Month: September 1990

However slim the chances, I will not give up in my endeavour to persuade lam Thye to change his mind to retire from politics

Speech by Parliamentary opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, at the opening of the Negri Sembilan DAP State Convention at Catholic Centre Seremban on Sunday, 30th September 1990 at 10 am.

However slim the chances, I will not give up in my endeavour to persuade lam Thye to change his mind to retire from politics

All signs point to a general elections being held next month. Today, however, I will not talk about the politics of the coming general elections, as I still feel desolate at the personal level at the announcement by Sdr. Lee lam Thye to retire from politics. Continue reading However slim the chances, I will not give up in my endeavour to persuade lam Thye to change his mind to retire from politics

Lam Thye’s political retirement is a major setback for the DAP and the struggle to bring about a two-coalition system in Malaysia

Speech by Parliamentary opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, at the Batu Pahat DAP Branch Ceramah to welcome the entry of the 27 Chinese educationists and civil rights activists in to the DAPO held at Ai Chun Girls Chinese Primary School, Batu Pahat on Sunday, 30th September 1990 at 9 am.

Lam Thye’s political retirement is a major setback for the DAP and the struggle to bring about a two-coalition system in Malaysia.

I had not wanted to attend tonight’s ceramah in Batu Pahat, as my heart is still very heavy over the announcement by Sdr. Lee Lam Thye yesterday to retire from politics. Continue reading Lam Thye’s political retirement is a major setback for the DAP and the struggle to bring about a two-coalition system in Malaysia

Call on Nelson Mandela to speak up for the abolition of the Internal Security Act when he visits Malaysia next month

Speech by Parliamentary opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, at the launching of the book ‘Escape from Tyranny in Malaysia’ by Zulkifri Ahman at the Plaza Inn, Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, 29th September 1990 at 11 am.

Call on Nelson Mandela to speak up for the abolition of the Internal Security Act when he visits Malaysia next month.

I am honored to be invited by my friend, Zulkifli Ahman, to launch his book ‘Escape from Tyranny in Malaysia’ in English. Continue reading Call on Nelson Mandela to speak up for the abolition of the Internal Security Act when he visits Malaysia next month

DAP calls for the commissioning of a new EIA on the Penang Hill project and a dialogue between the State Governmnet, the Hill developer and concerned organizations

By Parliamentary opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, 28th September 1990:

DAP calls for the commissioning of a new EIA on the Penang Hill project and a dialogue between the State Governmnet, the Hill developer and concerned organizations

Ever since the signing of the memorandum of understanding by the Penang Chief Minister, Dr. Lim Chong Eu and Bukit Pinang Leisure Sdn Bhd on Sept 1 for the $460 million Penang Hill Resort project, both the Gerakan State Governmnet and the Penang Hill Resort developer have not been able to answer the many concerns and objections raised by the people of Penang about the massive environmental and ecological damages of the project. Continue reading DAP calls for the commissioning of a new EIA on the Penang Hill project and a dialogue between the State Governmnet, the Hill developer and concerned organizations

Directive to all DAP officials and members not to make any comments on the matter of Lam Thye’s resignation to allow the situation to cool off

By Parliamentary opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, 28th September 1990:

Directive to all DAP officials and members not to make any comments on the matter of Lam Thye’s resignation to allow the situation to cool off

I am issuing a directive, with instant effect, to all DAP officials and members, especially in the Federal Territory, not to make any comments to the press, whether on the record or off the record, on the matter of the resignation of Sdr. Lee Lam Thye as DAP Federal Territory Chairman. Continue reading Directive to all DAP officials and members not to make any comments on the matter of Lam Thye’s resignation to allow the situation to cool off

Tan Kok Wai being called up to explain the FT DAP situation

By Parliamentary opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Thursday, 27th September 1990:

Tan Kok Wai being called up to explain the FT DAP situation

I am officially calling up the Federal Territory DAP State Secretary and MP for Sungei Besi, Sdr Tan Kok Wai, to explain the Federal Territory DAP situation. Continue reading Tan Kok Wai being called up to explain the FT DAP situation

Ling Liong Sik should answer the following four questions first

By Parliamentary opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Thursday, 27th September 1990:

Ling Liong Sik should answer the following four questions first

MCA President, Datuk Dr. Ling Liong Sik, was being cheeky when he invited Sdr. Lee Lam Thye and me to join the MCA. Continue reading Ling Liong Sik should answer the following four questions first

I have absolute confidence and faith that Lam Thye’s resignation as DAP FT Chairman is not because he is considering joining another political party

By Parliamentary opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, 26th September 1990:

I have absolute confidence and faith that Lam Thye’s resignation as DAP FT Chairman is not because he is considering joining another political party.

I have absolute confidence and faith that Lam Thye’s resignation as DAP FT Chairman is not because he is considering joining another political party. Continue reading I have absolute confidence and faith that Lam Thye’s resignation as DAP FT Chairman is not because he is considering joining another political party

Kim Sai has become a ‘political fugitive’ a fourth time

By Parliamentary opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, 26th September 1990:

Kim Sai has become a ‘political fugitive’ a fourth time

MCA Deputy President Datuk Lee Kim Sai had acted true to his reputation – a born ‘political fugitive’ who always backs down and turns tail at the most crucial moment from a challenge which had originated from him in the first instance. Continue reading Kim Sai has become a ‘political fugitive’ a fourth time

Reminder to Kim Sai not to break the dinner appointment at Hotel Shangrila at 8pm tomorrow

By Parliamentary opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Tuesday, 25th September 1990:

Reminder to Kim Sai not to break the dinner appointment at Hotel Shangrila at 8pm tomorrow

As I said yesterday, the MCA President, datuk Dr. Ling Liong Sik, cannot publicly ask his Deputy President, Datuk Lee Kim Sai, not to meet me for dinner at Hotel Shangrilla tomorrow. Continue reading Reminder to Kim Sai not to break the dinner appointment at Hotel Shangrila at 8pm tomorrow