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Samy Vellu’s statement confirmed that most Ministers have not read the BMF Final Report when they chopped and changed their Cabinet decision about the publication and non-tabling of the Report

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in PJ on Sunday, 9.3.1986:

Samy Vellu’s statement confirmed that most Ministers have not read the BMF Final Report when they chopped and changed their Cabinet decision about the publication and non-tabling of the Report

Works Minister, Datuk Samy Vellu, said yesterday that most Cabinet Ministers were given a copy of final report on the BMF loans scandal two days ago. This has confirmed my suspicion all along that most of the Cabinet Ministers, including all MCA, Gerakan, MIC and most UMNO Ministers, had not read the BMF Final Report themselves when they chopped and changed their Cabinet decision about the Report. Continue reading Samy Vellu’s statement confirmed that most Ministers have not read the BMF Final Report when they chopped and changed their Cabinet decision about the publication and non-tabling of the Report

Postponement of Sabah Elections date decision by Elections Commission throws into doubt its independence and impartiality as provided for by Constitution

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, March 5, 1986:

Postponement of Sabah Elections date decision by Elections Commission throws into doubt its independence and impartiality as provided for by Constitution

The postponement by the Elections Commission of its decision on the date for the Sabah state general elections because of some ‘administrative problem’ is nonsensical and ridiculous. Continue reading Postponement of Sabah Elections date decision by Elections Commission throws into doubt its independence and impartiality as provided for by Constitution

DAP calls for a Constitutional Commission to review the Malaysian Constitution on the occasion of its 30th Anniversary next year to give reality to the constitutional guarantees of fundamental liberties

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the official opening of the Second DAP Human Rights Convention at Hotel Berlin, Penang on Saturday, 1st February 1986 at 6 pm

DAP calls for a Constitutional Commission to review the Malaysian Constitution on the occasion of its 30th Anniversary next year to give reality to the constitutional guarantees of fundamental liberties

In 1956, the Reid Commission was formed to recommend the form of Constitution the new nation of Malaya should take. The Reid Commission recommended the definition and guarantee of ‘certain fundamental individual rights which are generally regarded as essential conditions for a free and democratic way of life.’ Continue reading DAP calls for a Constitutional Commission to review the Malaysian Constitution on the occasion of its 30th Anniversary next year to give reality to the constitutional guarantees of fundamental liberties

Why Tan Koon Swan’s counsel did not object in both occasions to the $20 million bail for the Pan El CBT charges

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Malacca on Friday, January 31, 1986:

Why Tan Koon Swan’s counsel did not object in both occasions to the $20 million bail for the Pan El CBT charges

Tan Koon Swan has been arraigned with another nine new charges, bringing to a total 15 charges which he had to stand trial in Singapore in connection with the Pan El crisis, covering breach of trust offences, fraud and cheating. Continue reading Why Tan Koon Swan’s counsel did not object in both occasions to the $20 million bail for the Pan El CBT charges

Malaysia’s economic growth rate this year may be only half or even less than that predicted by Finance Minister in his 1986 Budget

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Malacca on Wednesday, 29th January 1986:

Malaysia’s economic growth rate this year may be only half or even less than that predicted by Finance Minister in his 1986 Budget

Deputy Finance Minister, Datuk Sabarudin CiK, said yesterday that the government may have to revise Malaysia’s projected growth rate target for this year. The Finance Minister, Daim Zainuddin, in his 1986 Budget presented to Dewan Rakyat on Oct. 25 forecast Malaysia’s economic growth rats in 1986 to be 6 per cent. Continue reading Malaysia’s economic growth rate this year may be only half or even less than that predicted by Finance Minister in his 1986 Budget

DAP calls on Datuk Musa Hitam to order the arrest of UMNO National Publicity Chief, Senator Haji Hussein Ahmad, for being responsible for the 5,000-people demonstration outside the Kota Bahru High Court yesterday

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in DAP PJ Headquarters on Monday, January 27, 1986 at 12 noon

DAP calls on Datuk Musa Hitam to order the arrest of UMNO National Publicity Chief, Senator Haji Hussein Ahmad, for being responsible for the 5,000-people demonstration outside the Kota Bahru High Court yesterday

