The Sri Lanka – Malaysia Business Council (SLMBC) holds it 30th AGM-Marshard Barry elected president

RUZAIK FAROOK : COLOMBO — The Sri Lanka – Malaysia Business Council (SLMBC) successfully concluded its 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday August 22^. at the Union Ballroom, Hilton Colombo Residences.

 The event was a significant milestone for the council, celebrating three decades of fostering bilateral trade and investment between Sri Lanka and Malaysia. 

The outgoing president, M.H.K.M Hameez (Spillburg Holdings), in his farewell speech, reflected on the Council’s achievements during 2023/24. The Council also presented a special edition of its event highlights to His Excellency, Malaysian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka. 

Marshad Barry, newly elected President (Amana Bank PLC), outlined his vision for SLMBC’s future. He emphasized the Council’s commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and investment between Sri Lanka and Malaysia. Kushan Atapattu (Dialog Axiata PLC) and Tony Ganlath (Ganlath Timber & Transport Services) was elected as Vice Presidents.

The AGM was graced by the presence of  Badli Hisham Adam, the High Commissioner of Malaysia to Sri Lanka, who also serves as the Patron of SLMBC. His Excellency delivered a keynote address, highlighting the strong and growing bilateral relations between the two countries and emphasizing the importance of continued cooperation in multiple business and industry sectors.

Dr. Kishu Gomes, the Group Managing Director and CEO of Dreamron Group of Companies, was the guest speaker. Dr. Gomes shared his insights on the current economic landscape and discussed opportunities for businesses to collaborate and thrive in the region, drawing on his experience over the past few decades as a top Executive.

The AGM concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Vice President  Kushan Atapattu.

The SLMBC is confident that under the leadership of its new Executive Committee, it will continue to play a vital role in strengthening the economic relationship between Sri Lanka and Malaysia.

The office bearers exco are : – 

From L – R (Seated): Immediate Past President –  M. H. K. Mohamed Hameez (Managing Director, Spillburg Holdings), Vice President – G. A. D. A. Tissa Ganlath (Sole Proprietor, Ganlath Timber and Transport Service), SLMBC Patron – His Excellency Badli Hisham Adam, High Commissioner of Malaysia,  President – Marshad Barry (Deputy Head of Orphan Care, Amana Bank PLC), Vice President –  Kushan Atapattu (Senior Manager – Enterprise Marketing, Sponsorships and Loyalty, Dialog Axiata PLC), Secretary – Ms. Tharushika Senadeera (Ceylon Chamber of Commerce).

From L – R (Standing):  M. Zubair Hassen (Director, Inspiration Consultancy (Pvt) Ltd), Ms. Devinka Gayanthie Kulathunga (Head of Trade Finance, Public Bank Berhad),  Rupasinghe Arachchige Jude Nadeera (Assistant Manager Sales and Marketing, Acorn Aviation (Private) Limited), Ms. Dona Ruklani Wathsala Wijesinghe (Manager, International Scholar Educational Services (Pvt) Ltd), Ms. Fathima Sarah Mohamed Mizver (Director, Macksons Holdings (Pvt) Ltd),  Gayan Maddumarachchi (Director, MAC Holdings (Pvt) Ltd),  Zaharine Hameen (General Manager, Aitken Spence Travels (Pvt) Ltd),  Praveena Sarathchandra (CEO, SmashTaps (Pvt) Ltd), Representative of Overseas Cargo Consultants and M.Z.M. Rushdi (Director,  MTL Lanka Travels