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I commend Leo Moggie for doing his homework in replying to my question on Bakun and earthquakes although he had not addressed all issues concerning the subject

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, 25th October 1995:

I commend Leo Moggie for doing his homework in replying to my question on Bakun and earthquakes although he had not addressed all issues concerning the subject

I commend the Minister for Energy, telecommunications and Posts, Datuk Leo Moggie for doing his homework in replying to my question on “Bakun and earthquakes” although he had not addressed all issues concerning the subject. Continue reading I commend Leo Moggie for doing his homework in replying to my question on Bakun and earthquakes although he had not addressed all issues concerning the subject

Initial study of Leo Moggie’s parliamentary answer to my question on “Bakun and earthquakes” shows that it is full of contradictions which call for full explanation

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday , 25th October 1995:

Initial study of Leo Moggie’s parliamentary answer to my question on “Bakun and earthquakes” shows that it is full of contradictions which call for full explanation

Yesterday, I issued a press statement commending the Minister for Energy, Telecommunications and Posts, Datuk Leo Moggie for doing his homework in giving a fairly longisn reply to my parliamentary oral question on Tuesday on “Bakun and earthquakes”, which is the the the most detailed statement so far issued by anyone in authority on the subject and is a positive contribution to make the decision-making process on the RM15 billion Bakun hydroelectric dam project more accountable and cransparent to Malaysians in general, and the attected indigenous people in Belaga area in Sarawak in particular. Continue reading Initial study of Leo Moggie’s parliamentary answer to my question on “Bakun and earthquakes” shows that it is full of contradictions which call for full explanation

DAP calls for a high-powered commission to make recommendations to restore public confidence in the independence of the judiciary, which will also deal with the appointment of judges and serious allegations of gross improprieties and abuse of process in the administration of justice as highlighted by the Ayer Molek controversy

Speech (Part 2) by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in the Dewan Rakyat in the continuing debate on the Judicature Amendment bill on Tuesday October 24, 1995

DAP calls for a high-powered commission to make recommendations to restore public confidence in the independence of the judiciary, which will also deal with the appointment of judges and serious allegations of gross improprieties and abuse of process in the administration of justice as highlighted by the Ayer Molek controversy

When the House adjourned last Thursday, I had come to the last part of my quotation from the front-page article in the August 1995 issue of INFOLINE, the legal bulletin of the Bar Council, on the grave implications of the Ayer Molek controversy which had sparked off a new and second crisis or confidence in the independence of the judiciary in Malaysia. Continue reading DAP calls for a high-powered commission to make recommendations to restore public confidence in the independence of the judiciary, which will also deal with the appointment of judges and serious allegations of gross improprieties and abuse of process in the administration of justice as highlighted by the Ayer Molek controversy

Call on Attorney-General to intervene and investigate whether the belated arrest of former DAP MP for Lanang, Wong Sing Nang allegedly tor an election offence is a case of bias and victimisation against the opposition

Press Conference Statement (1) by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjonq, Lim Kit Siang, in Seremban on Friday. Octocer 13, 1995:

Call on Attorney-General to intervene and investigate whether the belated arrest of former DAP MP for Lanang, Wong Sing Nang allegedly tor an election offence is a case of bias and victimisation against the opposition

Sarawak DAP State Chairman and former DAP MP for Lanang, Wong Sing Nang , was arrested .by the police in Sibu on Wednesday, and he would be charged in the Sibu Sessions Court on Monday, 16th October 1995 for an election offence during the. April 1995 general election. Continue reading Call on Attorney-General to intervene and investigate whether the belated arrest of former DAP MP for Lanang, Wong Sing Nang allegedly tor an election offence is a case of bias and victimisation against the opposition

The amendments to the Parliamentary Standing Orders to curb and restrict the parliamentary rights and role of opposition MPs is one adverse consequence of the Barisan Nasional. landslide victory in the April general election

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, Dap Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, at the opening of the Johore dap State Convention in Segamat on Sunday, 22nd October 1995 at. 10 a.m.

