Tony Ganlath elected President of Sri Lanka-Malaysia Business Council

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High Commissioner of Malaysia Badli Hisham Adam and new office-bearers of the Council

Tony Ganlath of Ganlath Timber and Transport Services has been elected President of the Sri Lanka-Malaysia Business Council (SLMBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce for the 2026–2027 term. Malaysian High Commissioner Badli Hisham Adam attended the occasion as the Chief Guest.

The Council’s 32nd Annual General Meeting held recently at the Amari Hotel, Colombo. The AGM marked an important milestone for the SLMBC, with the appointment of a new office-bearer team to lead the Council during the coming year.

Zahrine Hameen of Aitken Spence Travels Ltd. was elected Senior Vice President, while Mohamed Rushdi of MTL Lanka Travels and Logistics Ltd. was appointed Vice President. Wathsala Wijesinghe of International Scholar Educational Services Ltd. will serve as Treasurer. Immediate Past President Marshad Barry of Amana Bank PLC will continue to serve on the committee.

Representatives from a diverse range of companies will also contribute to the Council’s activities. These include Dialog Axiata PLC, Eduko Pathway Ltd., K&D Group of Companies, Mansoor Gems, Mway Ltd., Overseas Cargo Consultants Ltd., Public Bank Berhad, SmashTaps Ltd., SN Travels Ltd. and World Express (CMB) Ltd.

During the AGM, Barry presented the latest SLMBC newsletter and a token of appreciation to Malaysian High Commissioner Badli Hisham Adam.