History of MMA
The Mabole Malay Association (MMA) was established on 17thFebruary 1984. The primary aim in establishing this social service organization was to conduct various religious, social and cultural events which would enable the Sri Lanka Malays of the Mabole, Wattala, and Ragama areas to come together. Over the last 30 years the MMA has fulfilled its mandate and grown to be one of the most active and vibrant Malay Associations in Sri Lanka.
The founder President of the MMA was Mr. T. Falaldeen and Dr. M. S. Jaldeen, Al-Haj T. K. Jaleel and Mr. T. M. S. (Bunny) Saldin were among its founder members. The past Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers of the MMA, along with the members of their respective Executive Committees worked tirelessly to unite the Malays of the area.
The constitution of the MMA was initially drafted by Dr. M. S. Jaldeen and amended through the years as the MMA catered to the varying needs of the Malay community in the area. The most up-to-date version of the MMA constitution can be downloaded here.
present
At present the MMA is one of the most vibrant Malay Associations in Sri Lanka, conducting various religious, social, cultural, and sporting events for the Malays of the whole island. The MMA functions primarily through its four sub-committees – Religious Affairs, Women’s Affairs, Youth Affairs & Sports, and Social & Cultural Affairs. Until 2012, the MMA also had a Membership Administration Committee.
The MMA has approximately 400 members at present. MMA activities are planned and executed by an Executive Committee which is elected at its Annual General Meeting. The present Executive Committee comprises 22 members and they meet once a month. Any Sri Lanka Malay can become a member of the MMA by filling in a Membership Form. The application for membership has to be recommended by an Executive Committee Member and subsequently approved at an Executive Committee meeting.