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Call on all political leaders, particularly from the Barisan Nasional, to stop the politics of threat and fear and to be gentlemen and democrat enough to leave to the people to decide their vote on Sunday

By DAP Secretary-General, Parliamentary Candidate for Tanjung and State Assembly Candidate for Padang Kota, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Friday, 19th October 1990:

Call on all political leaders, particularly from the Barisan Nasional, to stop the politics of threat and fear and to be gentlemen and democrat enough to leave to the people to decide their vote on Sunday

The short nine-day 1990 general elections campaign is entering its final day. Continue reading Call on all political leaders, particularly from the Barisan Nasional, to stop the politics of threat and fear and to be gentlemen and democrat enough to leave to the people to decide their vote on Sunday

DAP welcomes PBS decision to quit Barisan Nasional

By DAP Secretary-General, Parliamentary Candidate for Tanjung and State Assembly Candidate for Padang Kota, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Tuesday, October 16, 1990:

DAP welcomes PBS decision to quit Barisan Nasional

DAP welcomes the decision of the PBS to quit the Barisan Nasional and delaring support for the general elections manifesto released by Semangat 46 President, Tengku azaleigh Hamzah, on behalf of GAGASAN RAKYAT, comprising Semangat 46, DAP, IPF, Parti Rakyat Malaysia and MSP. Continue reading DAP welcomes PBS decision to quit Barisan Nasional

If Dr. Mahathir loses two-thirds parliamentary majority from the Peninsular Malaysia results, then he is on the verge of losing power

Speech by DAP Secretary-General, Parliamentary Candidate for Tanjung and State Assembly candidate for Padang Kota, Lim Kit Siang, at the DAP Tanjung 2 ceramah at Penang Chinese Town Hall on Tuesday, 16th October 1990 at 10.30 p.m.

If Dr. Mahathir loses two-thirds parliamentary majority from the Peninsular Malaysia results, then he is on the verge of losing power.

Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, Ghafar Baba, Datuk Dr. Ling Liong Sik, Datuk Dr. Lim Keng Yaik and Datuk Samy Vellu started the 1990 general elections exuding full confidence. Continue reading If Dr. Mahathir loses two-thirds parliamentary majority from the Peninsular Malaysia results, then he is on the verge of losing power

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