The Treaty of London was signed on 8 February 1956 to set up the independent Federation of Malaya, which achieved its independence on 31 August 1957. See also Reid Commission Merdeka Day References External links British Pathe video of the conference Federation of Malaya 1956 in Malaya Treaties concluded in 1956 Treaties entered into force in 1957 London 1956 Treaties of the Federation of Malaya 1956 in London