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Hope the DAP Parliamentary Reform Study Group would spark national interest in how to instill greater vigour, vitality and meaning in Malaysian Parliament

Speech by Parliament Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjung and Assemblyman for Kampong Kolam, Lim Kit Siang, at the inaugural meeting of the DAP Parliamentary Group on Parliamentary Reforms held in Parliament House on Tuesday, Nov 4, 1986

Hope the DAP Parliamentary Reform Study Group would spark national interest in how to instill greater vigour, vitality and meaning in Malaysian Parliament

The DAP Parliamentary Group has decided to form a Parliamentary Reform Study Group because we feel that on the occasion of the forthcoming 30th anniversary of Malaysian nationhood, one of the most neglected areas of our political system- parliamentary reforms- must be addressed seriously. As the Government has shown no interest whatsoever in taking the initiative to undertake comprehensive study of needed parliamentary reforms, the DAP as a responsible Opposition has decided to fill this gap to the best of our ability. Continue reading Hope the DAP Parliamentary Reform Study Group would spark national interest in how to instill greater vigour, vitality and meaning in Malaysian Parliament

DAP praises Gerakan for opposing the OSA (Amendment) Bill 1986 and hopes that this is a serious and sincere stand, and not a one-upmanship to get temporary political mileage at the expense of MCA before toeing the Barisan Nasional line

By Parliament Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjung and Assemblyman for Kampong Kolam, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Monday, Nov 3, 1986:

DAP praises Gerakan for opposing the OSA (Amendment) Bill 1986 and hopes that this is a serious and sincere stand, and not a one-upmanship to get temporary political mileage at the expense of MCA before toeing the Barisan Nasional line.

I raise this question because the Gerakan President, Dr. Lim Keng Yaik, when announcing the decision of the Gerakan Central Committee yesterday urging the Governemnt to withdrawal the 1986 OSA (Amendment) Bill or refer it to a Parliament Select Committee, refused to comment when asked whether the Gerakan MPs would support the Bill in Parliament if the government refused to withdrawal it or refer it to a Select Committee. Continue reading DAP praises Gerakan for opposing the OSA (Amendment) Bill 1986 and hopes that this is a serious and sincere stand, and not a one-upmanship to get temporary political mileage at the expense of MCA before toeing the Barisan Nasional line

DAP deplores police action against lawyer Shafee Abdullah which demonstrates the extremes the authorities will go to impose the cult of government secrecy when the OSA (Amendment) Bill 1986 becomes law

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjung and Assemblyman for Kampong Kolam, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jayaon Sunda, Nov 2, 1986:

DAP deplores police action against lawyer Shafee Abdullah which demonstrates the extremes the authorities will go to impose the cult of government secrecy when the OSA (Amendment) Bill 1986 becomes law

The DAP deplores the police action against lawyer Shafee Abdullah, counsel for the two expelled foreign journalists of Asian Wall Street Journal, placing him under arrest at his office on Thursday for resisting a police search under the Official Secrets Act. Continue reading DAP deplores police action against lawyer Shafee Abdullah which demonstrates the extremes the authorities will go to impose the cult of government secrecy when the OSA (Amendment) Bill 1986 becomes law

DAP calls for re-opening of the BMF Scandal Inquiry in view of the new information from London extradition proceedings

Speech by Parliament Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General MP for Tanjung and Assemblyman for Kampong Kolam, Lim Kit Siang, to the Penang Straits Chinese Association on “Malaysia Post-General Elections” at the Penang Old Frees Alumni Association Hall on Saturday, Nov 1, 1986 at 8p.m.

DAP calls for re-opening of the BMF Scandal Inquiry in view of the new information from London extradition proceedings

I propose tonight to look at Malaysia Post-General Elections, in particular at the various major issues and events which should throw some light as to whether the government of the day is drawing the right lessons from the August 3 general elections, just three months ago. Continue reading DAP calls for re-opening of the BMF Scandal Inquiry in view of the new information from London extradition proceedings

DAP Parliamentary Group to send strong memorandum to Prime Minister asking for the withdrawal of the 1986 OSA Amendment Bill and forms a nine-man Oppose 1986 OSA Amendment Bill Action Committee to mobilize public opinion to defend democracy and freedom of information

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjung and Assemblyman for Kampong Kolam, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Thursday, 30.10.1986:

DAP Parliamentary Group to send strong memorandum to Prime Minister asking for the withdrawal of the 1986 OSA Amendment Bill and forms a nine-man Oppose 1986 OSA Amendment Bill Action Committee to mobilize public opinion to defend democracy and freedom of information

The 24 DAP Members of Parliament will send a strong memorandum to the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, asking for the withdrawal of the 1986 Official Secrets Act (Amendment) Bill, because it threatens the very basis of democracy in Malaysia. Continue reading DAP Parliamentary Group to send strong memorandum to Prime Minister asking for the withdrawal of the 1986 OSA Amendment Bill and forms a nine-man Oppose 1986 OSA Amendment Bill Action Committee to mobilize public opinion to defend democracy and freedom of information

DAP forms a seven-man Parliamentary Group headed by Sdr. Lee Lam Thye to study and make recommendations on parliamentary reforms to make the Malaysian Parliament more meaningful and effective

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjung and Assemblyman for Kampong Kolam, Lim Kit Siang, at the dinner of 24 DAP MPs held in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, Oct.29, 1986 at 9 p.m.

