Category: DAP

DAP Selangor completes re-organisation of Serdang branches and cancels suspension orders on four branches in Serdang

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the re-election of the Serdang Liaison Committee at Sungei Besi Mines on Monday, 10th June 1974 at 8 p.m.

1. DAP Selangor completes re-organisation of Serdang branches and cancels suspension orders on four branches in Serdang

The re-election of the Serdang Liaison Committee tonight marks the completion by the DAP Selangor of the re-organisation of the four branches in Serdang, namely Serdang Bahru branch, Sungei Besi Mines Branch, Puchong Branch and Kuchai Branch, which were suspended six weeks ago. All the suspension orders have now been cancelled. Continue reading DAP Selangor completes re-organisation of Serdang branches and cancels suspension orders on four branches in Serdang

DAP Proud that it is not only the most credible opposition in Malaysia, but is the only opposition party in West Malaysia which won both Parliamentary and State seats in the last general elections which have stood firm and steadfast by the people

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at a DAP Public Rally at Serdang Bahru new village on Saturday, 11th May 1974 at 8 p.m.

DAP Proud that it is not only the most credible opposition in Malaysia, but is the only opposition party in West Malaysia which won both Parliamentary and State seats in the last general elections which have stood firm and steadfast by the people

The Democratic Action Party can rightly be proud that it is not only the most credible opposition party in Malaysia, but is the only opposition party in West Malaysia which won both Parliamentary and State seats in the last general elections which have remained faithful to the hopes, aspirations and the mandate of the people. Continue reading DAP Proud that it is not only the most credible opposition in Malaysia, but is the only opposition party in West Malaysia which won both Parliamentary and State seats in the last general elections which have stood firm and steadfast by the people

May Day Message by DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang

May Day Message by DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang

The Democratic Action Party joins the workers in Malaysia to rededicate themselves to the cause of labour, of raising the status of the working class in Malaysia and enhancing the dignity of their role in building the nation, on the occasion of this year’s May Day.

The workers in Malaysia have been a very downtrodden class of people in a Malaysia where the capital ists and the moneyed interests are given preference and priority in all governmental departments. Continue reading May Day Message by DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang

DAP branches must be prepared for general elections to be held within the next six months

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr. Lim Kit Siang, to a meeting of DAP Branches in the Ipoh/ Menglembu area, comprising Buntong Branch, Kampong Simee Branch, Pasir Pinji Branch, Gunong Rapat Branch, Menglembu Branch, and Kg. Tawas Branch at DAP Ipoh office o Saturday, 2nd March 1974 at 7 p.m.

1. DAP branches must be prepared for general elections to be held within the next six months

DAP branches and members must redouble their efforts and be prepared for general elections to be held within the next six months.

The publication by the Elections Commission of its recommendations for new Parliamentary and State constituencies is the latest indication of general elections around the corner, despite the statement by the Elections Commission Chairman that Parliament can continue till February 1976. Continue reading DAP branches must be prepared for general elections to be held within the next six months

Call on Datuk Hussein Onn, to take action against profiteering by importers

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr. Lim Kit Siang, at the general meeting of the Malacca Division of the DAP Youth Movement on Saturday, 23rd February 1974 at 10 a.m.

1. Call on Datuk Hussein Onn, to take action against profiteering by importers who make 100 per cent profits.

Early this week, the Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Hussein Onn, announced that the government was to take “immediate and urgent measures” to check hoarding and profiteering

This is not the first time that he government has announced steps to fight profiteering and hoarding but up to date, all government measures to fight profiteering and check price increases have failed. Whether the present government measures against hoarding and profiteering will also fail, only time will tell. Continue reading Call on Datuk Hussein Onn, to take action against profiteering by importers

Call on political parties, consumer movements and public organisations to form a united front to campaign against another round of oil price increases

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr. Lim Kit Siang, to the Selangor DAP State Convention held at 63-D Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, 17th February 1974 at 10 a.m.

1. Call on political parties, consumer movements and public organisations to form a united front to campaign against another round of oil price increases

Just before Christmas last year, the Alliance government gave in to the pressure of the five international oil companies in Malaysia, Shell, Esso, Caltex, Mobil, and British-Petroluem, and allowed big increases in the prices of petrol, diesel, and fuel oil. Continue reading Call on political parties, consumer movements and public organisations to form a united front to campaign against another round of oil price increases

Fan Yew Teng’s case – encroachment against basic freedoms

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr.Lim Kit Siang, to a meeting of DAP Selangor State leaders, branch officials and activities at the DAP Kuala Lumpur Branch at 63-D Jalan Sultan, on Sunday, 8th July 1973 at 2p.m.

1. Fan Yew Teng’s case: A test of the people’s will to withstand undermocratic encroachment against basic freedoms.

Three days ago, Sdr. Fan Yew Teng, DAP National Organising Secretary and M.P. for Kempar, was re-arrested and re-charged under the Sedition Act after winning an appeal all the way to the Privy Council on the same subject matter.

It is clear to all that the re-charge is motivated solely by political considerations on the hope of breaking the will of Sdr.Fan Yew Teng and other DAP leaders and activities to oppose the unjust and undemocratic policies of the Alliance, or to bankrupt the party by involving it in expensive litigation, or preferably both.

Of all the opposition parties in Malaysia, no other party has suffered greater persecution or suppression than the DAP, for it is the only party which has dared to stand up unflinchingly for the rights of the downtrodden as amply illustrated by our record in Parliament, the State Assemblies and in public. Continue reading Fan Yew Teng’s case – encroachment against basic freedoms

DAP remains the sole credible, constructive and creative Opposition Party in Malaysia

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr. Lim Kit Siang, when addressing members and supporters at Kampong Coldstream, Tapah, on Saturday, 2nd September 1972 at 7 p.m.

DAP remains the sole credible, constructive and creative Opposition Party in Malaysia

Great changes have taken place on the Malaysian political scene in the past two years. Virtually no part was spared a grave test of its own political ability to survive in the face of changing situations, whether in the ruling party or for those in the Opposition. Continue reading DAP remains the sole credible, constructive and creative Opposition Party in Malaysia

Application by a teacher for permission to take part in DAP politics

Adjournment speech by DAP Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr. Lim Kit Siang, in the Dewan Ra’kyat on 17 August 1972.

Application by a teacher for permission to take part in DAP politics

I rise today to bring up the matter of the application by a teacher at Kuala Kangsar Clifford Primary School in Perak, Mr. P.Patto, to take part in politics. Mr. Patto is a member of the DAP and would like to take active part in the activities of the Party. Continue reading Application by a teacher for permission to take part in DAP politics

From the SG’s Desk

Comrade,

With the restoration of a united leadership, disciplined party and a credible political image following the party purges of June 18, 1972, the DAP has already embarked on a series of political and organisational initiatives.

The expansion of the Party in Perak, especially in the Kinta Valley, has been unusually rapid. Since May 1, the Black Day for the people of Perak for on that day the PPP entered into Alliance coalition embrace, the DAP has formed half a dozen branches in the Kinta vicinity, two of which had already been officially opened.

Selangor is being reorganised and reactivated under the leadership of Sdr. Fan Yew Teng, and in the next few months, we should see the healthy reorganisation of the DAP in Selangor. Continue reading From the SG’s Desk