A GROUP of dedicated Malays formed the Sri Lanka United Malay Organization (SLUMO) on 22nd April 1984, with a view to moulding the younger generation to an Islamic way of life. Our prime objective was to deviate from the usual "Happy go lucky" get-to-gether and social evenings to a more meaningful service oriented way of life and towards worthy citizenship. HAVING realized through experience the v
arious shortcomings the Malays are confronted with, we met the then Hon Prime Minister the Hon Mr.D.B.Wijetunga in 1993. He granted most of our requests which appeared in the "Daily News" of 22.04.1993 and extended us substantial relief. We requested that suitable Malays be considered for nomination to Parliament Diplomatic Services, Boards and Corporations. The "SELAMAT" Rupavahini programme remains a permanent monthly feature. SLUMO is the only Malay Organization to make representations to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Constitutional Reforms.Youth Unrest Commission, etc.These matters have hitherto not thought of by other Malay Organizations. The only Malay Organization Incorporated by an Act of Parliament is the Sri Lanka United Malay Organization (SLUMO). This was moved in Parliament by Hon'ble Norman Waidyaratne the then Deputy Speaker and Late Mr G.V.S.de Silva, District Minister of Galle.
