| Sultan Abdul Halim Mua'dzam Shah |
Sultan Abdul Halim Mua'dzam Shah (Sultan of Kedah) was appointed the King to-5, Abdul Razak Hussein became the second Prime Minister and Dr. Ismail Abdul Rahman, his deputy. National Consultative Council introduced the New Economic Policy to restructure society and eradicate poverty, with Pillars of the National Cultural Policy and as a basis for national unity. Recently completed a number of institutions including the National Bank Building, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and Gapena established. 'Hibiscus', the first merchant ship's launch. Urban Development Authority (UDA) and the Malaysian Fisheries Development Board (LKIM) is established. Meanwhile Berlia Training Centre was established to train Bumiputera youths in various skills. Abdul Razak was Malaysia's first Prime Minister visited the Communist Block - Russia and China - and met Mao Tse Tung to discuss mutual interests. Malaysia-Singapore Airlines (MSA) were divided into Malaysia Airline System (MAS) and Singapore International Airlines (SIA). Kuala Lumpur was declared as the City and the Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) was established. To reduce political competition and focusing on the development. Abdul Razak set up the Barisan National (BN) with the participation of several opposition parties. Intensified agricultural activities and the people encouraged the cultivator. BN to DAP and PRM easily beat in the 1974 elections. Petronas was established and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur declared.
| Dr. Ismail Abdul Rahman |
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