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DAP leadership clears Lim Hock Seng of Barisan Nasional allegations that he had abused his position as elected representative for his own direct pecuniary interest

Speech (Part 2) by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, at the DAP pre-Prai by-election meeting at Butterworth on Sunday, June 23, 1991 at 11 a.m.

DAP leadership clears Lim Hock Seng of Barisan Nasional allegations that he had abused his position as elected representative for his own direct pecuniary interest

The DAP leadership has received and considered the explanations by DAP Assemblyman for Mak Mandin,
Sdr.Lim Hock Seng, with regard to allegations by Penang Barisn Nasional leaders and component parties that he had abused his position as elected representative for his own direct pecuniary interest. Continue reading DAP leadership clears Lim Hock Seng of Barisan Nasional allegations that he had abused his position as elected representative for his own direct pecuniary interest

Lim Hock Seng asked by DAP leadership to explain allegations by Penang Barisan Nasional component parties that he had abused his position as elected representative for his own direct pecuniary interest

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Friday, June 21, 1991:

Lim Hock Seng asked by DAP leadership to explain allegations by Penang Barisan Nasional component parties that he had abused his position as elected representative for his own direct pecuniary interest

DAP Mp for Began and Assemblyman for Mak Mandin, Sdr.Lim Hock Seng, has been asked by the DAP leadership to explain allegations by Penang Barisan Nasional and component partiesin the past few days that he had abused his position as elected representative for his own direct pecuniary interest. Continue reading Lim Hock Seng asked by DAP leadership to explain allegations by Penang Barisan Nasional component parties that he had abused his position as elected representative for his own direct pecuniary interest

By voting against the DAP amendment motion in Parliament to establish a Royal Commission to monitor the implementation of NDP, the MCA, Gerakan and MIC Ministers and MPs have killed one of the most important recommendations of the NECC

Speech (Part 2) by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, at the Banting DAP Branch dinner to celebrate its official opening held at Banting on Thursday, 20th June 1991 at 8 p.m.

By voting against the DAP amendment motion in Parliament to establish a Royal Commission to monitor the implementation of NDP, the MCA, Gerakan and MIC Ministers and MPs have killed one of the most important recommendations of the NECC

The MCA, Gerakan and MIC Ministers and MPs should explain the reason for the rejection of the DAP amendment in Parliament on Tuesday for the establishment of a Royal Commission of Inquiry to monitor the implementation of the New Development Policy and the Second Outline Perspective Plan 1991-2000. Continue reading By voting against the DAP amendment motion in Parliament to establish a Royal Commission to monitor the implementation of NDP, the MCA, Gerakan and MIC Ministers and MPs have killed one of the most important recommendations of the NECC

DAP will oppose any attempt by Kelantan State Government to follow in the footsteps of Selangor Barisan Nasional government to introduce Islamic laws on conversion of non-Muslim children below 18 years without parental consent or knowledge

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, at DAP Banting Branch dinner to celebrate its official opening held in Banting, Selangor on Thursday, 20th June 1991 at 8 p.m.

DAP will oppose any attempt by Kelantan State Government to follow in the footsteps of Selangor Barisan Nasional government to introduce Islamic laws on conversion of non-Muslim children below 18 years without parental consent or knowledge

It has been reported that the Kelantan State Government is considering introducing legislation to follow in the footsteps of the Selangor Barisan Nasional State Government to introduce Islamic laws on conversion of non-Muslim children below 18 years without parental consent. Continue reading DAP will oppose any attempt by Kelantan State Government to follow in the footsteps of Selangor Barisan Nasional government to introduce Islamic laws on conversion of non-Muslim children below 18 years without parental consent or knowledge

Just as Mrs.Marcos and her three thousand pairs of shoes is a political question for Filipinos, Samy Vellu and his thousands of suits costs several thousands of ringgit each which he throw away after using twice or thrice is also a political question for Malaysians

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, June 19, 1991:

Just as Mrs.Marcos and her three thousand pairs of shoes is a political question for Filipinos, Samy Vellu and his thousands of suits costs several thousands of ringgit each which he throw away after using twice or thrice is also a political question for Malaysians

