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.