The DAP calls on the Deputy prime Minister and Home Affairs Minister, Datuk Musa Hitam, to order the arrest of UMNO National Publicity Chief, Senator Haji Hussein Ahmad, for being responsible for the 5,000-people demonstration outside the Kota Bahru High Court yesterday. Continue reading DAP calls on Datuk Musa Hitam to order the arrest of UMNO National Publicity Chief, Senator Haji Hussein Ahmad, for being responsible for the 5,000-people demonstration outside the Kota Bahru High Court yesterday

Scandalous that not a single person had been arrested and punished for the $2.5 billion BMF scandal which is in its sixth year

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lira Kit Siang, at the DAP PJ Old Town Committee meeting in PJ on Monday, 27th January 1986 at 7 p.m.

Scandalous that not a single person had been arrested and punished for the $2.5 billion BMF scandal which is in its sixth year

UMNO Youth Leader, Anwar Ibrahim, said in Kepala Batas on Sunday that the Opposition, in particular the DAP, would be disappointed when the BMF final report is tabled in Parliament in March expecting it to demonstrate the government’s mistakes. Continue reading Scandalous that not a single person had been arrested and punished for the $2.5 billion BMF scandal which is in its sixth year

DAP will announce a 15-member National Committee to launch a nation-wide campaign to expose Tan Koon Swan and MCA’s ‘politics-economics’ scandal if the 24-hour ultimatum is ignored

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Malacca on Sunday, January 26.1.1986:

DAP will announce a 15-member National Committee to launch a nation-wide campaign to expose Tan Koon Swan and MCA’s ‘politics-economics’ scandal if the 24-hour ultimatum is ignored

The DAP will tomorrow announce a 15-member National Committee to launch a nation-wide campaign to expose Tan Koon Swan and MCA’s ‘politics-economics’ scandal if the DAP’s 24-hour ultimatum to the MCA to stop all its baseless, malicious and irresponsible attacks on the DAP and myself for being responsible for Tan Koon Swan’s arrest in Singapore is ignored. Continue reading DAP will announce a 15-member National Committee to launch a nation-wide campaign to expose Tan Koon Swan and MCA’s ‘politics-economics’ scandal if the 24-hour ultimatum is ignored

Final warning to MCA to halt its baseless and irresponsible attacks on DAP for Tan Koon Swan’s arrest in Singapore, or the DAP will launch political counterattacks nation wide

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Saturday, January 25, 1986:

Final warning to MCA to halt its baseless and irresponsible attacks on DAP for Tan Koon Swan’s arrest in Singapore, or the DAP will launch political counterattacks nation wide

In its attempt to divert public attention on the reasons for the arrest in Singapore of MCA President, Tan Koon Swan, the MCA has decided to ‘politicise’ the issue, and to work up emotions the MCA members and hopefully among the Malaysian Chinese. Continue reading Final warning to MCA to halt its baseless and irresponsible attacks on DAP for Tan Koon Swan’s arrest in Singapore, or the DAP will launch political counterattacks nation wide

The MCA leaders, branches and members not to bring greater dishonour to the Malaysian Chinese community and nation

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Malacca on Friday, 24.1.1986:
Advice to MCA leaders, branches and members not to bring greater dishonour to the Malaysian Chinese community and nation by their demonstrations and wild statements

The MCA leaders, branches and members not to bring greater dishonour to the Malaysian Chinese community and nation by their demonstrations and wild statements in connection with the arrest of MCA President, Tan Koon Swan, 45, and being charged in Singapore for six counts of criminal breach of trust over the Pan El crisis.

If the MCA leaders, branches and members could not make distinction between charges involving corporate crimes, leading to a crisis which resulted in the three-day suspension of the Kuala Lumpur and Singapore stook exchanges and billions of dollars of shares losses by the invertors, and politics, then it is a sad reflection on the calibre, quality and standard of the new MCA. Continue reading The MCA leaders, branches and members not to bring greater dishonour to the Malaysian Chinese community and nation