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

27 November 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan expressed condolences for recent weather-related losses and urged the Government to strengthen measures to reduce disaster impacts. He welcomed the increased allocation to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock Resources, Lands and Irrigation, but called for action on land distribution in the North and East, including stopping unnecessary forest gazetting and resolving disputes over tanks, pastures and farmlands. He asked that paddy prices be fixed by January 1 and procurement carried out through the Paddy Marketing Board, while also addressing staff shortages, transport allowances for agricultural instructors, and vacancies in district agricultural director posts. He further requested the resumption of livelihood programmes such as black gram, green gram and goat distribution, and the urgent issuance of pending land deeds. Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage - Eleventh Allotted Day (Heads 118, 281, 282, 285-289, 292, 327, 337) Land & HousingAgriculture Read →
25 November 2025 AI summary Commending the 2026 Budget allocation for education and planned reforms, he highlighted acute teacher shortages in Mullaitivu, Mannar and Vavuniya and asked for clarity on appointments through a district quota system. He urged the resumption or completion of suspended school building projects under the TFR and Resettlement Unit, requested that the increased Rs. 10,000 Mahapola allowance be extended to children of public servants, and sought an Administrative Service Grade principal for Siyambalagaskotuwa Madina National School. He also raised concerns that extended school hours under proposed reforms could adversely affect disadvantaged and Muslim students, calling for further consultation before implementation. Debate: Committee Stage on Appropriation Bill 2026 - Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education (Fifteenth Allotted Day) Education Read →
24 November 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan urged the Government to increase housing assistance for over 3,000 families in Mannar, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya from Rs. 750,000 to Rs. 1,000,000, noting that beneficiaries already enrolled in the scheme cannot access other housing programmes. He said many families had demolished huts to begin construction and still could not complete their homes. He also requested a review of eligibility rules so that people married after 2009, persons with disabilities, and those with severe illnesses can be included in the housing grant scheme. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Land & Housing Read →
24 November 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan welcomed allocations for transport, highways, ports, civil aviation and urban development projects in the Northern Province, but noted that many roads and bridges remain only at initial stages and urged completion. He requested practical changes to the Rs. 1 million housing assistance scheme, a properly planned resettlement programme based on accurate data for war-displaced communities, and completion of unfinished schools and cultural halls. He questioned why most revenue from vehicle emission testing goes to private operators, called for reform of the system and use of funds for environmental protection, and asked for action on the Kadawatha–Meerigama Expressway and road connectivity between Puttalam and Mannar. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing EnvironmentInfrastructureLand & Housing Read →
24 November 2025 AI summary K. Kader Masthan noted that he had raised a question under Standing Order 27(2) to the Prime Minister regarding the scheduling of the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination from 17 to 26 February, which coincides with the beginning of the holy fasting month. He stated that the question was raised due to this overlap and that no answer had yet been provided. Oral Question: Equal Educational Opportunities - Standing Order 27(2) (Q.6) Religion & CultureEducation Read →
24 November 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan raised concerns about equal access to education for disadvantaged students, particularly those in hardship-stricken and low-income areas who lack shoes and learning materials, arguing that such exclusions affect their mental well-being and rights. He asked whether benefits such as textbooks, uniforms and shoes could be provided equally to all students without categorization. He also questioned the scheduling of the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination during the Muslim fasting month and requested that future examination dates avoid this period to prevent adverse effects on Muslim students’ preparation and performance. Oral Question: Equal Educational Opportunities - Standing Order 27(2) (Q.6) EducationReligion & CultureWomen & Children Read →
24 November 2025 AI summary K. Kader Masthan thanked the Speaker for permitting him, under Standing Order 27(2), to raise a Private Notice Question to the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education. The question concerned assuring equal educational opportunities for all students. Oral Question: Equal Educational Opportunities - Standing Order 27(2) (Q.6) EducationParliamentary Procedure Read →
17 November 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan raised concerns that Sri Lankan expatriates continue to face delays and alleged demands for unofficial payments when renewing passports and accessing other consular services. He urged the Minister to address corruption across these services, not only passport processing, and to expedite assistance for the migrant community. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Foreign AffairsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
17 November 2025 AI summary Under Standing Order 27(2), K. Kader Masthan asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism about delays faced by Sri Lankans abroad in renewing expired passports through overseas Missions. He requested timelines for issuance after complete submissions, statistics on applications and passports issued from previous years through 2025, reasons for delays, and information on any irregularities and monitoring mechanisms. He also asked whether improved procedures could be introduced to reduce delays for expatriate workers, students, and travellers who contribute remittances and maintain family links. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Parliamentary ProcedureForeign Affairs Read →
