Category: Culture

Lim Kit Siang offers to be go-between to finalise details of the UMNO-PAS debate so that it could be held and not scuttled by inconclusive preliminaries

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the Selat Klang DAP Anniversary Dinner at Port Klang on Wednesday, 5.9.1984 at 9 p.m.

Lim Kit Siang offers to be go-between to finalise details of the UMNO-PAS debate so that it could be held and not scuttled by inconclusive preliminaries

On August 25, the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, challenged PAS to a series of debates to be telecast live on all topics, including the assimilation of Islam in the nation’s administration. Continue reading Lim Kit Siang offers to be go-between to finalise details of the UMNO-PAS debate so that it could be held and not scuttled by inconclusive preliminaries

Bukit China is not a Chinese issue, but an issue for all Malaysians who cherish their national heritage

Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, when launching the 200,000 ‘Save Bukit China’ Mass Signature Campaign in Johore at the Batu Pahat Central Market on Tuesday, 14.8.1984 at 8 a.m.

Bukit China is not a Chinese issue, but an issue for all Malaysians who cherish their national heritage

I am here to launch the 200,000 ‘Save Bukit China’ Mass Signature Campaign in Johore, the seventh state after Malacca, Negri Sembilan, Federal Territory, Penang, Perak and Selangor. Continue reading Bukit China is not a Chinese issue, but an issue for all Malaysians who cherish their national heritage

Call on all Malaysian Chinese, regardless of state, clan or political affiliation to unite to save bukit China, as all Chinese Cemeteries would face danger if Bukit China could not be preserved

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary- General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the Malacca DAP State Lion Dance Troupe “ Dotting – the –eye” ceremony for two new lions held at Malacca DAP State premises, Malacca on Thursday, 5th July 1984 at 8p.m.

Call on all Malaysian Chinese, regardless of state, clan or political affiliation to unite to save bukit China, as all Chinese Cemeteries would face danger if Bukit China could not be preserved.

All Malaysian Chinese must unite to save the 500 year-old historic religious and cultural symbol of Chinese Contribution to nation-building represented by Bukit China, which is also a nation heritage for all Malaysians regardless of race and religious. – for failure to do sp would have far-reaching consequences for our rights and that future generations. Continue reading Call on all Malaysian Chinese, regardless of state, clan or political affiliation to unite to save bukit China, as all Chinese Cemeteries would face danger if Bukit China could not be preserved

Warning of the danger of religious polarization as the third major cause of national disunity in Malaysia in the last 15 years of the 20th century

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, on the Royal Address on Tuesday, 13.3.1984

Warning of the danger of religious polarization as the third major cause of national disunity in Malaysia in the last 15 years of the 20th century

The Yang de-Pertuan Agong, in his Royal Address, called on Malaysian youths to ensure that their activities do not undermine national unity to the extent of causing ‘racial polarisation’. Continue reading Warning of the danger of religious polarization as the third major cause of national disunity in Malaysia in the last 15 years of the 20th century

Malaysian Chinese must understand the real nature of the problem of National Culture Policy if they are to influence it instead of engaging in ‘the last gasps of opposition’

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the Penang State DAP Seminar on Culture held in Penang on Sunday, 26.2.1984 at 10 a.m.

Malaysian Chinese must understand the real nature of the problem of National Culture Policy if they are to influence it instead of engaging in ‘the last gasps of opposition’

The year 1984 started with three uncompromising pronouncements on culture by three UMNO leaders, who made it very clear that there was nothing more to discuss or debate as far as the National Culture Policy is concerned. Continue reading Malaysian Chinese must understand the real nature of the problem of National Culture Policy if they are to influence it instead of engaging in ‘the last gasps of opposition’

The next three years will be the last opportunity for Malaysians to make clear their opposition to a ‘One Language, One Culture’ Policy

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the DAP Leadership Conference held at Shah’s Village Motel, Petaling Jaya on Sunday, 19th Feb. 1984 at 10 a.m.

The next three years will be the last opportunity for Malaysians to make clear their opposition to a ‘One Language, One Culture’ Policy

The last few days saw an exchange of statements between the Chairman of the United Chinese School Associations of Management,
Mr. Lim Fong Seng, and the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports, Anwar Ibrahim, over Anwar’s declaration two weeks ago at the UMNO Youth Seminar on Culture that debate on the National Culture Policy is closed and that the Government would not tolerate any questioning or criticism of the National Culture Policy. Incik Anwar said the Government would welcome views and discussions, however, on implementation of the National Culture Policy. Continue reading The next three years will be the last opportunity for Malaysians to make clear their opposition to a ‘One Language, One Culture’ Policy

Malaysian Chinese must have understand the past and Have a vision of the future if the present is have any meaning or purpose

1984 Chinese New Year Message by Lim Kit Siang, Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka on January 1, 1984.

Malaysian Chinese must have understand the past and Have a vision of the future if the present is have any meaning or purpose

In wishing all Malaysian Chinese another happy Chinese New Year, it is appropriate for all Malaysian Chinese to pause, take stock and ask ourselves: Where are we heading to, politically, economically, educationally and culturally, and what are we doing for our future generations. Continue reading Malaysian Chinese must have understand the past and Have a vision of the future if the present is have any meaning or purpose

Signboards and Advertisement

I am moving this $10 cut in the salary of the Minister for Housing and Local Government, Datuk Dr. Neo Yee Pan, to censure him for his failure to check and prevent the implementation of the ‘One Language, One Culture’ advertisement policy of the various Municipal and District Councils.

Only a few days ago, the Alor Star District council made it clear that it would not compromise on its advertisement regulations seriously affecting the usage of Chinese language on signboards and advertisements, and as a result, several Chinese businessmen had taken down their signboards and advertisements in protest. Continue reading Signboards and Advertisement

DAP to write to MCA, Gerakan, SUPP Ministers and MPs to ascertain whether they are prepared, in the spirit of ‘triple unity’

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the Perak DAP anniversary dinner held in Ipoh on Sunday, 4.9.1983 at 8 p.m.

DAP to write to MCA, Gerakan, SUPP Ministers and MPs to ascertain whether they are prepared, in the spirit of ‘triple unity’ to work with DAP to ensure that the Government, in Parliament and Cabinet, accept the Cultural Memorandum of 15 Chinese national organisation and Tung/Chiau Chung

On August 7, I announced at the DAP Bukit Mertajam Branch Anniversary Dinner that the DAP is prepared to accept the concept of ‘triple unity’ and work with the MCA, Gerakan, SUPP, the Chinese national organisations and Tung/Chiau Chung to ensure that the Government, in Parliament and Cabinet, accept the Cultural Memorandum of the 15 Chinese national organisations and Tung/Chiau Continue reading DAP to write to MCA, Gerakan, SUPP Ministers and MPs to ascertain whether they are prepared, in the spirit of ‘triple unity’

Malaysians must be realists and not escapists if they are to effect changes in government policy, as the building of a multi-cultural as distinct from a mono-cultural Malaysian national culture

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the DAP Kuantan Branch reception at Kuantan Town Hall to celebrate the DAP Raub by-election victory held on Saturday, 27th August 1983 at 8 p.m.

Malaysians must be realists and not escapists if they are to effect changes in government policy, as the building of a multi-cultural as distinct from a mono-cultural Malaysian national culture

Malaysians must be realists and not escapists if they are to have any success to affect changes in government nation building policy, whether in the political, economic, education, social and cultural spheres. Continue reading Malaysians must be realists and not escapists if they are to effect changes in government policy, as the building of a multi-cultural as distinct from a mono-cultural Malaysian national culture