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Call on the Government to heed the voice of the people expressed in the 1978 general elections results demanding changes in education, economic and nation building policies

Speech by DAP Member of Parliament for Petaling, Lim Kit Siang, at the ninth anniversary dinner of the Sungei Way Khuan Loke Association in Sungei Way on Wednesday, 16th July 1978 at 8 p.m.

Call on the Government to heed the voice of the people expressed in the 1978 general elections results demanding changes in education, economic and nation building policies.

After the elections, there were rumours that the DAP was having talks about entering the Barisan Nasional and that Datuk Michael Chen was the middleman. Tonight, I sit on the same table with Datuk Michael Chen, and I do not know whether this will give rise to another new spate of rumours. Continue reading Call on the Government to heed the voice of the people expressed in the 1978 general elections results demanding changes in education, economic and nation building policies

Challenge to Lee San Choon to cut the cockerel’s head to back his statement in Malayan Thun Pao that 1971 five years ago I had asked to be a Minister

By DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Petaling, Lim Kit Siang, on July 25:

Challenge to Lee San Choon to cut the cockerel’s head to back his statement in Malayan Thun Pao that 1971 five years ago I had asked to be a Minister

MCA President, Datuk Lee San Choon, gave a most unusual interview in Malayan Thun Pao today. He was clearly trying to raise his own personal importance by trying to put others in a poor light. Continue reading Challenge to Lee San Choon to cut the cockerel’s head to back his statement in Malayan Thun Pao that 1971 five years ago I had asked to be a Minister

DAP to have major organisational shake-up to turn DAP into a more effective political movement

Speech by DAP Secretary-General, Member of Parliament for Petaling and Malacca State Assemblyman for Kubu, Lim Kit Siang, at the formation of the protem committee of the South East Asia Park (SEA Park) DAP Branch held in Petaling Jaya on Monday, 24th July 1978 at 6.30 p.m.

DAP to have major organisational shake-up to turn DAP into a more effective political movement.
The DAP is to have a major organisational shake-up to turn the DAP into a more effective political movement to strive for the party’s political ideals and objectives, and to better represent and defend the people’s rights and interests. Continue reading DAP to have major organisational shake-up to turn DAP into a more effective political movement

DAP to form branches in PJ Old Town, PJ New Town, SEA Park in Petaling Jaya to create a closer party-people relationship

Speech by DAP Secretary-General, Member of Parliament for Petaling Lim Kit Siang, at he meeting to form the protem committee of the Petaling Jaya Old Town Branch at PJ on Thursday, 20th July 1978 at 6.30p.m.

DAP to form branches in PJ Old Town, PJ New Town, SEA Park in Petaling Jaya to create a closer party-people relationship

This meeting, to form the protem committee of the PJ Old Town DAP Branch, marks the first step to establish more branches in Petaling Jaya to create a closer party-people relationship.

Petaling Jaya has the highest concentration of brain power, and I have no doubt that the residents of Petaling Jaya have considerable contribution to make not only in improving the quality of life in Petaling Jaya, but also to influence and shape the nation’s future. Continue reading DAP to form branches in PJ Old Town, PJ New Town, SEA Park in Petaling Jaya to create a closer party-people relationship

Lim Kit Siang solemnly and categorically denies rumours and reports that DAP having talks on entering Barisan Nasional

Speech by DAP Secretary-General, Member of Parliament for Petaling and Malacca State Assemblyman for Kubu, Lim Kit Siang, at a dinner given by the supporters and well-wishers of the people of Klang to celebrate the election of Lim Kit Siang and Lee Lam Thye as Members of Parliament and State Assemblyman at Klang on Thursday, 20th Jujly 1978 at 9p.m.

