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Motion of Thank to His Majesty for this Gracious Address

Speech by DAP Member of Parliament for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday, 6th November 1974 on the debate on the Motion of Thank on the Royal Address

I rise to associate myself with the Motion of Thank to His Majesty for this Gracious Address on the occasion of the official opening of the First Meeting of the First Session of the Fourth Parliament.

I wish also to congratulate your election as Speaker. I am sure that under your guidance, this Chamber will be able to fulfil its triple tasks, firstly, to pass laws, secondly to vote monies to meet governmental expenditures and thirdly, and most important of all, as the highest political forum in the country. Continue reading Motion of Thank to His Majesty for this Gracious Address

Is an Opposition Needed in Malaysia?

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and member of Parliament for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in a talk to Chung Ling Old Boys’ Association (Selangor, Negri Sembilan and Pahang Division) at Petaling Jaya on Friday, 1st November 1974 at 8 p.m.

Is an Opposition Needed in Malaysia?

Recently, the Minister of Home Affairs, Tan Sri Ghazalie Shafie, said that at this stage of our political development, there was no need for an opposition, and that the nice political parties confederated in the Barisan Nasional have its own built-in checks and balances to avoid dictatorial trends and attitudes. Continue reading Is an Opposition Needed in Malaysia?

DAP shocked over arrest of SNAP Leader, Datuk James Wong

DAP shocked over arrest of SNAP Leader, Datuk James Wong

I am shocked to learn of the detention under the PPSO of SNAP leader, Datuk James Wong is his Kuching home this morning.

I call on the government to explain to the people of Sarawak and Malaysia the reason for the detention of Datuk James Wong.

To use arbitrary powers of arrest without trial of opposition leaders can only undermine the people’s confidence in the democratic system and can only be seen nationally and internationally as a further step in the elimination of criticism, dissent and opposition to pave the way for a one-party states.

We in the DAP deplore the high-handed action detention of Datuk James Wong and call for his immediate release.

In this hour of trial of SNAP, we in the DAP express our full solidarity and support in the fight against growing dictatorial trends and attitudes in the country.

DAP calls on the Barisan Nasional Government to honour their election promise to abolish the toll charges at the Muar and Batu Pahat bridges

Speech by DMP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at a DAP Public Rally at Bukit Bakri, Muar, on Sunday, 29th Sept, 1974 at 8p.m.

1. DAP calls on the Barisan Nasional Government to honour their election promise to abolish the toll charges at the Muar and Batu Pahat bridges

During the August general election campaign, the Barisan Nasional promised that if their candidates are elected, the government would abolish the toll charges at the Muar bridge. Continue reading DAP calls on the Barisan Nasional Government to honour their election promise to abolish the toll charges at the Muar and Batu Pahat bridges

DAP calls on the Elections Commission to forget about wanting voters who had been deregistered to write to it by Oct. 2, but institute a thorough system to check the magnitude of the deregistration of voters through its ‘computer’ system

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at a dinner given by members, workers and supporters of the DAP Port Kemang Parliamentary constituency and its five constituent state constituencies held at Port Dickson on Sunday, 22 nd Sept. 1974 at 8 p.m.

DAP calls on the Elections Commission to forget about wanting voters who had been deregistered to write to it by Oct. 2, but institute a thorough system to check the magnitude of the deregistration of voters through its ‘computer’ system

We read in today’s press that the Elections Commission has given Oct. 2 as the deadline for voters wishing to complain about their names being left out of the electoral rolls to write in their complaints to the Commission. Continue reading DAP calls on the Elections Commission to forget about wanting voters who had been deregistered to write to it by Oct. 2, but institute a thorough system to check the magnitude of the deregistration of voters through its ‘computer’ system

DAP condemns the gross abuse of State power by the Sarawak Chief Minister, Rahman Ya’acob

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at a Press Conference at DAP KL Office, 63-D Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday, 17 th Sept. 1974 at 12 noon.

