Hon. Muhammad Faizal, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Puttalam

Profession: Teacher

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Speeches 27 #144 of 225·#84 in party

Attendance 6/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

27 speeches

19 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Muhammad Faizal supported the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill, arguing that it aims to broaden revenue, improve tax administration, curb evasion, and create a stable fiscal base while providing concessions and taxing profits rather than ordinary livelihoods. He attributed the present tax burden to past failures in asset management, borrowing, and weak domestic production, and said expanding exports and production is necessary to reduce taxes over time. He also raised flood damage in Puttalam District following the “Tithwa” cyclone and recent rains, requesting urgent action on a drainage system for Puttalam town and repairs or widening of damaged bridges in Karaitivu, Mundal, Kanamulla, and near Pulichchakulam School. Debate: Second Reading of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and Committee Stage InfrastructureCost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
19 May 2026 AI summary A petition from Ms. M.M.M. Faizala of Main Road, Mundalama was presented to Parliament. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Papers and Reports Tabled Parliamentary Procedure Read →
4 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Muhammad Faizal stated that Puttalam Base Hospital, serving several surrounding areas in the Puttalam District, had long required upgrading despite previous unfulfilled political promises. He said the National People’s Power Government has fulfilled the President’s election pledge by upgrading it to a District General Hospital under the Central Government, and thanked the President and Minister of Health on behalf of local communities. Debate: Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill - Second Reading (Continued) Healthcare Read →
5 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Muhammad Faizal defended the Government’s record in Puttalam, stating that work had begun within a year to upgrade the Puttalam Base Hospital and pledging to complete the necessary arrangements and open the Puttalam–Mannar road for public travel. He accused former ministers of using the needs of displaced communities and election promises for political gain without securing services, and said legal cases by their supporters had obstructed the road opening. He also rejected allegations that the Government promoted racism, arguing that the NPP had reduced communal rhetoric and vandalism, while providing flood relief and pursuing anti-corruption, proper use of foreign funds, rule of law, and macroeconomic stability. Debate: Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Container Depot Operators Licensing, and Shipping Agents Licensing Bills (Second Reading) Corruption & Governance ReformInfrastructureEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
6 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Muhammad Faizal supported the Regulations under the Fisheries Workers’ Pension and Social Protection Scheme, arguing that fisheries is a major economic sector that should be modernized through training, infrastructure, and equipment. He said fishers, particularly low-income and lagoon-based communities in Puttalam and Karpitiya, need pension coverage and social protection, citing recent disaster losses of canoes and nets and the death of a young fisher during floods. He noted proposals such as developing the Karpitiya fishing harbour, building landing sites for lagoon fishers, and providing age- and circumstance-based pension arrangements, while stating that the Government is also providing disaster relief and livelihood support. Debate: Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act and Fishermen's Pension Regulations EmploymentAgriculturePublic Finance Read →
21 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Muhammad Faizal raised a point of order responding to comments that mentioned his name and alleged political motives or intimidation. He stated that representatives from Puttalam had requested the President and Minister to upgrade the Puttalam Hospital, said assurances had been given, and denied that they were campaigning for votes, threatening anyone, or accusing others improperly in the House. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Parliamentary ProcedureInfrastructureHealthcare Read →
20 November 2025 AI summary Muhammad Faizal briefly raised a point of personal reference, stating that his name had been mentioned. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand was presented in the intervention. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Parliamentary Procedure Read →
20 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Muhammad Faizal objected to doctors linking his name to the Puttalam Hospital debate, arguing that they lacked accurate knowledge of the hospital’s status. He stated that Puttalam Hospital had been upgraded to a Base Hospital Type A on 22 April 2002 and indicated that evidence existed to support this claim. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate HealthcarePublic Finance Read →
20 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Muhammad Faizal raised a point of order. No further substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the excerpt provided. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Parliamentary Procedure Read →
19 November 2025 AI summary Muhammad Faizal rejected Opposition claims that the NPP misled voters in Puttalam, stating that the President had directed the Health Ministry to proceed with upgrading Puttalam Hospital in line with election promises. He said Puttalam’s multi-ethnic communities live in harmony and pledged to oppose attempts to create communal divisions while pursuing development under the Government’s policy programme. He also raised the salary and pension grievances of the Government Translators’ Service arising from Public Administration Circular 06/2006 (iv), requesting restoration of their pre-circular salary scales. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) HealthcarePublic FinanceEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
