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Lim Kit Siang to make new challenge against Datuk Harris Salleh on Sept. 24 at Chinese Assembly Hall for violating Sabah State Constitution

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at DAP PJ Hqrs on Saturday, 22.9.1984 at 12 noon

Lim Kit Siang to make new challenge against Datuk Harris Salleh on Sept. 24 at Chinese Assembly Hall for violating Sabah State Constitution

The press has published a clarification by the Sabah State Assembly Secretary that Datuk Harris Salleh had never said anything in the Assembly on the allegation made by the Assembly for Bongawan, Abdul Hamid Awang, of a plot between USNO and the DAP, and presumably, including the allegation that I have received 1 million from Tun Mustapha and Sdr. Fung Ket Wing received $100000. Continue reading Lim Kit Siang to make new challenge against Datuk Harris Salleh on Sept. 24 at Chinese Assembly Hall for violating Sabah State Constitution

Bank Bumiputra is the only bank in the world could claim to be ‘sound and strong’ after losing $969 million

Press Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, 21.9.1984

Bank Bumiputra is the only bank in the world could claim to be ‘sound and strong’ after losing $969 million

The long-delayed annual report of Bank Bumiputra has at last been released, showing that for 1983, it faces a pre-tex loss of $969 million. But what I find even more shocking is that the Bank Bumiputra Chairman, Dr. Nawawi Mat Awin, could claim in his annual statement that the bank was now sound and strong, as if he is no more responsible for the BMF loans scandal which caused the people to lose over $2.5 billion. Continue reading Bank Bumiputra is the only bank in the world could claim to be ‘sound and strong’ after losing $969 million

DAP commands Penang Chinese Assembly Hall for its support for the cause to preserve Bukit China

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Thursday, 20.9.1984 at 11 a.m.

DAP commands Penang Chinese Assembly Hall for its support for the cause to preserve Bukit China

The DAP commends the Penang Chinese Assembly Hall for its support for the cause to preserve Bukit China in Malacca. I understand why the Penang Chinese Assembly Hall had taken such a long time to break its silence, especially as the eight other Chinese national organizations had taken a form stand early on. Continue reading DAP commands Penang Chinese Assembly Hall for its support for the cause to preserve Bukit China

Challenge to Datuk Harris Salleh, Abdul Hamid Awang and Abdul Majid Khan to Chinese Assembly Hall in Kuala Lumpur on Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. to repeat the allegations that I have received $1 million from Tun Mustapha and Sdr. Fung Ket Wing received $100000 from Tun Mustapha

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at DAP PJ Hqrs on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 1984 at 12 noon

Challenge to Datuk Harris Salleh, Abdul Hamid Awang and Abdul Majid Khan to Chinese Assembly Hall in Kuala Lumpur on Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. to repeat the allegations that I have received $1 million from Tun Mustapha and Sdr. Fung Ket Wing received $100000 from Tun Mustapha

The farce and mockery of the Berjaya performance at the Chinese Assembly Hall in Kuala Lumpur last night has brought sham and disgrace, not only to Berjaya, but to all Barisan Nasional parties, especially MCA and MIC which was prominently represented by their leaders and members last night. Continue reading Challenge to Datuk Harris Salleh, Abdul Hamid Awang and Abdul Majid Khan to Chinese Assembly Hall in Kuala Lumpur on Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. to repeat the allegations that I have received $1 million from Tun Mustapha and Sdr. Fung Ket Wing received $100000 from Tun Mustapha

Call on Japan to break down its protectionist walls to redress Malaysia’s trade deficit with Japan which is expected to reach $3.6 billion next year

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the dinner hosted by the DAP for the Japanese Democratic Socialist Party delegation held at Metro Restaurant, Wisma MPI on Wednesday, 19.9.1984 at 8 pm

Call on Japan to break down its protectionist walls to redress Malaysia’s trade deficit with Japan which is expected to reach $3.6 billion next year

In welcoming the visit of the Japanese Democratic Socialist Party leadership delegation, I wish to take this opportunity to ask our fraternal socialist comrades to take home to Japan the message that Malaysia seeks a moral equal and just relationship with Japan. Continue reading Call on Japan to break down its protectionist walls to redress Malaysia’s trade deficit with Japan which is expected to reach $3.6 billion next year

Warning to Datuk Harris Salleh and Abdul Hamid Awang that they would be sued for defamation of character

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Monday, 17.9.1984:

