1956 in Malaya

1956 in Malaya

Events

8 February - The Treaty of London 1956 was signed to set up the independent Federation of Malaya
20 February - Tunku Abdul Rahman announced in Malacca Town after he returned from London that Malaya would become independent on 31 August 1957
March - The Rural and Industrial Development Authority (RIDA) Training Centre (Dewan Latehan RIDA) was established.
1 July - The Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) was established.

Years in Malaysia

Malaysia was only formed on September 16, 1963. Prior to that date, Peninsular Malaysia was known as Malaya when it was a British protectorate before independence.

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