The amendments to the Parliamentary Standing Orders to curb and restrict the parliamentary rights and role of opposition MPs is one adverse consequence of the Barisan Nasional. landslide victory in the April general election

Last Wednesday, the Barisan Nasional used its five-sixth majority in Parliament to ram through araconian and undemocratic amendments to the Parliamentary Standing Orders to curb and restrict the parliamentary rights and role or opposition MPs. Continue reading The amendments to the Parliamentary Standing Orders to curb and restrict the parliamentary rights and role of opposition MPs is one adverse consequence of the Barisan Nasional. landslide victory in the April general election

Tenaga and PLUs should. not be allowed to increase their rates and rolls until they have fulfilled their basic obligations to the consumers and commuters

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Saturday, October 21, 1995:

Tenaga and PLUs should not be allowed to increase their rates and rolls until they have fulfilled their basic obligations to the consumers and commuters Tenaga Nasional and PLUS should not be allowed to increase their rates and tolls until they have fulfilled their basic obligations to the consumers and commuters and prove themselves to be responsible corporate citizens in Malaysia.

It was reported in yesterday’s press that the government wants Tenaga Nasional Bhd to extend the 20-sen- per unit charge for the first 100 units of electricity consumed by house-holds t o 200 units. Continue reading Tenaga and PLUs should. not be allowed to increase their rates and rolls until they have fulfilled their basic obligations to the consumers and commuters

DAP to move an amendment in Parliament on Tuesday to resolve the constitutional point raised by the Ayer Molek controversy to make it very clear that a High Court judge cannot make a “double-jump” and sit as a Federal Court judge

by Parliamentary opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Saturday, October 21, 1995:

DAP to move an amendment in Parliament on Tuesday to resolve the constitutional point raised by the Ayer Molek controversy to make it very clear that a High Court judge cannot make a “double-jump” and sit as a Federal Court judge.

I have today given notice to Parliament that. I win move an amendment. to the Courts of Judicature (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 1995 to resolve the constitutional point raised by the Ayer Molex controversy to make it very clear that a High court judge cannot make a ‘double- jump ‘ and sit as a federal Court judge. Continue reading DAP to move an amendment in Parliament on Tuesday to resolve the constitutional point raised by the Ayer Molek controversy to make it very clear that a High Court judge cannot make a “double-jump” and sit as a Federal Court judge

Call on Nazri to inform Parliament on Tuesday whether the Chief Justice’s directive to all judges and magistrates to deliver judgment within two weeks and grounds of judgment within six weeks had been put into effect

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong , Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, October 20, 1995:

Call on Nazri to inform Parliament on Tuesday whether the Chief Justice’s directive to all judges and magistrates to deliver judgment within two weeks and grounds of judgment within six weeks had been put into effect

During the debate in Parliament last evening on the Courts of Judicature {Amendment } (No. 2) Bill, I referred to the directive by the Chief Justice, Tan Seri Eusoff Chin, in August to all judges and magistrates to deliver judgement, within two weeks of the end of nearing, and to deliver grounds of judgement within six weeks. Continue reading Call on Nazri to inform Parliament on Tuesday whether the Chief Justice’s directive to all judges and magistrates to deliver judgment within two weeks and grounds of judgment within six weeks had been put into effect

The Government should stop harassing NGOs and show a constructive attitude to the positive role they play in the development of a mature “civil society” by giving them all possible assistance, including an annual RM20 million grant to fund their activities

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, October 20 , 1995:

The Government should stop harassing NGOs and show a constructive attitude to the positive role they play in the development of a mature “civil society” by giving them all possible assistance, including an annual RM20 million grant to fund their activities

The DAP is very concerned by the recent trend or government. NGO-bashing and calls on the government to stop Harassing NGOS and show a constructive attitude to the positive role they play in the development of a mature “civil society” in Malaysia. Continue reading The Government should stop harassing NGOs and show a constructive attitude to the positive role they play in the development of a mature “civil society” by giving them all possible assistance, including an annual RM20 million grant to fund their activities

Dr. Tan Seng Giaw heads a DAP Special Committee to study the four new education bills to be rammed through Parliament at the end of the year

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, 20th October 1995:

Dr. Tan Seng Giaw heads a DAP Special Committee to study the four new education bills to be rammed through Parliament at the end of the year

It is most disgusting that MCA Ministers and Deputy Ministers could only make speeches and statements urging the Chinese community not to make “wild guesses” about the new Education Bill 1995, but they could do nothing to get the Government to immediately make public the contents or the new Education Bill for detailed public study and feedback. Continue reading Dr. Tan Seng Giaw heads a DAP Special Committee to study the four new education bills to be rammed through Parliament at the end of the year