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2007 in Malaysia

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{{Year in Malaysia|2007}}

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This article lists important figures and events in Malaysian public affairs during the year 2007, together with births and deaths of notable Malaysians. 2007 marked 50 years of Malaysian independence.

Incumbent political figures

=Federal level=

=State level=

Events

=January=

  • 1 January – Visit Malaysia Year 2007 officially began.{{Cite web|url=http://www.tourism.gov.my/media/view/visit-malaysia-year-2007|title=Tourism Malaysia|website=www.tourism.gov.my|language=en|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 6 January – The opening ceremony for the Visit Malaysia Year 2007 and the Eye on Malaysia ferris wheel was held at the Titiwangsa Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2006/12/18/eye-on-malaysia-to-launch-vmy-2007/|title=Eye On Malaysia to launch VMY 2007 – Nation {{!}} The Star Online|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 9 January – A landslide in Sandakan, Sabah.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/01/16/landslide-cuts-off-main-trunk-road-in-sabah/|title=Landslide cuts off main trunk road in Sabah – Nation {{!}} The Star Online|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 10 January – Several parts of Johor were hit by flash floods again.{{Cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/6260355.stm|title=BBC NEWS {{!}} World {{!}} Asia-Pacific {{!}} Floods force Malaysia evacuation|website=news.bbc.co.uk|date=14 January 2007|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 18 January – Bloggers Jeff Ooi and Ahirudin Attan were sued by the New Straits Times Press (NSTP) for libel.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thesundaily.my/node/171526|title=NST sues Jeff Ooi, Rocky for defamation|website=www.thesundaily.my|language=en|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 28 January – Barisan Nasional won a by-election in Batu Talam, Raub, Pahang.{{Cite news|url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/62759|title=Dialectics of Batu Talam by-elections|date=30 January 2007|work=Malaysiakini|access-date=30 July 2017|language=en-GB}}

=February=

  • February – The El Nino phenomenon began.{{Cite web|url=http://www.theborneopost.com/2016/04/03/el-nino-heats-up-change-for-plantations/|title=El Nino 'heats up' change for plantations|date=2 April 2016|website=BorneoPost Online {{!}} Borneo , Malaysia, Sarawak Daily News|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 2 February – The KLCI passed the 1,200 mark.
  • 4 February – Bosnian groups have nominated former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad for the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for helping the country after its bloody civil war.{{Cite web |date=2007-02-04 |title=Mahathir nominated for Nobel Peace Prize |url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/62964 |access-date= |website=Malaysiakini}}
  • 7 February – The PEMUDAH was launched.{{Cite web |date=2019-05-22 |title=Background – PEMUDAH |url=https://www.mpc.gov.my/pemudah/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401201944/http://www.mpc.gov.my/pemudah/background |archive-date=2019-04-01 |access-date=2025-04-23 |website=Malaysia Productivity Corporation}}
  • 23 February – Nusajaya, a planned city in the western part of SJER was launched.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nusajayacity.com/introduction/nj_int.html|title=Nusajaya City – The World in One City|website=www.nusajayacity.com|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 24 February – Malaysia's world smallest microchip with radio technology was launched.{{Cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/Technology/Malaysia-launches-worlds-smallest-microchip-with-radio-technology/2007/02/25/1172338468810.html|title=The Sydney Morning Herald 404 Page|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=30 July 2017|language=en}}
  • 27 February – The KLCI fell 35.79 points from a high of 1272.87 after the global market suffered losses amid fears of capital control. The index continued to plunge 72.40 points for the next three days, to 1,164.68 points, as of 2 March. The index regained its lost points in April 2007.

