Hon. M.K.M. Aslam, M.P.
Profession: Businessman
Speeches 24 #156 of 225·#94 in party
Attendance 6/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Ethnic Reconciliation & Devolution 11 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Debate
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Speech history
24 speeches- 10 June 2026 AI summary Hon. M.K.M. Aslam supported the regulations on repatriation of export proceeds and the Essential Public Services Act resolution, arguing that export earnings and public cooperation are necessary to protect the economy amid international pressures and conflict in the Middle East. He said the Opposition was politicizing the situation and causing fear among exporters instead of offering alternatives. He also condemned efforts he said were aimed at shielding those responsible for the Easter Sunday attacks, called for the conspirators to be punished, and urged MPs not to prioritize political alliances over justice and national unity. Debate: Central Bank Rules on Export Proceeds Repatriation and Essential Public Services Resolution Public FinanceLaw & OrderJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. M.K.M. Aslam supported the orders under the Port City Act, arguing that duty-free retail provisions and bespoke employment frameworks are necessary to attract foreign investment and suit the Port City’s role as a specialised commercial precinct. He defended the Government’s record on workers, education, and health, citing planned pay increases and higher budget allocations, and said economic indicators showed stability despite external shocks. He also stated that the Government’s five-year national plan is inclusive, anti-corruption, and focused on public safety, narcotics control, and protecting all communities. Debate: Port City Economic Commission Regulations and Orders Foreign AffairsPublic FinanceEmployment Read →
- 17 March 2026 AI summary Hon. M.K.M. Aslam supported the resolution to strengthen the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, arguing that corruption and fraud were central causes of Sri Lanka’s bankruptcy and that the Commission needs adequate staffing and facilities, including 971 officers and salary provisions. He said the NPP Government is fulfilling its pledges, including the eradication of corruption, while managing economic recovery, natural disasters, refugee-related issues, and international humanitarian obligations. He also criticized the Opposition for alleged inconsistencies on issues such as the rescue of Iranian sailors and for lacking credibility on anti-corruption matters. Continuation of Debate: CIABOC Remuneration and Service Conditions Security & DefenceJustice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 4 March 2026 AI summary Hon. M.K.M. Aslam supported the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill, stating that it would replace gaps under the Microfinance Act, No. 6 of 2016 by creating a nine-member Authority to regulate lenders and better protect borrowers. He said the Bill would address unregulated lending and recovery practices. He also responded to opposition remarks on Muslim issues, alleging past failures on anti-Muslim violence, COVID-19 cremations, Easter 2019 and seized Qur’an copies, while urging that Parliament not be used for ethnic incitement. He argued that the Government’s priority should be stability, security, public wellbeing and development for all communities. Debate: Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill - Second Reading (Continued) Law & OrderPublic FinanceReligion & Culture Read →
- 18 February 2026 AI summary M. K. M. Aslam spoke during debate on orders under the Motor Traffic Act and regulations under the Special Commodity Levy Act, but focused mainly on concerns raised about appointments to the Waqf Board. He said the Government had first reconstituted the Hajj Committee, had only shortlisted Waqf nominees, and would appoint a competent, inclusive and non-politicized board to oversee 2,826 registered mosques and address long-standing issues. He rejected allegations of political interference, defended Deputy Minister Muneer Mulafer, and argued that opposition criticism on Muslim community issues was inconsistent in light of past events and positions. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Religion & CultureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 3 February 2026 AI summary Hon. M.K.M. Aslam supported the regulations under the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Act, arguing that they are necessary to modernize communications infrastructure, support education reforms and economic recovery, and ensure reliable services in underserved areas. He said tower-sharing regulations would reduce duplication and costs, improve competition, lower tariffs, and allow the TRC to monitor operators and service quality, noting plans for additional towers and projected TRC revenue and expenditure changes. He also criticized Opposition parties for raising unrelated and ethnic issues during the debate, and defended development activities in the North, East, and hill country as necessary to meet basic needs and promote national unity. Debate: Regulations under the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Act (continued) EducationInfrastructureEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
- 21 January 2026 AI summary M.K.M. Aslam clarified that the President’s disaster assistance programme provides an initial Rs. 50,000 and up to Rs. 250,000 for partially damaged houses after assessment, and Rs. 500,000 for fully damaged houses, rejecting claims of a Rs. 1 million entitlement. He contrasted the current natural disaster response with past man-made crises and said the Government plans to strengthen the Meteorology Department, NBRO and DMC with modern technology and funding. Citing severe losses from the 2025 Ditva cyclone, especially in Kurunegala and Ridigama, he praised the coordinated work of officials, political authorities, NGOs and revised procedures that enabled faster relief and reconstruction, while noting the need for over 20,000 new or relocated houses. He also raised the appointment of the Consul General in Jeddah, stating that Muslim Government MPs had asked the Foreign Minister to appoint a Muslim candidate because of Hajj-related responsibilities. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Foreign AffairsPublic FinanceLaw & Order Read →
- 5 December 2025 AI summary Hon. M.K.M. Aslam seconded the motion for the Bill’s First Reading. The House agreed to the question, ordered the Bill to be printed, and referred it under Standing Order No. 52(6) to the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for a report. Papers - Sri Lanka Institute of Agriculture (Incorporation) Bill Presented Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 November 2025 AI summary Hon. M.K.M. Aslam welcomed the 2026 Budget, framing it as a comprehensive post-bankruptcy development plan focused on inclusive growth, export diversification, debt sustainability, rural poverty reduction, digitalization and housing. He argued that allocations such as public sector salary increases, education funding, village-level housing, Kankesanthurai Harbour development, Vattuvagal Bridge rehabilitation and Nintavur auditorium completion benefit all regions rather than particular ethnic or geographic groups. He urged MPs to move away from North-South or ethnic divisions, and emphasized the Government’s stated priorities of eliminating narcotics, underworld activity and corruption while creating a peaceful environment. He also defended measures such as the estate workers’ wage increase and questioned the Opposition’s record on delivering development to northern areas. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionLand & HousingPublic Finance Read →
- 26 September 2025 AI summary Hon. M.K.M. Aslam seconded the COPE Chair’s motion and expressed condolences over the deaths of seven monks at the Naa Uyana Forest Monastery in Kurunegala. He argued that COPE must be reformed through scientific selection of institutions, stronger internal audit oversight, and amendments to Standing Orders and related laws to create a pathway for COPE findings to be referred to the Bribery Commission and Police. He said recent COPE examinations had shown malpractice linked to political decisions and some official complicity, and that future reports should lead to action rather than being shelved. He also welcomed the President’s UN address and the Education Consultative Committee decision allowing Muslim schoolgirls to attend school in culturally appropriate attire and in Sinhala, Tamil, or English media. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Corruption & Governance ReformReligion & CultureEducation Read →
- 10 September 2025 AI summary Hon. M.K.M. Aslam supported the repeal of the Presidents’ Entitlements Act, arguing that it is intended to change the political culture by ending excessive post-retirement privileges for former Presidents while maintaining their security and pensions. He said public funds and state property should not be used for personal benefit, and that rulers should be accountable under the law like public servants and ordinary citizens. Referencing past allegations and events involving former Presidents, he framed the Bill as part of a broader mandate to protect public resources and establish equal accountability, not as an act of revenge. Debate: Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Justice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 19 August 2025 AI summary Hon. M.K.M. Aslam supported the regulations under the Public Debt Management Act, No. 33 of 2024, stating that they would strengthen debt discipline through the Public Debt Management Office and the Public Debt Coordinating Committee and help prevent unproductive or corrupt borrowing. He argued that public debt should be assessed for repayment capacity and directed to productive investment, citing past projects such as the Sooriyawewa International Cricket Stadium and Hambantota International Conference Hall as examples of poor returns. He also criticised the previous day’s hartal, alleging coercion by some local officials and claiming that Tamil, Muslim and other communities largely rejected it, while asserting that the Government was protecting minority rights and advancing development in the North and East. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Public FinanceEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionLaw & Order Read →
- 23 July 2025 AI summary Hon. M.K.M. Aslam supported the Companies Act amendments, saying they address legal deficiencies and require disclosure of beneficial ownership to reduce tax evasion and misuse of companies, including in relation to terrorism financing. He linked the debate to the anniversary of the 1983 anti-Tamil pogrom, arguing that past governments diverted public anger onto minorities and recalling similar concerns after the Easter attacks. He called for national unity beyond ethnic divisions and stated that the NPP Government would protect all communities and reject racism. Debate: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Second Reading Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionCorruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. M.K.M. Aslam argued that responsibility for the Easter Sunday attacks and subsequent communal violence should not be placed solely on the current government, citing failures of the then government, including security lapses and attacks on Muslims after 21 April 2019. He called for justice for Christian victims while also highlighting the detention and hardship faced by Muslims under the PTA and other laws, stating that punishment should follow only where evidence exists. He warned against turning the attacks into a Sinhala-Muslim issue and said the Government’s present debate was a necessary step toward accountability and national security. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Justice & Human RightsSecurity & DefenceReligion & Culture Read →
