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Call on Datuk Lee San Choon and Dr. Lim Chong Eu to explain to the Malaysian public why they support the government rejection of Merdeka University proposal

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary – General and DAP Member of Parliament for Petaling, Lim Kit Siang, at the when addressing the Selangor/Federal Territory DAP State Committee on Tuesday, September 19, 1978 at 8 p.m.

Call on Datuk Lee San Choon and Dr. Lim Chong Eu to explain to the Malaysian public why they support the government rejection of Merdeka University proposal

Two days ago, the Education Minister, Datuk Musa Hitam announced at the UMNO General Assembly that the Government had rejected the application for the establishment of the Merdeka University to expand higher education places for Malaysian students. Continue reading Call on Datuk Lee San Choon and Dr. Lim Chong Eu to explain to the Malaysian public why they support the government rejection of Merdeka University proposal

DAP deplores Barisan Nasional Government rejection of Merdeka University application

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary – General and Member of Parliament for Petaling, Lim Kit Siang, at DAP KL premises, 63 – D Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur on Monday, September 18 at 12 noon

DAP deplores Barisan Nasional Government rejection of Merdeka University application

The DAP deplores the Barisan Nasional Government’s rejection of the Merdeka University application to expand higher education opportunities for Malaysian students. Continue reading DAP deplores Barisan Nasional Government rejection of Merdeka University application

DAP calls for the formation of a National Inter – Religious council to foster mutual respect and tolerance for each other’s religion, and to create greater inter – religious harmony and understanding in the country

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary – General and Member of Parliament for Petaling, Lim Kit Siang, when officiating at the opening ceremony of the DAP PJ SEA Park Branch on Saturday, 9th September 1978 at 3 p.m.

DAP calls for the formation of a National Inter – Religious council to foster mutual respect and tolerance for each other’s religion, and to create greater inter – religious harmony and understanding in the country

Recent developments have demonstrated that there is need for greater inter – religious harmony and understanding in the country. For a multi – racial country like Malaysia with its diverse religions and cultures, inter – religious tolerance, harmony and misunderstanding is vital to national unity and progress. Continue reading DAP calls for the formation of a National Inter – Religious council to foster mutual respect and tolerance for each other’s religion, and to create greater inter – religious harmony and understanding in the country

DAP to submit over ten election petitions to challenge disqualification of DAP Parliamentary and State Assembly candidates

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary – General and Member of Parliament for Petaling, Lim Kit Siang, when officiating the opening of the Cheras Road Constituency Office and Branch in Sungei Besi Parliamentary Constituency on Monday, 28.8.1978 at 7 p.m.

DAP to submit over ten election petitions to challenge disqualification of DAP Parliamentary and State Assembly candidates

The DAP Special Committee to challenge the disqualification of DAP Parliamentary and State Assembly candidates on Nomination Day, June 21 met in Penang last Saturday, and decided to file over ten election petitions to challenge disqualification of DAP candidates on Nomination Day. Continue reading DAP to submit over ten election petitions to challenge disqualification of DAP Parliamentary and State Assembly candidates

DAP CEC approves establishment of protem committee for Sibu and Sarikei, and to establish protem committee for Kuching within a short period

2. DAP CEC approves establishment of protem committee for Sibu and Sarikei, and to establish protem committee for Kuching within a short period

Ever since the general elections, the DAP has received many applications for membership from different parts of Sarawak.

The CEC yesterday approved the establishment of protem committees for the Sibu and Sarikei branches.

The protem committee for Sarikei Branch is: Continue reading DAP CEC approves establishment of protem committee for Sibu and Sarikei, and to establish protem committee for Kuching within a short period

Call on attacker on Lu Ting Yu to surrender himself to the Police

3. Call on attacker on Lu Ting Yu to surrender himself to the Police

The Malaysian Chinese community, and I am sure the entire Malaysian society if they are aware of it, is revolted by the despicable attack on Lu Ting Yu, Vice President of the Chinese Teachers’ Federation and Asst. Secretary of the Merdeka University project.

The people as a whole, I am sure, knows who is responsible for this despicable deed. I do not believe the person who attacked Lu Ting Yu really knows who he was attacking. But he has committed not only an offence, but committed a great wrong against the cause and movement for which Lu Ting Yu has given his life for – the cause of Chinese education and Merdeka University. Continue reading Call on attacker on Lu Ting Yu to surrender himself to the Police

Offer by six Perak DAP State Assemblymen to resign their seats not accepted by the CEC

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary – General and MP for Petaling, Lim Kit Siang, At DAP KL Office, Jalan Sultan, 21st August 1978 at 11.30 a.m.

1. Offer by six Perak DAP State Assemblymen to resign their seats not accepted by the CEC

The Party Central Executive Committee, at its ordinary meeting, yesterday, discussed the matter of the six Perak DAP State Assemblymen who did not take the second oath of allegiance to the Sultan of Perak during the Perak State Assembly swearing – in ceremony on August 4, because there is no provision in the Perak State Constitution for non – Perak state nationals to take the second oath of allegiance. Continue reading Offer by six Perak DAP State Assemblymen to resign their seats not accepted by the CEC

Call on MCA to respect the views of the Malaysian Chinese as expressed in the recent elections and to come out openly in support of Merdeka University project

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary – General and Member of Parliament for Petaling, at a 1,000 – people dinner organised by DAP Petaling Jaya Branches to commemorate his election as MP at Village Restaurant, Jayapuri, PJ on Sunday, 20th August 1978 at 9 p.m.

Call on MCA to respect the views of the Malaysian Chinese as expressed in the recent elections and to come out openly in support of Merdeka University project

The MCA claims to represent the 5 million Chinese in Malaysia. But it has been decisively rejected by the people in the recent general elections. Continue reading Call on MCA to respect the views of the Malaysian Chinese as expressed in the recent elections and to come out openly in support of Merdeka University project

DAP calls for ‘parliamentary reforms’ to make Parliament a more efficient legislative and deliberative chamber and proposes a Speaker’s Conference to modernise and democratise parliamentary procedures

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary –General and Member of Parliament for Petaling, Lim Kit Siang, at the official opening of the Kolam Ayer DAP Branch on Sunday, 20th August 1978 at 2 p.m.

DAP calls for ‘parliamentary reforms’ to make Parliament a more efficient legislative and deliberative chamber and proposes a Speaker’s Conference to modernise and democratise parliamentary procedures

The time has come for major parliamentary reforms to make the Dewan Rakyat a more efficient, effective and respected legislative and deliberative chamber in the country. Continue reading DAP calls for ‘parliamentary reforms’ to make Parliament a more efficient legislative and deliberative chamber and proposes a Speaker’s Conference to modernise and democratise parliamentary procedures

Lim Keng Yaik said in Sabah Yesterday that the Sabah Chinese are getting best treatment in Malaysian, and that the people should protect what they have

Lim Kit Siang replies for Lim Keng Yaik

Lim Keng Yaik said in Sabah Yesterday that the Sabah Chinese are getting best treatment in Malaysian, and that the people should protect what they have.

In west Malaysia, Malaysian chinese can see chinese films over T.V. twice a week but in Sabah ever since the introduction of tv, not a single time has a chinese language film been telecast over TV Sabah. Is this what Lim Keng Yaik meant by Sabah chinese getting the best deal in Malaysia? Continue reading Lim Keng Yaik said in Sabah Yesterday that the Sabah Chinese are getting best treatment in Malaysian, and that the people should protect what they have