19 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Muhammad Faizal defended the President’s attendance in Parliament and argued that the Opposition’s predictions of the Government’s collapse had failed. Speaking during the Committee Stage debate on allocations for the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, he accused previous governments of delaying Provincial Council and local authority elections while claiming lack of funds. He said the current NPP Government has allocated funds in the Budget to hold Provincial Council elections and expressed confidence that it would win them. He also stated that the Government had increased estate workers’ wages, contrasting this with earlier unresolved discussions on the issue. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Public FinanceEmployment Read →
8 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Muhammad Faizal defended the National People’s Power Government’s first year in office, arguing that it has expanded public services while past governments increased public burdens and borrowing. He criticized the Ranil Wickremesinghe-SLPP arrangement after the 2022 crisis and rejected allegations against his party regarding arson, saying the then government failed to identify culprits despite paying compensation. He highlighted current government action on elephant fencing and transport infrastructure, including Rs. 375 million for rehabilitation of the Mee Oya bridge on the Puttalam-Mannar road and ongoing works on the Bathulu Oya-Karambai road. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
25 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Muhammad Faizal defended the Government’s economic management, citing increased revenue, export earnings, Customs income, port profits, reserves, foreign direct investment, and tourism earnings in 2025. He criticised previous administrations for neglecting export sectors, particularly coconut estates in Puttalam, and said the Government is expanding coconut cultivation and fertilisation across over 500,000 acres. He highlighted Kalpitiya’s tourism potential and said measures are being taken to improve safety, transport, and investor interest, while also supporting anti-drug operations in Puttalam in line with the President’s policy. He further referred to Government programmes on poverty reduction, education, public servant pay increases, and allowances for students and senior citizens. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act - Regulations for Vehicle Imports AgricultureEmploymentPublic Finance Read →
7 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Muhammad Faizal defended the NPP Government’s economic management, arguing that previous governments had burdened the country with debt, taxes, asset sales and communal politics, while the current administration had restored stability and avoided reckless borrowing. He cited reductions in US export tariffs, public sector salary increases supported by a Rs. 110 billion allocation, and higher tourist arrivals as evidence of economic improvement. He also highlighted tourism development in Kalpitiya, including road projects, as part of the Government’s practical efforts to support the economy and future generations. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country EmploymentForeign AffairsPublic Finance Read →
7 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Muhammad Faizal presented a petition on behalf of Mr. T. A. Wanniarachchi and nine others of Jayasinghe Road, Kirulapone, Colombo 06. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Tabling of Reports and Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
30 June 2025 AI summary Muhammad Faizal stated that previous governments’ foreign borrowing had raised public expectations but failed to deliver benefits. He argued that instead, the public was left facing greater hardship without fully realizing the consequences. Debate: Motion to Adjourn on Fiscal Strategy Statement 2026 Public Finance Read →
30 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Muhammad Faizal supported the Fiscal Strategy Statement, arguing that it is needed to address Sri Lanka’s debt burden and guide economic recovery. He criticized past governments for imprudent borrowing and spending on non-essential projects, and urged that future borrowing be planned, limited to essential needs, and directed toward productive sectors such as local manufacturing, agriculture, transport infrastructure, and tourism. He highlighted the development of Kalpitiya as a tourism hub as an example of the current Government’s approach. Debate: Motion to Adjourn on Fiscal Strategy Statement 2026 Corruption & Governance ReformInfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
5 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Muhammad Faizal addressed the National Transport Commission framework, arguing that student, rural, night, public, private, rail and depot services require major improvements after past mismanagement. He highlighted specific deficiencies in Puttalam, including overcrowded student buses, poor roads, lack of night buses, reduced train services, inadequate depot facilities, fuel arrangements and driver training, and said ministries had been engaged on upgrades such as a generator and filling station improvements. He also proposed coastal road and bridge projects to improve access to Kalpitiya, hospitals, markets and exports, while stating that the Government plans to modernize bus stands and railway stations, import more buses and vehicles, improve driver training, and strengthen transport services. Debate: National Transport Commission (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading InfrastructureEmployment Read →
22 May 2025 AI summary The Hon. Muhammad Faizal defended the Government’s phased relaxation of import restrictions, including vehicle imports, and said the recent salt shortage was a temporary result of weather and climate conditions affecting natural salt production, not Government policy. He stated that the Minister had inspected Puttalam salterns, promised support to increase production, and that imports were arranged to ensure supply during the New Year period. He also rejected Opposition allegations of vote-buying in Puttalam local authorities, accusing Opposition parties of money politics and electoral malpractice, and said the NPP had won local support without such practices. He added that the Government was working to resolve issues relating to reopening the Puttalam–Mannar road for displaced persons and expected progress within the year. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 and Disposal of Property Act Resolutions AgricultureCorruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
21 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Muhammad Faizal presented three petitions on behalf of individuals from Galle, Madawala Ulpatha, and Gampaha. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Papers: Vocational Training Authority Report and Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →