Category: Constitution

Four-fold purpose the Sabah journey: to uphold Federal Constitution, affirm Rule of Law, Protect Sabah State Constitution and Declare Malaysia’s national and territorial integrity and oneness

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the Subang International Airport before departure for Kota Kinabalu enroute to Sandakan on Sunday, 26th August 1984 at 8.45 a.m.

Four-fold purpose the Sabah journey: to uphold Federal Constitution, affirm Rule of Law, Protect Sabah State Constitution and Declare Malaysia’s national and territorial integrity and oneness

I am leaving by MH 063 for Kota Kinabalu enroute to Sandakan, by MH 277 departing KK 1420 hours today, to keep the Sandakan date with Datuk Harris Salleh to repeat my entire parliamentary speech on July 23. Continue reading Four-fold purpose the Sabah journey: to uphold Federal Constitution, affirm Rule of Law, Protect Sabah State Constitution and Declare Malaysia’s national and territorial integrity and oneness

As sure as the sun rises every day. I’ll fly to Kota Kinabalu enroute to Sandakan tomorrow to keep the Sandakan date of August 26;

Press Conference Statement (2) by Lim Kit Siang in Malacca on Saturday, August 25, 1984 at 11 a.m.

(1) As sure as the sun rises every day. I’ll fly to Kota Kinabalu enroute to Sandakan tomorrow to keep the Sandakan date of August 26;

(2) Lim Kit Siang accepts second Harris Salleh challenge and would make direct accusation that he had breached the Sabah State Constitution to allow him to take legal when in Sandakan on Monday Continue reading As sure as the sun rises every day. I’ll fly to Kota Kinabalu enroute to Sandakan tomorrow to keep the Sandakan date of August 26;

DAP would consider filing a second legal action against Datuk Harris Salleh by asking for Court Declaration that he had violated Sabah State Constitution if Dr. Mahathir Mohamed takes no action on the matter

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader and DAP Secretary General, Lim Kit Siang, at DAP PJ Hqrs on Friday, 24th August 1984 at 11.30 a.m.

DAP would consider filing a second legal action against Datuk Harris Salleh by asking for Court Declaration that he had violated Sabah State Constitution if Dr. Mahathir Mohamed takes no action on the matter

On August 20, 1984, I wrote to the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr, Mahathir Mohamed, asking for firm disciplinary to be taken against Datuk Harris Salleh, Sabah Chief Minister, for violating Article 6(5) of the Sabah State Constitution. This clause prohibits the Sabah Chief Minister from activity engaging in commercial enterprise, but Datuk Harris Salleh was director of at least three companies during his tenure as Sabah Chief Minister. Continue reading DAP would consider filing a second legal action against Datuk Harris Salleh by asking for Court Declaration that he had violated Sabah State Constitution if Dr. Mahathir Mohamed takes no action on the matter

Lim Kit Siang writes to the Prime Minister to ask for action to be taken against Datuk Harris Salleh for violating Sabah State Constitution

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Malacca on Tuesday, August 21, 1984 at 11 a.m.

Lim Kit Siang writes to the Prime Minister to ask for action to be taken against Datuk Harris Salleh for violating Sabah State Constitution

I have yesterday written to the Prime Minister, Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, asking for action to be taken against Datuk Harris Salleh for violating the Sabah State Constitution which prohibited a Sabah Chief Minister from actively engaging in commercial enterprises. Continue reading Lim Kit Siang writes to the Prime Minister to ask for action to be taken against Datuk Harris Salleh for violating Sabah State Constitution

DAP suggests that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong uses his new constitutional powers to remit the 1984 Civil Law Amendment Bill back to Dewan Rakyat for reconsideration

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the Kuala Pilah DAP Branch Anniversary Dinner held at Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan on Saturday, July 21, 1984 at 8p.m.

DAP suggests that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong uses his new constitutional powers to remit the 1984 Civil Law Amendment Bill back to Dewan Rakyat for reconsideration.

The Civil Law Amendment Bill 1984, which has rushed through the Dewan Rakyat last Wednesday with indecent haste, giving inadequate time for Memebers of Parliament to fully study and understand the implications of the Bill, has understandably aroused considerable anxieties and misgivings. Continue reading DAP suggests that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong uses his new constitutional powers to remit the 1984 Civil Law Amendment Bill back to Dewan Rakyat for reconsideration

Education Ministry’s regulation that Jawi is a compulsory subject violates Article 152 of Malaysian Constitution

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and Mp for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the Selangor State DAP Committee meeting on Friday, 1.6.1984 at 8 pm

Education Ministry’s regulation that Jawi is a compulsory subject violates Article 152 of Malaysian Constitution

On 26th Feb.1984, when opening the Penang DAP State Seminar on Malaysian Culture, I stated for the first time that there was proposal, in conformity with the ‘One Language, One Culture’ policy proclaimed after the Barisan Nasional’s April 1982 general elections victory, to make Jawi a compulsory subject for all pupils, including Chinese and Tamil primary schools. Continue reading Education Ministry’s regulation that Jawi is a compulsory subject violates Article 152 of Malaysian Constitution

Printing Presses and Publications Bill unconstitutional, undemocratic and a grave denial of the human right of Malaysians to freedom of expression, press and information.

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and Mp for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, on the Printing Presses and Publications 1984 Bill in the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday, March 27.3.1984.

Printing Presses and Publications Bill unconstitutional, undemocratic and a grave denial of the human right of Malaysians to freedom of expression, press and information.

When the 2M leadership came into power in July 1981, they promised Malaysians a liberal, open and democratic government and society. In the last 32 months of office of the 2M government, the promise of an open, liberal and democratic government has not been fulfilled. Continue reading Printing Presses and Publications Bill unconstitutional, undemocratic and a grave denial of the human right of Malaysians to freedom of expression, press and information.

DAP calls for the convening of a Parliamentary all-party conference to discuss ways to entrench the principle of Parliamentary supremacy to protect, preserve and promote the plural basis of Malaysian society

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the 23rd Anniversary Dinner of the Han Chiang Old Boys, Association Dinner held at Fortuna Restaurant on Friday, 9.2.1984 on the theme ‘Democracy In our country and the future of the Malaysian Chinese’

DAP calls for the convening of a Parliamentary all-party conference to discuss ways to entrench the principle of Parliamentary supremacy to protect, preserve and promote the plural basis of Malaysian society.

I remember that when I was invited to participate in the current affairs forum of the Penang Chinese Assembly Hall Youth Section on Oct. 2, after my speech, I was given a question by a member of the audience who expressed incredibility and disbelief at my earlier remarks about a grave Constitutional crisis which nobody knew about arising from the Constitution Amendment Bill 1983. This questioner virtually suggested that I was inventing tales. Unfortunately, much as I would have wanted to, I was unable to answer this question because of the shortness of time. Continue reading DAP calls for the convening of a Parliamentary all-party conference to discuss ways to entrench the principle of Parliamentary supremacy to protect, preserve and promote the plural basis of Malaysian society

DAP proposes that the Government asks the Federal Court for a binding opinion on the constitutionality of the Constitution Amendment Act 1983 as the 1984 Constitution Amendment bill

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday, 9.1.1984 on the 1984 Constitution Amendment Bill

DAP proposes that the Government asks the Federal Court for a binding opinion on the constitutionality of the Constitution Amendment Act 1983 as the 1984 Constitution Amendment bill will be equally unconstitutional if the Constitution Amendment Act 1983 is unconstitutional.

The Dewan Rakyat has been summoned to a special one-day meeting today to pass the 1984 Constitution Amendment Bill, the culmination of a four-and-a- half month constitutional crisis, to mark the victory of the principle of parliamentary supremacy and the sovereignty of the people. Continue reading DAP proposes that the Government asks the Federal Court for a binding opinion on the constitutionality of the Constitution Amendment Act 1983 as the 1984 Constitution Amendment bill

Call on Dr. Mahathir Mohamed to explain why MPs were not given ample time to study and debate 1984 Constitution Amendment Bill

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Malacca on Friday, 6.1.1984:

Call on Dr. Mahathir Mohamed to explain why MPs were not given ample time to study and debate 1984 Constitution Amendment Bill

It was reported today that the Government Printer was taking steps to speed up the printing of the 1984 Constitution Amendment Bill, which is to be debated in the special meeting of Parliament on Monday in three days time. A Parliamentary spokesman has also admitted that it is not likely to send the 1984 Constitution Amendment Bill to MPs outside Kuala Lumpur in advance of the Parliamentary sitting. Continue reading Call on Dr. Mahathir Mohamed to explain why MPs were not given ample time to study and debate 1984 Constitution Amendment Bill