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The Crystal Mosque at the Islamic Heritage Park (Taman Tamadun Islam), Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu.
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The second generation of Proton Saga.
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The Pavilion Kuala Lumpur shopping complex.

This article lists important figures and events in Malaysian public affairs during the year 2008, together with the deaths of notable Malaysians.

Contents

Incumbent political figures

Federal level

State level

Events

January

February

March

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The 2008 Malaysian general elections results.

April

May

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The approximate location of Middle Rocks in the South China Sea in relation to the countries and islands (Pedra Branca (owned by Singapore) and South Ledge) surrounding it

June

July

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George Town, Penang.
Malacca Town, Melaka. Melaka 03.jpg
Malacca Town, Melaka.

August

September

October

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Eurocopter EC 725 for RMAF to replace the Sikorsky S-61.

November

December

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Sultan Iskandar Complex Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex (Sultan Iskandar Building)

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Births

Deaths

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