The National Library was announced as the Center for Malay Manuscripts by Y.B. Encik Anwar Ibrahim, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports. The second National Library Mobile Unit was launched, covering 20 stops within Sungai Besi and Cheras. The National LibraryOpen Day was officiated by Y.B. Encik Anwar Ibrahim, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports. This auspicious day was also the 10th anniversary of the National Library. 1985 Serial databases was developed.
Articles indexed are from selected serials.
The Deposit of Library Material Act 1986 replaced the Presevatuon of Books Act 1966. This Act made it compulsary for all publishers to deposit 5 copies printed materials and 2 copies of non-printed materials with the National Library. Seri Mohamad Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, officiated Computer Week. The National Library Act 1972 was amended. The National Library of Malaysia was put under the umbrella of the new Ministry of Culture, Arts and Tourism.