In July 1952, the Federation Regiment Bill was passed in the Federal Legislative Council. This Bill opened a new page in Malayan Military history for it paved the way for the development of the first multi-racial infantry unit called the Federation Regiment. This was later followed by the formation of the various support and logistic units, such as the Federation Armoured Car Regiment, Artillery, Engineers, Supply and Transport, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and the Ordinance.

Regarding traning centres, before 1952, there had been what was called the “Training Depot of the Malay Regiment” in Port Dickson. Here courses were held in signals, tactics and administration. The Depot also provide educational facilities to bring selected members of the Regiment up to the necessary academic standard for acceptance at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, for higher military training, with a view to qualifying for commissioned rank.