Lim Kit Siang solemnly and categorically denies rumours and reports that DAP having talks on entering Barisan Nasional

The post-election period has been a season of rumours. There was firstly the rumour that the top MCA leader has been put under house arrest. There was the other tumour that the MCA would pull out of the Cabinet. The latest rumour is that the DAP would join the Barisan Nasional. Continue reading Lim Kit Siang solemnly and categorically denies rumours and reports that DAP having talks on entering Barisan Nasional

Challenge to Berjaya State Government on corruption in Sabah

By DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Petaling, Lim Kit Siang, on July 19, 1978:

Challenge to Berjaya State Government on corruption in Sabah

I reply to my call to Sabah Chief Minister, Datuk Harris Salleh, to Review various aspects of government policies following the general elections results last Saturday, the Berjaya Secretary-General and State Finance Minister, has commented on one of the issues I raised, namely on corruption in Sabah.

Haji Mohammad Noor Haji Mansoor, the Sabah Finance Minister, said Sabah Ministers were prepared to declare their assets if it was the usual practice in Malaysia and other countries of the world. Continue reading Challenge to Berjaya State Government on corruption in Sabah

Call on State Executive Councillors to resign from their profession or business

Speech by DAP Secretary-General, Member of Parliament for Petaling, Malacca State Assemblyman for Kubu, Lim Kit Siang, at a reception to thank election workers at Sungei Siput on Wednesday, 19th July 1978 at 8 p.m.

Call on State Executive Councillors to resign from their profession or business and devote full time to serve the state and people, and to avoid conflict of interests between public and private interests.
New State Governments have been formed in the various states, including Perak. The Perak Mentri Besar has been re-appointed and the Executive Council formed.

I call on all state executive councillors to resign or retire from their professions or business and devote full time to serve the State and people, and to avoid conflict of interests between public and private interests. Continue reading Call on State Executive Councillors to resign from their profession or business

Call on Dato Hussein Onn and Barisan Nasional leaders to help de-polarise the country by not regarding the DAP votes

Speech by DAP Secretary-General, Member of Parliament for Petaling, Malacca State Assemblyman for Kubu, Lim Kit Siang, at a dinner organised by Kuala Lumpur Central Market stallholders and Ipoh Road wholesale market stallholders at Ming Court Restaurant, Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, 18th July 1978 at 8 p.m. to celebrate the election of Lim Kit Siang, Lee Lam Thye and V. David as Members of Parliament.

Call on Dato Hussein Onn and Barisan Nasional leaders to help de-polarise the country by not regarding the DAP votes as communal votes, but as Malaysian votes seeking legitimate changes in national policies by democratic and constitutional processes

In the 1978 general elections, the Barisan Nasional wanted to wipe out the DAP. This was why they resorted to all forms of undemocratic tactics, like the ban on public tallies which has been criticised also by the former Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, the mass disqualification of candidates at Parliamentary and state assembly level, and the control of the mass media, particularly radio and television. Continue reading Call on Dato Hussein Onn and Barisan Nasional leaders to help de-polarise the country by not regarding the DAP votes

Comment on Harris’ statement on review of Sabah policies

By DAP Secretary-General, Member of Parliament for Petaling, and Malacca State Assemblyman for Kubu, Lim Kit Siang, on Monday, July 17 1978:

Comment on Harris’ statement on review of Sabah policies

The Sabah Chief Minister, Datuk Harris Salleh, said after the Sabah electon results that the Sabah State Government would immediately carry cut a review of all its policies to bring them in line with the present political situation in Sabah. Continue reading Comment on Harris’ statement on review of Sabah policies

DAP will probably contest the Perlis State Assembly by-election in Titi Tinggi

Speech by DAP Secretary-General, Member of Parliament for PETALING and Malacca State Assemblyman for Kubu, LIM KIT SIANG, at a thanksgiving party for election workers of the Sungei Besi Parliamentary Constituency held at Sungei Besi Branch on Sunday, July 16 at 5 p.m.

DAP will probably contest the Perlis State Assembly by-election in Titi Tinggi

There will be a by-election in the Perlis State Assembly seat of Titi Tinggi soon, as the MCA candidate who was returned unopposed has passed away. The DAP will probably contest the Perlis by-election. This will make the DAP expand the another state in Malaysia, as the DAP had not contested in Perlis before although we have a branch in Kaki Bukit in Perlis. Continue reading DAP will probably contest the Perlis State Assembly by-election in Titi Tinggi