=March=

  • 9 March – Six passengers were killed in a bus crash near the Menora Tunnel of the PLUS Expressway around Kuala Kangsar, Perak.{{Cite web|url=http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2007&dt=0310&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Muka_Hadapan&pg=mh_01.htm|title=6 maut nahas bas – 20 cedera parah kenderaan dinaiki terbabas, terbalik dalam gaung|website=Utusan Online|language=ms|access-date=30 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730105344/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2007&dt=0310&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Muka_Hadapan&pg=mh_01.htm|archive-date=30 July 2017|url-status=dead}}
  • 25 March – The Royal Malaysian Police celebrated its 200th anniversary.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thesundaily.my/node/170871|title=Police celebrate 200th anniversary|website=www.thesundaily.my|language=en|access-date=30 July 2017}}

=April=

  • 2 April – Firefly, Malaysia's second low-cost airline and a subsidiary of flag carrier Malaysia Airlines, commenced operations.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/03/15/firefly-a-fully-owned-subsidiary-of-mas-to-fly-six-routes/|title=Firefly, a fully owned subsidiary of MAS to fly six routes – Nation {{!}} The Star Online|website=www.thestar.com.my|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 4 April – A bomb hoax at the Penang Bridge led to its closure for more than two hours.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/04/09/cops-to-get-statement-on-penang-bomb-hoax/|title=Cops to get statement on Penang bomb hoax – Nation {{!}} The Star Online|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 6–8 April – Petronas Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix 2007
  • 8 April – Gerakan's party president Lim Keng Yaik retired.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thenutgraph.com/lim-keng-yaik-a-malaysia-of-floating-dichotomies/|title=Lim Keng Yaik: "Let's build on commonalities" {{!}} The Nut Graph|website=www.thenutgraph.com|date=30 January 2011|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 12 April – Barisan Nasional's (BN) candidate Lai Meng Chong won the by-election in Machap, Alor Gajah, Malacca, albeit with a reduced majority of 4,065 votes.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/04/12/barisan-wins-machap-byelection/|title=Barisan wins Machap by-election – Nation {{!}} The Star Online|website=www.thestar.com.my|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 15 April – An UMNO Youth (Pemuda UMNO) parachute team landed at the North Pole.{{Cite web|url=http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2007&dt=0428&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Dalam_Negeri&pg=dn_02.htm|title=Wira Terjun Kutub Utara pulang|website=Utusan Online|language=ms|access-date=30 July 2017}}{{Dead link|date=August 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
  • 18 April – Opening of the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex at Jalan Duta.{{Cite web|url=http://www.malaysianbar.org.my/members_opinions_and_comments/opinion_the_worlds_biggest_court_complex_and_the_judiciary.html|title=The Malaysian Bar – OPINION: The world's biggest court complex and the Judiciary|last=FERNANDEZ|first=CHARLES HECTOR|website=www.malaysianbar.org.my|access-date=30 July 2017}}{{Dead link|date=August 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
  • 26 April – Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu was installed as the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong.{{Cite web|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/young-malaysian-king-devout-at-heart/2007/04/26/1177459878564.html|title=Young Malaysian king devout at heart – World – theage.com.au|website=www.theage.com.au|date=27 April 2007|language=en|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 28 April – K. Parthiban of Barisan Nasional won the by-election in Ijok, Kuala Selangor, Selangor with a majority of 1,850 votes.{{Cite web|url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/search/en?q=K%20Parthiban|title=K Parthiban {{!}} Malaysiakini|access-date=30 July 2017}}{{Dead link|date=May 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

