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Looking back at 2022

From beginning to end, a look at some of the major events that took place throughout the year.

Photographs by Djohan Shahrin & Ahmad Sadiq Mohamad Sani

Security personnel escort the chariot of Lord Murugan to prevent crowds from gathering during a Thaipusam procession held under Covid-19 restrictions in Ipoh on Jan 18.
Security personnel escort the chariot of Lord Murugan to prevent crowds from gathering during a Thaipusam procession held under Covid-19 restrictions in Ipoh on Jan 18.
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi leaves the Kuala Lumpur High Court after being told to enter his defence for 47 charges of money laundering, criminal breach of trust, and corruption on Jan 24.
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi leaves the Kuala Lumpur High Court after being told to enter his defence for 47 charges of money laundering, criminal breach of trust, and corruption on Jan 24.
Voters queue to cast their votes at a polling centre in Muar for the Johor state election on March 12.
Voters queue to cast their votes at a polling centre in Muar for the Johor state election on March 12.
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Young voters show their ink-stained fingers after casting their votes for the first time at the Johor election on March 12.
Young voters show their ink-stained fingers after casting their votes for the first time at the Johor election on March 12.
Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi celebrates with other party leaders after the results of the Johor election on March 12.
Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi celebrates with other party leaders after the results of the Johor election on March 12.
An Etihad plane from Abu Dhabi is sprayed with water upon its arrival at KLIA in Sepang, after the reopening of Malaysia's borders on April 1.
An Etihad plane from Abu Dhabi is sprayed with water upon its arrival at KLIA in Sepang, after the reopening of Malaysia's borders on April 1.
Congregants pray shoulder to shoulder at a mosque in Sepang as physical distancing measures are lifted on the same day.
Congregants pray shoulder to shoulder at a mosque in Sepang as physical distancing measures are lifted on the same day.
Crowds throng a Ramadan bazaar in Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur, as pandemic restrictions are eased in April.
Crowds throng a Ramadan bazaar in Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur, as pandemic restrictions are eased in April.
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Former prime minister Najib Razak (left) bumps fists with then opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim during the Perdana Debate in Kuala Lumpur on May 12.
Former prime minister Najib Razak (left) bumps fists with then opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim during the Perdana Debate in Kuala Lumpur on May 12.
Protesters hold up placards urging Singapore to abolish its death penalty during a candlelight vigil in front of the Singapore high commission in Kuala Lumpur, amid the city-state's spree of executions.
Protesters hold up placards urging Singapore to abolish its death penalty during a candlelight vigil in front of the Singapore high commission in Kuala Lumpur, amid the city-state's spree of executions.
The Bon Odori festival makes a comeback after a pandemic-induced hiatus, with hundreds of participants swamping the Panasonic Stadium in Shah Alam on July 16.
The Bon Odori festival makes a comeback after a pandemic-induced hiatus, with hundreds of participants swamping the Panasonic Stadium in Shah Alam on July 16.
An external view of a littoral combat ship, one of several at the heart of a controversy involving the defence ministry, at the Boustead Naval Shipyard in Lumut, Perak, on Aug 13.
An external view of a littoral combat ship, one of several at the heart of a controversy involving the defence ministry, at the Boustead Naval Shipyard in Lumut, Perak, on Aug 13.
A black SUV transports Najib Razak to Kajang Prison after the apex court upholds his conviction and sentence for the misappropriation of RM42 million in SRC International funds on Aug 23.
A black SUV transports Najib Razak to Kajang Prison after the apex court upholds his conviction and sentence for the misappropriation of RM42 million in SRC International funds on Aug 23.
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Malaysians throng Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur to celebrate independence day on a grand scale for the first time after two years of Covid-19 restrictions.
Malaysians throng Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur to celebrate independence day on a grand scale for the first time after two years of Covid-19 restrictions.
Rosmah Mansor, the wife of former prime minister Najib Razak, leaves the Kuala Lumpur High Court after being found guilty of corruption in the solar hybrid case on Sept 1.