DAP condemns the gross abuse of State power by the Sarawak Chief Minister, Rahman Ya’acob

Yesterday morning, I left Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport by MAS for a second visit to Kuching to renew old friendships with the SNAP leaders, MPs and SAs, exchange notes about the recent general elections and to discuss problems of common interest. Continue reading DAP condemns the gross abuse of State power by the Sarawak Chief Minister, Rahman Ya’acob

DAP calls for the implementation of Clause 45(4)(b) of the Malaysian Constitution to have Senators elected by the people

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the first meeting of DAP Perak Members of Parliament and State Assemblymen at Kuala Lumpur Branch on Sunday, 15 th Sept. 1974 at 2 p.m.

1. DAP calls for the implementation of Clause 45(4)(b) of the Malaysian Constitution to have Senators elected by the people

By the end of this month, there will be a total of 18 vacancies in the Dewan Negara when two more Senators complete their terms. Out of the present 16 vacancies, seven Senators resigned to contest the general elections (with Datuk Wong Seng Chow and Mr. Thomas Kana failing to be elected into the Dewan Rakyat), eight others completed their terms recently while another has died. Continue reading DAP calls for the implementation of Clause 45(4)(b) of the Malaysian Constitution to have Senators elected by the people

DAP calls on Tun Razak and Dato Hussein Onn to make a clear public statement

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at a dinner at Sek Yuen Restaurant, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, 14 th Sept. 1974 at 8 p.m. given by the supporters of Kuala Lumpur Bandar on the occasion of the election of Sdr. Lee Lam Thye as Member of Parliament for K.L.Bandar.

1. DAP calls on Tun Razak and Dato Hussein Onn to make a clear public statement as to whether they are having second thoughts about the Rukunegara objectives to ‘maintain a democratic way of life’ and are toying with the idea of dispensing away with parliamentary democracy
Two days ago in Kelantan, the UMNO National Vice President, Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah, spoke slightingly about parliamentary democracy and of the need to ‘ restructure the form and system of government’ in Malaysia. Continue reading DAP calls on Tun Razak and Dato Hussein Onn to make a clear public statement

DAP prepared to work with Malaysians from all groups and persuasions to save Malaysia from the dangers of a one-party State and Government

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, to the first post-general elections Negeri Sembilan DAP State Committee meeting at Jalann Wilkinson, Seremban, on Thusrday, 12 th Sept. 1974 at 5 p.m.

1. DAP prepared to work with Malaysians from all groups and persuasions to save Malaysia from the dangers of a one-party State and Government

The formation of the National Front was a step towards the establishment of a one-party state and government in Malaysia, through the elimination of opposition parties like the PPP, Gerakan, Parti Islam and SUPP by absorbing them, and the crushing of opposition parties which are outside the National Front. Continue reading DAP prepared to work with Malaysians from all groups and persuasions to save Malaysia from the dangers of a one-party State and Government

DAP calls on the new Finance Minister, Dato Hussein Onn, and his Deputy, Tan Sri Chong Hon Nyan, to make bold financial innovations in their first new budget for 1975 and lessen the financial and economic hardships of the small men and women in Malaysia

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the Johore DAP State Sub-Committee Meeting at Kluang DAP premises on Sunday, 8th Sept. 1974 at 10 a.m.

1. DAP calls on the new Finance Minister, Dato Hussein Onn, and his Deputy, Tan Sri Chong Hon Nyan, to make bold financial innovations in their first new budget for 1975 and lessen the financial and economic hardships of the small men and women in Malaysia
In the last18 years since Independence, although Malaysia as a nation chalks up economic progress and development, there was little attention given to the distribution problem of the wealth and income in the country. As a result, despite the annual rising GNP and the rising national per capital income, there was greater inequality in the distribution of income and wealth among Malaysians whereby the rich become richer and the poor poorer; where by unemployment not only mounts, but educated unemployment became a serious national problem. Continue reading DAP calls on the new Finance Minister, Dato Hussein Onn, and his Deputy, Tan Sri Chong Hon Nyan, to make bold financial innovations in their first new budget for 1975 and lessen the financial and economic hardships of the small men and women in Malaysia