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DAP to move a private member’s bill on Oct. 24 to establish the NBI as an Independence Agency

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader and DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang, when speaking at the meeting of the DAP Selangor/Federal Territory Elections Preparations Sub-Committee held at DAP KL Office at 63D Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, 19th October 1977 at 7.30 p.m.

DAP to move a private member’s bill on Oct. 24 to establish the NBI as an Independence Agency answerable only to Parliament to free it from political or Ministerial influence so that it could energetically combat corruption at high political places

I have given notice to move a private member’s bill when Parliament begins on next Monday, Oct. 24, to amend the NBI Act to establish the NBI as an independent agency answerable only to Parliament, so that it will be free from political or Ministerial influence or interference so as to be able to deal with the basic problem of corruption in Malaysia – corruption in high public place. Continue reading DAP to move a private member’s bill on Oct. 24 to establish the NBI as an Independence Agency

From the SG’s Desk

Selangor/Federal Territory Elections Preparatory Committee given one month to show results

I had suggested the holding of a meeting of the Selangor/Federal Territory Elections Preparatory Committee tonight at 7.30 p.m. partly to express my dissatisfaction with the work this Committee had done since its formation in August.

Until 8 p.m., only five out of 11 members had turned up. The Chairman had also not yet turned up. I left because I had no time to waste waiting for the meeting to begin. Continue reading From the SG’s Desk

On a clean, honest and incorrupt government

(Speech by the Parliamentary Leader, DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in the Dewan Rakyat when moving a motion to introduce a private member’s bill to be known as Ministers and Members of Parliament (Declaration of Assets) Act 1978 on October 18, 1977)

I rise under Standing Orders 49 to move a motion to seek leave of the House to introduce a private member’s bill to be known as Ministers and Members of Parliament (Declaration of Assets) 1978 Bill requiring every Minister and Member of Parliament to publicly declare his or her assets annually and that of the next of kin.

The Prime Minister, Datuk Hussein Onn, has a personal reputation of being opposed to corrupt practices, the country has a National Bureau of Investigations, and every now and then we read of departmental heads requiring their public servants to declare their assets. But it cannot be denied that corruption in Malaysia is a rampant problem, with many top political and public servants possessing unaccounted wealth and property. Continue reading On a clean, honest and incorrupt government

Human Rights to be highlighted by DAP in coming Parliamentary meeting

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader and DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang, when speaking to DAP Paloh members and supporters when he visited Paloh with Sdr. Lee Kaw, National DAP Treasurer, (and Johore State Assemblyman) and Sdr. Chan Teck Chan National Deputy Organising Secretary (Malacca State Assemblyman) on Sunday, 16th October 1977 at 2 p.m.

Human Rights to be highlighted by DAP in coming Parliamentary meeting

The DAP Members of Parliament will highlight several main issue in the Parliamentary meeting beginning on Oct. 24 and ending in mid-December. Continue reading Human Rights to be highlighted by DAP in coming Parliamentary meeting

DAP calls for the establishment of a Royal Commission of Inquiry into Education

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader and DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang, at the dinner organised by the Malacca State DAP at Dewan Hang Tuah, Malacca, on Saturday, 15.10.1977 at 8 p.m. to mark its 11th anniversary and to celebrate his passing his law examinations

DAP calls for the establishment of a Royal Commission of Inquiry into Education headed by former Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, to supersede the Mahathir Cabinet Education Review Committee

Education in Malaysia has become the single biggest force of division and disunity in the country. the three main educational grievances in the country are: Continue reading DAP calls for the establishment of a Royal Commission of Inquiry into Education

Tengku Razaleigh to be asked in Parliament whether the creation of Malay millionaires is the Barisan Nasional’s solution to Malay poverty

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader and DAP Secretary-General Lim Kit Siang when speaking at a meet-the-people session held at Balai Raya Alor Gajar, Malacca, on Friday, 14th October 1977 at 8 p.m.

Tengku Razaleigh to be asked in Parliament whether the creation of Malay millionaires is the Barisan Nasional’s solution to Malay poverty

In Malaysia, economic growth has been accompanied by increasing economic inequality. For instance, in the period between 1957-1970, although the Gross National Product has more than doubled, the share of the total household income of the bottom 20% families have declined from a pitiful 5.8% to 4%; while the top 10% have increased their share from 34% to 40%. Continue reading Tengku Razaleigh to be asked in Parliament whether the creation of Malay millionaires is the Barisan Nasional’s solution to Malay poverty

DAP calls on Labour Minister, Lee San Choon, to intervene and end of the lock-out by Australian-Malaysian timber factory in Klang and restore employment to some 500 workers

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader and DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang:

DAP calls on Labour Minister, Lee San Choon, to intervene and end of the lock-out by Australian-Malaysian timber factory in Klang and restore employment to some 500 workers

Yesterday, accompanied by the National Vice Chairman of the DAP Socialist Youth, Sdr. Madhavan Nair, I visited the 500 workers who were locked out by the timber industry, Corinthian Industries (M) Sdn. Bhd. at 4 m.s. Jalan Kapar, KLANG. Continue reading DAP calls on Labour Minister, Lee San Choon, to intervene and end of the lock-out by Australian-Malaysian timber factory in Klang and restore employment to some 500 workers

DAP warns Malacca Chief Minister, Haji Ghani Ali, to comply with laws of Malacca and Standing Orders of Malacca State Assembly and not to hold a State Assembly session which is illegal and unconstitutional

Press Conference Statement by DAP Secretary-General and DAP Member of Parliament for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at a Press Conference held at Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, 13.10.1977 at 12 noon

DAP warns Malacca Chief Minister, Haji Ghani Ali, to comply with laws of Malacca and Standing Orders of Malacca State Assembly and not to hold a State Assembly session which is illegal and unconstitutional

I want to warn the Malacca Chief Minister, Haji Ghani Ali, to respect and comply with the laws of Malacca and the Standing Orders of the Malacca State Assembly, and not to disregard them or he may be causing the holding of illegal and unconstitutional State Assembly meetings. Continue reading DAP warns Malacca Chief Minister, Haji Ghani Ali, to comply with laws of Malacca and Standing Orders of Malacca State Assembly and not to hold a State Assembly session which is illegal and unconstitutional

Challenge to all MCA and MCA Youth branches throughout the country to declare whether they support DAP motion in Parliament that Malaysia ratifies the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader and DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang, to Serdang Baru DAP Branch tea-party during hus official visit to Serdang Bahru new village on Wednesday, 12th Oct. 1977 at 8 p.m.

Challenge to all MCA and MCA Youth branches throughout the country to declare whether they support DAP motion in Parliament that Malaysia ratifies the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966 which was adopted unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly on Dec. 16, 1966

I have given notice to Parliament of a third motion I intend to move when Parliament meets from Oct. 24 to mid-December. This motion will ask the Malaysian Government to ratify within one month the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966 which was adopted unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly on Dec. 6, 1966. Continue reading Challenge to all MCA and MCA Youth branches throughout the country to declare whether they support DAP motion in Parliament that Malaysia ratifies the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966

Cable of Congratulations to Amnesty International for being awarded Nobel Peace Prize

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader and DAP Secretary-General, Mr. Lim Kit Siang:

Cable of Congratulations to Amnesty International for being awarded Nobel Peace Prize

I have sent a cable of congratulations to the Amnesty International for being awarded the NobelPeace Price for this Year. Continue reading Cable of Congratulations to Amnesty International for being awarded Nobel Peace Prize