Major Malaka Lakshan is from the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps. He acquired his initial studies from Devananda College, Ambalangoda. On 24 September 2005, he Joined Sri Lanka Army as an Officer Cadet to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU). After completion of the basic military training at KDU and Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA), he was commissioned to the rank of Lieutenant and posted to the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps, a prestigious regiment of Sri Lanka Army and subsequently posted to 3rd Armoured Regiment.
During his tour of duty, he has hold following important appointments:
Command Appointments
- Troop Leader – 3 SLAC
- Squadron Commander – 3 SLAC
Staff Appointments
- Adjt – Armoured Corps Training Centre
- GSO 3 (Ops/ Coord) – 53 Inf Div
- GSO 2 (Ops) – 61 Inf Div
- BM – 144 Inf Bde
- GSO 2 (Ops) – SF HQ (J)
- GSO 2 (Coord) – DSCSC
Instructor Appointments
- Officer Commanding – Auto and Gunnery Wing, ACTC
In recognition of his valuable and unblemished service rendered to the Army/ Country, he has awarded with following medals.
- 75th Anniversary of Independence Medal
- Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal
- Sewabhimani Medal
- Service Medal