=May=

  • 14 May – The motorway tunnel of the SMART Tunnel opened.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2007/04/16/opening-of-smart-tunnel-to-reduce-flood-risks-and-traffic-jams/|title=Opening of SMART tunnel to reduce flood risks and traffic jams – Community {{!}} The Star Online|website=www.thestar.com.my|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 17 May – Raja Muda Nazrin Shah of Perak married Zara Salim Davidson.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/05/09/zara-salim-davidson-will-become-raja-puan-besar-of-perak/|title=Zara Salim Davidson will become Raja Puan Besar of Perak – Nation {{!}} The Star Online|website=www.thestar.com.my|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 24 May – 18 Sukhoi Su-30MKM Flanker strike fighter jets were delivered to Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).{{Cite web|url=http://web10.bernama.com/aviation/news.php?id=263554&lang=en|title=RMAF Takes Delivery of Sukhoi SU-30MKM Fighter Aircraft - Aviation News@Bernama.com|website=web10.bernama.com|access-date=30 July 2017|archive-date=30 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730120824/http://web10.bernama.com/aviation/news.php?id=263554&lang=en|url-status=dead}}
  • 28 May – Malaysia's first foreign immigration multipurpose card I-Kad was launched.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/05/29/immigration-dept-issues-ikad/|title=Immigration Dept issues I-Kad – Nation {{!}} The Star Online|website=www.thestar.com.my|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 30 May – Eight family members were killed in a highway crash in North–South Expressway near Hutan Kampung toll plaza, Alor Setar, Kedah.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2007/05/31/amputee-doesnt-know-she-has-lost-mother/|title=Amputee doesn't know she has lost mother – Community {{!}} The Star Online|last=Majid|first=Embun|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 30 May – The Federal Court rejected Lina Joy's appeal to get the National Registration Department to remove the word Islam from her identity card.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/05/31/federal-court-rejects-linas-appeal-in-a-majority-decision/|title=Federal Court rejects Lina's appeal in a majority decision – Nation {{!}} The Star Online|last1=Ng|first1=Chelsea L. y|last2=Wong|first2=Raphael|access-date=30 July 2017}}

=June=

  • 4 June – The Altantuya Shaaribuu murder trial began.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/06/04/altantuya-murder-trial-starts-today/|title=Altantuya murder trial starts today – Nation {{!}} The Star Online|website=www.thestar.com.my|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 9 June – Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi married Jeanne Abdullah.{{Cite news|url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/rentakini/68397|title=A happy day for Malaysia as Jeanne 'completes' Pak Lah|date=9 June 2007|work=Malaysiakini|access-date=30 July 2017|language=en-GB}}
  • 9 June – An instance of bird flu was detected in Paya Jaras, Sungai Buloh, Selangor.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/06/10/two-more-hospitalised-over-bird-flu-symptoms/|title=Two more hospitalised over bird flu symptoms – Nation {{!}} The Star Online|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 10 June – Several areas in Kuala Lumpur were hit by flash floods.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/06/11/flash-floods-hit-areas-in-kl/|title=Flash floods hit areas in KL – Nation {{!}} The Star Online|website=www.thestar.com.my|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 23 June – The stormwater tunnel of the SMART Tunnel opened.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pressreader.com/malaysia/the-star-malaysia/20161230/281513635819617|title=SMART among world's top tunnels|date=30 December 2016|via=PressReader|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 26 June – Tycoon Eric Chia was acquitted of committing a criminal breach of trust involving RM 76.4 million after 13 years.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/06/27/eric-chia-acquitted-of-cbt_1/|title=Eric Chia acquitted of CBT – Nation {{!}} The Star Online|last=Wong|first=Raphael|access-date=30 July 2017}}

