1990-1994
Dr. Mahathir Mohamad courageously championed the impoverished nations and was hailed as the 'Third World Hero'. The Quality Service Award, the 'Visit Malaysia Year', The Malaysian Institute of Islamic Understanding (IKIM) and the privatisation of the Tenaga Nasional and Pos Malaysia were launched. Hamid Omar, the Lord President, introduced the songkok as the attire of Justices and Malay as the language of courtrooms. The 1990 general election returned PAS as the Kelantan government and UMNO debut in Sabah. The Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE) separated from that of Singapore. Daim Zainuddin resigned as Minister of Finance and was replaced by Anwar Ibrahim. The economy expanded tremendously enabling more Malays to become corporate figures. UMNO gained more confidence and accepted the Sabah aborigines as members. The University Malaysia Sarawak opened. The Constitutional crisis reduced the Royal immunity. The KLSE continued with remarkable performances. Proton Perdana, Perodua Kancil and the first Malaysian light aircraft were launched. The Malaysian armed forces continued to serve in the UN peacekeeping duties worldwide. UMNO elected Anwar Ibrahim as the new Deputy President. Socio-economic level, Tajuddin Ramli took control of the Malaysian Airline System (MAS), the Rakan Muda youth programmes launches and Al-Arqam de-registered. The PBS narrowly won the state election but eventually lost it to the BN when many of the representatives made a turn-around. The North-South highway was completed. Tuanku Jaafar, Yamtuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, was elected as the 10th Ruler.
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