This article lists important figures and events in Malaysian public affairs during the year 2001, as well as births and deaths of notable Malaysians.
Gerak Khas is a Malaysian police procedural television drama series broadcast on Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) and TV3. The series follows the crime-fighting efforts of the eponymous unit, led by SAC Datuk Helmi, from murders to the terrorism and many other crimes which committed in Malaysia. Gerak Khas, which ran from April 5, 1999, and ended on March 27, 2021, spanning 20 seasons and 1054 episodes, has become the longest-running primetime drama series on Malaysian television.
Tan Sri Zainuddin bin Maidin was a Malaysian politician and the former Information Minister in the Malaysian cabinet representing United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) in the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition government. He was the member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Merbok constituency for one term, from 24 March 2004 to 8 March 2008. In 2018, he quits UMNO and be part of Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition government. He is also the former Chief Editor of Utusan Melayu-turned-fierce critic, the oldest Malay language newspaper in Malaysia.
Muhammad bin Muhammad Taib, also fondly known as Mat Taib and also Mat Tyson, is a Malaysian politician who currently is a member of United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a major component of Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition. He was the former Menteri Besar of Selangor and the former Rural and Regional Development Minister. Muhammad was also the former UMNO vice-president.
The Malaysia FA Cup is an annual national knock-out football tournament in Malaysia. The competition was first held in 1990. It was previously managed by the Football Association of Malaysia, before being transferred to the Football Malaysia LLP in the 2016 season.
Datuk Akmar Hisham Bin Mohd Yusof @ Mokhles is the press secretary for the prime minister of Malaysia. Akmar Hisham is also a member of the advisory panel for Wasatiyyah Institute Malaysia which promotes moderate Islamic values. He is also involved in non-governmental and charity organization.
Reduan Abdullah is a retired Malaysian football player, and a current coach for UiTM FC in Malaysia Super League.
Najwan Halimi is a Malaysian politician currently serving as a member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly for Kota Anggerik. He is also the current Shah Alam Parti Keadilan Rakyat deputy chief and was former chief of Selangor Parti Keadilan Rakyat Youth wing. Najwan is one of the defence witness called by the Malaysian High Court in Anwar Ibrahim's second sodomy trial. He is also the designer of the flag Sang Saka Malaya that became controversial during the 55th anniversary of Malaysia's independence in 2012.
Saiful Ridzuan bin Selamat is a Malaysian footballer who plays for Negeri Sembilan.
Ifedayo Olusegun Patrick Omosouyi is a Nigerian-Bahraini professional footballer who plays as a forward for Malaysia Super League club Kedah Darul Aman.
The Selangor Royal Family consists of the family members of the Sultan of Selangor. It currently consists of Sharafuddin of Selangor and his close relations.
The 2021 season was Melaka United Football Club's 97th season in club history and 5th season in the Malaysia Super League.
The 2021 season was Negeri Sembilan's 98th year in their history and 9th season in Malaysia Premier League since it was first introduced in 2004. Also it was the third season in the Malaysia Premier League since 2019 following relegation 2018 season. Along with the league, the club will also compete in the Malaysia Cup.
The 2020 season was Negeri Sembilan's 97th year in their history and 8th season in Malaysia Premier League since it was first introduced in 2004. Also it was the second season in the Malaysia Premier League since 2019 following relegation 2018 season. Along with the league, the club also participated in the Malaysia FA Cup and the Malaysia Cup.
The 2021 season was Kelantan United's 6th year in their history and second season in the Malaysia Premier League since last year following promotion 2019 season. Along with the league, the club will also compete in the Malaysia Cup.
The 2020 season was Kelantan United's 5th year in their history and first season in the Malaysia Premier League following promotion 2019 season. Along with the league, the club also participated in the Malaysia FA Cup and the Malaysia Cup.
Selangor F.C. II plays the 2021 season in the Malaysia Premier League.
Perak F.C. II played the 2021 season in the Malaysia Premier League.
The 2022 season was the 102nd season in the history of Perak and their 1st season in the Malaysia Premier League. The club are participating in the Malaysia Premier League and Malaysia FA Cup.