=July=

  • 6 July – The Companies Commission of Malaysia took four CTOS company officials to court for contravening the Companies Act 1965.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/07/06/ctos-officials-to-be-charged/|title=CTOS officials to be charged – Nation {{!}} The Star Online|last=Mageswari|first=M.|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 7 July – The construction of the Bukit Tagar Incinerator was cancelled.{{Cite web|url=http://www.whbenvironment.com.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=254|title=More landfills to be built, says Ong|last=Administrator|website=www.whbenvironment.com.my|language=en-gb|access-date=30 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730111138/http://www.whbenvironment.com.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=254|archive-date=30 July 2017|url-status=dead}}
  • 7–29 July – Malaysia co-hosted the 2007 Asian Cup.
  • 10 July – Malaysia crashed in a 1–5 defeat to China during the first matches.{{Cite web|url=http://www.sportstats.com/soccer/asia/asian-cup-2007/malaysia-china-Wfj9Mwyt/|title=Malaysia – China (Soccer, Asian Cup 2007)|last=s.r.o.|first=LiveSport|website=www.sportstats.com|language=cs|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 15 July – Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah resigned as the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) Deputy President.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/07/16/tengku-abdullah-quits-as-fam-deputy-president/|title=Tengku Abdullah quits as FAM deputy president – Nation {{!}} The Star Online|website=www.thestar.com.my|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 18 July – Six crew were killed when a RMAF S-61 Nuri helicopter crashed at Genting Sempah, Pahang.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thesundaily.my/node/169708|title=All six RMAF Nuri crew dead|website=www.thesundaily.my|language=en|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 30–31 July – Official launching of the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER){{Cite web|url=http://www.thesundaily.my/node/169567|title=RM177b 18-year plan for NCER|website=www.thesundaily.my|language=en|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 31 July – The Rapid Penang bus service was launched.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/07/17/nor-mohamed-cheaper-rides-on-rapid-penang-buses/|title=Nor Mohamed: Cheaper rides on Rapid Penang buses – Nation {{!}} The Star Online|access-date=30 July 2017}}

=August=

  • 1 August – The Malaysiaku Gemilang theme song was launched.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/08/02/malaysiaku-gemilang-chosen-for-50th-national-day-celebration/|title=Malaysiaku Gemilang chosen for 50th National Day celebration – Nation {{!}} The Star Online|website=www.thestar.com.my|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • August – The Merdeka Stadium was officially gazetted by the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage (KeKKWa) as a national heritage and historical building.{{Cite web|url=http://www.unescobkk.org/culture/heritage/wh/heritageawards/previous/2008/award-winners/2008ex2/|title=UNESCO Office in Bangkok: Stadium Merdeka|website=www.unescobkk.org|language=en-us|access-date=30 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730110546/http://www.unescobkk.org/culture/heritage/wh/heritageawards/previous/2008/award-winners/2008ex2/|archive-date=30 July 2017|url-status=dead}}
  • 5–19 August – Malaysia hosted the Champion Youth Cup Malaysia 2007.
  • 11 August – The completion of upgrading works on the North–South Expressway, including:{{Cite web|url=https://article.wn.com/view/2006/06/16/Plus_Akan_Siapkan_Kerja_Naik_Taraf_Lorong_Ketiga_Di_NSE_Pada/|title=Plus Akan Siapkan Kerja Naik Taraf Lorong Ketiga Di NSE Pada 2007|website=article.wn.com|language=ms|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • Jelapang–Ipoh South non-stop straight route
  • Rawang–Slim River six-lane carriageway
  • Seremban–Ayer Keroh six-lane carriageway
  • 13 August – 20 passengers were killed in a bus crash in the North–South Expressway near Bukit Gantang, Changkat Jering, Perak. It is one of the worst road accidents in Malaysian history.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thesundaily.my/node/169434|title='Super' horror crash kills 20|website=www.thesundaily.my|language=en|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 13–19 August – 2007 BWF World Championships were held in Kuala Lumpur.
  • 15 August – The Proton Persona sedan car was launched.{{Cite news|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/3693/new-proton-persona-launched/|title=New Proton Persona Launched|work=Motor1.com|access-date=30 July 2017|language=en}}
  • 18–30 August – The first Malaysian International Fireworks Competition (MIFC 2007) was held in Putrajaya.{{Citation|title=Malaysia International Fireworks Competition|url=https://archive.org/details/Liewcf-MalaysiaInternationalFireworksCompetition378|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 29 August – Malaysia won the 2007 Merdeka Cup, beating Myanmar 3–1.{{Cite web|url=http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2007&dt=0830&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Muka_Hadapan&pg=mh_02.htm|title=Piala Merdeka hadiah ulang tahun negara ke-50|website=Utusan Online|language=ms|access-date=30 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730145218/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2007&dt=0830&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Muka_Hadapan&pg=mh_02.htm|archive-date=30 July 2017|url-status=dead}}
  • 31 August – Malaysia celebrated 50 years of independence.{{Cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/6970348.stm|title=BBC NEWS {{!}} World {{!}} Asia-Pacific {{!}} Malaysia marks 50 years as nation|website=news.bbc.co.uk|date=31 August 2007|access-date=30 July 2017}}

