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Defence Minister Najib Abdul Razak should explain why Mindef had not ordered the immediate removal of the ammunition depot from Masjid Tanah after the Addis Ababa huge arms dump blast which killed over 100 people

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

Defence Minister Najib Abdul Razak should explain why Mindef had not ordered the immediate removal of the ammunition depot from Masjid Tanah after the Addis Ababa huge arms dump blast which killed over 100 people

All Malaysians must be very concerned by the revelation by the Public Account Committee Chairman, Datuk Dr.Affifudin Haji Omar, that the $70 million ammunition depot in Masjid Tanah, Malacca pose a threat to life and safety not only to the military personnel, but to the public as well. Continue reading Defence Minister Najib Abdul Razak should explain why Mindef had not ordered the immediate removal of the ammunition depot from Masjid Tanah after the Addis Ababa huge arms dump blast which killed over 100 people

DAP calls for the creation of a completely different salary structure for the academic staff of universities from the 800,000-strong civil service to resolve the serious problem of brain drain and deterioration of academic standards

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Thursday, June 13, 1991:

DAP calls for the creation of a completely different salary structure for the academic staff of universities from the 800,000-strong civil service to resolve the serious problem of brain drain and deterioration of academic standards

The time has come for the Government to face up to the serious problem of brain drain in the local universities which has gravely undermined academic standards. Continue reading DAP calls for the creation of a completely different salary structure for the academic staff of universities from the 800,000-strong civil service to resolve the serious problem of brain drain and deterioration of academic standards

Kit Siang calls on Finance Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, to invoke his powers for the first time under Securities Industry Act 1983 to direct an investigation by Registrar of Companies into the $3-$5 million shares scam involving illegal shares dealing in Tampin

Kit Siang calls on Finance Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, to invoke his powers for the first time under Securities Industry Act 1983 to direct an investigation by Registrar of Companies into the $3-$5 million shares scam involving illegal shares dealing in Tampin

Parliamentary opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, last night called on the Finance Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, to invoke his powers for the first time under Section 102 of the Securities Industry Act 1983 to direct the Registrar of Companies to investigate into the $3-$5 million shares scam involving illegal shares dealing in Tampin.

Mr.Lim said that what has happened in a small town like Tampin, where some 100 small invertors may have lost $3 to $5 million from the shares scam involving illegal shares dealing, could the the tin of a national icebero which could amount to hundreds of millions of ringgit. Continue reading Kit Siang calls on Finance Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, to invoke his powers for the first time under Securities Industry Act 1983 to direct an investigation by Registrar of Companies into the $3-$5 million shares scam involving illegal shares dealing in Tampin

DAP calls for an independent public inquiry into the government hospitals’ babies BCG overdose scandal

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, 12th June 1991:

DAP calls for an independent public inquiry into the government hospitals’ babies BCG overdose scandal

DAP calls for an independent committee of inquiry into the scandal of the government hospitals throughout the country giving an overdose of the BCG vaccine to all newborn babies early this year. Continue reading DAP calls for an independent public inquiry into the government hospitals’ babies BCG overdose scandal

Dr.Mahathir should allow the DAP motion on the ratification of the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights to be debated and adopted in Dewan Rakyat next week

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, 12th June 1991:

Dr.Mahathir should allow the DAP motion on the ratification of the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights to be debated and adopted in Dewan Rakyat next week

I have given notice to the Speaker of Dewan Rakyat, Tan Sri Mohamed Zahir, of a motion to ratify the 1966 International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights, which Malaysia had voted in support in the United Nations General Assembly but had failed to ratify in the past 25 years. Continue reading Dr.Mahathir should allow the DAP motion on the ratification of the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights to be debated and adopted in Dewan Rakyat next week

The Election Commission’s interpretation of the Federal Constitution will completely destroy the eight-year rule and will even allow it to start reviewing redelineation of constituencies once every five years

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Tuesday, 11st June 1991:

The Election Commission’s interpretation of the Federal Constitution will completely destroy the eight-year rule and will even allow it to start reviewing redelineation of constituencies once every five years

The Election Commission has denied that it is acting unconstitutionally in violating the eight-year rule in the Federal Constitution in beginning to review redelineation of constituencies with a special meeting of the Election Commission top officers at the Cameron Highlands on June 25 and 26-more than a year ahead of the constitutional deadline. Continue reading The Election Commission’s interpretation of the Federal Constitution will completely destroy the eight-year rule and will even allow it to start reviewing redelineation of constituencies once every five years

Is OPP giving separate categories for Ibans, Kadazans and Orang Asli to ensure they get their rightful share for ‘bumiputra development

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Monday, June 10, 1991:

Is OPP giving separate categories for Ibans, Kadazans and Orang Asli to ensure they get their rightful share for ‘bumiputra development

MIC President, Datuk Samy Vellu, said that the Cabinet has agreed is categories the Indian community as separate from the other on-bumiputras in the Outline Perspective Plan. Continue reading Is OPP giving separate categories for Ibans, Kadazans and Orang Asli to ensure they get their rightful share for ‘bumiputra development

Election Commission is acting unconstitutionally in initiating steps to redelineate parliamentary and state assembly constituencies 18 months ahead of constitutional provision

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, when opening the two-day cartoon exhibition organised by Perak DAPSY at the Tou Boo Kong Hall, Ipoh on Sunday, June 9, 1991 at 12 noon

Election Commission is acting unconstitutionally in initiating steps to redelineate parliamentary and state assembly constituencies 18 months ahead of constitutional provision

A few days ago, it was reported that the Election Commission has directed all state election supervisors to attend a ‘1992 national constituency redelineation’ special meeting at the Cameron Highlands on 24th and 25th June to prepare for next year’s redelieation of parliamentary and state assembly constituencies. (Sin Chew 4/6/91) Continue reading Election Commission is acting unconstitutionally in initiating steps to redelineate parliamentary and state assembly constituencies 18 months ahead of constitutional provision

Proposal by Mahathir to allow foreign doctors to practise in private is most startling

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Saturday, June 8 1991:

Proposal by Mahathir to allow foreign doctors to practise in private is most startling

The proposal by the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr.Mahathir Mohamed, to allow foreign doctors to work in private hospitals an even set up clinics is most startling. Continue reading Proposal by Mahathir to allow foreign doctors to practise in private is most startling

Three important reasons why the OPP debate should not begin on the first day of Parliament on June 17

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Saturday, June 8 1991:

Three important reasons why the OPP debate should not begin on the first day of Parliament on June 17

There are three important reasons why the Outline Perspective Plan debate in parliament should not begin on the first sitting of the Dewan Rakyat on June 17 and why all MPs should be given full ample time of one months to study the OPP and the National Economic Consultative (NECC) report and to get public feedback before any parliamentary debate. Continue reading Three important reasons why the OPP debate should not begin on the first day of Parliament on June 17