Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe, M.P.
Profession: Politician
Speeches 117 #41 of 225·#1 in party
Attendance 7/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 27 speeches
Last spoke 21 May 2026 in Oral question
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53 sittings · counts only, no scoring.
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AI summary AI-assigned tags, 1–3 per speech. Counts only — not a score.
Speech history
117 speeches- 22 October 2025 AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe requested special provision in the 2026 Budget to supply paddy dryers to warehouses in the Ampara District. He said the district frequently experiences flooding, affecting farmers’ ability to dry paddy, and asked whether the Deputy Minister would allocate funds for this purpose. Oral Question: Warehouses of Paddy Marketing Board in Ampara District (Q.8/2025) Public FinanceAgriculture Read →
- 22 October 2025 AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe asked about the condition and future use of Paddy Marketing Board facilities in Ampara District that were damaged or neglected due to the war. He specifically referred to a former large-scale rice mill on State land in Navithanveli, once economically significant, and asked whether steps would be taken to re-establish it on the remaining land and whether it is included among the 28 warehouses identified by the Deputy Minister. Oral Question: Warehouses of Paddy Marketing Board in Ampara District (Q.8/2025) Agriculture Read →
- 22 October 2025 AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation to provide detailed information on paddy cultivation and state purchasing in the Ampara District. He requested figures on total paddy land, Yala harvests for 2024 and 2025, quantities bought by the Paddy Marketing Board, the number and addresses of PMB warehouses, and which of them have paddy dryer machines. Oral Question: Warehouses of Paddy Marketing Board in Ampara District (Q.8/2025) Agriculture Read →
- 26 September 2025 AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe appealed for decorum in Parliament, noting that visiting schoolchildren could form a negative impression if Members engaged in disorderly conduct or used inappropriate language. He urged Members to conduct themselves carefully during proceedings. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 26 September 2025 AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe urged Members of Parliament to maintain decorum and speak responsibly, emphasizing that debates should focus on issues and solutions rather than personal conflicts. He expressed concern that disorderly conduct, fights, and foul language in the Chamber were witnessed by around 500 schoolchildren in the galleries, and called on the Chair to enforce order impartially. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 26 September 2025 AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe urged the Government to resume direct flights between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia, including to Jeddah, citing high fares, long transit times, the needs of Sri Lankan migrant workers, and the cost of Hajj and Umrah travel. He also requested the revival of domestic air services from Ratmalana to the Northern and Eastern Provinces and the resumption of suspended seaplane services to destinations such as Batticaloa, Pottuvil, Arugam Bay, and Akkaraipattu. He argued these measures would support pilgrims, migrant workers, regional connectivity, tourism, investment, and foreign exchange earnings. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Foreign AffairsInfrastructure Read →
- 26 September 2025 AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe indicated that his second supplementary question would be posed by the Leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress, Hon. Rauff Hakeem. Oral Question: Shabbat House and Religious Institutions (Q.8/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 26 September 2025 AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe thanked the President for reaffirming Sri Lanka’s support for Palestine at the UN General Assembly and raised concerns about an alleged illegal Israeli “Shabbat House” in Pottuvil–Arugam Bay, located near a mosque. He tabled local authority documents, noting that the Divisional Coordinating Committee and Pottuvil Pradeshiya Sabha had unanimously called for its closure. He asked the Minister responsible for cultural affairs what action would be taken to remove it, adding that if the matter falls under Defence, it would be raised with the President or Deputy Minister of Defence. Oral Question: Shabbat House and Religious Institutions (Q.8/2025) Foreign AffairsReligion & Culture Read →
- 26 September 2025 AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe questioned the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs about an alleged illegal Israeli-linked “Shabbat House” operating near the Mafasa Muslim Mosque in Arugam Bay, Pottuvil. He asked whether the Ministry is aware of the institution, how long it has operated, the basis on which the land was granted, and whether security arrangements around it have caused fear among residents, tourists, fishermen and farmers. He further sought information on any steps to remove the institution and whether reports have been obtained from the Pottuvil Divisional Secretariat and Pradeshiya Sabha. Oral Question: Shabbat House and Religious Institutions (Q.8/2025) Foreign AffairsReligion & CultureLaw & Order Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe briefly requested that the matter under discussion be considered in the interests of all fishermen across the country, not only a specific group. The intervention framed the issue as a national concern affecting the fishing community generally. Oral Question Q.3/2025: Fishermen Compensation Agriculture Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary M.S. Uthumalebbe raised the case of four Point Pedro fishermen who, after departing with Coast Guard clearance on 07.07.2024, suffered engine failure, drifted at sea, and were ultimately rescued by Indian fishermen before returning after 194 days. He noted that local fishermen’s representatives had alerted Fisheries officials and offered to cover fuel costs for a search, and that over Rs. 300,000 was later spent to bring the fishermen back from India. He asked whether the Government would establish