Category: Campaign

DAP accuses Barisan Nasional of trying to crush Opposition in coming general elections by resort to the most unfair and undemocratic tactic and campaign

Statement by DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang , at press conference on Monday, 12th June 1978 in Kuala Lumpur at 2 p.m.

DAP accuses Barisan Nasional of trying to crush Opposition in coming general elections by resort to the most unfair and undemocratic tactic and campaign

I call this Press Conference to sound a warning that the Barisan Nasional has a plot to try to crush the Opposition in the general elections by resorting to the most unfair and undemocratic tactics and elections campaign.

The National Front Secretary-General, Ghaffer Baba, said yesterday that the Front would not only repeat the performance of 1974, but also win some seats now held by the Opposition. Continue reading DAP accuses Barisan Nasional of trying to crush Opposition in coming general elections by resort to the most unfair and undemocratic tactic and campaign

DAP determined to introduce a strong Opposition into the Pahang State Assembly in the next general elections to ensure that the voice of the rakyat are heard.

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader and the DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang, when speaking at DAP solidarity dinner held at Raub, on Saturday, 19th November 1977 at 8 p.m.

DAP determined to introduce a strong Opposition into the Pahang State Assembly in the next general elections to ensure that the voice of the rakyat are heard.

The DAP is determined to break the Barisan Nasional monopoly of the Pahang State Assembly, and to introduce s strong Opposition group into the Pahang State Assembly in the next general elections. This will ensure that the voice of the rakyat and the poor will be heard and heeded in the Pahang State Assembly, whereas now, the voices and sufferings of the rakyat are virtually ignored. Continue reading DAP determined to introduce a strong Opposition into the Pahang State Assembly in the next general elections to ensure that the voice of the rakyat are heard.

Call Four Reasons why the voters of Kenering constituency should vote for the DAP Candidate on Polling Day on Nov. 19

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader and DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang, at a DAP Public Rally at Grik, Perak on Sunday night, 13th November 1977 at 8.30 p.m. in connection with the Kenering State By-election.

Call Four Reasons why the voters of Kenering constituency should vote for the DAP Candidate on Polling Day on Nov. 19

The DAP has contested the Kenering State By-election, caused by the resignation of the former Perak Menteri Besar, Tan Sri Ghazalie Jawi, to give the people in the constituency an opportunity to express their repudiation of the Barisan Nasional policies and measures. Continue reading Call Four Reasons why the voters of Kenering constituency should vote for the DAP Candidate on Polling Day on Nov. 19

Federal take-over of Kelantan State Government proof of failure of Barisan National concept.

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader and DAP Secretary-General Lim Kit Siang, at the 1,000-person dinner organised by the Perak State DAP on the occasion of its 11th Anniversary at the St. John Ambulance Hall, Ipoh, on Saturday, 12th November, 1977, at 6.00p.m.

Federal take-over of Kelantan State Government proof of failure of Barisan National concept.

When Barisan National was formed, its originators claimed that it represented the wave of the future, and that Barisan National was formed to reduce politiking and concentrate on development efforts. Continue reading Federal take-over of Kelantan State Government proof of failure of Barisan National concept.

Imposition of NOC-type of rule in Kelantan a subversion of the democratic basis of the Malaysian Constitution and DAP calls for general elections in Kelantan to return the mandate to the People of Kelantan.

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader and DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang, in the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday. Nov. 8, 1977 on the Bill to enable the Federal Government to take over the administration of the Kelantan Government.

Imposition of NOC-type of rule in Kelantan a subversion of the democratic basis of the Malaysian Constitution and DAP calls for general elections in Kelantan to return the mandate to the People of Kelantan.

I rise with a heavy heart, for what Parliament is about to do by invoking Article 150 of the Federal Constitution to suspend the Kelantan State Constitution and impose NOC-type of rule in the State is a subversion of the democratic basis of the Malaysian Constitution. Continue reading Imposition of NOC-type of rule in Kelantan a subversion of the democratic basis of the Malaysian Constitution and DAP calls for general elections in Kelantan to return the mandate to the People of Kelantan.

