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What to know about Marshad Barry appointed Chairman of Waqf Board

Wednesday Apr 29, 2026 Wednesday, 29 April 2026 00:01 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} Marshad Barry has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Waqf Board by Buddhasasana, Religious Affairs and Cultural Affairs Minister Dr.

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What happened

Wednesday Apr 29, 2026 Wednesday, 29 April 2026 00:01 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} Marshad Barry has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Waqf Board by Buddhasasana, Religious Affairs and Cultural Affairs Minister Dr.

Why it matters

A senior official at Amana Bank, Marshad Barry also serves as the Deputy Head of the #OrphanCare project conducted by the bank.

Common ground

He is currently the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Malaysia Business Council and an active member of several civil society organisations, including the Sri Lanka Muslim Media Forum and the Rotary Club.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 4 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “He is currently the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Malaysia Business Council and an active member of several civil society organisations, including the Sri Lanka Muslim Media Forum and the Rotary Club.”
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Two separate web search results confirm Marshad Barry's involvement with the Sri Lanka Malaysia Business Council (SLMBC) and his appointment as President. One source also mentions his role as Deputy Head of OrphanCare at Amana Bank, confirming his professional profile.
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web search NEUTRAL — The SLMBC functions under the aegis of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. Marshad Barry, currently serving as the Deputy Head of OrphanCare at Amana Bank, brings a wealth of experience and dedication to …
https://www.amanabank.lk/news/amana-banks-marshad-barry-appo…
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web search NEUTRAL — Amana Bank is delighted on the appointment of Marshad Barry to the Sri Lanka Malaysia Business Council (SLMBC) as its President for the year 2024/2025. The announcement was made during the 30th Annual…
https://www.dailymirror.lk/print/business-news/Amana-Banks-M…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Sri Lanka-Malaysia Business Council (SLMBC), a valued affiliate of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, has been instrumental in fostering strong business ties between Sri Lanka and Malaysia.
https://slmbc.lk/about.php
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Claim 2: “The official charter for the newly appointed members of the 27th Waqf Board was presented yesterday by the Religious and Cultural Affairs Deputy Minister Munir Mulaffer.”
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The evidence provided contains general discussions about the Waqf Board, the Supreme Court's ruling on Waqf land, and the need for an elected chairman. However, there is no specific evidence confirming that Munir Mulaffer presented the official charter for the 27th Waqf Board yesterday. The claim cannot be corroborated.
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web search NEUTRAL — Munir was also at the forefront as Pakistan signed a significant defence pact with Saudi Arabia in September. To many, the level of power that now rests in Munir’s hands was revealed by the speed at w…
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/03/asim-munir-pak…
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web search NEUTRAL — Waqf Land Case: The Supreme Court pronounced a ruling that lands linked to mosques, known as "seva inams," are part of the Waqf property and cannot be sold.
https://www.thedailyjagran.com/india/such-properties-cannot-…
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web search NEUTRAL — 14 of the Waqf Act, 1995 and the board must have an elected chairman and no other means can be adopted for appointing the Chairman.
https://blog.primelegal.in/writ-petition-questioning-the-com…
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Claim 3: “Marshad Barry has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Waqf Board by Buddhasasana, Religious Affairs and Cultural Affairs Minister Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi.”
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The evidence provided only contains general information about Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi's ministerial role and his election, but does not contain any specific reports or confirmations regarding him appointing Marshad Barry as the Chairman of the Waqf Board. The claim is not corroborated by independent sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — Hiniduma Sunil Senevi is a Sri Lankan politician and who has served as the Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs since November 2024. He was elected to the Sri Lankan Parliament fr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiniduma_Sunil_Senevi
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web search NEUTRAL — About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO5dRLQRCuc
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web search NEUTRAL — President and Head of the Cabinet of Ministers. Minister of Defence.Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs. Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi.
https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_co…
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Claim 4: “A senior official at Amana Bank, Marshad Barry also serves as the Deputy Head of the #OrphanCare project conducted by the bank.”
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Two separate web search results confirm that Marshad Barry is associated with Amana Bank and serves as the Deputy Head of the OrphanCare project. One source explicitly states this role in the context of his appointment to the SLMBC.
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