Historical leaders of Malaysia and other associated countries

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The following list shows all historical leaders of Malaysia starting with the most recent. The definition of leader differs across countries, usually referring to a head of state or head of government. This list shows the person who is publicly recognized as the leader, i.e., the person representing the country internationally and being in charge of running the day-to-day domestic political agenda.

In case the country has seen one or multiple political transformations over time, former governance structures are also listed below.

Leaders of Malaysia

Malaysia

Anwar Ibrahim

Prime Minister

Since Nov 24th, 2022

Malaysia

Ismail Sabri Yaakob

Prime Minister

Aug 21st, 2021 to Nov 24th, 2022

Malaysia

Muhyiddin Mohd. Yassin

Prime Minister

Mar 1st, 2020 to Aug 16th, 2021

Malaysia

Mahathir Mohamad

Prime Minister

May 10th, 2018 to Feb 24th, 2020

Malaysia

Mohd. Najib Abdul Razak

Prime Minister

Apr 3rd, 2009 to May 9th, 2018

Malaysia

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi

Prime Minister

Oct 31st, 2004 to Apr 3rd, 2009

Malaysia

Mahathir Mohamad

Prime Minister

Jul 16th, 1981 to Oct 30th, 2003

Malaysia

Hussein Onn

Prime Minister

Jan 15th, 1976 to Jul 16th, 1981

Malaysia

Abdul Razak Hussein

Prime Minister

Sep 22nd, 1970 to Jan 14th, 1976

Malaysia

Tunku Abdul Rahman

Prime Minister

Aug 31st, 1957 to Sep 22nd, 1970