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Datuk Seri Dr.Mahathir Mohamed deferred the Parliamentary meeting of July 14 to avoid answering DAP questions

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the Sandakan DAP Ceramah held in Sandakan on Friday, 11.7.1986 at 9 pm

Datuk Seri Dr.Mahathir Mohamed deferred the Parliamentary meeting of July 14 to avoid answering DAP questions about the indefensible Barisan Nasional actions about unlawful assembly charges for the Sabah March criminals as well as about UMBC scandal, EPF scandal and the billion-dollar mysterious tin-buying scandal

Parliamentary was to meet for two weeks beginning from Monday, July 14 till July 25, but suddenly, for the first time in Parliamentary history, the first week of the two-week parliamentary meeting was cancelled. Continue reading Datuk Seri Dr.Mahathir Mohamed deferred the Parliamentary meeting of July 14 to avoid answering DAP questions

DAP CEC will meet on 18th July to decide on the question of the United Opposition Front as well as the Party’s Election Manifesto

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Kota Kinabalu on Thursday, July 10, 1986

DAP CEC will meet on 18th July to decide on the question of the United Opposition Front as well as the Party’s Election Manifesto

We have received the proposed declaration for the United Opposition Front as suggested but PAS. But as it contains Sections which run against the very policy and objectives of the DAP, such as the question of an Islamic State and Islamic leadership for any political movement in Malaysia, the matter will be discussed and decided by the DAP CEC on July 18. Continue reading DAP CEC will meet on 18th July to decide on the question of the United Opposition Front as well as the Party’s Election Manifesto

DAP Central Execution Committee to meet on 18th July to decide on the question of United Opposition Front and the party’s election manifesto

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the Kota Kinabalu Airport on Thursday, 10.7.1986 at 8.30 am

DAP Central Execution Committee to meet on 18th July to decide on the question of United Opposition Front and the party’s election manifesto

The DAP Central Execution Committee will meet on July 18 to decide on the question of United Opposition Front as well as on the party’s election manifesto. Continue reading DAP Central Execution Committee to meet on 18th July to decide on the question of United Opposition Front and the party’s election manifesto

Challenge to Dr.Mahathir to spell out the consequences if Barisan Nasional does not get two-third parliamentary majority in general elections, and not to indulge in the politics of fear

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General And MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang,, in Kota Kinabalu before leaving for Labuan for a political ceramah, on Wednesday, July 9, 1986 at 11 a.m.

Challenge to Dr.Mahathir to spell out the consequences if Barisan Nasional does not get two-third parliamentary majority in general elections, and not to indulge in the politics of fear

The Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr.Mahathir Mohamed, said in Kota Kinabalu yesterday before returning to Kuala Lumpur after a two-day visit that the Barisan Nasional would continue to govern the country even if it cannot retain a two-third parliamentary majority, but it cannot be held responsible for the ‘consequences’. Continue reading Challenge to Dr.Mahathir to spell out the consequences if Barisan Nasional does not get two-third parliamentary majority in general elections, and not to indulge in the politics of fear

DAP calls for a referendum for the people of Labuan to decide whether they want to continue as Federal Territory or revert to Sabah State

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and Mp for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the DAP Ceramah at Labuan on Wednesday, July 9, 1986 at 8 p.m.

DAP calls for a referendum for the people of Labuan to decide whether they want to continue as Federal Territory or revert to Sabah State

It is now over two years since Labuan was arbitrarily and undemocratically excised from Sabah State, and presented to the Federal Government as Federal Territory, without consultation either with the people of Labuan or Sabah. Continue reading DAP calls for a referendum for the people of Labuan to decide whether they want to continue as Federal Territory or revert to Sabah State

Lim Kit Siang challenges Tan Koon Swan to a parliamentary contest in the Kota Melaka constituency in the next general elections

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General And MP for Kota Melaka ,Lim Kit Siang, at the Subang International Airport before departure for the Kota Kinabalu for a five-day visit to Sabah on Tuesday, 8th July 1986 at 9 a.m.

Lim Kit Siang challenges Tan Koon Swan to a parliamentary contest in the Kota Melaka constituency in the next general elections.

In response to a speculative political report, MCA President, Tan Koon Swan, said that he welcomed my challenge to him and is prepared to meet me in a contest in the coming general elections. Continue reading Lim Kit Siang challenges Tan Koon Swan to a parliamentary contest in the Kota Melaka constituency in the next general elections

Calls on Sabah voters to be guided by the spirit of Tambunan in the coming parliamentary elections to deny Barisan Nasional its two-third maj

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the DAP Ceramah at Kota Kinabalu Tanjong Aru Beach Hotel on Tuesday, 8.7.1986 at 8 p.m.

Calls on Sabah voters to be guided by the spirit of Tambunan in the coming parliamentary elections to deny Barisan Nasional its two-third majority

The official visit of the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr.Mahathir Mohamed, to Sabah yesterday and today marks another victory of the people of Sabah to their democratic right to choose the government, party and candidate of their preference. Continue reading Calls on Sabah voters to be guided by the spirit of Tambunan in the coming parliamentary elections to deny Barisan Nasional its two-third maj

EPF investment losses in shares as at end of May 1986 is probably around $200 million and not $141 million as stated by Tan Sri Zain Azraai

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General And MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, outside the PT EPF Building in support of MTUC demonstration against EPF investment and management policies and decisions on Monday, 7th July 1986 at 3.30 p.m.

EPF investment losses in shares as at end of May 1986 is probably around $200 million and not $141 million as stated by Tan Sri Zain Azraai

I commend the MTUC for organising nation-wide pickets to against the EPF contributors’ funds, in utter disregard of the workers’ interedts and right to full public accountability. Continue reading EPF investment losses in shares as at end of May 1986 is probably around $200 million and not $141 million as stated by Tan Sri Zain Azraai

Tan Koon Swan wants me to challenge him wherever he stands, but why is he as MCA Preside, running away to Johore to stand in a MCA seat with the highest percentage of Malay voters?

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General And MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Monday, July 7, 1986:

Tan Koon Swan wants me to challenge him wherever he stands, but why is he as MCA Preside, running away to Johore to stand in a MCA seat with the highest percentage of Malay voters?

From today’s various press reports, it would appear that TAN Koon Swan wants me to challenge him whever he stands in the next general elections, but why is he, as MCA President, running away to Johore to stand in a MCA seat with the highest percentage of Malay voters. Continue reading Tan Koon Swan wants me to challenge him wherever he stands, but why is he as MCA Preside, running away to Johore to stand in a MCA seat with the highest percentage of Malay voters?

DAP suggests a round-table Meeting of all party leaders in Malaysia to ensure next general elections will be clean, democratic, fair and trouble-free by adopting a gentleman’s code of conduct

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and Mp for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the Malacca DAP Ceramah to launch the new book ‘Malaysia: Crisis of Identity’ held at Meng Seng Charitable Association Hall, Malacca on Monday, 7th July 1986 at 8 pm.

DAP suggests a round-table Meeting of all party leaders in Malaysia to ensure next general elections will be clean, democratic, fair and trouble-free by adopting a gentleman’s code of conduct

The DAP proposes a round-table meeting of all political party leaders in Malaysia before dissolution of Parliament to ensure that the next general elections will be clean, fair, democratic and trouble-free by adopting a gentleman’s code of conduct binding on all parties. Continue reading DAP suggests a round-table Meeting of all party leaders in Malaysia to ensure next general elections will be clean, democratic, fair and trouble-free by adopting a gentleman’s code of conduct