Hon. K. Kader Masthan, M.P.

Sri Lanka Labour Party (SLLP)· Vanni

Profession: Businessman

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Speeches 88 #55 of 225·#1 in party

Attendance 7/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

88 speeches

7 May 2026 AI summary K. Kader Masthan questioned the continued extension of the Emergency, acknowledging its use in anti-narcotics operations but arguing that disaster relief and public order concerns should not justify prolonged extraordinary powers or heavy-handed action against citizens and unions. He cited the arrest of youths in Pottuvil–Arugam Bay and cautioned against possible abuse in enforcement, while calling for the Emergency not to be repeatedly extended. He requested extensions to customs clearance and tax exemption periods for overseas disaster relief consignments, including relief goods affected by shipping delays, and urged correction of gaps in compensation for “Ditwah” cyclone victims, including livestock farmers. He also asked the Government to present details of India–Sri Lanka energy and land-link plans, expedite connectivity for Northern Province economic benefits, and curb illegal sand mining in Mannar through proper regulation. Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 2 Justice & Human RightsSecurity & DefencePublic Finance Read →
6 May 2026 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan urged the Government to expand preschools operated by local authorities, especially in poor and war-affected areas in the North and East, where private preschool fees limit access for children. He requested an appropriate circular and funding arrangements through the Government or local authorities. He also called for a province-wise committee to review 300–400 former volunteer teachers allegedly denied appointments for political reasons, and to provide relief through permanent appointments or teacher assistant positions by revising past circulars where necessary. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Points of Order EmploymentEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionEducation Read →
6 May 2026 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, under Standing Order 27(2), about regulating preschool education and creating a uniform national system with salary structures and benefits for preschool teachers. He also proposed reviewing the preschool-to-Grade 1 transition, including reducing the preschool period and setting Grade 1 admission at age five. He raised concerns about schools nationalized in 2014 without new cadre creation and urged action on volunteer teachers, especially in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, who remain without permanent appointments despite Cabinet approval, interviews, or wartime service. He requested a special committee to study their cases and either grant permanent appointments or absorb them as teacher assistants. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Points of Order EmploymentEducation Read →
6 May 2026 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan used the opportunity before raising a question to congratulate Vijay on his party’s victory in the Tamil Nadu State Assembly Election. He praised the campaign as being based on social justice, good governance, and inclusive development, and expressed hope that the new leadership would meet public expectations and advance the State’s development. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Points of Order Foreign Affairs Read →
9 April 2026 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan briefly indicated that he would proceed to ask the Question before the House. Oral Questions and Answers Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 April 2026 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan welcomed the President’s relief measures and praised commitments to address land-release issues in Mullikulam and Silavathurai, as well as the Puttalam–Ilavankulam–Marichchukkaddi road matter. He urged further subsidies for industrial fuel and electricity costs, stronger monitoring of New Year commodity prices, intervention in rice pricing, and restoration of fuel prices in line with falling global crude prices. He also called for de-escalation and dialogue in the Middle East and urged the Government to act firmly against attempts to reignite communal tensions linked to the Easter Sunday attacks. Adjournment Debate: Mitigate the Impact of Middle Eastern War on Sri Lanka's Economy AgricultureCost of LivingLand & Housing Read →
20 March 2026 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan condemned the US-Israeli war against Iran and its impact on civilians, global energy security, and Sri Lankan livelihoods, including fuel shortages and risks to Sri Lankans working in the Middle East. He urged Iran not to retaliate against neighbouring Middle Eastern countries or oil facilities, called for diplomacy and UN General Assembly intervention to end the conflict, and said Sri Lanka should condemn both US-Israeli aggression and any Iranian attacks on regional states. He also requested the Government to appoint an independent commission to investigate the reported sinking of the Iranian ship “IRIS Dena” near Sri Lanka’s maritime zone, for which he said the US had claimed responsibility. Adjournment Debate (Continuation): Effects of Current Global Situation on Our Economy Security & DefenceForeign Affairs Read →
20 March 2026 AI summary Asked the Minister to include the criteria under which the passports in question were issued, seeking clarification as part of the relevant ministerial response. Oral Question (Private Notice): Official Passports Issued to Religious Leaders Parliamentary Procedure Read →
20 March 2026 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan raised a Question by Private Notice requesting detailed information on official passports issued to religious leaders, including recipients’ names, districts, and dates of issue. He also sought full details of foreign visits made using those passports, the criteria and conditions for renewing expired official passports, and the names of religious leaders whose passports had been renewed, or reasons if such information could not be provided. Oral Question (Private Notice): Official Passports Issued to Religious Leaders Foreign AffairsReligion & Culture Read →
6 March 2026 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan praised President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for acting to save 208 people aboard an Iranian ship. He framed the action as a humanitarian decision taken in accordance with international law despite external pressure. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Foreign Affairs Read →