- 18 June 2025 AI summary M.K.M. Aslam supported the regulations under the Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement, Registration and Execution) Act, No. 49 of 2024, noting that they would allow certain foreign judgments, such as divorce decrees and contractual dispute decisions, to be recognized and enforced in Sri Lanka without re-litigation. He rejected allegations about injustices faced by Muslims, criticized Dayasiri Jayasekara’s conduct, and disputed opposition claims about local government voting arrangements and alleged dealings with the SLPP. He also warned that the Gaza conflict and Iran-Israel tensions could harm Sri Lanka through wider economic effects, particularly given reliance on Middle Eastern remittances, oil supplies, and regional-funded projects, while calling for opposition to wars and cooperation to protect economic stability. Debate: Orders under Reciprocal Recognition, Registration and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act No. 49 of 2024 Justice & Human RightsEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionForeign Affairs Read →
- 3 June 2025 AI summary Hon. M.K.M. Aslam supported the Second Reading of the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill, arguing that strong data protection laws are necessary for individual privacy, economic development, tourism, digital transactions, and national security. He emphasized the importance of operationalizing the Data Protection Authority and noted that the law provides mechanisms for compliance, privacy protection, and legal recourse. He also linked the debate to broader political themes, criticizing communal politics and urging unity among Sinhala, Muslim, and Tamil communities while calling for an end to racism in politics. Debate: Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Justice & Human RightsPublic Finance Read →
- 20 May 2025 AI summary Hon. M.K.M. Aslam supported the regulation under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act relating to electric vehicles, arguing that increased EV use should also generate revenue to fund relief for citizens who cannot afford to pay. He rejected Opposition criticisms, stating that the new Government had not acted for the benefit of ministers or MPs and was focused on people-centred policies, local authority regularization, and development. He said the Government had completed budgetary and procurement groundwork in its first months and expected to implement 40–50 projects per electorate in the coming months as part of a corruption-free development programme. Debate: Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act - Electric Vehicle Tax Revision (Continued) Public FinanceParliamentary ProcedureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 8 April 2025 AI summary The Hon. M.K.M. Aslam supported the Bill to recover illicitly acquired assets, stating that it would allow recovery of lost public wealth even where persons connected to proceedings are absent, while protecting legitimate entrepreneurs and penalizing illicit enrichment. He accused opposition members of exploiting issues affecting Muslims for electoral purposes, contrasted this with past incidents such as Digana, Hettipola, and the detention of Hejaaz Hizbullah and Ahnaf Jazeem, and said the Government would repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act and introduce new security legislation. He urged voters in upcoming local authority elections to elect representatives able to work with the Government, citing Panagamuwa An-Noor Central College in Kurunegala as an example of neglected development that he said the current Government would address. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Justice & Human RightsReligion & CultureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 1 March 2025 AI summary Hon. M.K.M. Aslam said the Ministries of Justice and National Unity are central to nation-building in a country affected by decades of war and communal tensions. He stated that institutions under the Ministry of National Unity have been allocated Rs. 2,895.5 million and argued that resolving the national question, promoting harmony, addressing corruption, and ending impunity are necessary for development. He highlighted Budget measures to assist 1,350 people with war-damaged properties, 5,000 families of the disappeared, and victims of the Easter bombings, saying the Government would use these mechanisms to pursue justice and unity. Committee of Supply: Ministry of Justice and National Integration (Head 110, Heads 228-236, Head 326) Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionJustice & Human RightsPublic Finance Read →
- 18 February 2025 AI summary Hon. M.K.M. Aslam supported the Budget as a citizen-focused programme that reduces privileges for politicians and directs funds to health, education, transport, rural roads and provincial development. He highlighted allocations for schools, buses and railways, and argued that development should be viewed nationally rather than through constituency-specific claims. He drew attention to grievances of Tamil plantation workers in the Ridigama and Raddagoda areas, including access to schools, buses, public officers, postal services, hospitals and police, and said he had intervened with local officials to extend an SLTB bus service to Panagama Annoor Central College and improve administrative access. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Public FinanceInfrastructureEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →