Month: October 1990

Call on DAP leaders, members and the millions of supporters in the country to work and dedicate themselves to the Battle of Tanjung III

Speech by DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjung and Assemblyman for Padang Kota, Lim Kit Siang, at thanksgiving party for election workers for the Tanjung, Padang Kota, Pengkalan Kola constituencies held in Tanjung on Tuesday, 30th October 1990 at 7.30 p.m.

Call on DAP leaders, members and the millions of supporters in the country to work and dedicate themselves to the Battle of Tanjung III

Tonight, I want to thank the election workers in the Tanjung parliamentary constituency and the Penang ‘Kota, Pengkalan Kota and Kampong Kolam state constituencies who have made the DAP successes in these constituencies on Oct 21 general elections possible. Continue reading Call on DAP leaders, members and the millions of supporters in the country to work and dedicate themselves to the Battle of Tanjung III

1990 general elections results could have been very different if not for the most irresponsible, communal and religious distortion and incitement by the UMNO of PBS joining the GAGASAN RAKYAT in the last three days of the campaign

Speech by DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjung and Assemblyman for Padang Kota, Lim Kit Siang, at the thanksgiving party for DAP election workers at Paya Terubong on Tuesday, 30th October 1990 at 9 p.m.

1990 general elections results could have been very different if not for the most irresponsible, communal and religious distortion and incitement by the UMNO of PBS joining the GAGASAN RAKYAT in the last three days of the campaign

The Oct 21 general elections results could have been very different is not for the most irresponsible, communal and religious distortion and incitement by the UMNO of PBS joining the GAGASAN RAKYAT in the last three days of the campaign. Continue reading 1990 general elections results could have been very different if not for the most irresponsible, communal and religious distortion and incitement by the UMNO of PBS joining the GAGASAN RAKYAT in the last three days of the campaign

DAP will co-operate with the new Penang State Government where it is in the interest of the people of Penang

By DAP MP for Tanjung and Assemblyman for Padang Kota, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Friday, 26th October 1990:

DAP will co-operate with the new Penang State Government where it is in the interest of the people of Penang

With the swearing-in of Dr. Koh Tsu Koon as Penang Chief Minister and Dr. Ibrahim Saad as Penang Deputy Chief Minister, and the other four UMNO and three Gerakan Executive Councilors, a new Penang state government has been formed. Continue reading DAP will co-operate with the new Penang State Government where it is in the interest of the people of Penang

I yield to the unanimous rejection of my resignation by the DAP Central Executive Committee and the nation-wide request of party members, supporters and the people of Penang, Sabah and throughout the country, to continue as DAP Secretary-General

Speech by DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjung and Assemblyman for Padang Kota, Lim Kit Siang, at the first meeting of newly-elected 20 DAP MPs and 45 Assemblymen, and DAP candidates, at CUEPACS HALL, Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, Oct 28 1990 at 10 a.m.

I yield to the unanimous rejection of my resignation by the DAP Central Executive Committee and the nation-wide request of party members, supporters and the people of Penang, Sabah and throughout the country, to continue as DAP Secretary-General

Two days after the 1990 general elections results, I submitted my letter of resignation to the DAP National Chairman, Dr. Chen Man Hin, to accept full and total personal responsibility for the nation-wide disappointment and despondency at the general elections results. Continue reading I yield to the unanimous rejection of my resignation by the DAP Central Executive Committee and the nation-wide request of party members, supporters and the people of Penang, Sabah and throughout the country, to continue as DAP Secretary-General

DAP’s offer to co-operate with the Penang Gerakan and the seven Gerakan Assemblymen to form a government which reflects and fulfills the wishes of the people of Penang will always remain open

By DAP MP for Tanjung and Assemblyman for Padang Kota, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Thursday, Oct 25, 1990:

DAP’s offer to co-operate with the Penang Gerakan and the seven Gerakan Assemblymen to form a government which reflects and fulfills the wishes of the people of Penang will always remain open

Personally, I congratulate Dr. Koh Tsu Koon for his appointment as the Penang Chief Minister. Continue reading DAP’s offer to co-operate with the Penang Gerakan and the seven Gerakan Assemblymen to form a government which reflects and fulfills the wishes of the people of Penang will always remain open

Resignation as DAP Secretary-General for the DAP’s setbacks and failure to meet expectations in general elections

Press Conference Statement by DAP Secretary-General, DAP MP for Tanjung and Assemblyman for Padang Kota, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Wednesday, 24th October 1990 at 12 noon

Resignation as DAP Secretary-General for the DAP’s setbacks and failure to meet expectations in general elections

I have yesterday submitted my letter of resignation as DAP Secretary-General to the DAP National Chairman, Dr. Chen Man Hin. Continue reading Resignation as DAP Secretary-General for the DAP’s setbacks and failure to meet expectations in general elections

Keng Yaik is opposed to any co-operation between DAP and Gerakan to form a State Government because he is afraid of losing the Federal Ministerial post

Speech by DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjung and Assemblyman for Padang Kota, Lim Kit Siang, at a Tanjung 2 thanksgiving party for DAP state general elections workers held at Komtar, Penang on Wednesday, 24th October 1990 at 9 p.m.

Keng Yaik is opposed to any co-operation between DAP and Gerakan to form a State Government because he is afraid of losing the Federal Ministerial post

I am not surprised that the Gerakan President, Datuk Dr. Lim Keng Yaik, is vehemently opposed to any co-operation between the DAP and Gerakan to form a Penang State Government because he is afraid of losing the Federal Ministerial post for himself. Continue reading Keng Yaik is opposed to any co-operation between DAP and Gerakan to form a State Government because he is afraid of losing the Federal Ministerial post

DAP prepared to co-operate with Gerakan to form a Penang State Government which could reflect and fulfill the wishes of the majority of the people of Penang

Press Conference Statement by DAP Secretary-General, DAP MP for Tanjung and Assemblyman for Padang Kota, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Tuesday, 23rd October 1990

DAP prepared to co-operate with Gerakan to form a Penang State Government which could reflect and fulfill the wishes of the majority of the people of Penang

Penang Gerakan State Chairman, Datuk Tan Gim Hwa, said on polling day night on Sunday that the Gerakan would allow UMNO to lead the new Penang State Government and that the seven Gerakan State Assemblymen would not join the State Executive Council. Continue reading DAP prepared to co-operate with Gerakan to form a Penang State Government which could reflect and fulfill the wishes of the majority of the people of Penang

Victory without joy in 1990 general election

By DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Monday, Oct 22. 1990:

Victory without joy in 1990 general election

I am humbled and greatly moved by the great support of the people of Padang Kota and Tanjung in electing me State Assemblyman for Padang Kota and re-electing me MP for Tanjung with a 17.469 majority. Continue reading Victory without joy in 1990 general election

DAP proposes that Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah be the new Parliamentary Opposition Leader

Speech by DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjung and Assemblyman for Padang Kota, Lim Kit Siang, at a meeting of newly-elected Penang DAP MPs and Assemblymen in Penang on Monday, 22nd October 1990 at 6 p.m.

DAP proposes that Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah be the new Parliamentary Opposition Leader

In the 1990 general elections on Oct. 21, the DAP in Penang achieved the best results throughout the country, winning six of the 20 Parliamentary seats and 14 of the 44 State Assembly seats won by the DPA throughout the country. Continue reading DAP proposes that Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah be the new Parliamentary Opposition Leader