5 March 2026 AI summary K. Kader Masthan marked International Women’s Day by noting that women are a majority of Sri Lanka’s population and urging the Government to ensure greater participation for women in politics, the economy, and other spheres. He then condemned the escalating conflict involving Iran, the US and Israel, expressed condolences over reported deaths including that of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and called on Sri Lanka to use diplomatic channels to promote peace and prevent wider war. He also criticized the Government for alleged failure to assist Iranian naval personnel seeking help for 11–12 hours, urging the President to take urgent steps toward peace. Adjournment: National Care Policy and International Women's Day Foreign AffairsWomen & Children Read →
5 March 2026 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan raised concerns about electricity disconnections in 178 Grama Niladhari offices, noting the poor living standards in the affected area and the essential services provided by those offices. He asked the Minister to urgently address the reasons for the disconnections and restore electricity supply. Oral Question: Multi-Purpose Service Centres in Mullaitivu District (Q.1/1185/2025) Infrastructure Read →
5 March 2026 AI summary K. Kader Masthan said Mullaitivu faces significant shortages and that the Rs. 7 million allocated is insufficient to provide the required office infrastructure. He noted that previous efforts were affected by the economic crisis and argued that the post-war lagging district needs greater allocations, possibly through a supplementary estimate. He asked whether additional funds would be provided to expedite the works. Oral Question: Multi-Purpose Service Centres in Mullaitivu District (Q.1/1185/2025) Public FinanceInfrastructure Read →
20 February 2026 AI summary K. Kader Masthan raised concerns about the Norochcholai Lakvijaya coal power plant, alleging inadequate local employment, suspected poor coal quality, pollution impacts, and related health issues, and urged future tenders to prioritise high-quality coal. He also called on the Government to address recent security incidents, including a fatal shooting in Jindupitiya, and to act quickly on the release of translated Holy Quran copies, especially after floods damaged many copies. He further requested urgent action to open the Ilavankulam road, arguing that its closure obstructs development and lengthens travel to the North despite there being no court order requiring closure. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) InfrastructureReligion & CultureEnvironment Read →
5 February 2026 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan supported the Bills to license container depot operators and regulate shipping agents, freight forwarders, NVOCCs and container operators, stating that they would streamline the sector. He welcomed the Minister’s response on the Mannar–Puttalam road, clarifying that the court matter was a settlement rather than a judgment barring use, and urged cooperation to reopen and develop it as a main highway. He also endorsed the President’s Independence Day call to acknowledge past errors and correct them, and requested a special Cabinet paper to grant permanent appointments to 253 volunteer teachers in the Northern and Eastern Provinces who had served in difficult post-war conditions. Debate: Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Container Depot Operators Licensing, and Shipping Agents Licensing Bills (Second Reading) EmploymentInfrastructureEducation Read →
5 February 2026 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan questioned the scheduling of examinations during Ramadan, saying they should have been advanced by 10 days to finish by the 17th in view of fasting and night prayers. He urged future consultation with the relevant religious affairs divisions to avoid clashes with religious observances. He also requested that shoe vouchers and the Rs. 6,000 learning materials allowance be provided to difficult and most difficult area schools regardless of whether they have more or fewer than 200 students. Ministry Statements: University Vacancies and Educational Opportunities EducationReligion & Culture Read →
5 February 2026 AI summary K. Kader Masthan said the court record indicated continued confusion over the road issue in Mannar, noting that the Department of Wildlife Conservation’s position that the road would not be opened to the public had led to the withdrawal of the matter. He argued this did not provide a permanent solution and urged the Government to convene stakeholders, set a date, and act quickly to reach a people-friendly resolution after years of dispute. Oral Question: SLEAS Recruitment, Road Development, and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Corruption & Governance ReformInfrastructure Read →
5 February 2026 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan raised a Standing Order 27(2) question seeking the reopening of the Puttalam–Eluvankulam–Mannar B-379 road for public transport, arguing that it is an RDA-maintained national road historically used as a key North–South link. He disputed claims that court action or wildlife concerns justified its closure, stating that no court ban was imposed and that transport had continued until 2019. He asked whether the Department of Wildlife Conservation had authority to block public transport on the road, alleged officials had misled the President at a district coordinating committee meeting, and requested prompt ministerial action to reopen the route. Oral Question: SLEAS Recruitment, Road Development, and Standing Order 27(2) Questions InfrastructureEnvironmentJustice & Human Rights Read →
19 December 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan expressed condolences to disaster-affected families and commended relief efforts by officials, MPs, civil society and the public, while urging proper and transparent implementation of government assistance. He raised concerns about statements made to the President at the Puttalam DCC regarding the Puttalam–Elavankulam–Mannar road, arguing that the route has historical public use, significantly reduces travel time to Jaffna, and was wrongly closed following litigation and Wildlife Department assurances. He questioned the basis for restricting public transport through Wilpattu when other roads through wildlife areas remain open, tabled related Supreme Court documents, and urged action to protect and reopen the road, including measures against future flood damage. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) Justice & Human RightsInfrastructureLaw & Order Read →
5 December 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan expressed condolences for lives lost in the storm and floods and commended the Government, security forces, officials, foreign partners, NGOs and youth for their disaster response. He detailed severe damage in Mannar, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Weli Oya, calling for alternative land and housing, compensation, bridge and road repairs, tank restoration and support for affected farming and livestock communities. He urged that relief payments be standardized based on actual damage, proposing Rs. 25,000 for all households or lands flooded, and requested that assistance be delivered without discrimination or administrative obstruction. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Land & HousingPublic FinanceEnvironment Read →