Category: Constitution

Repeal of the 1975 Essential (Security Cases) Regulation essential to uphold Rule of Law

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader and DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang, when moving a motion in Parliament on Oct. 27, 1977 to repeal the Essential (Security Cases) Amendment Regulations 1975

Repeal of the 1975 Essential (Security Cases) Regulation essential to uphold Rule of Law, restore self-respect of legal community, protect the reputation of Malaysian judges from being regarded as ‘handing judges’ and to redeem the international image of Malaysia as a civilized nation

I rise to move the following motion: Continue reading Repeal of the 1975 Essential (Security Cases) Regulation essential to uphold Rule of Law

The 14-year-old condemned boy – aftermath

Repeal of the 1975 Essential (Security Cases) Regulations a must to restore the self-respect of the legal community and redeem the international reputation of Malaysia as a civilized nation

I rise to move the following motion:

“That this House, TAKING NOTE of the national and international revulsion at the recent case of the mandatory death sentence passed on a 14-year-old Penang Form One boy for unlawful possession of a pistol and ammunition under the Essential (Security Cases) Amendment Regulations 1975 and the Internal Security Act, RESOLVES that the Government should immediately repeal the Essential (Security Cases) Regulations 1975 and the Amendment Regulations 1975 and that the Government should consult Opposition Parties and the Bar Council in the country should the Government consider that new Regulations should be enacted in their place.”

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DAP Bill to amend the NBI Act 1973 to establish the NBI as a fully independent agency answerable only to Parliament to free it from political or Ministerial influence or interference so that it could combat corruption at high political places

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader and DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang, in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday, 24th October 1977 when moving a motion to seek leave of the House to introduce a private member’s bill to amend the NBI Act 1973 to establish the NBI as a fully autonomous agency answerable only to Parliament

DAP Bill to amend the NBI Act 1973 to establish the NBI as a fully independent agency answerable only to Parliament to free it from political or Ministerial influence or interference so that it could combat corruption at high political places

I rise to seek leave of the House to introduce a private member’s bill to amend the National Bureau of Investigation Act 1973 to establish the NBI as a fully independent agency answerable only to Parliament to free it from political or Ministerial influence and interference so that it could effectively combat corruption, especially corruption in high political places. Continue reading DAP Bill to amend the NBI Act 1973 to establish the NBI as a fully independent agency answerable only to Parliament to free it from political or Ministerial influence or interference so that it could combat corruption at high political places

DAP demands reason why Speaker rejects motion of Chinese and Tamil education

Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader and DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang, at a Press Conference held in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, Oct. 23, 1977 at 10 a.m.

DAP demands reason why Speaker rejects motion of Chinese and Tamil education

On 6th Oct. 1977, I gave notice that I would move a motion on Chinese and Tamil schools and education in the coming session of Parliament, which begins tomorrow (Oct. 24). Continue reading DAP demands reason why Speaker rejects motion of Chinese and Tamil education

DAP warns Malacca Chief Minister, Haji Ghani Ali, to comply with laws of Malacca and Standing Orders of Malacca State Assembly and not to hold a State Assembly session which is illegal and unconstitutional

Press Conference Statement by DAP Secretary-General and DAP Member of Parliament for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at a Press Conference held at Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, 13.10.1977 at 12 noon

DAP warns Malacca Chief Minister, Haji Ghani Ali, to comply with laws of Malacca and Standing Orders of Malacca State Assembly and not to hold a State Assembly session which is illegal and unconstitutional

I want to warn the Malacca Chief Minister, Haji Ghani Ali, to respect and comply with the laws of Malacca and the Standing Orders of the Malacca State Assembly, and not to disregard them or he may be causing the holding of illegal and unconstitutional State Assembly meetings. Continue reading DAP warns Malacca Chief Minister, Haji Ghani Ali, to comply with laws of Malacca and Standing Orders of Malacca State Assembly and not to hold a State Assembly session which is illegal and unconstitutional

DAP calls for Senate reforms by implementing Clause 45(4) (b) of the Malaysian Constitution to have direct elections for Senators

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader and DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang, when addressing a seminar organised by the Butterworth DAP Branch at Butterworth on Sunday, 9th Oct. 1977 at 10 a.m.

DAP calls for Senate reforms by implementing Clause 45(4) (b) of the Malaysian Constitution to have direct elections for Senators

The British Labour Party, at its recent annual conference, has passed a resolution demanding the abolition of the House of Lords.

Malaysians must also be thinking as to whether the Senate, the Upper House of Parliament. is serving any useful purpose or whether it should be scrapped. Continue reading DAP calls for Senate reforms by implementing Clause 45(4) (b) of the Malaysian Constitution to have direct elections for Senators

Lim Kit Siang shocked by demolition of Munisvaran Temple in Batang Berjuntai by police and District Office enforcement unit and sends protest cables to Acting Prime Minister, Home Affairs Minister and Selangor Mentri Besar

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader and DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang, on Friday, 30th Sept. 1977:

Lim Kit Siang shocked by demolition of Munisvaran Temple in Batang Berjuntai by police and District Office enforcement unit and sends protest cables to Acting Prime Minister, Home Affairs Minister and Selangor Mentri Besar

Yesterday, at about 2 p.m., I received a telegram in Malacca from Batang Berjuntai which read: “Hindu Temple Demolished. Please Take Action. Rukunegara Died. Committee Kuil. Batang Berjuntai”. Continue reading Lim Kit Siang shocked by demolition of Munisvaran Temple in Batang Berjuntai by police and District Office enforcement unit and sends protest cables to Acting Prime Minister, Home Affairs Minister and Selangor Mentri Besar

DAP calls on ASEAN governments to change their laws to respect and promote human rights in the region.

Speech by Ketua Pembangkang and DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang, at the inaugural meeting of the DAP Federal Territory/ Selangor Elections Preparations Committee meeting in K.L.DAP office on Thursday, 25th August 1977 at 7.30 p.m.

DAP calls on ASEAN governments to change their laws to respect and promote human rights in the region.

The time has come for the DAP at state and branch levels to prepare more systematically for the next general elections, which is not too far away.

The task of the Federal Territory/ Selangor Elections Preparations Committee will be to propose targets for the next general elections, and to execute plans at both the state and branch levels to reach these election targets. Continue reading DAP calls on ASEAN governments to change their laws to respect and promote human rights in the region.

DAP re-affirms that the campaign to preserve and advance Chinese education and Chinese schools is not a chauvinist or sectional campaign, but a leix legitimate Malaysia a aspirations fully in keeping with the Malaysian Constibution.

Speech by Ketua Pembangkang and DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang, to the inaugural meeting of the DAP Frotection of Chinese Education Sub-committee held at Seremban DAP Branch in Seremban on Sunday, 21st August 1977 at 11am.

DAP re-affirms that the campaign to preserve and advance Chinese education and Chinese schools is not a chauvinist or sectional campaign, but a leix legitimate Malaysia a aspirations fully in keeping with the Malaysian Constitution.

In ten day’s time, Malaysians will be celebrating our 20th Year of Independence. A new generation of Malaysians have come of age. Has Merdeka kept its promise and faith the people of Malaysia?

When Malaysia became Independent, a Constitution was framed. Clause 152 of the Constitution reads: Continue reading DAP re-affirms that the campaign to preserve and advance Chinese education and Chinese schools is not a chauvinist or sectional campaign, but a leix legitimate Malaysia a aspirations fully in keeping with the Malaysian Constibution.