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Minister Mervyn Silva’s son Malaka has made a request to leave the country for higher education purposes, to fulfill his aspiration of one day becoming Sri Lanka’s Education Minister.

President’s Council Hemantha Warnakulasooriya appearing on behalf of Malaka Silva informed court that his client was expecting to enter an American University.

Accordingly, Colombo Fort Magistrate has permitted Malaka to be away from October 5 to November 7 but he was ordered to appear in court on November 26. (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)\


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  • ravi Monday, 24 September 2012 11:13 AM

    mala closs all the school no need to study.

    Wara Monday, 24 September 2012 11:14 AM

    Leaving the country for any purpose is a good news for everyone.

    kumara Monday, 24 September 2012 11:15 AM

    Well deserved !

    Calistus Jayatilleke Monday, 24 September 2012 11:17 AM

    Another trick to avoid the court case. This country is now really owned by these rowdies to do whatever they want. Malaka becoming Minister of Education one day would mean the end of the children of this country who will emulate his behaviour of using drugs, firing guns, visiting night clubs, assaulting people, keeping dozens of girl friends and all other sorts of nefarious activities. Wonder what this sudden urge to join an American University after having failed to learn anything in Australia.

    Adam Monday, 24 September 2012 11:19 AM

    From learning the history of our ancestors school kids will have subjects on how to escape the law, when you commit a crime!

    Hush Monday, 24 September 2012 11:20 AM

    Good riddance

    PFernando Monday, 24 September 2012 11:21 AM

    That is the end of Sri Lankans.

    Imran Hussein Monday, 24 September 2012 11:21 AM

    In an American uni? In Caracas or you mean the US? But you need English for that.

    Justice Monday, 24 September 2012 11:23 AM

    You are most welcome...Education is already ruined..only you were missing to get education wiped out forever

    asoka Monday, 24 September 2012 11:23 AM

    my dear son, you really doesn't need any further education...for your family background and for the education you already had...you are qualified for that post...please don't leave the country...

    True Sri Lankan Monday, 24 September 2012 11:23 AM

    Nice comedy..... after Duminda Silva's comedy...

    InvictuSriLankan Monday, 24 September 2012 11:28 AM

    I'm sorry it is April Fools day already??? But then again...we brought these people to power...so guess we are fools everyday...I honestly don't know whether to laugh or cry...

    Manel Fonseka Monday, 24 September 2012 11:27 AM

    I DONT BELIEVE this!

    LokuAppachi Monday, 24 September 2012 11:27 AM

    Putha! Don't be in a hurry, Very soon some university will award you a honorary doctorate.

    Sapumal Bandara Monday, 24 September 2012 11:29 AM

    Does anybody know how old he is?

    King Maker Monday, 24 September 2012 11:29 AM

    Ha ha he already left the country to be educated in a foreign university after beating an Accountant in Bambalapitiya

    Big Cockaroa Monday, 24 September 2012 11:30 AM

    Made me laugh like never before. Biggest joke of the century. Good luck boy! Study well in America and careful there because your father can not come to rescue you.

    Shocking Monday, 24 September 2012 11:30 AM

    I hope the U.S. Embassy will not give a Visa.

    Justice Monday, 24 September 2012 11:30 AM

    Lets get together and protest for him not to leave the country *Our dearest Malaka, noble Son of mother Lanka we need you, if you leave now, Sri Lanka will be banished, you noble dad will make you the minister sooon pls pls we are begging you not to leave"

    maduranga Monday, 24 September 2012 11:31 AM

    he has the best qualification for that position! :D also this will just help him to enhance education system, but also to expand his business, :D

    BALLA Monday, 24 September 2012 11:31 AM

    DONT ALLOW HIM TO LEAVE COUNTRY. PUT HIM BACK IN THE JAIL.

    auto Monday, 24 September 2012 11:32 AM

    Once you become the Education Minister...Please send your dad to school and ensure he pass Grade 1 Exam.....
    Thank you

    Public Abilik Monday, 24 September 2012 11:33 AM

    Minister of Education? God Bless.. I mean, God Help this country..

