Category: DAP

Final warning to MCA to halt its baseless and irresponsible attacks on DAP for Tan Koon Swan’s arrest in Singapore, or the DAP will launch political counterattacks nation wide

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Saturday, January 25, 1986:

Final warning to MCA to halt its baseless and irresponsible attacks on DAP for Tan Koon Swan’s arrest in Singapore, or the DAP will launch political counterattacks nation wide

In its attempt to divert public attention on the reasons for the arrest in Singapore of MCA President, Tan Koon Swan, the MCA has decided to ‘politicise’ the issue, and to work up emotions the MCA members and hopefully among the Malaysian Chinese. Continue reading Final warning to MCA to halt its baseless and irresponsible attacks on DAP for Tan Koon Swan’s arrest in Singapore, or the DAP will launch political counterattacks nation wide

All DAP State Committee told to submit draft State manifestos to Dap National General Elections Committee next month

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP For Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the Malacca DAP State Committee meeting held at Malacca on 24th Dec.1985 at 8pm

All DAP State Committee told to submit draft State manifestos to Dap National General Elections Committee next month

All DAP State Committees had been told to submit draft state manifestos for the next general elections to the DAP National General Elections Committee next month. Continue reading All DAP State Committee told to submit draft State manifestos to Dap National General Elections Committee next month

DAP forms a national committee headed by Dr. Tan Seng Giaw to plan and organise nation-wide memorial meetings in the memory of Lim Lian Geo

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Malacca on Sunday, 22.12.1985:

DAP forms a national committee headed by Dr. Tan Seng Giaw to plan and organise nation-wide memorial meetings in the memory of Lim Lian Geok

The DAP Central Working Committee, at an emergency meeting in Petaling Jaya yesterday after the funeral of Lim Lian Geok, has set up a national committee to plan and organise nation-wide memorial meetings to commemorate the spirit, sacrifice and struggle of Lim Lian Geok. Continue reading DAP forms a national committee headed by Dr. Tan Seng Giaw to plan and organise nation-wide memorial meetings in the memory of Lim Lian Geo

DAP to make an important statement on human rights at the public launching of the book ‘Human Rights in Malaysia’ at the Transport Workers’ Union Hall on Tuesday night

Speech by the Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the National DAP Publicity Secretaries’ meeting held at DAP PJ headquarters on Sunday, Dec. 8, 1985 at 11 a.m.

DAP to make an important statement on human rights at the public launching of the book ‘Human Rights in Malaysia’ at the Transport Workers’ Union Hall on Tuesday night

The DAP will make an important statement on human rights at the public launching of the book ‘Human Rights in Malaysia’ at the Transport Workers’ Union Hall on Tuesday night, 10th December 1985 at 8 p.m. Continue reading DAP to make an important statement on human rights at the public launching of the book ‘Human Rights in Malaysia’ at the Transport Workers’ Union Hall on Tuesday night

DAP Central Executive Committee to meet over general elections plans on Dec. 7, 1985

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Malacca on Monday, 18.11.1985:

DAP Central Executive Committee to meet over general elections plans on Dec. 7, 1985

The DAP Central Executive Committee will meet in Petaling Jaya on Saturday, Dec. 7, 1985 to discuss plans for the next general elections, which is expected to be held before April 1986, and most probably in February immediately after the Chinese New Year. Continue reading DAP Central Executive Committee to meet over general elections plans on Dec. 7, 1985

Political Declaration by Chinese organisations must not have ulterior political motives or orchestrated by unseen political hands if it is not to lose its impact, meaning and purpose.

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Malacca on Thursday, 10th Oct. 1985:

Political Declaration by Chinese organisations must not have ulterior political motives or orchestrated by unseen political hands if it is not to lose its impact, meaning and purpose.

With the approach of general elections, expected to be held any time from December 1985 to April 1986, it is natural for the mushrooming of political or political-related activities whether by political or non-political organisations. Continue reading Political Declaration by Chinese organisations must not have ulterior political motives or orchestrated by unseen political hands if it is not to lose its impact, meaning and purpose.

Call on DAP leaders and members not to rule out completely the possibility of general elections being held by early next year

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secreatry- General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the Perak DAP State Committee meeting held at Teluk Intan DAP branch premises, Teluk Intan, Perak on Saturday, Sept 14 .1985 at 4 p.m.

Call on DAP leaders and members not to rule out completely the possibility of general elections being held by early next year.

The prevailing opinion today is that it is impossible for general elections to be held this year, and that because of the MCA troubles, general elections could be held as late as 1987 for the full parliamentary term to be completed. Continue reading Call on DAP leaders and members not to rule out completely the possibility of general elections being held by early next year

DAP will give priority emphasis to tightening up party discipline in the next three months

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary- General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the Petaling Jaya Old Town DAP Branch Committee meeting held in Petaling Jaya on Saturday, 14.9.1985 at 8 p.m.

DAP will give priority emphasis to tightening up party discipline in the next three months

The DAP Central Executive Committee has decided to give priority emphasis to the next three months to tighten up party discipline, because without discipline, no political party would have the unit, cohesion and strengthen to pursue its political objectives. Continue reading DAP will give priority emphasis to tightening up party discipline in the next three months

DAP formally applies for a DAP Parliamentary and State Assembly delegation to visit China at end of the year

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary- General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the Penang DAP State Committee meeting held at Penang DAP Hqrs on Saturday, 7.9.1985 at 4pm

DAP formally applies for a DAP Parliamentary and State Assembly delegation to visit China at end of the year

Last week, I formally submitted a written application to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Datuk Musa Hitam, for permission for a DAP Parliamentary and State Assembly delegation to make a two—week visit to China in December 1985/January 1986. Continue reading DAP formally applies for a DAP Parliamentary and State Assembly delegation to visit China at end of the year

Call for a Royal Commission of Inquiry headed by Tunku Abdul Rahman to inquire into the problems of National Unity to prepare Malaysia for the 21st century in 15 years’ time

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary- General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the DAP 28th National Day Reception to honour YTM Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al Haj as Bapa Malaysia at Dewan Hang Tuah, Malacca on Friday, 30th August 1985 at 5.30 p.m.

Call for a Royal Commission of Inquiry headed by Tunku Abdul Rahman to inquire into the problems of National Unity to prepare Malaysia for the 21st century in 15 years’ time

YTM Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al Haj, Distinguished Guests, Saudara—Saudara dan Saudari—saudari: Continue reading Call for a Royal Commission of Inquiry headed by Tunku Abdul Rahman to inquire into the problems of National Unity to prepare Malaysia for the 21st century in 15 years’ time