Category: Constitution

Constitutional amendment to remove the Rulers’ immunity to commit criminal and civil wrongdoings a historic political development and a victory of the people

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DPA Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, at the Seremban DAP Anniversary Dinner held at Peninsular Plaza, Seremban on Saturday, 13th February 1993 at 7 p.m

Constitutional amendment to remove the Rulers’ immunity to commit criminal and civil wrongdoings a historic political development and a victory of the people

The consent given by the Conference of Rulers on February 11 to constitutional amendments removing the Rulers’ immunity to commit criminal and civil wrongdoings and bringing them fully within the law is a historic political development in Malaysia a victory of the people. Continue reading Constitutional amendment to remove the Rulers’ immunity to commit criminal and civil wrongdoings a historic political development and a victory of the people

Ghafar’s allegation that the DAP was ‘cowardly’ in abstaining on the 1993 Constitution Amendment Bill most ridiculous and laughable

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Tuesday, February 2, 1993:

Ghafar’s allegation that the DAP was ‘cowardly’ in abstaining on the 1993 Constitution Amendment Bill most ridiculous and laughable

The allegation by the Deputy Prime Minister. Ghafar Baba, that the DAP was ‘cowardly’ in abstaining on the 1993 Constitution Amendment Bill is most ridiculous and laughable. Continue reading Ghafar’s allegation that the DAP was ‘cowardly’ in abstaining on the 1993 Constitution Amendment Bill most ridiculous and laughable

Keng Yaik will only support the proposal that the Government and the Rulers return to the discussion table to find an amicable settlement to the constitutional crisis when UMNO leaders have given their approval

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Monday, February 1, 1993:

Keng Yaik will only support the proposal that the Government and the Rulers return to the discussion table to find an amicable settlement to the constitutional crisis when UMNO leaders have given their approval

The Gerakan President, Datuk Dr. Lim Keng Yaik, is fond of playing his favourite role as ‘The Foolish Doctor’ – and this was what he did in Penang yesterday when he again attacked the DAP on the constitutional crisis. Continue reading Keng Yaik will only support the proposal that the Government and the Rulers return to the discussion table to find an amicable settlement to the constitutional crisis when UMNO leaders have given their approval

Gerakan leaders should stop twisting and turning and declare whether they agree with the DAP in calling on the Government and the Rulers to return to the discussion table to resolve the constitutional crisis amicably

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Saturday, 30th January 1993:

Gerakan leaders should stop twisting and turning and declare whether they agree with the DAP in calling on the Government and the Rulers to return to the discussion table to resolve the constitutional crisis amicably

It is pathetic to see the Gerakan leaders, like Dr. Kang Chin Seng and Kerk Choo Ting, twisting and turning in trying to politicize the constitutional issue. Continue reading Gerakan leaders should stop twisting and turning and declare whether they agree with the DAP in calling on the Government and the Rulers to return to the discussion table to resolve the constitutional crisis amicably

If MCA Ministers want to be positive and constructive, they should urge UMNO leaders to return to the discussion table to resolve the constitutional crisis amicably with the Rulers

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, January 29, 1993:

If MCA Ministers want to be positive and constructive, they should urge UMNO leaders to return to the discussion table to resolve the constitutional crisis amicably with the Rulers

The MCA National Vice President and Human Resources Minister, Datuk Lim Ah Lek, is the latest MCA leader to try to ‘politicise’ the constitutional crisis by making baseless attacks against the DAP for our vote of abstention on the 1993 Constitutional Amendment Bill in Parliament. Continue reading If MCA Ministers want to be positive and constructive, they should urge UMNO leaders to return to the discussion table to resolve the constitutional crisis amicably with the Rulers

Will Keng Yaik resign as Cabinet Minister and Gerakan pull out of Barisan Nasional if UMNO leaders return to the discussion table with the Rulers to find an amicable settlement to the constitutional crisis?

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Thursday, 28th January 1993:

Will Keng Yaik resign as Cabinet Minister and Gerakan pull out of Barisan Nasional if UMNO leaders return to the discussion table with the Rulers to find an amicable settlement to the constitutional crisis?

In his speech in Sungei Siput on Tuesday night, the Gerakan President, Datuk Dr. Lim Keng Yaik, picked on DAP as the target for his attack for the abstention of the DAP MPs in Parliament on the 1993 Constitutional Amendment Bill. Continue reading Will Keng Yaik resign as Cabinet Minister and Gerakan pull out of Barisan Nasional if UMNO leaders return to the discussion table with the Rulers to find an amicable settlement to the constitutional crisis?

DAP welcomes Mahathir’s statement that the Government is willing to reach a compromise with the Rulers

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, January 27, 1993:

DAP welcomes Mahathir’s statement that the Government is willing to reach a compromise with the Rulers

DAP welcomes the statement by the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, after the UMNO Supreme Council meeting yesterday that the Government is willing to “compromise” with the Rulers on the Constitution amendments so long as the objectives of the amendments are not contradicted.
Continue reading DAP welcomes Mahathir’s statement that the Government is willing to reach a compromise with the Rulers

Keng Yaik should stop playing party politics with the constitutional crisis

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Monday, 25th January 1993:

Keng Yaik should stop playing party politics with the constitutional crisis

I advise the Gerakan President, Dr. Lim Keng Yaik, to stop playing politics with the constitutional crisis. Continue reading Keng Yaik should stop playing party politics with the constitutional crisis

DAP is gravely concerned at the escalation of confrontation between the Government and the Rulers on the 1993 Constitution Amendment Bill

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Thursday, January 21, 1993:

DAP is gravely concerned at the escalation of confrontation between the Government and the Rulers on the 1993 Constitution Amendment Bill

DAP is gravely concerned at the escalation of confrontation between the Government and the Rulers on the 1993 Constitution Amendment Bill. Continue reading DAP is gravely concerned at the escalation of confrontation between the Government and the Rulers on the 1993 Constitution Amendment Bill

DAP calls for a ‘cooling off’ period to allow an amicable settlement between the Government and the Rulers on the 1993 Constitution Amendment Bill

Chinese New Year Message

issued by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, on Thursday, 21st January 1993:

DAP calls for a ‘cooling off’ period to allow an amicable settlement between the Government and the Rulers on the 1993 Constitution Amendment Bill

The Chinese New Year of the rooster in being ushered in under the cloud of the gravest constitutional crisis in Malaysian history. Continue reading DAP calls for a ‘cooling off’ period to allow an amicable settlement between the Government and the Rulers on the 1993 Constitution Amendment Bill