DAP calls on Prime Minister, Dato Hussein Onn, not to impose NOC-type of rule in Kelantan which will be a subversion of the democratic basis of the Malaysian Constitution and proposes general elections in Kelantan to return the mandate to the People.

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader and DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang, at a forum organised by the University of Malaya History Society entitled “Malaysian Politics Today in the context of History” held at Arts Faculty, University of Malaya, on Friday, 4th November 1977 at 8 p.m.

DAP calls on Prime Minister, Dato Hussein Onn, not to impose NOC-type of rule in Kelantan which will be a subversion of the democratic basis of the Malaysian Constitution and proposes general elections in Kelantan to return the mandate to the People.

I wish to start my talk tonight by first discussing the present political crisis in Kelantan, not only because it is the hottest political topic of the day, but because of the light it throes on the political and democratic process in the country. Continue reading DAP calls on Prime Minister, Dato Hussein Onn, not to impose NOC-type of rule in Kelantan which will be a subversion of the democratic basis of the Malaysian Constitution and proposes general elections in Kelantan to return the mandate to the People.

DAP to expand throughout the country to give people of Malaysia an opportunity to build a new Malaysia where there is no racial, economic and political injustices

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition London and DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang, to members of the Kaki Bukit DAP Protem Committee held at Kaki Bukit, Perlis, on Saturday, 8th Oct. 1977 at 3.30 p.m.

DAP to expand throughout the country to give people of Malaysia an opportunity to build a new Malaysia where there is no racial, economic and political injustices

The DAP will open its first branch in Perlis when the application for registration of the Kaki Bukit DAP Branch is registered, and I look forward to more branches in Perlis being set up. Continue reading DAP to expand throughout the country to give people of Malaysia an opportunity to build a new Malaysia where there is no racial, economic and political injustices

DAP determined to break the 100% monopoly of the Barisan Nasional in the Pahang State Assembly in the next general elections

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader and DAP Secretary-General Lim Kit Siang at the Joint Third Anniversary Dinner of the Bentong and Bilut Valley DAP Branches held at Tooi Yuen Restaurant, Jalan Ah Peng, Bentong, on Sunday, 25th Sept. 1977 at 8 p.m.

DAP determined to break the 100% monopoly of the Barisan Nasional in the Pahang State Assembly in the next general elections

The DAP is determined to break the 100 per cent Barisan Nasional monopoly in the Pahang State Assembly in the next general elections. The total control of the Pahang State Assembly seats by the Barisan Nasional is unhealthy and against the interests of the peasants, workers and fishermen in the State. Continue reading DAP determined to break the 100% monopoly of the Barisan Nasional in the Pahang State Assembly in the next general elections

Call to Malaysians with idealism and conscience to immediately contribute funds for the ‘Campaign to Save to 14-yearold condemned boy’ to enable the immediate mounting of an international campaign to complement the national campaign

Call to Malaysians with idealism and conscience to immediately contribute funds for the ‘Campaign to Save to 14-yearold condemned boy’ to enable the immediate mounting of an international campaign to complement the national campaign

Immediate substantial funds is needed to instantly launch an international campaign to save the 14-year-old condemned boy from the death cell, and I call on Malaysians of idealism and conscience, who would like to see Malaysian society infused with civilized and moral values, to contribute to this Campaign with substantial donations and immediately. Continue reading Call to Malaysians with idealism and conscience to immediately contribute funds for the ‘Campaign to Save to 14-yearold condemned boy’ to enable the immediate mounting of an international campaign to complement the national campaign

DAP to prepare to go it alone in the next general elections in view of repeated rejection by the other opposition parties for bilateral talks

Speech by Ketua Pembangkang and DAP Secretary- General, Lim Kit Siang, to the Perak Luar Bandar (Rural) Committee at Ipoh on Sunday, 28th August 1977 at 2p.m.

DAP to prepare to go it alone in the next general elections in view of repeated rejection by the other opposition parties for bilateral talks

Last Sunday, at the meeting of DAP Negeri Sembilan State Committee meeting in Seremban, I reiterated the DAP’s invitation to the other parties to hold bilateral discussions with regard to the question of having an electoral understanding in the next general elections. Continue reading DAP to prepare to go it alone in the next general elections in view of repeated rejection by the other opposition parties for bilateral talks