=September=

  • 3 September – Radio24, the only 24-hour news and talk radio station in Malaysia was launched.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/09/02/all-news-radio-set-to-go-on-air/|title='All news' radio set to go on air – Nation {{!}} The Star Online|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 7 September – Tabling of Budget 2008 in Parliament.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/09/07/pm-tables-threepronged-budget-2008/|title=PM tables three-pronged Budget 2008 – Nation {{!}} The Star Online|website=www.thestar.com.my|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 7–9 September – The Kuala Lumpur International Tattoo 2007 was held in Merdeka Stadium, Kuala Lumpur.{{Cite web|url=http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/kuala-lumpur-international-tattoo-2007.html|title=Kuala Lumpur International Tattoo 2007 Stock Photos & Kuala Lumpur International Tattoo 2007 Stock Images – Alamy|website=www.alamy.com|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 9 September – Riots in Kuala Terengganu after a police crackdown on an opposition political rally.{{Cite news|url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/72274|title=PM blames PAS for Kuala Terengganu riot|date=11 September 2007|work=Malaysiakini|access-date=30 July 2017|language=en-GB}}
  • 12 September – The Penang Global City Centre project was officially launched.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2007/07/31/rm18b-penang-global-city-centre-to-be-completed-in-15-years/|title=RM18b Penang Global City Centre to be completed in 15 years – Business News {{!}} The Star Online|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 21 September – Eight-year old Nurin Jazlin Jazimin, who was abducted on 20 August, was confirmed dead.{{Cite web|url=http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2007/09/21/1189881724247.html|title=Girl, 8, found dead in sports bag – World – theage.com.au|website=www.theage.com.au|date=21 September 2007|language=en|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 27 September – The Kajang–Seremban Highway bridge at Semenyih interchange collapsed onto the Kajang–Semenyih road.
  • 28 September – State and federal officers raided a shop in Section 7, Shah Alam, where they arrested four men and one woman between the ages of 27 and 35 in connection with the murder of Nurin Jazlin Jazimin. The woman was released after questioning, while the men were remanded to police custody for seven days.{{Cite web|url=http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/content.asp?y=2007&dt=0928&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Terkini&pg=bt_06.htm|title=Lima suspek kes bunuh Nurin Jazlin ditahan polis|website=Utusan Online|language=ms|access-date=30 July 2017|archive-date=28 October 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071028085427/http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/content.asp?y=2007&dt=0928&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Terkini&pg=bt_06.htm|url-status=dead}}

