M. P. Drahaman

M.P. Drahaman (born November 5, 1889, Colombo, d. 1963, Mecca) was a Ceylonese Malay medical doctor and politician. He was the leader of the All Ceylon Malay Congress, and was appointed as Member of Parliament in 1956 and 1960.[1]

Drahaman established a private medical practice in Slave Island, Colombo in the 1930s. He led many Malay organizations, such as the Ceylon Malay Youth League, the Malay Progressive Association and All Ceylon Malay Association, All Ceylon Malay Congress and the Ceylon Malay Cricket Club. Drahaman supported the struggle for Indonesian independence. He was awarded the title of Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 1953.[2]

He died Mecca in 1963, whilst performing Hajj for the second time.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Parliaments of Ceylon. Associated Newspapers of Ceylon, 1960. p. 166
  2. 1 2 The Island. Remembering Dr M. P. Drahman - A Malay for all Seasons


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