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Keng Yaik was so unsure about the future of UMNO Baru and Gerakan after the Johore Bahru by-election in August 1988 that he tried to buy political insurance by reaching some secret arrangements with DAP and Semangat 46

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP or Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, at the ‘Towards Tanjung Two’ Dinner held at Lucky Restaurant at Butterworth on Thursday, 7th June 1990 at 8 p.m.

Keng Yaik was so unsure about the future of UMNO Baru and Gerakan after the Johore Bahru by-election in August 1988 that he tried to buy political insurance by reaching some secret arrangements with DAP and Semangat 46

For the first time in Malaysian electoral history since Merdeka 33 years ago, nobody can be certain what could be the real outcome of the next general elections. Continue reading Keng Yaik was so unsure about the future of UMNO Baru and Gerakan after the Johore Bahru by-election in August 1988 that he tried to buy political insurance by reaching some secret arrangements with DAP and Semangat 46

DAP calls for an all-party conference to reduce politicizing education, especially Chinese education

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, at the Education Bill 1990 forum held at the Johore Bahru Chinese Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, 6th June 1990 at 10 a.m.

DAP calls for an all-party conference to reduce politicizing education, especially Chinese education

Recently, a favourite topic of the Education Minister, Anwar Ibrahim is his accusation that educational issues, whether the education reforms proposed under the Education Bill 1990 or the question of Chinese education and Chinese primary schools, had been politicized. Continue reading DAP calls for an all-party conference to reduce politicizing education, especially Chinese education

Dr. Mahathir to be queried about the Official Assignee’s approval for sale of UMNO properties in the RENONG deal

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Monday, 4th June 1990:

Dr. Mahathir to be queried about the Official Assignee’s approval for sale of UMNO properties in the RENONG deal

In the two-week parliamentary meeting from June 11 to 22, I will ask the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, why the Official Assignee approved the sale of the UMNO properties, like Fleet Group, United Engineers Malaysia and Hatibudi, in the RENONG deal. Continue reading Dr. Mahathir to be queried about the Official Assignee’s approval for sale of UMNO properties in the RENONG deal

How can the Election Commission use the new system of counting at individual polling stations in Sabah when the new regulations on counting system have not been gazetted

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Ipoh on Saturday, June 2, 1990:

How can the Election Commission use the new system of counting at individual polling stations in Sabah when the new regulations on counting system have not been gazetted

The Election Commission Chairman, Tan Sri Haji Abdul Kadir Talib, has directed all election officers to get polling stations and ballot boxes ready for a general election “any time from now”. Continue reading How can the Election Commission use the new system of counting at individual polling stations in Sabah when the new regulations on counting system have not been gazetted

Five questions for Datuk Dr. Lim Keng Yaik

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Pantai Remis on Saturday, 2nd June 1990 at 11 a.m.

Five questions for Datuk Dr. Lim Keng Yaik

The Gerakan President and Primary Industries Minister, Datuk Dr. Lim Keng Yaik, said in Bruas early this week that he would like to re-contest in Bruas, but is worried about the split of the Malay votes. Continue reading Five questions for Datuk Dr. Lim Keng Yaik

Kit Siang proposes meeting of DAP and PAS leaders on how to save democracy

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, at a ‘Towards Tanjung Two’ Dinner in Sitiawan on 2nd June 1990 at 9 p.m.

Kit Siang proposes meeting of DAP and PAS leaders on how to save democracy

Gerakan President, Datuk Dr. Lim Keng Yaik, has put up in his Bruas constituency the black Gerakan poster, depicting me as wearing a songkok, perched on a rocket, secretly co-operating with PAS President, Fadzil Nor, with the words ‘DAP and PAS Join Hands For Islamic State’. Continue reading Kit Siang proposes meeting of DAP and PAS leaders on how to save democracy

Are the MCA, Gerakan and SUPP Ministers pressing for the Education Bill 1990, including the abolition of the Boards of Management of 432 Chinese Primary schools, to be introduced and implemented only after the next general elections?

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, June 1, 1990:

Are the MCA, Gerakan and SUPP Ministers pressing for the Education Bill 1990, including the abolition of the Boards of Management of 432 Chinese Primary schools, to be introduced and implemented only after the next general elections?

From the statements made by the Education Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, in today’s press reports, and the remarks made by MCA and Gerakan Ministers are pressing for the Education Bill 1990, including the abolition of the Boards of Management of 432 Chinese primary schools, to be deferred until after the next general elections. Continue reading Are the MCA, Gerakan and SUPP Ministers pressing for the Education Bill 1990, including the abolition of the Boards of Management of 432 Chinese Primary schools, to be introduced and implemented only after the next general elections?

DAP calls for a new education policy of an Federal Government grant of $200,000 a year, and annual State Government grant of $100,000 a year, for every Independent Chinese Secondary school

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-¬General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, at the DAP Education Bill 1990 Ceramah held at Bukit Mertajam at the Hokkien Association Hall on Thursday, May 31, 1990 at 9 p.m

DAP calls for a new education policy of an Federal Government grant of $200,000 a year, and annual State Government grant of $100,000 a year, for every Independent Chinese Secondary school

The use of the Official Secret Act by the Education Minister, Anwar lbrahim, to prevent publication of the Education Bill 1990 can only reinforce widespread suspicion that the Barisan National Government would not allow ample time for the public to study it or to enable a full and informed nation-wide public debate before it is forced through Parliament. Continue reading DAP calls for a new education policy of an Federal Government grant of $200,000 a year, and annual State Government grant of $100,000 a year, for every Independent Chinese Secondary school

DAP welcomes the motion of PAS General Assembly authorising talks with DAP

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition leader, DAP Secretary-¬General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, at a ‘Towards Tanjung 2’ Dinner held at Bukit Mertajam on Wednesday, 30th May 1990 at 9 p.m.

DAP welcomes the motion of PAS General Assembly authorising talks with DAP

I welcome thy PAS Muktamar motion on Sunday authorising the PAS leadership to have talks with the DAP and other political parties and organisations on the political situation in the country. Continue reading DAP welcomes the motion of PAS General Assembly authorising talks with DAP

Myanmar election results a great and historic victory in the human march towards democracy and freedom

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Wednesday ,May 30, 1990:

Myanmar election results a great and historic victory in the human march towards democracy and freedom

The results of the first multi-party elections in Myanmar in three decades is a great and historic victory in the human march towards democracy and freedom. Continue reading Myanmar election results a great and historic victory in the human march towards democracy and freedom