    True Sri Lankan Monday, 24 September 2012 11:34 AM

    Mid thirties.....

    Malin Monday, 24 September 2012 11:36 AM

    Henahurage apaley for the Education in Sri Lanka.

    Dil Monday, 24 September 2012 11:38 AM

    That is the end of Sri Lankans o.O

    silva Monday, 24 September 2012 11:40 AM

    oh who is fooling who

    Basil Benedict Monday, 24 September 2012 11:40 AM

    This is because.....fearing assult from Army guys.
    nothing but else.

    Dilbert Gunathilaka Monday, 24 September 2012 11:39 AM

    You can stay out of the country forever if you wish to, tha's in fact good for the country. We don't need a guy like you for that position, no way.

    Afker Monday, 24 September 2012 11:42 AM

    To inspire students to follow in his footsteps ? or perhaps find a sound market place so that he can sell you know what !!!

    southpaw Monday, 24 September 2012 11:42 AM

    Being Education Minister will help you teach others not to teach you !!! if thats what you want

    Cocohead Monday, 24 September 2012 11:44 AM

    and we care because?

    Maru Sira Monday, 24 September 2012 11:44 AM

    Welcome on board to Lunatic Kingdom

    Fair N Square... Monday, 24 September 2012 11:48 AM

    from the same uni that gave his dad... was it Lubumba from Russia?

    BUWA Monday, 24 September 2012 11:52 AM

    Amen..!!

    Bandara Monday, 24 September 2012 11:55 AM

    Well said! He would be exposed if wait until CCTV camera footage would be presented to courts.

    Greese Yaka Monday, 24 September 2012 11:57 AM

    God bless Sri Lanka!!!!!

    wild Monday, 24 September 2012 11:58 AM

    Why send the PHD holder overseas ??

    DHA Monday, 24 September 2012 12:00 PM

    ...phew by the time you return your father would've lost all his powers....!!!...

    Barnes Monday, 24 September 2012 12:11 PM

    Can anyone perform worse than existing chap?

    Rahuman Monday, 24 September 2012 12:12 PM

    I just want to know, which university conduct the course to qualify a person as education minister. I also want to joint the same.

    Raj Monday, 24 September 2012 12:14 PM

    CCTV footage must have already been edited with relevant cuts to the footage

    wimsu Monday, 24 September 2012 12:14 PM

    Good move to escape from upcomming waves.But do'nt worry ,wherever you go the Fans are waiting there.

    MAMA Monday, 24 September 2012 12:48 PM

    POOR AMERICANS!

    senavi Monday, 24 September 2012 12:49 PM

    need to change his ways a lot - america is a law abiding society

    gajan99 Monday, 24 September 2012 01:07 PM

    What is wrong with his wish? I know for sure he will be a good minister.

    kaduru Monday, 24 September 2012 01:09 PM

    Bandulai, SB Nomari jeewath wenda ona. Apita Aluth Adayapana Amathi Epa.

    Rama Monday, 24 September 2012 01:12 PM

    If Malaka becomes minister of education then only you will realize how brilliant are the currant ministers SB and Bandula

    Renaviruwa Monday, 24 September 2012 01:25 PM

    - do -

    Matta Monday, 24 September 2012 01:29 PM

    Excellent.. the country will definitely become the wonder of Asia without any doubt and believe me that Malaka will soon become the Minister of Education.

    Nari Sabry Monday, 24 September 2012 01:38 PM

    Minister of Education ! AMMATA HUDU!

    Chris Perera Monday, 24 September 2012 02:38 PM

    That's all we need in this country

    Jeya Monday, 24 September 2012 02:46 PM

    Education Minister in future...........! Please not to let him to go USA...! I hope Judges know right place for him..!

    bigsam Monday, 24 September 2012 04:52 PM

    Except for the Americans. But they probably deserve him!

    Melinda Tuesday, 25 September 2012 02:32 AM

    Yes go to American universities coz all our universities are closed thanks to SB!!!

    newspapercritique Tuesday, 25 September 2012 02:56 AM

    The only reason that Malaka is leaving the country is because his father knows that what ever the Major says and what ever support he has from the Commander of the Army, the Officer Corp will ensure Malaka is dealt with.

