Why can't the world be like china, where their sockets could accept just about any plug used anyplace on the planet, round, spade, the UK ones, etc.

I believe that Sri Lanka uses the same plug in India, radio shack sells an adapter for that for under $5, their part number 980-0447. May save you some shipping.

Malasia uses the same as in the UK, another $4.99 at the shack, or you may be able to get a universal set of five or six that will include both for $10 or so.