1977 in Malaysia

← → This article lists important figures and events in Malaysian public affairs during the year 1977, together with births and deaths of notable Malaysians.

MAS Flight 653 was hijacked and crashed in Johor on 16 December, killing 100 people.

The Boeing 737-200 of the Malaysian Airline System Flight 653 is hijacked and crashes in Tanjung Kupang , Johor , killing all 100 on board.