=October=

  • 1 October – 999 became the sole emergency phone number, replacing 991 and 994.{{Cite news|url=http://www.civildefence.gov.my/perkhidmatan/perkhidmatan-kecemasan-999/|title=Perkhidmatan Kecemasan 999|date=17 June 2015|work=APM: Angkatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia|access-date=30 July 2017|language=ms-MY}}
  • 4 October – "Mechanical heart girl" Tee Hui Yee successfully underwent a heart transplant at National Heart Institute (IJN), Kuala Lumpur.{{Cite web|url=http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2007&dt=1004&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Terkini&pg=bt_02.htm|title=Tee Hui Yee selamat jalani pembedahan pindahan jantung|website=Utusan Online|language=ms|access-date=30 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730153558/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2007&dt=1004&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Terkini&pg=bt_02.htm|archive-date=30 July 2017|url-status=dead}}
  • 10 October – The first Malaysian angkasawan (cosmonaut), Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor was launched towards the International Space Station (ISS) on board Soyuz TMA-11. He was the first Malaysian to go to space. He was launched at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan.{{Cite news|url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-space-malaysian-launch-idUKL1016094020071010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222215926/http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-space-malaysian-launch-idUKL1016094020071010|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 December 2015|title=Russian rocket launches first Malaysian into space|work=Reuters UK|access-date=30 July 2017|language=en-GB}}
  • 13 October – Four passengers were killed in a ferry tragedy near Tioman Island, Pahang.{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-malaysia-ferry-idUSKLR20068920071014|title=Four die in Malaysia ferry accident: report|date=14 October 2007|work=Reuters|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 21 October – Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor returns to Earth in a Soyuz TMA-10 capsule.{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-space-malaysian-landing-idUSL2153871920071022|title=First Malaysian astronaut returns to hero's welcome|date=22 October 2007|work=Reuters|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 22 October – The second Malaysian angkasawan (cosmonaut), Dr Faiz Khaleed was promoted to Major by the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
  • 23 October – Official launching of the first Malaysian {{sclass2|Scorpène|submarine|1}}, {{ship|KD|Tunku Abdul Rahman}}.{{Cite web|url=http://www.marinebuzz.com/2009/07/21/kd-tunku-abdul-rahman-first-submarine-of-royal-malaysian-navy/|title=KD Tunku Abdul Rahman: First Submarine of Royal Malaysian Navy|website=www.marinebuzz.com|language=en-US|access-date=30 July 2017|archive-date=30 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730215851/http://www.marinebuzz.com/2009/07/21/kd-tunku-abdul-rahman-first-submarine-of-royal-malaysian-navy/|url-status=dead}}
  • 30 October – Official launching of the East Coast Economic Region (ECER).{{Cite web|url=http://www.ecerdc.com.my/en/news-article/sez-on-msias-east-coast/|title=East Coast Economic Region – SEZ on M'sia's east coast|website=www.ecerdc.com.my|language=en-US|access-date=30 July 2017|archive-date=17 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217162545/https://www.ecerdc.com.my/en/news-article/sez-on-msias-east-coast/|url-status=dead}}

=November=

File:BersihRallyHafiz.jpg during 2007 Bersih rally on 10 November.]]

File:HINDRAF.jpg and water cannon to break up the HINDRAF supporters during an illegal gathering on 25 November 2007.]]

  • 2 November – AirAsia X launched its maiden flight from its base in Kuala Lumpur to Gold Coast, Australia.{{Cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/news/airasiax-set-to-soar-into-gold-coast-market/2007/11/02/1193619121504.htmlsmh.com.auAAP2007-11-02AirAsiaX|title=AirAsiaX set to soar into Gold Coast market|website=Sydney Morning Herald|date=2 November 2007 |access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 10 November – More than 40,000 people in Kuala Lumpur participated in a peaceful rally against corruption in the electoral process in Malaysia.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bersih.org/bersih-mass-rally-10-november-2007/|title=BERSIH PEOPLE'S GATHERING, 10 NOVEMBER 2007|website=www.bersih.org|language=en-US|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 14 November – The RM4.5 million Perak State Park Corporation's administrative building near Temenggor Lake collapsed.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/11/15/samy-shocked-wants-answers/|title=Samy shocked, wants answers – Nation {{!}} The Star Online|website=www.thestar.com.my|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 20–22 November – Malaysian Independence Tennis Festival 2007:
  • 20 November – Clash of Titans: Rafael Nadal vs Richard Gasquet
  • 22 November – Clash of Times: Roger Federer vs Pete Sampras
  • 25 November – More than 30,000 Hindu Rights Action Force supporters in Kuala Lumpur participated in an illegal gathering outside the British High Commission building.{{Cite news|url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/75315|title=SPECIAL REPORT: The Hindraf protest|date=26 November 2007|work=Malaysiakini|access-date=30 July 2017|language=en-GB}}
  • 27 November – The first made-in-Malaysia monorail, "Sutra" was launched.{{Cite web|url=http://www.monorails.org/tMspages/TPMM.html|title=Technical Page – Scomi Rail|website=www.monorails.org|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 28 November – Guthrie Berhad and Golden Hope merged into one giant plantations company, Sime Darby.{{Cite web|url=http://www.financetwitter.com/2006/12/worlds-largest-plantation-merger.html|title=World's Largest Plantation Merger Details|website=www.financetwitter.com|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 30 November – Malaysia's first portable computer, Makcik PC was introduced by MIMOS.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mimos.my/paper/makcik-pc-ternipis-di-dunia/|title='Makcik PC' Ternipis di Dunia – MIMOS Berhad|website=www.mimos.my|language=en-US|access-date=30 July 2017|archive-date=17 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170417065306/http://www.mimos.my/paper/makcik-pc-ternipis-di-dunia/|url-status=dead}}

