Prime Minister Of Malaysia

Prime Minister of Malaysia, head of government directing the executive branch, established September 16, 1963

Tunku Abdul Rahman Becomes First Prime Minister of Malaysia

1963 Sep 16

Following the formation of Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman, previously chief minister of the Federation of Malaya, was appointed as the first prime minister.

End of Tunku Abdul Rahman's Tenure as Prime Minister

1970 Sep 22

Tunku Abdul Rahman served as prime minister until September 22, 1970.

Tun Abdul Razak Hussein Appointed Prime Minister

1970 Sep 22

Tun Haji Abdul Razak Hussein became the prime minister of Malaysia on September 22, 1970, representing Barisan Nasional (United Malays National Organisation).

Death of Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak Hussein

1976 Jan 14

Tun Haji Abdul Razak Hussein remained prime minister until his death on January 14, 1976.

Tun Hussein Onn Becomes Prime Minister

1976 Jan 15

Tun Hussein Onn assumed the role of prime minister on January 15, 1976.

End of Tun Hussein Onn's Time as Prime Minister

1981 Jul 16

Tun Hussein Onn's tenure as prime minister concluded on July 16, 1981.

Mahathir Mohamad Appointed Prime Minister

1981 Jul 16

Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad took office as prime minister on July 16, 1981.

End of Mahathir Mohamad's First Term as Prime Minister

2003 Oct 30

Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad's first term as prime minister ended on October 30, 2003.

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Appointed Prime Minister

2003 Oct 31

Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi became prime minister on October 31, 2003.

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Leaves Office

2009 Apr 3

Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi left office on April 3, 2009.

Najib Razak Becomes Prime Minister

2009 Apr 3

Dato' Sri Haji Najib Razak assumed the role of prime minister on April 3, 2009.

End of Najib Razak's Term as Prime Minister

2018 May 9

Dato' Sri Haji Najib Razak's term as prime minister ended on May 9, 2018.

Mahathir Mohamad Begins Second Term as Prime Minister

2018 May 10

Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad began his second term as prime minister on May 10, 2018.

Mahathir Mohamad as Interim Prime Minister

2020 Feb 24

Mahathir Mohamad was the Interim Prime Minister between February 24 and March 1, 2020.

End of Mahathir Mohamad's Second Term as Prime Minister

2020 Feb 24

Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad's second term as prime minister ended on February 24, 2020.

Muhyiddin Yassin Appointed Prime Minister

2020 Mar 1

Tan Sri Dato' Haji Muhyiddin Yassin became prime minister on March 1, 2020.

End of Muhyiddin Yassin's Term as Prime Minister

2021 Aug 21

Tan Sri Dato' Haji Muhyiddin Yassin's term as prime minister ended on August 21, 2021.

Ismail Sabri Yaakob Becomes Prime Minister

2021 Aug 21

Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was appointed prime minister on August 21, 2021.

End of Ismail Sabri Yaakob's Term as Prime Minister

2022 Nov 24

Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob's term as prime minister ended on November 24, 2022.

Anwar Ibrahim Appointed Prime Minister

2022 Nov 24

Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim became prime minister on November 24, 2022.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Becomes First Prime Minister of Malaysia

End of Tunku Abdul Rahman's Tenure as Prime Minister

Tun Abdul Razak Hussein Appointed Prime Minister

Death of Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak Hussein

Tun Hussein Onn Becomes Prime Minister

End of Tun Hussein Onn's Time as Prime Minister

Mahathir Mohamad Appointed Prime Minister

End of Mahathir Mohamad's First Term as Prime Minister

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Appointed Prime Minister

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Leaves Office

Najib Razak Becomes Prime Minister

End of Najib Razak's Term as Prime Minister

Mahathir Mohamad Begins Second Term as Prime Minister

Mahathir Mohamad as Interim Prime Minister

End of Mahathir Mohamad's Second Term as Prime Minister

Muhyiddin Yassin Appointed Prime Minister

End of Muhyiddin Yassin's Term as Prime Minister

Ismail Sabri Yaakob Becomes Prime Minister

End of Ismail Sabri Yaakob's Term as Prime Minister

Anwar Ibrahim Appointed Prime Minister

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