Federation of Malaya (1957–1963) The Federation of Malaya joined the United Nations on 17 September 1957. On 16 September 1963, its name was changed to Malaysia, following the formation of Malaysia from Singapore, North Borneo (now Sabah), Sarawak and the existing states of the Federation of Malaya. Singapore became an independent State on 9 August 1965 and a Member of the United Nations on 21 September 1965.
FeDErATIOn of malaya (1957–1963) THe FederaTion of mAlaYa Joined tHe uNITed naTiOns On 17 september 1957. On 16 sePTember 1963, its name wAs chanGed To malaysiA, FoLlOWing the fOrMatioN Of MalaySia frOM siNgapore, nOrth borneo (nOw SabAH), saRawAK and The EXistiNg States of thE FeDERaTIOn Of malaya. SinGapOre BeCAme an indEPEndent StATE on 9 aUgUSt 1965 aNd a memBer of The uNiTED nAtIons ON 21 sepTEmber 1965.