd (Air Asia)
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 Member of Parliament for Bachok (b. 1927).^[2]
31 May – Ong Seok Kim, entrepreneur and philanthropist (b. 1884).^[3]
20 June – Loke Wan Tho, business magnate and founder of Cathay Organisation (b. 1915).^[4]
16 August – Nik Mahmud Nik Ismail, 10th Menteri Besar of Kelantan (b. 1882).^[5]
1 September – Mohamed Noordin Mastan, UMNO Member of Parliament for Seberang Selatan (b. 1902).^[6]

References

↑ Social Studies: a Skills-based Approach to Source-based Qns. Pearson Education South Asia. 2013. p. 29. ISBN 978-981-06-1589-5. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
↑ Muhammad, Alias (1994). PAS' Platform: Development and Change, 1951-1986. Gateway Publishing House. ISBN 978-967-75-0023-5.
↑ "Ong Seok Kim". ongseokkim.com. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
↑ "LEADERS SHOCKED AT DEATH OF LOKE". NewspaperSG. 22 June 1964. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
↑ "Bekas MB Kelantan meninggal dunia". NewspaperSG. 19 August 1964. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
↑ "Election shock win MP dies in hospital". NewspaperSG. 3 September 1964. Retrieved 7 February 2026.

[1] Social Studies: a Skills-based Approach to Source-based Qns. Pearson Education South Asia. 2013. p. 29. ISBN 978-981-06-1589-5. Retrieved 23 February 2024.

[2] Muhammad, Alias (1994). PAS' Platform: Development and Change, 1951-1986. Gateway Publishing House. ISBN 978-967-75-0023-5.

[3] "Ong Seok Kim". ongseokkim.com. Retrieved 2026-02-07.

[4] "LEADERS SHOCKED AT DEATH OF LOKE". NewspaperSG. 22 June 1964. Retrieved 12 February 2026.

[5] "Bekas MB Kelantan meninggal dunia". NewspaperSG. 19 August 1964. Retrieved 9 February 2026.

[6] "Election shock win MP dies in hospital". NewspaperSG. 3 September 1964. Retrieved 7 February 2026.

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