President's Message

Dr. Manohur Kurup

Dear Members of AMMA and the Malayalee Community,

Namaskaram.

With immense pride and joy as your newly elected President of AMMA, I extend my heartfelt wishes for a Happy New Year to each of you. This moment is deeply meaningful to me, and I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for your unwavering support and dedication.

Since assuming this role on 23rd June 2024, the Central Working Committee (CWC) has been diligently organising impactful events that serve the community, including:


  • Army 3.0: A youth motivation and team-building programme on 16th August 2024.
  • Swayamvaram: A unique platform for youth to meet and connect on 16th November 2024.
  • Essential Conversations 3.0: A women’s empowerment initiative held on 1st December 2024


AMMA has further strengthened its ties with the High Commission of India (HCI) by actively participating in prestigious events, including the 7th Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest). Notably, this marked the first time India joined as an official supporting partner, reflecting our growing collaboration. We also united efforts with the HCI and the Global Indian International School in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, on a tree-planting project, further cementing our community’s partnership with the HCI.


In the past few months, AMMA has actively participated in numerous events across Malaysia, including the:


  • Perak Malayalee Association’s (PMA) Diamond Jubilee celebration.
  • Selangor and Federal Territory Malayalee Association’s (SFTMA) Onam Vannallo 3.0 event on 21st September 2024, attended by over 750 participants and graced by YB Dato’ Sri Ramanan Ramakrishnan.
  • Malacca Kerala Samajam’s (MKS) Onam celebration on 29th September 2024.
  • Lower Perak Malayalee Association’s (LPMA) Onam celebration on 13th October 2024 in Teluk Intan.
  • World Malayalee Forum Association’s Ponnonam event on 22nd September 2024, attended by Ms. Subhashini Narayanan, Deputy High Commissioner of India.
  • World Malayalee Council’s (WMC) Global Women’s Forum on 9th November 2024


AMMA and AMMA Foundation also achieved a major milestone with the acquisition of nine office lots at High Park, Kelana Jaya. The opening ceremony on 26th October 2024 was graced by our patron, Tan Sri Datuk Ravindran Menon, and included blessings by Hindu, Muslim, and Christian religious heads. This achievement symbolises the realisation of the Malaysian Malayalee Dream.

Looking forward, we have an exciting lineup of AMMA events, including:


  • AMMA Cultural Event on Saturday, 12th April 2025, at the NMMS House, Penang.
  • AMMA Annual Delegates Conference (ADC) on Saturday, 26th April 2025, at the Royal Selangor Club, Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
  • AMMA Ladies’ Event on either 17th or 24th May 2025, at the Casuarina Hotel, Ipoh.
  • AMMA’s 50th Anniversary Celebration on 9th August 2025, at the (Ideal Convention Centre) IDCC, Shah Alam.
  • AMMA’s Annual Games Carnival and Dinner from 3rd to 5th October 2025, in Kuala Lumpur.


I wish to especially highlight AMMA’s 50th Anniversary celebration on 9th August 2025. I encourage all affiliates, EXCO, and CWC members, along with well-wishers, to come together and contribute to making this significant milestone an unforgettable and grand occasion!


Thank you for your continued support, and I wish everyone a fulfilling and prosperous year ahead.

Warmest Regards,

Dr. Manohur Kurup

President

All Malaysia Malayalee Association (AMMA)