Warning to Datuk Harris Salleh and Abdul Hamid Awang that they would be sued for defamation of character the very instant they repeat the Bongawah Assemblyman’s speech in Sabah Assembly that I have received $1 million ‘in adavanca’ and Fung Ket Wing $100000 from Tun Mustapha
I want to remind the Sabah Chief Minister, Datuk Harris Salleh and he Berjaya Bongawan Assemblyman, Abdul Hamid Awang, that I have accepted the Berjaya challenge for them to repeat to repeat the Bongawan Assemblyman’s speech at the Chinese Assembly Hall in Kuala Lumpur at 8 p.m. tomorrow that I have received $1 million form Tun Mustapha as ‘advance’ money and Sdr. Fung Ket Wing, DAP MP for Sandakan, had received $100000 from Tun Mustapha. Continue reading Warning to Datuk Harris Salleh and Abdul Hamid Awang that they would be sued for defamation of character

DAP Save Bukit China Mass Signature Campaign has passed the 150000 signature-mark

Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the Federal Territory DAP Save Bukit China Committee and branch leader held at DAP Pudu Branch on Monday, 17..9.1984 at 8 p.m.

DAP Save Bukit China Mass Signature Campaign has passed the 150000 signature-mark

The DAP National Save Bukit China Mass Signature Campaign has passed the 150000 signature mark a months after the nation-wide launching of the signature campaign on August 15, 1984. This should serve as a strong reminder and warning to the Malacca Chief Minister, Datuk Abdul Rahim Thamby Cik, that he must respect the wishes of the people, especially as he is the head of an elected government. Continue reading DAP Save Bukit China Mass Signature Campaign has passed the 150000 signature-mark

Malacca Chief Minister, Datuk Abdul Rahi Thamby Cik, told any force by Malacca State Government to level and develop Bukit China is completely unacceptable

Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, when launching off the ‘Save Bukit China walk or jog’ in Batu Pahat on Sunday, 16.9.1984 at 8 a.m.

Malacca Chief Minister, Datuk Abdul Rahi Thamby Cik, told any force by Malacca State Government to level and develop Bukit China is completely unacceptable

On Friday, at the Official Opening of the Pusat Serenti Tampin, by the Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Musa Hitam, I had a few words with the Malacca Chief Minister, Datuk Abdul Rahim Thamby Cik. Continue reading Malacca Chief Minister, Datuk Abdul Rahi Thamby Cik, told any force by Malacca State Government to level and develop Bukit China is completely unacceptable

The preparation and announcement of the two plan for development of Bukit China without consultation with Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and relevant Chinese organizations is utter disrespect of the sensitivities of the Chinese community

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the meeting of the Johore DAP Save Bukit China Committee to review the progress of the campaign in Johore held at Pantei DAP Branch premises, Batu Pahat on Sunday, 16.9.1984 at 10 a.m.

The preparation and announcement of the two plan for development of Bukit China without consultation with Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and relevant Chinese organizations is utter disrespect of the sensitivities of the Chinese community

Four days ago, on 12th Sept. 1984, the Malacca Chief Minister, Datuk Abdul Rahim Thamby Cik, announced two plans – one government and one ‘private sector’ – for the development of Bukit China which involves the leveling of at least 40 per cent of the ancient cemetery hill into a housing and commercial centre. Continue reading The preparation and announcement of the two plan for development of Bukit China without consultation with Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and relevant Chinese organizations is utter disrespect of the sensitivities of the Chinese community

The preparation and announcement of the two plans for development of Bukit China without consultation with Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and relevant Chinese organizations is utter disrespect of the sensitivities of the the Chinese community

Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the meeting of the Johore DAP Save Bukit China Committee to review the progress of the campaign in Johore held at Pantei DAP Branch premises, Batu Pahat on Sunday, 16.9.1984 at 10 a.m.

The preparation and announcement of the two plans for development of Bukit China without consultation with Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and relevant Chinese organizations is utter disrespect of the sensitivities of the the Chinese community

Four days ago, on 12th Sept. 1984, the Malacca Chief Minister, Datuk Abdul Rahim Thamby Cik, announced two plans – one government and one ‘private sector’ – for the development of Bukit China which involves the leveling of at least 40 per cent of the ancient cemetery hill into a housing and commercial centre. Continue reading The preparation and announcement of the two plans for development of Bukit China without consultation with Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and relevant Chinese organizations is utter disrespect of the sensitivities of the the Chinese community