=December=

File:Flood 13 Dec 2007 Temerloh - Lancang.jpg

File:Flood 13 Dec 2007 Mentakab.jpg

  • 2 December – Three paratroopers were killed in an incident during a practice exercise of LIMA in Langkawi, Kedah.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/12/03/three-paratroopers-killed-during-military-exercise/|title=Three paratroopers killed during military exercise – Nation {{!}} The Star Online|website=www.thestar.com.my|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • December – Several parts of the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, including Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Johor were hit by flash floods.{{Cite news|url=http://reliefweb.int/report/malaysia/malaysias-east-coast-floods-claims-7-lives|title=Malaysia's east coast floods claims 7 lives|date=10 December 2007|work=ReliefWeb|access-date=30 July 2017|language=en}}
  • 8 December – Eight family members were killed in an accident at Gua Musang Highway near Gua Musang, Kelantan.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/12/09/six-in-family-die-in-crash/|title=Six in family die in crash – Nation {{!}} The Star Online|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 10 December – PAS vice-president Mohamad Sabu and PKR information chief Tian Chua were among eight people arrested for alleged involvement in the BERSIH rally the previous month.{{Cite web|url=http://www.bersih.org/page/214/?p=oogspgywrw|title=Bersih 2.0|website=www.bersih.org|language=en-US|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 11 December – Seven people were killed and 28 were injured in a collision between an express bus and a latex tanker at the Jelapang toll plaza near Ipoh, Perak.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/12/12/seven-killed-in-bus-crash-at-toll-plaza/|title=Seven killed in bus crash at toll plaza – Nation {{!}} The Star Online|website=www.thestar.com.my|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 13 December – Five HINDRAF leaders including V. Ganabathirau (chief leader) were arrested under the Internal Security Act (ISA).{{Cite web|url=http://www.thesundaily.my/node/168265|title=Five Hindraf leaders detained under ISA|website=www.thesundaily.my|language=en|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 7–15 December – The Malaysian contingent earned 68 medals in the 2007 SEA Games at Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
  • 21 December – Opening of the Bukit Bunga–Ban Buketa Bridge of Malaysia–Thailand border in Kelantan.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mfa.go.th/web/2642.php?id=23029|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071227170634/http://www.mfa.go.th/web/2642.php?id=23029|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 December 2007|title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Thailand|date=27 December 2007|access-date=30 July 2017}}
  • 26 December – Two villagers were buried alive in a major landslide, which destroyed nine wooden houses in Lorong 1, Kampung Baru Cina, Kapit, Sarawak.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2007/12/27/two-killed-in-landslide/|title=Two killed in landslide – Nation {{!}} The Star Online|website=www.thestar.com.my|access-date=30 July 2017}}

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See also

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