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Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah, M.P.

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC)· Batticaloa

Profession: Businessman

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Speeches 91 #52 of 225·#2 in party
Attendance 5/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Ethnic Reconciliation & Devolution 25 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Oral question

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91 speeches
  • 10 June 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah raised a Standing Order 27(2) matter concerning reported hardships faced by Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims in 2026, including shortcomings in food, accommodation, sanitation, Mina camp facilities, and administration. He alleged reduced services despite higher charges, lack of transparency in selecting camps and service providers, inadequate consultation with experienced Hajj agents, and concerns over fund management and extra costs. He requested that the Minister accept the allegations, establish an independent inquiry commission, and appoint an experienced special committee to review arrangements and prevent recurrence. Oral Questions and Ministerial Statement: Hajj Pilgrims and Fisheries (Q.7-8, Ministerial Statement) Public FinanceReligion & Culture Read →
  • 9 June 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah thanked the President for allocating about Rs. 300 million to complete the Nintavur cultural hall, but disputed the President’s remarks that the Oluvil harbour had been built without feasibility studies or an EIA. He stated that multiple institutions, including LHI, CECB, COWI, the SLPA technical team and NIRAS, had assessed the project and found it feasible, and that Danish financing and consultants were involved. He argued that the harbour’s present problems arose from the Sri Lanka Ports Authority’s failure to carry out regular dredging and maintenance as envisaged, rather than from flaws in the project’s approval process. He also defended the late M.H.M. Ashraff’s legacy and said criticism of him was hurtful to the Muslim community. Debate on Orders and Regulations (Items 1-5) InfrastructurePublic FinanceEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
  • 9 June 2026 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah raised a procedural point, noting that he had been allotted eight minutes to speak. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was presented in the excerpt. Debate on Orders and Regulations (Items 1-5) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 22 May 2026 AI summary Paid tribute to six late former MPs, recalling their public service and extending condolences on behalf of the SLMC and, where relevant, the people of Batticaloa. He highlighted Prof. Tissa Vitarana’s work in science and ethnic harmony, S.C. Muthukumarana’s commitment to inter-ethnic unity, Chandradasa Galappaththi’s social service, Nandana Gunatilleka’s left politics and local government role, and Janaka Mahendra Adhikari’s service to Anuradhapura. He gave particular attention to T. Kanagasabai of Batticaloa, noting his contributions to agriculture, health, the upgrading of Kaluwanchikudy Hospital, support for the Eastern University Medical Faculty, and advocacy for Tamil-Muslim unity. Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament Parliamentary ProcedureEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
  • 8 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah supported the Private Member’s Motion on protecting Sri Lankan migrant workers, noting their importance to the economy and the prevalence of fraud, non-payment, job substitution, and exploitation, particularly in Middle Eastern employment. He alleged that some employment agents and overseas collaborators misuse housemaid placements for exploitative purposes, damaging Sri Lanka’s reputation and employment prospects. He urged the Government to strengthen legal safeguards, ensure proper job recognition and salary payments, conduct inquiries into abuses, and increase embassy staffing in countries with large Sri Lankan worker populations. Debate: Private Members' Motion P.33/2025 - Setting up of a Unit with Legal Powers to Solve Problems Faced by Migrant Employees EmploymentForeign AffairsJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 7 May 2026 AI summary Hon. M.L.A.M. Hizbullah raised two local infrastructure requests, urging the provision of urgently needed buildings for Eravur Aligarh National School. He also asked that the Eravur Police Station be established on land already allocated by the Urban Council. Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 2 InfrastructureLaw & Order Read →
  • 7 May 2026 AI summary Hon. M.L.A.M. Hizbullah supported the extension of the Emergency for narcotics control and accelerated post-“Ditwah” reconstruction, while urging the authorities to prevent unnecessary arrests and apply emergency powers only where needed. He welcomed the Supreme Court ruling enabling Kalmunai Municipal Council and Sainthamaruthu Urban Council to function separately, and requested restoration of previous Kalmunai boundary delineations to avoid ethnic tensions. He also asked that land occupied by the Eravur Police Station be transferred to Aligarh National School, with the police relocated to land already allocated by the Eravur Urban Council. Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 2 Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionSecurity & DefenceLand & Housing Read →
  • 8 April 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah noted that the relevant five-member Committee initially had no Muslim representation, despite the existence of Colleges of Education in Addalaichenai and Dharga Town. He thanked the authorities after being informed that a Muslim member had since been appointed to the Committee. Adjournment Debate: Mitigate the Impact of Middle Eastern War on Sri Lanka's Economy Ethnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
  • 8 April 2026 AI summary The member welcomed the temporary ceasefire in the Iran–America–Israel conflict and expressed hope that it would become a permanent peace in the Middle East. He congratulated Batticaloa District students for top G.C.E. (A/L) results, especially M.S.M. Fardan of Kattankudy Central College for achieving Island First in the Commerce stream with a record Z-score. He also raised with the Prime Minister the concern of the Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service Officers’ Association that a recently appointed five-member committee to review National Colleges of Education structures included no Muslim member. Adjournment Debate: Mitigate the Impact of Middle Eastern War on Sri Lanka's Economy EducationForeign Affairs Read →
