Mr.Palayam Hasan> Kayalpatnam Welfare Association, Singapore (KWA) was formed in February 2004. KWA Singapore was officially registered with the Registrar of Societies, Singapore on 28 September 2004. It has its own constitution.

Our association was formed with the objective of uniting Kayalites under one umbrella and to make sure that they do not deviate from Kayal culture. Since most of the Kayalites in Singapore are young professionals and Singapore is a more disciplined country, they needed guidance in Singapore. We hope our association is having a good control over our Kayalites in Singapore

Mr.Palayam Hasan> There are about 100 expatriate-Kayalites living in Singapore (13 Singapore Citizens, 12 Singapore Permanent Residents, 16 Employment Pass Holders, 4 Student Pass Holders, 25 Female members and 30 Children). 14 members live in their own houses

Mr.Palayam Hasan>All the male adults (45) are members of our Kayalpatnam Welfare Association

Mr.Palayam Hasan> We have an Executive Committee consisting of President, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer. This committee will be elected once in two years in the Annual General Meeting. The Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer cannot be elected for two consecutive terms. Besides this, another five executive committee members will be selected on rotation basis for a term of six months to increase the efficiency of the association

Mr.Palayam Hasan> For our members -

To help them at difficult times to find

---- A suitable job
---- Accommodation
---- Give appropriate counselling
---- Guidance on immigration matters
---- Financial help in case of emergency etc

For other Kayalites -

---- Guiding our young professionals to find a suitable job
---- Providing accommodation and food (if necessary) till they find a job and settle down

So far we have helped more than 30 professionals to settle down in Singapore.

Education is a key area in which our help is given to Kayalites generously and extensively. We also provide Medical and Humanitarian Aids. So far we have helped many Kayalites since our inception

Mr.Palayam Hasan> When I came to Singapore in 1995, there were only 4 Kayalites working in Singapore. With our help, this figure has gone up to 45 today. Our Association has a unique identity of unity and helping nature for our community among other Indian Associations in Singapore. Alhamthulillah.

Totally, 25 people have been benefited by our different aids. We have distributed our aids to the beneficiaries through IQRA. We sincerely thank IQRA Committee members

Mr.Palayam Hasan> Our source of funds is mainly from our members. Our members contribute SGD 10 per month by way of subscription. Also we have the practice of collecting donations from our members at every general meeting. They can contribute as much as they can through a sealed envelope. Approximately, we will get a collection of SGD 500 in every meeting once in three months. Rarely we collect from other people.

Mr.Palayam Hasan> Our General Body will meet once in three months. We meet along with our families at any common place like Beach or Park. It helps to interact with each other. Our family members are also invited for the our General Body Meetings. They will interact separately among themselves. Our ladies help by bringing food from their homes. It is a nice mixture of different tastes. Thanks to our Kayal Singapore ladies. Once in a year, an AGM will be held to audit and approve the accounts.

Our Executive Board will meet once in two months at our association’s registered office to discuss about some important issues and to distribute the sanctioned aids.

On the evening of both the eids (Eidul Fitr and Eidhul Azha), our members will gather at my residence. I am thankful to every member for honoring my invitations. This is not an official meeting, only a social gathering. Thanks are due to my family members, especially to my wife Mrs Kathija Beevi, for honouring the guests with delicious food

Mr.Palayam Hasan> Yes, we are playing a very active role in helping young professionals to settle in Singapore.

Singapore is a very suitable city to settle down. It is a city of mixed culture. Here we can get our own way of living. It is a multi cultural and multi racial country. Its climate suits us and we can have Halal food everywhere. More than 50 mosques are there.

Most important, we can get Permanent Residence Status and Citizenship status very quickly. We can own a house.

There are more prospects for Computer, Civil, Communication Engineers and Accountants. For the professionals, the Government will issue Employment Pass. After one or two years, the Employment Pass holders are eligible to apply for Singapore Permanent Resident Status and in another two years time, they may apply for Singapore Citizenship

Mr.Palayam Hasan> Professional degree holders in any faculty - with at least 3 years related experience - may send their resume with their passport size photos to kwasingapore@hotmail.com. Self confidence, determination, their proficiency in English language and good communication skills will help them to secure a job quickly.

If anyone desires to search for a job directly by coming to Singapore, they can do so by contacting any of our members. Insha Allah we will guide them in all the ways.

Mr.Palayam Hasan> Insha Allah, to increase the Kayal Working Strength in Singapore to 100 by the end of 2010.

To organise a Medical camp in Kayalpatnam

To organise Career Guidance Seminars and Counselling at regular intervals for our Kayalpatnam students

Mr.Palayam Hasan> We feel very seriously that we are divided in many respects. May Allah unite our Kayalites together in all aspects. In Singapore, KWA does not encourage any religious debate among our members.

Upon analysing this year's Higher Secondary Results, we are happy - on the one hand that our girls are at the peak. On the other, our boys who are supposed to do better than our girls did not perform to the expectation and the statistics is not convincing. It may cause some social problems. I sincerely request our boys to perform better which will drive them to a better career.

Another one is career guidance. We fear that our boys do not have proper guidance either from our parents or from our seniors. We have plans to organise such career guidance program regularly in our town.

Mr.Palayam Hasan>Yes. But they can work better. My Sincere thanks to all the Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers, Executive Committee Members and other members of all our Kayal Associations for rendering their services for Kayal communities. May Allah reward all our services.

Mr.Palayam Hasan> Yes. It is a good idea. But I feel that our various Kayal Associations around the world are not fully utilising IQRA. Instead of forming a new organisation, we can use the one that already exists (IQRA).

I also suggest IQRA has to be re-structured in consultation with all the heads of the Associations to serve the above purpose.

At this juncture, I welcome the ideas of Mr Ubaidullah of Hong Kong, Mr M S Salih of Kayalpatnam.com and Mr SK Salih of Daruttibyan Network on sharing the information between associations through a common network

Mr.Palayam Hasan> I came to Singapore in November 1995 as an Accounts Manager in a Shipping company. In October 1998, I - with my partner Mr Kader from Nagore - started a accounting, auditing and management consultant firm. I am one of the directors of DNH Consultants Pte Ltd. Alhamathulillah - within a span of ten years, we have grown with many clients.

I sincerely thank my family members, especially my wife Mrs Kathija Beevi once again, for rendering all their support by sparing their times and putting their efforts in helping me in my social activities. May Allah reward them.

My social activities:

Founder and Correspondent: Muhyiddeen Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Kayalpatnam

Founder: Kayalpatnam Baithulmal, Kayalpatnam

Founder and President: Kayalpatnam Welfare Association, Singapore

Secretary: Federation of Indian Muslims, Singapore (It is a federation of 16 Indian Muslim Associations in Singapore. KWA Singapore is also a member of the Federation)

Director: Yayasan Mendaki (It is a semi-government organisation catering to the development of Muslims in Singapore)

Mr.Palayam Hasan>My father is (late) P H M Mohamed Abdul Kader known as Pee Hech Yem. He dedicated his life and his wealth for the development of Muslim League during QuaideMillath Period. I have a son and a daughter studying in Singapore