Sunday Times 2
Sri Lanka Malay Associaion AGM
View(s):Rizwan Badoordeen was elected president of the Sri Lanka Malay Association (SLMA) at its annual general meeting held at the Colombo Malay Cricket Club.
Founded in 1922, the SLMA is dedicated to preserve the Sri Lanka Malay heritage and foster religious values. As part of its centenary celebrations, SLMA organised ‘Pasar Malam’ a fun-filled evening with authentic Malay cuisine and traditional Malay cultural performances. They hope to organise a Malay Symposium in May.
Badoordeen was at the helm of Colombo Malay Cricket Club which celebrated its 150th anniversary prior to his election as SLMA president.
Office-bearers 2023-2024:
Patron: Al Haj T E J Cuttilan
Vice Patrons: Branu Rahim, T Y Raheem, Indra Saldin, Thaj Sariffo’deen, Soekarno Ousmand, Thaj Lantra, Thalip F Iyne, Ramalee Adjumain, Dr Sandy Musafer, DIG B M N Jurangpathy (Rtd), Rohan Musafer, Hajiani Fazeela Cuttilan, Al Haj Tuan Z Assen, Brig T M Bohoran (Rtd) and Juragan Majid
General Council
President: Rizwan Badoordeen
Immediate Past President: Rilwan Lantra
Vice Presidents: Taslim Rahaman, Hussain Jayah, Irfan Allang, Roy Marso, Shanaz Bohoran, Malrene Lantra, Sabrina Jayah, Shafeena Fajudeen, Izwan Ahamat, T J Packeerally
General Secretary: Iqram Cuttilan
Asst Secretary: Yaseem Samath
Treasurer: Diana Rahaman
Asst Treasurer: Adhil Khassim
Social Services Committee
Chairperson: Sandra Sourjah
Secretary: Mersumi Majid
Religious Affairs & Janaza Fund Committee
Chairperson: Zaheeda Ousmand
Secretary: Marlene Dole
Women’s Affairs Committee
Chairperson: Hashmarene Bangsajayah
Secretary: Feroziya Jumat
Literary & Cultural Affairs Committee
Chairperson: Zeenia Cambal
Secretary: Shalimar Samidon
Research, Documentation Study & Communications Committee
Chairperson: Tinaz Amit
Secretary: Shahana Dole
Committee: Niameth Raheem, Virashmie Adjumain, Nazreen Allang, Mirsab Samath, Naim Samahon, Razeena Rahaman, Akbar Samidon, Mumtaz Hamidon, Mirza Deane, Irfath Meedin
Ex-Officio
President (CMCC): Rinaldin Rahaman
Club Captain (CMCC): Roshan Allang
Gen Secretary (CMCC): Perry Jumat
Secretary – Ground & Pavilion (CMCC): Shyam Razak
President (SLMA Rupee Fund): Al Haj A R Pallie
Gen Secretary (SLMA Rupee Fund): Ibnusha Ally