a special immediate rescue protocol for fishermen who go missing or face natural disasters at sea. Oral Question Q.3/2025: Fishermen Compensation Foreign AffairsSecurity & DefenceEmployment Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary M.S. Uthumalebbe asked whether the Ministry would compensate four Point Pedro fishermen for reported losses totalling Rs. 3.1 million, including damage to an engine boat, nets, gear and GPS equipment. He also requested details on the amount each fisherman would receive, noting that insurance coverage may differ among them. Oral Question Q.3/2025: Fishermen Compensation EmploymentPublic Finance Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe asked the Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources whether the Ministry was aware that fishermen M.F. Mustakeen, N. Gunapalasingam, A. Radha Krishnan and Premasiri, who departed from Vedithalthivu for deep sea fishing on 7 July 2024, were returned to Sri Lanka from India after 194 days. The question sought clarification in the context of compensation for the affected fishermen. Oral Question Q.3/2025: Fishermen Compensation Employment Read →
- 12 September 2025 AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe paid tribute to the late Hon. P. Dayaratna, highlighting his long parliamentary career, ministerial service, development work in Ampara and relations with all communities, and conveyed condolences on behalf of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress and the people of Ampara. He also recalled the late Hon. M.H. Sehu Iszadeen as his former teacher, lawyer, poet, provincial councillor, MP and minister, emphasizing his role in advocating for Muslim security and representation during debates on devolution and the proposed merged North-Eastern Province. He noted Sehu Iszadeen’s contributions to the SLMC and to proposals for Muslim-majority administrative arrangements in the North and East, and extended condolences to the families of all former Members named in the motions. Votes of Condolence: Late Former Members of Parliament (P. Dayaratna, Gamini Lokuge, Indradasa Hettiarachchi, M. H. Cegu Isadean, W. B. Ranatunga) Religion & CultureEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
- 11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe addressed the Supplementary Estimates and urged action on the long-abandoned Saudi-funded 500-house Nuraicholai tsunami housing scheme in Akkaraipattu, completed in 2009 but not handed over to beneficiaries. He called on the President, Prime Minister, Minister of Justice, and relevant ministries to convene special meetings and allocate the houses to tsunami-affected families, while arguing that any court-ordered ethnic allocation principle should apply consistently to housing schemes nationwide. He also responded to a claim about Kalmunai District Coordinating Committee meetings, citing a 2024 District Secretary’s letter directing joint meetings for Kalmunai DS Division and Kalmunai North Sub-office at a common venue. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionLand & HousingWomen & Children Read →
- 21 August 2025 AI summary M.S. Uthumalebbe raised concern over reports that senior postal officials had issued red notices directing striking postal workers to return to work immediately. He asked whether the Minister would facilitate dialogue to resolve the dispute amicably, citing the Minister’s stated commitment to workers’ welfare. Oral Questions: Second Round (Q.971/2025 and others) Law & OrderEmployment Read →
- 21 August 2025 AI summary M.S. Uthumalebbe raised concerns about the impact of the postal strike, noting that the public has shifted to courier services where charges have reportedly doubled. He cited examples of courier fees rising from Rs. 450 to Rs. 900 and compared this with lower registered post charges, asking whether the strike can be resolved quickly to ease the burden on the public. Oral Questions: Second Round (Q.971/2025 and others) Cost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
- 20 August 2025 AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe supported the debate on the Samurdhi and other amendment bills while urging action on long-standing service issues of Samurdhi Development Officers, including promotions, vacancies, MN-2 salary restructuring, Tamil-language departmental communications in the North and East, and faster pension and arrears payments. He also asked that newly recruited Samurdhi officers be absorbed properly into service and linked these measures to strengthening village-level economic development. On sports administration, he highlighted vacancies in the Eastern Provincial Sports Department and in Ampara District, arguing that they affect competitions, talent identification, training, and provincial performance. He requested facilities and funding for sports development, including a modern rugby ground at Palamunai, construction of the Sammanturai Sports Ground, rehabilitation of the Pottuvil–Pasarichenai ground and pavilion, and the appointment of an additional District Youth Services Officer for Tamil-majority areas. He briefly referred to the recent Hartal in the North and East and said the Government should examine its causes and respond accordingly. Debate: Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill, Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill, Sports Law Regulations, and Judicature Act Rules Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionEmploymentInfrastructure Read →
- 7 August 2025 AI summary M. S. Uthumalebbe asked whether the Ministry would provide interim livelihood support for four Jaffna District fishermen who were washed ashore in India while deep sea fishing and later repatriated following representations. He noted that the affected fishermen and their damaged boats had not yet received compensation. Oral Question: E.L. Irfan and K.S. Nishfar - Compensation for Boat Accident (Q.4/2025) EmploymentAgriculture Read →
- 7 August 2025 AI summary Hon. M. S. Uthumalebbe acknowledged ministerial efforts to repatriate a fisherman and initiate compensation for a deceased fisherman’s family. He asked what compensation is payable when fishermen die at sea and requested arrangements to recover boats moored in Nagapattinam for several months, return them to owners, and compensate affected fishermen. Oral Question: E.L. Irfan and K.S. Nishfar - Compensation for Boat Accident (Q.4/2025) Foreign AffairsEmployment Read →