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

21 October 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan questioned the detention of copies of the Holy Qur’an, arguing that reading and understanding it in Arabic and Tamil without annotations is a fundamental right of Sri Lanka’s Muslim community. He asked that the detained copies be released and challenged the legality and authority of the Review Committee handling the matter. He further proposed that, if such a committee is required, it should include qualified university professors in the relevant field and sought clarification on its legal status. Ministerial Statement: Tamil Translations of Holy Qur'an Religion & CultureJustice & Human Rights Read →
21 October 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan requested permission to address an issue concerning a fundamental religious right and asked that he be allowed to clarify doubts without interruption. Ministerial Statement: Tamil Translations of Holy Qur'an Religion & Culture Read →
21 October 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan raised concerns over the detention at Customs of around 300,000 Tamil translations of the Holy Qur’an intended for use by Sri Lanka’s Muslim community. He questioned the legal status and authority of the Review Committee appointed to examine the copies, arguing that such a committee should not determine faith-related matters or block scriptures already in common use. He also noted that the same translations are widely accessible through digital platforms and asked the Minister to clarify the Committee’s legality. Ministerial Statement: Tamil Translations of Holy Qur'an Religion & CultureSecurity & Defence Read →
21 October 2025 AI summary K. Kader Masthan noted that pensioners are facing practical difficulties with the current online pension system and are still required to travel long distances to the Department. He requested urgent action to address these shortcomings and asked that legal amendments be considered to allow pensions for those who joined service after age 45, citing expectations of fairness and reform. Question by Private Notice (SO 27(2)): Department of Pensions Services Justice & Human RightsPublic Finance Read →
21 October 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan raised concerns under Standing Order 27(2) about difficulties faced by pensioners in accessing the Department of Pensions, including limited direct contact with officers, ineffective phone and hotline services, and the need for elderly pensioners to travel to Colombo. He asked the Minister to introduce direct appointment systems, online live consultations, improved district and divisional-level services, a national pensioners’ advisory committee, and better coordination with other state institutions. He also requested information on benefit processing timelines, pensioner access to verify online applications, and possible legal provisions to grant pensions to persons appointed beyond the maximum age limit after long public service. Question by Private Notice (SO 27(2)): Department of Pensions Services Public FinanceLaw & Order Read →
8 October 2025 AI summary K. Kader Masthan referred to salary disparities affecting Special Class and Class I Translators following Circular 06/2006. He asked whether the Minister would assign the SL salary scale to Special Class Translators and the MN 7 scale to Class I Translators to address the claimed injustice and ensure fairness. Ministry Statements: Brain Drain, Kankesanthurai Port, Government Translators Service Public Finance Read →
8 October 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan welcomed the Minister’s explanation and the move to award vehicle number plate printing to three companies rather than a single company, citing past wastage. He requested that the Government consider undertaking number plate printing itself in future, and also referred to vehicle emission testing, arguing that large private-sector earnings from that process should be reduced by bringing it under government control. Second Round Questions and Standing Order 27(2) Questions InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
8 October 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan raised a Standing Order 27(2) question on delays in issuing vehicle number plates by the Department of Motor Traffic. He asked what measures are being taken to address related national security and organized crime risks, how many vehicles remain without plates, whether private firms are contracted for plate issuance, what instructions have been given to Police and the public regarding temporary paper plates, and when normal issuance will resume. Second Round Questions and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Law & OrderInfrastructureSecurity & Defence Read →
8 October 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan noted that the NPP won both Northern Province districts at the last election and referred to 2025 Budget allocations made through the relevant Ministry. He urged that funding be ensured for continuous implementation of services accessed through Grama Niladhari offices, with completion targeted within the coming year. Oral Questions Nos. 03, 04, 05: Prison Inmates, Mahiyangana Fair, GN Offices in Vavuniya InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
8 October 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan raised concerns that about 52 Grama Niladhari divisions continue to operate from temporary offices, forcing some residents to travel up to 20 miles for services. He asked whether the forthcoming Budget would allocate funds to quickly provide basic facilities such as electricity, toilets, and water, noting that annual resettlement allocations have not effectively addressed these needs. Oral Questions Nos. 03, 04, 05: Prison Inmates, Mahiyangana Fair, GN Offices in Vavuniya InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
8 October 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan asked the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government for details on administrative infrastructure in Vavuniya’s 102 Grama Niladhari Divisions. He sought figures on GN divisions without permanent offices or using temporary premises, offices needing refurbishment, and those lacking toilets, water or electricity, including disconnected power supplies. He also asked whether the Minister accepted that such deficiencies impede effective public service delivery, and if not, to state the reasons. Oral Questions Nos. 03, 04, 05: Prison Inmates, Mahiyangana Fair, GN Offices in Vavuniya Infrastructure Read →