  • 7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah urged the Government to remove the names of minorities, particularly Muslims and Tamils, from the British-era Gazette list of “traitors.” He argued that these individuals also fought for the country and should have been included when former President Maithripala Sirisena declared certain persons as National Heroes, requesting the current Government to rectify that omission. Ministry Statement: Direct Ferry Service between Mannar and India Ethnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
  • 7 April 2026 AI summary He expressed thanks for the answers provided. Oral Question: SriLankan Airlines - A330-200 Aircraft Acquisition and Fertilizer Distribution Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah, raising a matter under Standing Order 27(2), asked the Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment about the future of the National Institute of Social Development, tracing its development from the Ceylon Institute of Social Work to a degree-awarding institution. He noted student protests and long-standing requests for affiliation with a national university, and referred to a technical committee proposal prepared following a 2025 Cabinet decision. He requested clarification on whether the Government would agree to affiliate NISD with a national university, whether such affiliation is possible in future, and what steps have already been taken. Oral Question: SriLankan Airlines - A330-200 Aircraft Acquisition and Fertilizer Distribution Parliamentary ProcedureEducation Read →
  • 7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. M.L.A.M. Hizbullah briefly rose to ask a question in Parliament. No substantive issue, policy position, or proposal was stated in the recorded remark. Oral Question: Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children - Waiting Lists (Q.1030/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 March 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah spoke in support of the Adjournment Motion on International Women’s Day, highlighting women’s contributions to the tea, apparel, and overseas employment sectors and calling for policies to address their issues, support self-employment, and improve access to credit. He also requested the Minister to introduce a common preschool syllabus, standardize preschool teacher training, set a clear starting age for preschool education, and apply basic standards uniformly. Adjournment: National Care Policy and International Women's Day EducationWomen & ChildrenEmployment Read →
  • 3 March 2026 AI summary Hon. M.L.A.M. Hizbullah requested the Minister to consult the Department’s Director and have a letter withdrawn so that affected organizations can resume operations immediately. He said any concerns about a specific organization should be handled by holding that organization’s registration and investigating it, rather than affecting all organizations collectively. Oral Question by Private Notice: Reactivation of Deregistered Islamic Charitable Organizations (Q.27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 3 March 2026 AI summary Hon. M.L.A.M. Hizbullah stated that about 350 organizations registered under the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs were deregistered without any court order or legal decision removing the Department’s authority. He argued that the Director’s cancellation letter could be withdrawn administratively, allowing the organizations to resume functioning without new legislation, and asked the Minister to advise the Department accordingly. He noted that bodies such as the Sri Lanka Khateeb and Muazzin Welfare Organization had their bank accounts and investments affected by the deregistration. Oral Question by Private Notice: Reactivation of Deregistered Islamic Charitable Organizations (Q.27(2)) Justice & Human RightsReligion & Culture Read →
  • 3 March 2026 AI summary Hon. M.L.A.M. Hizbullah raised a Question by Private Notice to the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs regarding the 2019 mass deregistration of approximately 350 Islamic charitable organizations registered under the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs. He said the cancellations, made without individual inquiries or published reports, disrupted religious, cultural, educational, youth, sports and social services and caused concern within the Muslim community. He asked whether the Minister acknowledged the cancellations, whether steps would be taken to reactivate the organizations’ registrations, and what action had already been taken to restore them. Oral Question by Private Notice: Reactivation of Deregistered Islamic Charitable Organizations (Q.27(2)) Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionReligion & CultureJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 18 February 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) M. L. A. M. Hizbullah urged the Government to combine agricultural recovery with efforts to attract foreign investment, arguing that inward-looking politics would not address economic problems. He said the “Ditva” cyclone and floods had severely affected fisheries, paddy, vegetable and floriculture sectors, and called for relief including nets, boats, compensation, subsidized seed paddy, fertilizer, fuel, and concessional electricity for agriculture-related production. He asked the Finance Ministry to prepare realistic national recovery plans, reduce barriers such as high power tariffs and input costs, and create a secure, predictable environment for investors, particularly in agriculture. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Foreign AffairsAgriculturePublic Finance Read →
  • 17 February 2026 AI summary Regarding the proposed common syllabus for Arabic colleges, Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah said discussions had continued for six to seven years and were delayed by differences between the Ministry of Education-appointed panel and the Muslim Cultural Department. He requested that around 80 long-operating Arabic colleges be registered together with the existing 320 registered institutions, with the common syllabus and any new rules or legislation applied once adopted. Standing Order 27(2) Question: Qur'an Madrasas Registration EducationReligion & Culture Read →
  • 17 February 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah raised a matter under Standing Order 27(2) concerning the suspension, since a 2020 Ministry instruction, of registration for madrasas and Arabic colleges by the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs. He argued that, unlike comparable institutions registered under other religious affairs departments, the halt has created difficulties relating to certificate recognition, employment and higher education, administration, banking, funding, and donations. He asked the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs whether approval could be facilitated to resume registration and what steps had been taken to address the issue. Standing Order 27(2) Question: Qur'an Madrasas Registration Religion & CultureEducationJustice & Human Rights Read →