Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner in Kuala Lumpur, Dharshana M. Perera, appreciated the continued cooperation and support extended by the Federation of Malaysian Sri Lankan Organisations (FOMSO) and emphasized the importance of further strengthening engagement with Sri Lankan-origin communities in Malaysia, particularly in tourism promotion, and cultural cooperation.
The FOMSO delegation was led by its President, Dato’ Yogeswaran, and included Mr. Lokaraja, Mr. Magendran, Ms. Sandhidevi and other EXCO members. Mr. M. I. Mohamed Rizvi, Minister Counsellor / Actg. Deputy Head of Mission, together with officers of the High Commission, also attended the meeting on 1 July 2026 at the High Commission.
FOMSO, an umbrella organisation representing 24 Sri Lankan-origin organisations across Malaysia, briefed the High Commission on its ongoing community activities and its commitment to promoting closer links with Sri Lanka. The discussion covered a range of areas, including tourism, investment, air connectivity, cultural cooperation, student exchange and welfare-related matters.
The FOMSO delegation noted the significant potential to promote Sri Lanka among Malaysian Sri Lankan-origin communities, especially in the areas of leisure, cultural, religious and ancestral tourism. The need to improve air connectivity, including possible direct connectivity between Malaysia and the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. Further explored tourism-related investment opportunities, including golf, leisure, theme park and hotel development projects.
Both sides agreed to continue close cooperation to achieve practical outcomes in community engagement, tourism, investment, cultural diplomacy and people-to-people relations.
High Commission of Sri Lanka in Kuala Lumpur
1 July 2026
