Federation of Malaya Independence Act 1957
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The Federation of Malaya Independence Act 1957 (5 & 6 Eliz. 2. c. 60) was an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom.[1] It came into operation on 31 July 1957.
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Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act to make provision for and in connection with the establishment of the Federation of Malaya as an independent sovereign country within the Commonwealth. |
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Citation | 5 & 6 Eliz. 2. c. 60 |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 31 July 1957 |
Commencement | 31 August 1957 |
Status: Current legislation | |
Text of statute as originally enacted |
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The Act made provisions for the nation of Federation of Malaya (formerly the Protected States of Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor, and Terengganu) and the Settlements of Penang and Malacca to gain an independent sovereign country within and become a member of the Commonwealth of Nations on 31 August 1957; prior to this, Federation of Malaya (formerly Malay States) had been a fully self-governing British colony.