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Lim Kit Siang sends cable to Australian Prime Minster Bob Hawke, urging him to intervene in Chin Jee Shoong’s case to rescind the deportation order to allow him to complete his university studies.

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjong and Assemblyman for Kampong Kolam, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, August 29, 1986:

Lim Kit Siang sends cable to Australian Prime Minster Bob Hawke, urging him to intervene in Chin Jee Shoong’s case to rescind the deportation order to allow him to complete his university studies.

Yesterday, I sent a cable to Australian Prime Minister, Bob Hawke, urging him to intervene to rescind the deportation order issued against Malaysian student from Kuala Lumpur, Chin Jee Shoong, so that he could complete his university studies. Continue reading Lim Kit Siang sends cable to Australian Prime Minster Bob Hawke, urging him to intervene in Chin Jee Shoong’s case to rescind the deportation order to allow him to complete his university studies.

DAP calls on Prime Minister, Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, to respect the votes of one million Malaysians who voted for DAP and incorporate their aspirations into the mainstream of national policies

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjong and Assemblyman for Kampong Kolam, Lim Kit Siang, at the DAP thank-the-voter ceramah held at Chinese Recreation Club Hall in Seremban on Tuesday, 26.8.1986 at 9 p.m.

DAP calls on Prime Minister, Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, to respect the votes of one million Malaysians who voted for DAP and incorporate their aspirations into the mainstream of national policies

Although the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, claimed that the Barisan Nasional had won a landslide victory, winning 148 out of 177 Parliamentary seats, the fact remains that only 55 per cent of the voters supported the Barisan Nasional. Continue reading DAP calls on Prime Minister, Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, to respect the votes of one million Malaysians who voted for DAP and incorporate their aspirations into the mainstream of national policies

Dap calls on all Islamic groups to respect the rights and sensitivities of non-Muslims in Malaysia and stop their demands for an Islamic State or an Islamic Constition to prevent greater polarisation in the country

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjong and Assemblyman for Kampong Kolam, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Monday, August 25, 1986:

Dap calls on all Islamic groups to respect the rights and sensitivities of non-Muslims in Malaysia and stop their demands for an Islamic State or an Islamic Constition to prevent greater polarisation in the country

At the ABIM Seminar on Islamic law, there were renewed calls for an Islamic Constition and an Islamic State. Continue reading Dap calls on all Islamic groups to respect the rights and sensitivities of non-Muslims in Malaysia and stop their demands for an Islamic State or an Islamic Constition to prevent greater polarisation in the country

DAP Mps will be assigned their respective portfolios to specialise in next week

Press Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjong and Assemblyman for Kampong Kolam, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Monday, August 25, 1986

DAP Mps will be assigned their respective portfolios to specialise in next week

Next week, the 24 DAP Mps will be assigned their respective portfolios to specialise in, so that they become experts in their particular areas of responsibility. Continue reading DAP Mps will be assigned their respective portfolios to specialise in next week

Lim Kit Siang to meet the Bank Negara Governor, Datuk Jaffar Hussein, on the 24 suspended deposit-taking co-operatives next Tuesday

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjong and Assemblyman for Kampong Kolam, Lim Kit Siang, in Malacca on Thursday, 21.8.1986 at 11.30 p.m.

Lim Kit Siang to meet the Bank Negara Governor, Datuk Jaffar Hussein, on the 24 suspended deposit-taking co-operatives next Tuesday

I will meet the Bank Negara Governor, Datuk Jaffar Hussein, next Tuesday, 26th August 1986, at 4 p.m. Over the 24 suspended deposit-taking co-operatives. Continue reading Lim Kit Siang to meet the Bank Negara Governor, Datuk Jaffar Hussein, on the 24 suspended deposit-taking co-operatives next Tuesday

Advice to Anwar Ibrahim to be more rational in his public statements and reactions

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjong and Assemblyman for Kampong Kolam, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, August 20, 1986:

Advice to Anwar Ibrahim to be more rational in his public statements and reactions

Education Minister and UMNO Youth leader, Anwar Ibrahim, was carrying out his duty when he denied and hit out a rumours circulating in the country about the impending stepping down of the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed. Continue reading Advice to Anwar Ibrahim to be more rational in his public statements and reactions

Proposal for a DAP-MCA-Gerakan Council to present to Cabinet a report why Urban Malaysia rejected the Barisan Nasional in the 1986 General Elections

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjong and Assemblyman for Kampong Kolam, Lim Kit Siang, at the thank-the-voters ceramah in Malacca held at Pay Fong Independent Chinese School hall on Wednesday, 20th August 1986 at 9 pm

Proposal for a DAP-MCA-Gerakan Council to present to Cabinet a report why Urban Malaysia rejected the Barisan Nasional in the 1986 General Elections

In the August 3, 1986 general elections, Urban Malaysia had never been so united in rejection of the Barisan Nasional policies. Continue reading Proposal for a DAP-MCA-Gerakan Council to present to Cabinet a report why Urban Malaysia rejected the Barisan Nasional in the 1986 General Elections

The 24 DAP Mps and 37 Assemblyman will be given one month to submit a report to the party leadership on their constituency service arrangements and performance

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjong and Assemblyman for Kampong Kolam, Lim Kit Siang, at the inaugural meeting of the DAP Constituency Service and Monitoring Committee held at DAP Petaling Jaya Headquarters on Tuesday, August 19, 1986 at 7.30 pm

The 24 DAP Mps and 37 Assemblyman will be given one month to submit a report to the party leadership on their constituency service arrangements and performance

The establishment of the DAP Constituency Service and Monitoring Committee by the DAP Central Executive Committee at its first post-election meeting on August 8 reflects the seriousness and priority the party gives to constituency service by DAP Mps and Assemblyman. Continue reading The 24 DAP Mps and 37 Assemblyman will be given one month to submit a report to the party leadership on their constituency service arrangements and performance

DAP welcome Dr. Mahathir’s acknowledgement that Opposition could play a vital role in Malaysia and proposes constructive co-operation with Barisan Nasional Government to solve the grave national problem

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjong and Assemblyman for Kampong Kolam, Lim Kit Siang, after a courtesy call on Penang Chief Minister, Dr. Lim Chong Eu at KOMTAR on Monday, 18.8.1986

DAP welcome Dr. Mahathir’s acknowledgement that Opposition could play a vital role in Malaysia and proposes constructive co-operation with Barisan Nasional Government to solve the grave national problem

I welcome the acknowledgement by the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, in Alor Star yesterday that the Opposition can play a vital role in Malaysia. Continue reading DAP welcome Dr. Mahathir’s acknowledgement that Opposition could play a vital role in Malaysia and proposes constructive co-operation with Barisan Nasional Government to solve the grave national problem

Minister who asks the people not to worry about declining commodity prices is not fit to be Primary Industries Minister

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjong and Assemblyman for Kampong Kolam, Lim Kit Siang, at the thanks-the-voters ceramah organised by Taiping DAP Branch on Monday, 18.8.1986 at 9 pm

Minister who asks the people not to worry about declining commodity prices is not fit to be Primary Industries Minister

Immediately after the August 3 general elections, Gerakan President, Dr. Lim Keng Yaik said that with the DAP’s improved performance in the elections, the voice and influence of the Chinese in Government had been eroded. Continue reading Minister who asks the people not to worry about declining commodity prices is not fit to be Primary Industries Minister