Category: DAP

DAP calls for the implementation of Clause 45(4)(b) of the Malaysian Constitution to have Senators elected by the people

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the first meeting of DAP Perak Members of Parliament and State Assemblymen at Kuala Lumpur Branch on Sunday, 15 th Sept. 1974 at 2 p.m.

1. DAP calls for the implementation of Clause 45(4)(b) of the Malaysian Constitution to have Senators elected by the people

By the end of this month, there will be a total of 18 vacancies in the Dewan Negara when two more Senators complete their terms. Out of the present 16 vacancies, seven Senators resigned to contest the general elections (with Datuk Wong Seng Chow and Mr. Thomas Kana failing to be elected into the Dewan Rakyat), eight others completed their terms recently while another has died. Continue reading DAP calls for the implementation of Clause 45(4)(b) of the Malaysian Constitution to have Senators elected by the people

DAP Members of Parliament and State Assemblymen instructed to double up as spokesmen of rural Malays in Parliament and State Assemblies

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Kota Melaka, Mr. Lim Kit Siang, at the first meeting of the new batch of 9 DAP Members of Parliament and 23 State Assemblymen at DAP Jalan Sultan Office, Kuala Lumpur, on Sunday, 1st Sept. at 10 a.m.

1. DAP Members of Parliament and State Assemblymen instructed to double up as spokesmen of rural Malays in Parliament and State Assemblies

Eight days ago, the people of Malaysia elected nine DAP Members of Parliament and 23 State Assemblymen to represent them in Parliament and the State Assemblies. Continue reading DAP Members of Parliament and State Assemblymen instructed to double up as spokesmen of rural Malays in Parliament and State Assemblies

DAP to establish a Federal Territory division to expand and deepen the party organisation

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at a party for workers and supporters for the federal Territory Parliamentary general elections on Saturday, 31st August 1974 at 8 p.m.

1. DAP to establish a Federal Territory division to expand and deepen the party organisation

In winning two federal territory Parliamentary seats, the Kuala Lumpur Bandar and Sungei Besi, and our good performance in Damansara and Kepong, the DAP has confirmed that it is the major political force in the Federal Territory. Continue reading DAP to establish a Federal Territory division to expand and deepen the party organisation

All DAP branches and members should immediately prepare for the next general elections

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliamentary for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, to members, supporters and well-wishers at the DAP Headquarters at Petaling Jaya on Monday, 26th August 1974 at 8 p.m.

1. All DAP branches and members should immediately prepare for the next general elections

The impressive victory of the DAP in the August 24 general elections is not the end of our political struggle, but only the beginning and I call on all DAP leaders, officials, members, and supporters to immediately begin to prepare for the next general elections. Continue reading All DAP branches and members should immediately prepare for the next general elections

DAP calls for the establishment of a permanent Commission

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Parliamentary Candidate for Kato Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at a DAP Public Rally at Gajah on Wednesday, 21st August 1974 at 7.30 p.m.

1. DAP calls for the establishment of a permanent Commission entrusted with the twin tasks of ensuring that the Malay poor and the non-Malay National Front’s economic development plans.

In my public rally speech in Tanjong Malim on Sunday, 18th August, I challenged the National Front to set up a Commission of Inquiry to find cut whether the New Economic Policy and the Second Malaysia Plan have benefitted the rich Malays or the poor Malays in the last five years’ of operation. Continue reading DAP calls for the establishment of a permanent Commission

OPEN LETTER AND CHALLENGE TO ALL MCA, GERAKAN, PPP AND PEKEMAS PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATES.

DAP Secretary-General and Parliamentary Candidates for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, today issued the following open letter and challenge to all MCA, Gerakan, PPP and Pekemas Parliamentary Candidates:

With the approach of the August 24 Polling Day, all the MCA, PPP, Gerakan, MIC and even Pekemas Parliamentary Candidates who in past two years had shown no interest about the fate and future of Chinese education inside or outside Parliament, have suddenly declared their concern and support for the case of Chinese education.

I hereby issue an open letter and challenge to all MCA, Gerakan, MIC, PPP and Pekemas Parliamentary Candidates to declare, firmly and without any vaguely, their stand on a Ten-Point Charter on Chinese Education in Malaysia. This is my open letter and challenge to all MCA, Gerakan, PPP and Pekemas Parliamentary Candidates: Continue reading OPEN LETTER AND CHALLENGE TO ALL MCA, GERAKAN, PPP AND PEKEMAS PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATES.

Chances of DAP capturing Perak State Government good

Statement by DAP Secretary-General and Parliamentary Candidate for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at a Press Conference in Ipoh on Monday, 19th August 1974 at 11.30 a.m.

1. Chances of DAP capturing Perak State Government good

The chances of the DAP capturing Perak State Government in the August 24 general elections is good, provided that every vote is cast for the Rocket candidate.

At the Malaysian level, the National Front will form the Malaysian government with Tun Razak again as Prime Minister, but I urge the people where all the 46 Parliamentary candidates of the DAP is contesting to solidly vote for DAP candidates to deny the two-thirds majority to the National front to tamper with the constitution at will. Continue reading Chances of DAP capturing Perak State Government good

DAP very confident about the outcome of the 1974 General Elections with a strong national tide in favour of the DAP

Statement by DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang at a Mid-General Elections Press Conferences on Sunday, 16th August 1974 at Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur at 2 p.m.

1. DAP very confident about the outcome of the 1974 General Elections with a strong national tide in favour of the DAP

After the initial confusion of the first few days after Nomination, because of the multiplicity of candidates, parties and personalities, the 1974 General Elections have fully clarified into an electoral contest between the DAP and the National Front, with the Pekemas, PSRM and independent candidates where the DAP is contesting playing sideshows. Continue reading DAP very confident about the outcome of the 1974 General Elections with a strong national tide in favour of the DAP

DAP decides to boycott Radio Malaysia political broadcast in protest against being allotted only 13 minutes and describes the 1974 General Elections as the ‘most unfair and undemocratic general election’ in the history of Malaysia

DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang, today issued the following statement:

DAP decides to boycott Radio Malaysia political broadcast in protest against being allotted only 13 minutes and describes the 1974 General Elections as the ‘most unfair and undemocratic general election’ in the history of Malaysia

The Democratic Action Party has decided to boycott the Radio Malaysia political broadcast in protest against being allotted only 13 minutes of radio time. Continue reading DAP decides to boycott Radio Malaysia political broadcast in protest against being allotted only 13 minutes and describes the 1974 General Elections as the ‘most unfair and undemocratic general election’ in the history of Malaysia

Why Malaysians must unite on 24 August and solidly support DAP candidates

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Parliamentary Candidates for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at a DAP Public Rally at the Esplanade on Tuesday, 13th August 1974 at 9 p.m.

1. Why Malaysians must unite on 24 August and solidly support DAP candidates to deny the two-thirds majority to the National Front.

The general elections on August 24 will determine whether we are going to have a healthier and more meaningful democracy in Malaysia, or whether democracy is to suffer more setbacks and blows. Continue reading Why Malaysians must unite on 24 August and solidly support DAP candidates