DAP forms a seven-man Parliamentary Group headed by Sdr. Lee Lam Thye to study and make recommendations on parliamentary reforms to make the Malaysian Parliament more meaningful and effective

For the last 15 years, the DAP has been calling for parliamentary reforms to make the Malaysian Parliament more meaningful and effective to enable Parliament to play the premier political role it was intended in the MERDEKA Constitution by the founding fathers. Continue reading DAP forms a seven-man Parliamentary Group headed by Sdr. Lee Lam Thye to study and make recommendations on parliamentary reforms to make the Malaysian Parliament more meaningful and effective

DAP calls for the Official Secrets (Amendment) Bill to be referred to a Parliamentary Select committee for public representations and feedback

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjung and Assemblyman for Kampong Kolam, Lim Kit Siang, at DAP PJ Hqrs on Tuesday, 28.10.1986 at 11.30 a.m.

DAP calls for the Official Secrets (Amendment) Bill to be referred to a Parliamentary Select committee for public representations and feedback

The Official Secrets Act (Amendment) Bill 1986 tabled for first reading in the Dewan Rakyat by the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Datuk Abdul Ajib Ahmad, will make Malaysia the most secretive government in all Commonwealth Parliamentary nations. Continue reading DAP calls for the Official Secrets (Amendment) Bill to be referred to a Parliamentary Select committee for public representations and feedback

Daim Zainuddin’s 1987 Budget cannot manage Malaysia’s deepening economic crisis as it does not inspire Malaysians that the Government is prepared to recognize and resolve the Crisis of Confidence in the country

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General. MP for Tanjung and Assemblyman for Kampong Kolam, Lim Kit Siang, in the Dewan Rakyat on the 1987 Budget on Monday, Oct. 27, 1986

Daim Zainuddin’s 1987 Budget cannot manage Malaysia’s deepening economic crisis as it does not inspire Malaysians that the Government is prepared to recognize and resolve the Crisis of Confidence in the country

On Budget day, on Friday, Oct 24, the Finance Minister, Daim Zainuddin, painted a bleak and gloomy picture of Malaysian economy. The Finance Minister said Malaysians must be prepared for a period of low growth in real output for the next few years. Because of the drastic falls in prices of primary commodities, we would receive about $5,900 million less in export earnings from our primary commodities compared to 1985. Continue reading Daim Zainuddin’s 1987 Budget cannot manage Malaysia’s deepening economic crisis as it does not inspire Malaysians that the Government is prepared to recognize and resolve the Crisis of Confidence in the country

Congratulations to Ng Cheng Kit on his appointment as Housing Minister, and hope that it will not just benefit himself, but the people at large, and in particular the Malaysian Chinese whom MCA claims to represent

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjung and Assemblyman for Kampong Kolam, Lim Kit Siang, in Parliament House on Friday, Oct. 24, 1986:

Congratulations to Ng Cheng Kit on his appointment as Housing Minister, and hope that it will not just benefit himself, but the people at large, and in particular the Malaysian Chinese whom MCA claims to represent

I congratulations Ng Cheng Kiat on his appointment as Minister for Housing and Local Government, and hope that his appointment will not just benefit himself, but the people at large, and in particular the Malaysian Chinese whom MCA claims to represent. Continue reading Congratulations to Ng Cheng Kit on his appointment as Housing Minister, and hope that it will not just benefit himself, but the people at large, and in particular the Malaysian Chinese whom MCA claims to represent

Call on Penang Chinese Town Hall and Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce to convene a meeting of all Penang Chinese guilds, associations and organizations to save the 47-year-old Sing Pin Jih Pao from being snuffed out

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjung and Assemblyman for Kampong Kolam, Lim Kit Siang, in Parliament House on Thursday, 23.10.1986:

Call on Penang Chinese Town Hall and Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce to convene a meeting of all Penang Chinese guilds, associations and organizations to save the 47-year-old Sing Pin Jih Pao from being snuffed out

I call on the Penang Chinese Town Hall and Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce to convene an emergency meeting of all Penang Chinese guilds, associations and organizations to discuss a rescue plan for the 47-year-old Penang-based Chinese daily, Sing Pin Jit Poh, so that it is not snuffed out because of the irresponsibility of Datuk Lim Kheng Khim or the insensitivity of Malayan Banking. Continue reading Call on Penang Chinese Town Hall and Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce to convene a meeting of all Penang Chinese guilds, associations and organizations to save the 47-year-old Sing Pin Jih Pao from being snuffed out