This article lists important figures and events in Malayan public affairs during the year 1952, together with births and deaths of significant Malayans.
Incumbent political figures
Central level
- Monarch of the United Kingdom
- King George VI (until 6 February)
- Queen Elizabeth II(starting 6 February)
- Governor of Malaya :
- Vacant (until 15 January)
- Sir Gerald Templer (from 15 January)
- Chief Minister of Malaya :
State level
Perlis :
- Raja of Perlis : Syed Harun Putra Jamalullail
- Menteri Besar of Perlis : Raja Ahmad Raja Endut
Johore :
- Sultan of Johor : Sultan Ibrahim Al-Masyhur
- Menteri Besar of Johore :
- Vacant (until 18 February)
- Syed Abdul Kadir Mohamed (from 18 February)
Kedah :
Kelantan :
Trengganu :
- Sultan of Trengganu : Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah
- Menteri Besar of Trengganu : Raja Kamaruddin Idris
Selangor :
Penang :
- Monarchs :
- King George VI (until 6 February)
- Queen Elizabeth II (from 6 February)
- Residents-Commissioner : Robert Porter Bingham
- Monarchs :
- Malacca :
- Monarchs :
- King George VI (until 6 February)
- Queen Elizabeth II (from 6 February)
- Residents-Commissioner :
- Monarchs :
Negri Sembilan :
- Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan : Tuanku Abdul Rahman ibni Almarhum Tuanku Muhammad
- Menteri Besar Negri Sembilan :
- Abdul Aziz Abdul Majid (until 1 October)
- Abdul Malek Yusuf (from 1 October)
Pahang :
- Sultan of Pahang : Sultan Abu Bakar
- Menteri Besar of Pahang : Tengku Mohamad Sultan Ahmad
Perak :
- British Adviser of Perak : Ian Blelloch
- Sultan of Perak : Sultan Yusuf Izzuddin Shah
- Menteri Besar of Perak : Abdul Wahab Toh Muda Abdul Aziz
Events
- 17 March – The Pan-Malayan Religious-Studies Teachers Union was formed.
- 24 March – Civil Defence Department was established for carrying out the provisions of the Ordinance.
- 29 May – Houses of Parliament (Privileges and Powers) Act 1952 was enacted.
- 30 May – The Rubber Trade Association of the Federation of Malaya was formed.
- 31 May–1 June – 1952 Thomas Cup. Malaya won this edition, defeating United States.
- June – The Labour Party of Malaya was founded by Lee Moke Sang.
- 3 July – Royal Military College (Malaysia) was established.
- November – The Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 was enacted.
- 21 November – The Education Ordinance 1952 was enacted.
- 22 November – An ordinance on immigration law was passed to consolidate the law relating to and further regulate immigration into the Federation of Malaya.
- 6 December – Local municipal election were held in six municipal and town councils in the Federation of Malaya.
- Unknown date – The Alliance Party (Malaysia) was founded.
- Unknown date – The Malaysian Amateur Radio Transmitters' Society was founded.[1]
- Unknown date – Construction began on Melaka International Airport, the main airport in Malacca.
- Unknown date – Simpang Airport was built and served as the main airport in Kuala Lumpur until it was replaced by Subang International Airport in 1965
Births
- 28 February – Raja Nadzatul Shima – First son of Sultan Idris Shah and Raja Muzwim
- 23 March – Anita Sarawak – Singer and host
- 1 April – Poh Ah Tiam, politician, businessman and community leader (died 2007)
- 30 May – Abdul Rahman Bakar – Politician
- 21 July – Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlah – Politician
- 11 August – Aida Khalida – Actor
- 9 September – Hasbullah Awang – Sport commentator (died 2015)
- 15 October – Ramli Sarip – Singer
- 3 December – Wan Azizah Wan Ismail – Politician and wife of Anwar Ibrahim
- 25 December – Isa Bakar, football player (died 2010)
- 26 December – Reduan Abdullah – Footballer
- Unknown date – Ahmad Busu – Actor (died 2013)
- Unknown date – Hatta Azad Khan – Film director
- Unknown date – Sulaiman Yassin or Mat Over – Actor and comedian
Deaths
See also
References
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