1975-1979
Sultan Yahya Petra of Kelantan became the sixth Ruler. The 'Green Book' scheme encouraged agricultural activities among smallholders. Agricultural products began to be exported. Oil palm emerged as a major source of national income especially with further development of land settlement schemes and oil palm factories in the interior. The nation was rocked by the sudden demise of Prime Minister Abdul Razak. Hussein Onn became the third Prime Minister, Dr Mahathir Mohamad his deputy. The Third Malaysia Plan was launched with the NEP as the thrust. Meanwhile, PAS fractured into factions following a power struggle between its President, Asri Muda and the Chief Minister of Kelantan, Mohd Nasir. Supporters of the factions rioted, resulting in the declaration of emergency in the state. MAS workers went on strike to demand better pay. Political considerations caused the Labour Party to be declared illegal and all forms of political gathering were made unlawful including the association of local labour groups with international bodies and the use of 'moon and stars' as symbols for political parties. PAS broke away from the National Front and changed its symbol to the 'full moon'. BN emerged victorious in the 1978 general election in all states including Kelantan. The national education policy expanded to include co-curricular activities. In fisheries, the freshwater culture was propagated. With the passing of Sultan Yahya Petra, Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang was enthroned as the seventh Ruler. To improve the quality of life, the suburban housing scheme was rapidly implemented.
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