    Cha Tuesday, 25 September 2012 03:05 AM

    The judges in the US will put him in jail... Mervin = nothing overseas, so daddy won't be able to rescue him.

    BattleZone Tuesday, 25 September 2012 03:05 AM

    I thought the Minister of education was suppose to given to Namal Rajapakse. Sorry Malaka you are only second in line.

    Sapumal Bandara Tuesday, 25 September 2012 03:07 AM

    Mahinda mama also cannot come there, either. BEWARE!

    sach Tuesday, 25 September 2012 03:11 AM

    there were still images of CCTV in Lanka newspaper. That means it is out. Hope we can see the video

    MNM Tuesday, 25 September 2012 03:20 AM

    Exactly.. .

    Arul Tuesday, 25 September 2012 03:24 AM

    University of LoL

    Citizen Tuesday, 25 September 2012 03:26 AM

    Wow great. I see a bright future for our education and future generation. Take a weed, bang a pros.. while in school.

    kasun Tuesday, 25 September 2012 03:25 AM

    Why buddhist monks are silence?

    Matalan Tuesday, 25 September 2012 03:51 AM

    The way this country is heading, it's going to be a toss up between Malaka and a chimpanzee for Education Minister's post in a few years' time.

    Raj Gonsalkorale Tuesday, 25 September 2012 03:57 AM

    Why not Duminda as Minister of Health?

    kirala Tuesday, 25 September 2012 03:59 AM

    I really hope they do. This is one person we could do without - even if its only for a short period of time......................

    kirala Tuesday, 25 September 2012 04:01 AM

    Yeah right!

    I'd rather be happy with the two morons we have at present (Bindula and Essbee)

    Achala Tuesday, 25 September 2012 04:28 AM

    May be avoid SL army who are angry of him, Good tactic to go away from risk.

    Kajaan Tuesday, 25 September 2012 04:48 AM

    hit some people in US then see what is the reaction you have.

    Siripala Tuesday, 25 September 2012 05:09 AM

    In this banana republic Malaka is the most suitable person to hold the position of minister of education

    Sunny Boy Tuesday, 25 September 2012 05:14 AM

    Now we shall see the Americans protesting in front of SL embassies....LOL

    CP Tuesday, 25 September 2012 05:18 AM

    To enter into a USA uni, has he completed G.C.E (O/L) & (A/L). Recently he has given a statement to a leading paper that he couldn't even finish O/L. His results must have been manipulated by fathers influence. Just imagine becoming a Education minister. Miracle of the universe!!!!

    Mohammed Hiraz Tuesday, 25 September 2012 05:32 AM

    if he is come sri lankan education minister that time education also only for business??? so pls god save srilankans!!!

    ilyas iqbal Tuesday, 25 September 2012 05:37 AM

    Things are happening in the political arena is so funny. The most indecent man in Sri Lanka is wants to become an education minister in this country. Is this our fate.....?

    Surain Tuesday, 25 September 2012 05:43 AM

    what kind of mad statement. are these so called educated person also so crazy to make silly statement like this in a court of law

    Trehan Munasinghe Tuesday, 25 September 2012 05:46 AM

    Simply put it .. I LOVE SRI LANKA !!! It a good country to have a good laugh.....
    Malaka Minister of Education WTF !!! and wait for it Duminda Silva Minister for Public Health and Women's affairs...

    Mohamed Tuesday, 25 September 2012 05:46 AM

    Sri Lanka readers and media should be intelligent . why we need to talk about him so much and make him a Hero.

    conty Tuesday, 25 September 2012 05:53 AM

    And the popular choice is -------- "The Chimpanzee!! Sorry Malaka you won't make it

    Subbiah Tuesday, 25 September 2012 05:53 AM

    In a developing country, working as Education Minister is challenging. Can Malaka face challenges patiently?

    kolla Tuesday, 25 September 2012 05:53 AM

    Simple ne what different Bandula or Malaka both are same !!!

