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See also:	Other events of 1967 History of Malaysia  • Timeline  • Years

This article lists important figures and events in Malaysian public affairs during the year 1967, together with births and deaths of notable Malaysians.

Bahasa Melayu became Malaysia's national language on 1 September 1967

Incumbent political figures

Events

• 8 February – Tunku Abdul Rahman celebrated his 64th birthday.
• February – The Institut Teknologi MARA (ITM) was established, replacing RIDA Training Centre
• March – Batu Tiga Circuit (Shah Alam), the first Malaysian race track circuit, was officially opened.
• 30 March – Malaysia-Hong Kong Link of SEACOM Telephone Cable was officially opened.
• 2 May – US-made Sikorsky S-61 military transport helicopter renamed Nuri was used by the Royal Malaysian Air Force for the first time.
• 10 June – Malaysia won the third Thomas Cup.
• 12 June – The Malaysian ringgit (Malaysian dollar) was officially introduced, replacing the Malaya and British Borneo dollar.
• 1 July – Full immigration control at Malaysia-Singapore border imposed.
• 8 August – Malaysia a full member at the formation of ASEAN.
• 31 August – The 10th anniversary of Malaysia's independence was celebrated.
• 1 September – Bahasa Malaysia (Malay Language) became the National Language of Malaysia. The National Language Act 1967 was gazetted.
• 8 September – Centenary of Sarawak Council celebrated.
• 2 December – Malaysian Stamp Centenary celebrated.

Births

• 1 March – Rosyam Nor – Malay actor
• Unknown date – Sazali Abdul Samad – Malaysian bodybuilder

Deaths

• 14 April – Tuanku Munawir ibni Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman – Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan

See also

• 1967
• 1966 in Malaysia | 1968 in Malaysia
• History of Malaysia