7 October 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan supported the Convention against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill, stating that its delayed enactment had affected athletes and urging speedy implementation. He highlighted the completion of sports complexes in Mannar, Vavuniya and Omanthai, and requested hostel and related facilities for athletes using them. He sought the reallocation of funds that lapsed during the economic crisis and election period for school and public sports grounds, small schools, and registered sports clubs in Mannar and Vavuniya. He also requested urgent rehabilitation of divisional sports facilities in the war-affected Vanni region and proposed raising the upper age limit for Northern Province Sports Officer recruitment from 35 to 40 years, with Higher Diploma qualifications recognized. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading Public FinanceInfrastructure Read →
26 September 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan urged the Government to act impartially on its anti-corruption mandate, including investigating past corruption and preventing future abuses regardless of political affiliation. He welcomed President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s remarks at the United Nations on Palestine, but called for action regarding Israelis in Sri Lanka who, he said, were causing visa and access-related problems. He strongly opposed additional wind turbine installations on Mannar Island, citing prolonged public protests, environmental and community concerns, and alleged tender and approval irregularities, and asked that the proposed 10 turbines be relocated to alternative sites in Mannar District rather than imposed on the island. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Corruption & Governance ReformEnvironmentForeign Affairs Read →
23 September 2025 AI summary K. Kader Masthan urged the Government to strengthen road safety measures by improving vehicle testing beyond current emission checks. He proposed a centralized certification programme covering engines, brakes, signal lights, tyres and other safety components, arguing that proper standards for vehicles in transport would help reduce daily road accidents and improve transport services. Oral Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Unemployment and Vehicle Emission Testing Law & OrderInfrastructure Read →
23 September 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan raised a Standing Order 27(2) question to the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation on the effectiveness of Sri Lanka’s vehicle emission testing system, citing concerns over discrepancies in emissions data and visible pollution from government vehicles. He requested data on vehicle testing numbers and revenue over five years, 2024 testing of private and government vehicles including military, police and public transport fleets, and any reviews or recommendations on the VET system. He also asked whether fee revisions are proposed and whether a stronger mechanism can be introduced to assess vehicle condition and roadworthiness amid increasing road accidents. Oral Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Unemployment and Vehicle Emission Testing EnvironmentPublic FinanceInfrastructure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan supported the National Audit (Amendment) Bill as part of anti-corruption efforts, but said past audit findings had wrongly affected resettlement lands in Musali and Manthai West by treating previously inhabited areas as forest. He supported supplementary allocations for pregnant mothers’ nutrition, housing and resettlement, while calling for increased future funding and urgent improvements to roads, electricity, water, and services in post-war areas. He welcomed India’s Rs. 600 million grant for Mannar General Hospital and urged action on releasing public and forest lands, including 10 acres at Poomoddai for a lawful garbage dumping site before the pending court matter. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Corruption & Governance ReformWomen & ChildrenLand & Housing Read →
10 September 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan raised concerns that Forest Department and Department of Wildlife Conservation restrictions are preventing cultivation on about 60,000 acres of agricultural land in the Vanni District, and requested urgent action to release suitable lands before the coming season. He referred to earlier district and ministerial committee processes and asked that these be expedited or that a new sub-committee be appointed, noting the potential to revive tanks, increase food production, and reduce inflation. He also called for an inquiry into sand mining permits issued by the Forest Department near riverbanks, alleging widening extraction and resource destruction, and requested measures to stop environmental damage while regulating royalties. Ministerial Statement: Private Lands in Vanni Electoral District and Leader of House Announcement AgricultureEnvironmentLand & Housing Read →
9 September 2025 AI summary K. Kader Masthan stated that three questions he had raised under Standing Order 27(2) had not been answered despite an assurance that replies would be provided within two weeks. He requested, citing parliamentary privileges, that the relevant Ministers provide the responses promptly and asked the Speaker to ensure arrangements are made for this. Procedural and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 September 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan raised a Standing Order 27(2) matter on vehicles supplied to welfare centres for displaced persons, particularly Menik Farm and other resettlement centres, alleging that some donor-funded or ministry-procured vehicles disappeared from official records after the centres closed. He requested detailed records of vehicles provided, returned, and untraced, including findings from 2014 and 2019 inquiries, and questioned the alleged illegal use of tractor WPRB-2639 linked to the Mannar Pradeshiya Sabha and a politician’s estate. He asked what action had been taken against officials or politicians who may have obstructed investigations or misused public assets, and whether the Government would reopen investigations under the Offences Against Public Property Act and the Anti-Corruption Act. Procedural and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Corruption & Governance ReformEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionJustice & Human Rights Read →
9 September 2025 AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan formally posed a question to the House. No substantive details of the question or related issue are included in the provided excerpt. Oral Question: Lands in Anuradhapura District Leased Out for Development (Q.1241/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →