Iskandar, Iskander, Skander, Askander, Eskinder, or Scandar, is a variant of the given name Alexander in cultures such as Iran (Persia), Arabia and others throughout the Middle East, North Africa, Southeast Asia, Caucasus and Central Asia. In Egypt, its bearers are mostly of Christian (Coptic) descent. Originally referring to Alexander the Great, it was transmitted through works such as the Iskandarnameh and the Sirr al-Asrar, and became a popular name for rulers in the medieval period. it's origins is also Indonesia.
This article lists important figures and events in Malaysian public affairs during the year 1964, together with births and deaths of significant Malaysians.
Malaysia Rugby, formerly known as Malaysia Rugby Union(Malay: Kesatuan Ragbi Malaysia) is the governing body for rugby union in Malaysia. It was founded in 1921 and joined the International Rugby Football Board, later known as the International Rugby Board and now as World Rugby, in 1988. They organize the annual Malaysia Sevens tournament and few local tournament
Sultan Muhammad V is the 29th Sultan of Kelantan since ascending to the throne in 2010. He previously reigned as the fifteenth King of Malaysia from 2016 until his abdication in 2019.
Second Sergeant Usman bin Haji Muhammad Ali, also spelt Osman bin Haji Mohamed Ali, was an Indonesian marine and convicted murderer. He uses the aliases Janatin or Usman Janatin during his task of bombing the MacDonald House, which killed three people and injured 33 other people. Usman was executed alongside his accomplice Harun Said for the murders of the three deceased victims from the MacDonald House bombing.
Syaiful Indra Cahya is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Liga 2 club RANS Nusantara.
Nik Azli bin Nik Alias is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays for Malaysia Super League club Kelantan United. Nik Azli plays mainly as a forward but can also play as a left winger.
The 2017 Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah madrasa fire occurred around 5:10 a.m. on September 14, 2017, when a fire broke out at the Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah madrasa in Kampung Datuk Keramat, Kuala Lumpur, resulting in the deaths of 23 madrasa residents, comprising 21 students and two teachers, while five others were reportedly injured.
Malaysia competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from 4 to 15 April 2018. Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia (SRAM) president Huang Ying How was the chef-de-mission of the delegation.
The 2018 AFF U-19 Youth Championship was the 16th edition of the AFF U-19 Youth Championship, organised by ASEAN Football Federation. It was hosted by Indonesia during July 2018. Eleven out of the twelve member associations of the ASEAN Football Federation took part in the tournament featuring two groups of five and six teams.
Muhammad Azalinullah bin Mohammed Alias is a Malaysian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Malaysian club Perak FC.
Muhammad Bakhtiar bin Wan Chik is a Malaysian politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Balik Pulau since May 2018. He served as the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture in the Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration under former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and former Minister Mohammadin Ketapi from July 2018 to the collapse of the PH administration in February 2020. He is a member of the People's Justice Party (PKR), a component party of the PH coalition.
Malaysia participated in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia from 18 August to 2 September 2018. At the last edition in Incheon, the country placed 14 in the medals tally, with 5 gold medals from squash, sailing, and karate. In 2018 edition, Malaysia was represented by 447 athletes and 140 officials at the Games. Abdul Azim Mohamad Zabidi, the Appeals Committee chairman of the Olympic Council of Malaysia was the chief of the delegation.
Malaysia competed in the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan from 24 August to 5 September 2021 which was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yang Berhormat Senator Ustaz Che Alias bin Hamid is a Malaysian politician who has served as a Senator since November 2024. He was the Chairman of the Kemaman Port Authority (LPKmn) from April 2020 to April 2022 and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Kemaman from May 2018 to his disqualification in September 2023. He is a member and the Yang di-Pertua of Kemaman of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), a component party of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition.
Muhammad Nur Syaiful bin Zulkafli is a Malaysian Paralympic swimmer.
Sharif Kunal bin Doli Sharif, commonly known by his stage name Atu Zero, is a Malaysian actor and comedian.
Muhammad Syaiful bin Doli Sharif, commonly known by his stage name Syaiful Zero, is a Malaysian actor and comedian. Due to the feminine roles he adopts, Syaiful was given the nickname Mawar, which means rose.
Syaiful is a given name. Notable people with the name include:
