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Call on the Malaysian Government to formally recognise the great role and contribution played by the 60 Chinese Independent Secondary Schools and the over a thousand Chinese primary schools in the economic development of Malaysia

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, at the Malam DAP Bandar Bayan Baru at Jubilee Perak Old Folks Home at Jalan Sungai Dua, Penang on Saturday, 4th January 1992 at 7 p.m.

Call on the Malaysian Government to formally recognise the great role and contribution played by the 60 Chinese Independent Secondary Schools and the over a thousand Chinese primary schools in the economic development of Malaysia

It is now universally recognise that investing in people provides the firmest foundation for lasting development for any country. Continue reading Call on the Malaysian Government to formally recognise the great role and contribution played by the 60 Chinese Independent Secondary Schools and the over a thousand Chinese primary schools in the economic development of Malaysia

Proposal by the Muslim Lawyers’ Association that Justice Minister, Syed Hamid Syed Albar be made the head of the Bar Council completely unacceptable

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, 3rd January 1992:

Proposal by the Muslim Lawyers’ Association that Justice Minister, Syed Hamid Syed Albar be made the head of the Bar Council completely unacceptable

The President of the Muslim Lawyers Association, Zaid Ibrahim, proposed in an interview over RTM 2 News Bulleltin last night that the Justice Minister, Syed Hamidd Syed Albar, be made head of the Bar Council. This proposal is completely unacceptable. Continue reading Proposal by the Muslim Lawyers’ Association that Justice Minister, Syed Hamid Syed Albar be made the head of the Bar Council completely unacceptable

The reappointment of the MPPP President and 20 former MPPP Councillors is a public slap in the face of the Gerakan President, Datuk Dr.Lim Keng Yaik, who had condemned the MPPP as ‘decadent and impotent’

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Friday, January 3, 1992:

The reappointment of the MPPP President and 20 former MPPP Councillors is a public slap in the face of the Gerakan President, Datuk Dr.Lim Keng Yaik, who had condemned the MPPP as ‘decadent and impotent’

The reappointment of the Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang (MPPP) President, Datuk Kamaruzzaman Shariff, and 20 former of the 24 former MPPP Councillors is a public slap in the face of the Gerakan President and the Primary Industries Minister, Datuk Dr.Lim Keng Yaik, who had condemned the MPPP as ‘decadent and impotent’ two weeks ago. Continue reading The reappointment of the MPPP President and 20 former MPPP Councillors is a public slap in the face of the Gerakan President, Datuk Dr.Lim Keng Yaik, who had condemned the MPPP as ‘decadent and impotent’

DAP calls on Cabinet to freeze the 20 per cent increase in the highway toll rates for Class 3 vehicles (lorries and trailers) as it is against a 1987 government promise that there would be no increase of highway toll rates or the first five years from 1989-1994

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Thursday, 2.1.1992:

DAP calls on Cabinet to freeze the 20 per cent increase in the highway toll rates for Class 3 vehicles (lorries and trailers) as it is against a 1987 government promise that there would be no increase of highway toll rates or the first five years from 1989-1994

DAP calls on Cabinet to freeze the 20 per cent increase in the highway toll rates for Class 3 vehicles (lorries and trailers) as it is against a 1987 government promise that there would be no increase of highway toll rates or the first five years from 1989-1994 after the award of the North-South Highway privatisation contract to United Engineers Malaysia (UEM). Continue reading DAP calls on Cabinet to freeze the 20 per cent increase in the highway toll rates for Class 3 vehicles (lorries and trailers) as it is against a 1987 government promise that there would be no increase of highway toll rates or the first five years from 1989-1994

Proposal to make Attorney-General the head of the Bar Council a retrograde step, designed to turn the Bar Council into a creature of the Barisan Nasional government and to destroy the independence of the lawyers

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Thursday, 2nd January 1992:

Proposal to make Attorney-General the head of the Bar Council a retrograde step, designed to turn the Bar Council into a creature of the Barisan Nasional government and to destroy the independence of the lawyers

The proposal to make Attorney-General the head of the Bar Council is a retrograde step, designed to turn the Bar Council into a creature of the Barisan Nasional government and would destroy the independence of the lawyers in Malaysia. Continue reading Proposal to make Attorney-General the head of the Bar Council a retrograde step, designed to turn the Bar Council into a creature of the Barisan Nasional government and to destroy the independence of the lawyers

DAP pledges to continue to be in the forefront in the 1990s to defend constitutional rights and fundamental liberties of Malaysians, including the constitutional right, status and protection for Chinese primary schools and mother-tongue education

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, when opening the 25th Anniversary DAPSY-Wanita DAP Special Joint Convention held at Chin Kang Association, Penang on Saturday, November 30, 1991 at 3 p.m.

DAP pledges to continue to be in the forefront in the 1990s to defend constitutional rights and fundamental liberties of Malaysians, including the constitutional right, status and protection for Chinese primary schools and mother-tongue education

The DAPSY-Wanita DAP Special Joint Convention is the first of three historic events to be held in Penang today and tomorrow to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Party. Continue reading DAP pledges to continue to be in the forefront in the 1990s to defend constitutional rights and fundamental liberties of Malaysians, including the constitutional right, status and protection for Chinese primary schools and mother-tongue education

Lim Kit Siang asks Lim Geok Chan: Is it your money or your principle talking?

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, at the DAP 25th Anniversary Special Congress Dinner held at Holoman Restau-rant, Anson Road, Penang on Saturday, 30.11.1991 at 8 pm

Lim Kit Siang asks Lim Geok Chan: Is it your money or your principle talking?

Tonight is the DAP 25th Anniversary Special Congress Dinner to celebrate the political struggle of the DAP for a quarter of a century since the registration of the DAP on 18th March 1966. Continue reading Lim Kit Siang asks Lim Geok Chan: Is it your money or your principle talking?

The people of Tanjung will tell the MCA leaders that their greatest concession in 42 –years will never be Supported, forgotten or forgiven by the Chinese voters

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary – General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Thursday, November 28, 1991:

The people of Tanjung will tell the MCA leaders that their greatest concession in 42 –years will never be Supported, forgotten or forgiven by the Chinese voters

The MCA Youth has correctly chosen Tanjong constituency to start its opinion survey which it said would be held nation – wide, for I believe that the people of Tanjong will tell the MCA leaders that their greatest concession in 42 – years in renouncing and denying that Chinese primary schools have constitutional right, basis, status and guarantee will never be supported, forgotten or forgiven by the Chinese voters. Continue reading The people of Tanjung will tell the MCA leaders that their greatest concession in 42 –years will never be Supported, forgotten or forgiven by the Chinese voters

Liong Sik should explain why he has allowed a repetition Of the scandal of the eight Selangor MCA Assemblymen Supporting Islamic laws adverse to the rights and Interests of non – Muslims in the Pahang State Assembly

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary – General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, November 29, 1991:

Liong Sik should explain why he has allowed a repetition Of the scandal of the eight Selangor MCA Assemblymen Supporting Islamic laws adverse to the rights and Interests of non – Muslims in the Pahang State Assembly

The Pahang State Assembly, with the full support of the MCA State Exco members and Assemblymen, yesterday passed the Pahang Islamic Law Administration Enactment which violates the constitutional right of freedom of religion of non – Muslim Malaysians. Continue reading Liong Sik should explain why he has allowed a repetition Of the scandal of the eight Selangor MCA Assemblymen Supporting Islamic laws adverse to the rights and Interests of non – Muslims in the Pahang State Assembly

MCA should call an extraordinary general meeting to Amend the MCA Constitution to set up an Independent Monitoring Commission to ensure that MCA leaders do not deviate or betray its aims and objects as stated in Section 6 of the MCA Constitution

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary – General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday , 29.11.1991:

MCA should call an extraordinary general meeting to Amend the MCA Constitution to set up an Independent Monitoring Commission to ensure that MCA leaders do not deviate or betray its aims and objects as stated in Section 6 of the MCA Constitution

MCA President, Datuk Dr. Ling Liong Sik, has become so desperate that he has personally resorted to abuses in accusing the DAP of being disloyal to the nation for trying to tarnish Malaysia’s image. He even make the ridiculous allegation that the DAP is trying to frighten away foreign investors. Continue reading MCA should call an extraordinary general meeting to Amend the MCA Constitution to set up an Independent Monitoring Commission to ensure that MCA leaders do not deviate or betray its aims and objects as stated in Section 6 of the MCA Constitution