13 November 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan raised concerns that rice import decisions, except in relation to Keeri Samba shortages, can undermine local farmers when other domestic varieties are available. He alleged that millers and traders buy Keeri Samba paddy at low prices, stockpile it, and later sell rice at higher prices, including through supermarkets, and requested action to ensure proper availability and prevent such practices. He also urged timely official paddy price-setting before harvests in the North and East, arguing that delayed pricing harms farmers and weakens national production. Private Notice Question: Paddy Prices and Rice Imports (27(2)) AgricultureCost of Living Read →
13 November 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan raised questions under Standing Order 27(2) to the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development regarding recent issues in rice distribution and pricing. He requested data on annual demand and domestic production by rice variety, especially any shortfalls, and asked how alleged stockpiling and black-market pricing of Keeri Samba could be controlled. He also sought details on imports of equivalent varieties such as Ponni and others, and asked whether new measures could support farmers, producers, consumers, regional millers, price stability, and uninterrupted supply. Private Notice Question: Paddy Prices and Rice Imports (27(2)) AgricultureCost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
11 November 2025 AI summary K. Kader Masthan supported the 2026 Budget as a continuation of economic stabilization measures and welcomed its focus on social justice, regional balance, digital governance, and assistance to vulnerable groups, while stressing that implementation must reach war-affected areas in the North and East. He called for vocational training centres in Vavuniya and Mannar, fairer agricultural policies, stronger use of cooperatives, employment pathways for graduates, land and tourism reforms, and proper delivery of Aswesuma benefits. He urged the Government to release seized Tamil translations of the Holy Qur’an, arguing that the import restriction is outdated given digital access to translations and raises fundamental rights concerns. He also requested relocation of proposed Mannar wind power towers outside the island, clarity on funding for the Puttalam–Mannar road via Ilavankulam, and consultation with Puttalam residents before proceeding with the Aruwakkalu waste project. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) Religion & CultureEmploymentPublic Finance Read →
11 November 2025 AI summary Raised concerns that some industrial estate plots have been subleased for profit without starting industries, diverting them from their intended purpose. Requested prompt action to reclaim such plots and reallocate them to genuine entrepreneurs. Oral Question: Land Plots at Industrial Park in Poonthottam (Q.1315/2025) EmploymentInfrastructureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
11 November 2025 AI summary K. Kader Masthan requested the Minister to expedite the allocation of 13 remaining plots to genuine entrepreneurs, noting that some applicants have not yet received land. He said overgrowth on the unallocated plots is causing problems for nearby residents and asked whether arrangements exist to fast-track the allocations. Oral Question: Land Plots at Industrial Park in Poonthottam (Q.1315/2025) Land & HousingEmployment Read →
11 November 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan raised a question to the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development regarding the industrial park registered No. 1458 in Poonthottam, Vavuniya, noting that some plots appear derelict. He sought details on the total plots, allocations to entrepreneurs, unallocated land, whether allocated plots are being used for their intended purposes, and whether unused allocated plots can be reallocated. He also asked about the last development programme funded by the industrial park itself and whether the park is operating at maximum capacity, with reasons if it is not. Oral Question: Land Plots at Industrial Park in Poonthottam (Q.1315/2025) InfrastructureEmploymentPublic Finance Read →
23 October 2025 AI summary K. Kader Masthan briefly thanked the Minister. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was raised in the recorded speech. Oral Question: Road from Weppamkulam to Silawathurai (Q.5/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
23 October 2025 AI summary Asked for details on the 2010 reconstruction of the internal road from Weppamkulam to Silawathurai in the Musali Pradeshiya Sabha area, including its length, route, and project dates. He requested the relevant agreement with the contractor, the company owners, and the funds allocated, and asked whether the Government is aware of allegations that the road was not reconstructed despite funds being obtained fraudulently, and what action would be taken. Oral Question: Road from Weppamkulam to Silawathurai (Q.5/2025) Corruption & Governance ReformInfrastructure Read →
21 October 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan welcomed the proposed medicine price regulation but argued that continuing medicine shortages in hospitals and private pharmacies must be addressed urgently. He warned of impending health-sector staffing gaps, particularly from retiring RMOs, and called for timely appointments and alternatives to prevent harm to rural communities in areas such as Vavuniya, Mannar and Mullaitivu. He urged reforms to procurement and petty-cash procedures for rural hospitals, stricter enforcement against unstaffed NMRA-registered pharmacies and unregistered clinics, action on an alleged misuse of a Health Ministry vehicle, and resolution of delayed Bachelor of Pharmacology admissions. Debate: Regulations under National Medicines Regulatory Authority Act No. 5 of 2015 HealthcareJustice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
21 October 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan sought further clarification from the Minister on an issue affecting about 2.5 million Muslims, asking who serves on the relevant Committee. He said he was not assigning blame but emphasized the need for transparency about its membership, noting that many university professors have expertise in the field and suggesting that a footnote or clarification be provided. Presentation of Bills: Betting and Gaming Levy (Amendment) Bill Parliamentary Procedure Read →
21 October 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan rose to raise a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the provided excerpt. Presentation of Bills: Betting and Gaming Levy (Amendment) Bill Parliamentary Procedure Read →