Rosmah Mansor, the wife of former prime minister Najib Razak, leaves the Kuala Lumpur High Court after being found guilty of corruption in the solar hybrid case on Sept 1.
Then prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob (centre), flanked by his finance minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz, arrive at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur for the tabling of the 2023 budget.
Then prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob (centre), flanked by his finance minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz, arrive at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur for the tabling of the 2023 budget.
Election Commission chairman Abdul Ghani Salleh speaks at a press conference to announce the dates of the 15th general election in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 20, 10 days after the dissolution of Parliament.
Election Commission chairman Abdul Ghani Salleh speaks at a press conference to announce the dates of the 15th general election in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 20, 10 days after the dissolution of Parliament.
A motorcyclist drives through floodwater during the campaign period for the general election, which was called despite concerns over the annual year-end floods and their impact on the people.
A motorcyclist drives through floodwater during the campaign period for the general election, which was called despite concerns over the annual year-end floods and their impact on the people.
Voters queue to cast their ballots at a voting centre in Selayang on Nov 19.
Voters queue to cast their ballots at a voting centre in Selayang on Nov 19.
Perikatan Nasional chairman Muhyiddin Yassin (centre) and other leaders celebrate the results of the election which saw a drastic swing in support towards the coalition.
Perikatan Nasional chairman Muhyiddin Yassin (centre) and other leaders celebrate the results of the election which saw a drastic swing in support towards the coalition.
Pakatan Harapan leaders led by their chairman Anwar Ibrahim celebrate the coalition's victory in 81 seats – the most won by any coalition at the Nov 19 polls.
Pakatan Harapan leaders led by their chairman Anwar Ibrahim celebrate the coalition's victory in 81 seats – the most won by any coalition at the Nov 19 polls.
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Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi leaves the Seri Pacific Hotel in Kuala Lumpur after a meeting with Pakatan Harapan leaders to discuss the formation of a government to break the political impasse on Nov 20.
Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi leaves the Seri Pacific Hotel in Kuala Lumpur after a meeting with Pakatan Harapan leaders to discuss the formation of a government to break the political impasse on Nov 20.
Pakatan Harapan supporters wait outside Istana Negara as the Agong holds a series of audiences with party leaders to determine who possesses the support of the majority in Kuala Lumpur on Nov 22.
Pakatan Harapan supporters wait outside Istana Negara as the Agong holds a series of audiences with party leaders to determine who possesses the support of the majority in Kuala Lumpur on Nov 22.
Pakatan Harapan chairman Anwar Ibrahim leaves after a press conference at which he announced that no decision had been made on the prime minister's appointment.
Pakatan Harapan chairman Anwar Ibrahim leaves after a press conference at which he announced that no decision had been made on the prime minister's appointment.
Perikatan Nasional chairman Muhyiddin Yassin speaks at a separate press conference at which he said he had refused to join hands with Pakatan Harapan as part of a palace proposal for a unity government.
Perikatan Nasional chairman Muhyiddin Yassin speaks at a separate press conference at which he said he had refused to join hands with Pakatan Harapan as part of a palace proposal for a unity government.
Anwar Ibrahim waves as he enters Istana Negara to be sworn in as the 10th prime minister in Kuala Lumpur on Nov 24.
Anwar Ibrahim waves as he enters Istana Negara to be sworn in as the 10th prime minister in Kuala Lumpur on Nov 24.
Anwar Ibrahim speaks at his first press conference as prime minister in Sungai Long, Kajang.
Anwar Ibrahim speaks at his first press conference as prime minister in Sungai Long, Kajang.
Anwar Ibrahim holds up a list showing his Cabinet line-up, including the controversial appointment of Ahmad Zahid Hamidi as one of his two deputy prime ministers, in Putrajaya on Dec 2.
Anwar Ibrahim holds up a list showing his Cabinet line-up, including the controversial appointment of Ahmad Zahid Hamidi as one of his two deputy prime ministers, in Putrajaya on Dec 2.
A view of a massive landslide which hit a campsite in Batang Kali, Selangor, in the early hours of Dec 16. A total of 31 people were killed in what became Malaysia's second worst tragedy in terms of deaths.
A view of a massive landslide which hit a campsite in Batang Kali, Selangor, in the early hours of Dec 16. A total of 31 people were killed in what became Malaysia's second worst tragedy in terms of deaths.