Category: Accountability

Government help to aining companies an excuse for financial hand-out to troubled companies associated with Barisan Nasional, and in particular UMNO, leaders?

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Sunday, 1st June 1986:

Government help to aining companies an excuse for financial hand-out to troubled companies associated with Barisan Nasional, and in particular UMNO, leaders?

After last Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting, Cabinet spokesman Datuk Rais Yahim announced that the government is looking into ways of assisting companies that are adversely affected by the present slowdown. Continue reading Government help to aining companies an excuse for financial hand-out to troubled companies associated with Barisan Nasional, and in particular UMNO, leaders?

Has Tan Koon Swan’s $5 million post-dated cheque to Multi- Purpose dated 19th May been cleared?

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary- General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Malacca on Monday, 27.5.1986:

Has Tan Koon Swan’s $5 million post-dated cheque to Multi-Purpose dated 19th May been cleared?

On 18th May 1986, at the press conference after a dialogue with Koperasi Serbaguna Malaysia (KSM) liaison committee members in Kuala Lumpur on the Multi- Purpose Holdings problems, the MPH spokeman Datuk Oon Seng Lee confirmed that Tan Koon Swan had replied $18 million on May 7, while the balance of $5 million was by the way of a post- dated cheques for 19th May 1986. Continue reading Has Tan Koon Swan’s $5 million post-dated cheque to Multi- Purpose dated 19th May been cleared?

Now irresponsible could a Gerakan Minister be?

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, 26th March 1986:

Now irresponsible could a Gerakan Minister be?

On Sunday, Gerakan President, Datuk Dr. Lim Keng Yaik, said in Malacca that Gerakan MPs would seek to clarify the meaning of the words “official” and “secrets” on the proposed amendment to the Official Secrets Act next month in Parliament when the Official Secrets Act Amendment Bill would be tabled for adoption. Continue reading Now irresponsible could a Gerakan Minister be?

DAP calls on Federal Government to arrest the two former Sabah Chief Ministers

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in the Dewan Rakyat on 24,3.1986 on the Fifth Malaysia Plan

DAP calls on Federal Government to arrest the two former Sabah Chief Ministers, Datuk Harris Salleh and Tun Mustapha, USNO MP Yahya Lampong, and four former U5N0 Assemblymen and one Berjaya former Assemblyman of the of the recently-dissolved Assembly for their role in the organised escalation of fear, unrest and violence to topple the elected system of government by violent and unconstitutional means

The Prime Minister, in his motion on the Fifth Malaysia Plan, asks the House “to , call upon Malaysians from all walks of life to strive harder and gear themselves towards the greater socio-economic and political challenges ahead, in the spirit of the Rukunegara, and stand united in our continuous efforts to build a socially just, progressive and resilient nation.” Continue reading DAP calls on Federal Government to arrest the two former Sabah Chief Ministers

Tan Koon Swan will save the Chinese community or the Chinese community will now have to save Tan Koon Swan?

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and Mp for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the DAP Serdang Anniversary Dinner New Village, Selangor, on Saturday, Dec. 7 1985 at 8p.m.

Tan Koon Swan will save the Chinese community or the Chinese community will now have to save Tan Koon Swan?

I have received adverse comments and reactions to the Thursday ceremony between Tan Koon Swan and Datuk Wong Tok Chai signing a letter of intent with regard to UNICO Holdings Bhd’s consideration to participate in the equity and management of Grand United Holding Bhd. Continue reading Tan Koon Swan will save the Chinese community or the Chinese community will now have to save Tan Koon Swan?

Call on Tan Koon Swan to explain the Pan El’s $140 million forward contract of brand United and Supreme shares, which led to the collapse of the Pan El rescue plan and suspension of the Kuala Lumpur and Singapore Stock exchanges.

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and Mp for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Tuesday, Dec. 3,1985:

Call on Tan Koon Swan to explain the Pan El’s $140 million forward contract of brand United and Supreme shares, which led to the collapse of the Pan El rescue plan and suspension of the Kuala Lumpur and Singapore Stock exchanges.

It is now confirmed that one of the main causes for the scuttling of the Pan El rescue plan by a group of banks after two-week long-drawn negotiations is the last-minute revelation last Friday that Pan-El had a massive S$140 million share purchase commitment on a forward Continue reading Call on Tan Koon Swan to explain the Pan El’s $140 million forward contract of brand United and Supreme shares, which led to the collapse of the Pan El rescue plan and suspension of the Kuala Lumpur and Singapore Stock exchanges.

Call on Federal Government to provide all assistance to the Sabah State Government to conduct a full-scale public inquiry by a Commission of Inquiry into the mismanagement, malpractices and corruption of the two previous state governments

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Dewan Rakyat on the Prime Minister’s Department during the Committee Stage on Wednesday, 13.11.1985

Call on Federal Government to provide all assistance to the Sabah State Government to conduct a full-scale public inquiry by a Commission of Inquiry into the mismanagement, malpractices and corruption of the two previous state governments

Firstly, I wish to congratulate the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, for his directive to Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries about their responsibilities to Parliament. Continue reading Call on Federal Government to provide all assistance to the Sabah State Government to conduct a full-scale public inquiry by a Commission of Inquiry into the mismanagement, malpractices and corruption of the two previous state governments

Call on Defence Ministry to explain why Tun Mustapha was allowed the use of RMAF helicopter for campaigning in the Ulu Padas parliamentary by-election in Sabah.

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Malacca on Wednesday, 23.10.1985:

Call on Defence Ministry to explain why Tun Mustapha was allowed the use of RMAF helicopter for campaigning in the Ulu Padas parliamentary by-election in Sabah.

In the recent Ulu Padas Parliamentary by-election in Sabah which was won by PBS candidate, State Local Government and Housing Minister, Kadoh Agundong, the USNO President, Tun Mustapha, used a RMAF helicopter during the campaign in aid of the Berjaya candidate. Continue reading Call on Defence Ministry to explain why Tun Mustapha was allowed the use of RMAF helicopter for campaigning in the Ulu Padas parliamentary by-election in Sabah.

The statements and speeches by Dr. Lim Keng Yaik and other Gerakan leaders this one week should not be taken seriously

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary- General and for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday,11th Sept 1985

The statements and speeches by Dr. Lim Keng Yaik and other Gerakan leaders this one week should not be taken seriously

Gerakan leaders including its President, Datuk Dr. Lim Keng Yaik, have suddenly become very vocal and articulate recently. However, the statements and speeches by Dr. Lim Keng Yaik and other Gerakan leaders, as well as the resolutions to be passed Gerakan delegates’ conference in Penang this weekend, should not be taken seriously by Malaysians. Continue reading The statements and speeches by Dr. Lim Keng Yaik and other Gerakan leaders this one week should not be taken seriously

The $313 million Dayabumi a White Elephant?

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary- General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, 6th Sept. 1985:

The $313 million Dayabumi a White Elephant?

Last month, the Minister for Public Enterprises, Datin Paduka Rafidah Aziz, said the Urban Development Authority had drawn up plans to promote the Dayabumi complex into a dynamic commercial centre. One such step would be to lower the rents of the shoplots to attract more businessmen. Continue reading The $313 million Dayabumi a White Elephant?