In view of some newspaper reports on the parliamentary proceedings on the first two days of the debate on the Second Outline Perspective Plan 1991-2000 and the New Development Policy, I wish to clarify that I was not being personal or making personal attacks when I raised the question of the MIC President, Datuk Samy Vellu, being a self-confessed ‘Zegna man’. Continue reading Just as Mrs.Marcos and her three thousand pairs of shoes is a political question for Filipinos, Samy Vellu and his thousands of suits costs several thousands of ringgit each which he throw away after using twice or thrice is also a political question for Malaysians

Samy Vellu should resign as MIC President and Cabinet Minister because in the past 20 years, while MIC leaders have become rich and enjoyed the good thing in life, the ordinary Indians have become the most neglected and backward community in Malaysia

Addendum to Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, on the Second OPP and NDP in the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday, June 18, 1991 (to be inserted before the portion on “Can Malaysia develop a culture of merit and competitiveness to enable Malaysia to stand tall in the world” in page 17)

Samy Vellu should resign as MIC President and Cabinet Minister because in the past 20 years, while MIC leaders have become rich and enjoyed the good thing in life, the ordinary Indians have become the most neglected and backward community in Malaysia

In 1985, the MIC President and then Works Minister, Datuk Samy Vellu reminded Malaysian Indians that the New Economic Policy was launched by the government for all communities. Continue reading Samy Vellu should resign as MIC President and Cabinet Minister because in the past 20 years, while MIC leaders have become rich and enjoyed the good thing in life, the ordinary Indians have become the most neglected and backward community in Malaysia

I have not sought Dr.Chandra Mozaffar’s agreement on my proposal that he be nominated Senator as it is Dr.Koh Tsu Koon who should ask for his consent if the State Government accepts my proposal

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Sunday, June 16, 1991:

I have not sought Dr.Chandra Mozaffar’s agreement on my proposal that he be nominated Senator as it is Dr.Koh Tsu Koon who should ask for his consent if the State Government accepts my proposal

The Penang Chief Minister, Dr.Koh Tsu Koon. And the Penang State Gerakan have not been able to give a single good reason why the State Government should not accept my proposal that the Penang State Assembly set a new tradition in the appointment of Senators-not only for Penang but for the whole of Malaysia. Continue reading I have not sought Dr.Chandra Mozaffar’s agreement on my proposal that he be nominated Senator as it is Dr.Koh Tsu Koon who should ask for his consent if the State Government accepts my proposal

All Chinese and Tamil primary school pupils who pass the UPSR national school Bahasa Malaysia paper should be exempted from Remove Class and promoted directly to From One if they get passes in other subjects

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Saturday, June 15, 1991:

All Chinese and Tamil primary school pupils who pass the UPSR national school Bahasa Malaysia paper should be exempted from Remove Class and promoted directly to From One if they get passes in other subjects

The Education Ministry has announced that Chinese and Tamil primary school Std.IV pupils can now opt to sit for the Bahasa Malaysia paper offered in the national schools (SK/SRK) in the Primary School Achievement Test (UPSR). Continue reading All Chinese and Tamil primary school pupils who pass the UPSR national school Bahasa Malaysia paper should be exempted from Remove Class and promoted directly to From One if they get passes in other subjects

DAP CEC accepts resignation of S.Asameley as Assemblyman for Prai and would forward his resignation letter to the Penang Speaker next week

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Saturday, 15th June, 1991:

DAP CEC accepts resignation of S.Asameley as Assemblyman for Prai and would forward his resignation letter to the Penang Speaker next week

The DAP Central Executive Committee, after a three-and-a-half hour meeting in Petaling Jaya last night, unanimously decided to accept the resignation of S.Asameley as Assemblyman for Prai. Continue reading DAP CEC accepts resignation of S.Asameley as Assemblyman for Prai and would forward his resignation letter to the Penang Speaker next week

DAP suggests that Dr.Mahathir introduce his motion for OPP on Monday and stand down debate on the motion for a week for MPs to study the OPP and get public feedback

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, 14th June, 1991:

DAP suggests that Dr.Mahathir introduce his motion for OPP on Monday and stand down debate on the motion for a week for MPs to study the OPP and get public feedback

I have not received any reply yet from the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr.Mahathir Mohamed, asking for an urgent meeting on the business of Parliament which begins next week. Continue reading DAP suggests that Dr.Mahathir introduce his motion for OPP on Monday and stand down debate on the motion for a week for MPs to study the OPP and get public feedback