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Lankan arrested in Malaysia with narcotics

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A Sri Lanka national has been arrested for the possession of narcotics during a raid conducted in Bukit Tambun, Malaysia.

According to a report from Bernama news, Malaysian Police successfully dismantled a heroin processing laboratory, operated by a drug distribution syndicate, in two raids.

During the raids, two Malaysian nationals and a Sri Lankan man, aged between 25 and 46 were apprehended.

“In the first raid, at 4.29 pm, at a house in Taman Tambun Permai, police arrested two local men along with 1,113gm of heroin, 641gm of heroin base, 4kg of caffeine, several chemicals, and equipment suspected of being drug processing tools.

“In the second raid at a house not far from the first residence, at around 5.04 pm, we arrested a Sri Lankan man with 26kg of caffeine. All the drugs seized in the two raids were worth RM74,500,” a senior police official said in a statement.

According to intelligence reports, the syndicate had been engaging in the drug processing activities since January and that the heroin they processed was for the local market.

The two local men, who were arrested, possessed previous records related to drugs and crime, while the Sri Lankan man had no previous record.

The total amount of drugs seized could be used by 49,500 addicts, according to estimates by local officials.



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Cenmetrix achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification, marking a milestone in quality excellence

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From left to right: Chittananda Kulatilake, Imran Ismail, Roshani Perera, Dewmi Gamage, Deshika Kushan, Vipula Chaminda

Cenmetrix recently achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, the world’s most widely recognised standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS). This significant milestone reflects the company’s strong commitment to quality assurance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across its technology solutions and services.

Following the successful completion of all certification requirements and full conformity with ISO 9001:2015 standards, the official certificate was formally awarded to Cenmetrix in February 2026, marking an important step in the company’s long-term quality and governance strategy.

The company’s ISO journey began with a strategic decision to engage expert guidance to strengthen and transform its internal processes. Win Win Consultants (Pvt) Ltd was appointed to introduce ISO best practices, define organisational quality objectives, and support process improvements, while TQCS International (Group) Pty Ltd was selected as the certification body to facilitate a structured and comprehensive certification process.

Under the leadership of the ISO implementation team, headed by Dewmi Gamage and Mr Deshika Kushan, Cenmetrix established key QMS foundations, including clearly defined organisational structures, process maps, workflow documentation, standard operating procedures, and performance monitoring mechanisms.

“Achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification is a significant milestone that strengthens the trust our clients place in us,” said Dewmi Gamage, Assistant Accountant at Cenmetrix.

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MMBL–Pathfinder Group Recognizes Long Service MMBL–Pathfinder Group Employees   

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MMBL–Pathfinder Group Recognizes Long Service MMBL–Pathfinder Group felicitated employees who have completed 15 and 25 years of dedicated service, at an awards ceremony held at its Riverpoint headquarters.

 The event recognized the longstanding commitment and contribution of team members whose service has played an important role in the Group’s growth and continuity. Sumudu Ruwan (Assistant Accountant, 25 years), Janaka Dassanayake (Technician, 25 years), Bernard Goonetilleke (Chairman, Pathfinder Foundation, 15 years), and Ravi Jayawikcrama Arachchige (Media Executive, -15 Years) were awarded by the management.

 Awards were presented by Founder Milinda Moragoda and Jennifer Moragoda. Group Director/Chief Executive Officer K. Balasundaram and Renuka Deraniyagala were also present. In acknowledging the awardees, the Group commended their professionalism, loyalty, and sustained contribution over the years.

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St. Servatius College Matara, Colombo OBA AGM

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The 49th Annual General Meeting of the St. Servatius’ College, Matara – Old Boys’ Association (Colombo Branch) will be held at the Mercantile Cricket Association, Colombo 07 on 8 May 2026 from 6.00 p.m. onwards.

Members of the association are invited to attend the event.

Winners and runnersup of the Under-12 and Under-8 New Year Queen contest at the Sinhala-Tamil New Year festival, held at Lake Resort, Polduwa, Piliyandala, organised by the Pradeepa Ariyawansa Dance Academy, pose for photographs. The event was attended by dancers and artistes. Pix by Thushara Athapaththu

For further details, please contact the Joint Secretaries; Sajeewa Sapukotana (071 077 9779) or Maj. Vibeeshan Perera (071 436 3673).

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