    Nodrog Tuesday, 25 September 2012 05:59 AM

    Education will not make him a man. He lacks class, decent upbringing and proper guidance. He will always remain a cowardly thug

    Anton Weeraisnghe Tuesday, 25 September 2012 06:06 AM

    Media creates hero out of nothing.

    Ansari Tuesday, 25 September 2012 06:07 AM

    He can face anything with police and army power around, no difficulty...

    sandman Tuesday, 25 September 2012 06:12 AM

    Army guys !!!! we saw how the 15 year experienced Army Major also an Intelligence Officer allowed his weapon and mobile to be taken away from him and also retract completely his initial statements, so dont talk about Army guys, their guts and heroism stopped with the defeat of the LTTE, now they are just pawns in the hands of the political forces in this country.

    sach Tuesday, 25 September 2012 06:14 AM

    exactly that is what he wants

    Sumith Tuesday, 25 September 2012 06:21 AM

    Very good. Sri Lanka will not be the wonder of Asia but the
    KINGDOM OF FOOLS. People must wake up.

    Coconut Donkey Tuesday, 25 September 2012 06:32 AM

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!

    Not just the wonder of Asia but the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Amu Pissa Tuesday, 25 September 2012 06:50 AM

    Dream on mate. By the time you finish whatever you are going to do overseas (I hope they'd teach you a thing or two there - you can't be putting on your airs like here mate), this country will not allow crackpots to govern us anymore. It'll be 'people power' that will ensure that you'd be once and for all rid from this country. They will ensure that crap like you will not be able to even enter politics...

    Malaka Who? Tuesday, 25 September 2012 06:57 AM

    Who cares where he's going and what he wants to do? Everyone is entitled to their own weird dream, but to publish the darn thing is the most dumb thing to do!

    Lankan Tuesday, 25 September 2012 07:27 AM

    How he can get Police Clearance for US Visa.. if he manages to I wonder US embassy accept forge Clearance from culprits & criminals..

    dilini Tuesday, 25 September 2012 07:46 AM

    guys theres nothing wrong in giving it to Malaka. Even right now free education has gone to the dogs anyway. so there wont be anything left for him to ruin.

    Jayantha Tuesday, 25 September 2012 07:58 AM

    Exactly. It is media who makes Sri Lankans fools.

    Sha Tuesday, 25 September 2012 08:37 AM

    Aww Malaka our poor misunderstood genius.

    citizen Tuesday, 25 September 2012 09:07 AM

    JOKE OF THE CENTURY ....................................................

    CITIZEN Tuesday, 25 September 2012 09:07 AM

    Why not, when his father who calls the shots - not the Executive President!

    perumal Tuesday, 25 September 2012 09:21 AM

    But why, his father can become the Minister of Education. He has a Doctorate too.

    Unreal Tuesday, 25 September 2012 10:12 AM

    One new course he wants to introduce once minister is a degree in thuggery, he has a Phd in it.

    Siri Tuesday, 25 September 2012 10:22 AM

    " Oh, would that the giftie give us
    To see ourselves, as others see us"

    Cyril de Alwis Tuesday, 25 September 2012 10:24 AM

    Buddhist monks are sleeping after a heavy free meal.

    Cyril

    Jayagoda Tuesday, 25 September 2012 10:52 AM

    For money US Embassy will give him a Green card, ignoring all his police records.

    silent whisper Tuesday, 25 September 2012 10:56 AM

    Another doctarate... Wow

    saffy Tuesday, 25 September 2012 11:00 AM

    Mr. daily mirror..why........there are many thing to be highlighted...in srilanka.....not this one...definitly not this..one.......

    Chakablass Tuesday, 25 September 2012 12:00 PM

    hope he will pull a stir with an army major in US and return back home with four legs!

    Kaloo Tuesday, 25 September 2012 09:55 PM

    Please take your dad also with you.

    Don pere Wednesday, 26 September 2012 12:23 AM

    Malaka is suitable even for the post of Vice Chancellor in one of the Universities in SL.after getting his doctorate from USA.

    Kira Sunday, 14 October 2012 02:20 AM

    God bless the kids in Sri Lanka.


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