Mala was a Brunali female and a friend of Icheb's before he was assimilated by the Borg.
In 2376, the USS Voyager made contact with the Brunali homeworld and returned Icheb to his people. Icheb's father reintroduced him to his old friends, which included Mala, Remi and Yivel, though Icheb did not remember them. Icheb was later invited to play the game pala with her and his other former friends. (VOY: "Child's Play")
Mala was played by an unknown actress.