Category: DAP

DAP CEC accepts resignation of S.Asameley as Assemblyman for Prai and would forward his resignation letter to the Penang Speaker next week

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Saturday, 15th June, 1991:

DAP CEC accepts resignation of S.Asameley as Assemblyman for Prai and would forward his resignation letter to the Penang Speaker next week

The DAP Central Executive Committee, after a three-and-a-half hour meeting in Petaling Jaya last night, unanimously decided to accept the resignation of S.Asameley as Assemblyman for Prai. Continue reading DAP CEC accepts resignation of S.Asameley as Assemblyman for Prai and would forward his resignation letter to the Penang Speaker next week

Resignation as DAP Secretary-General for the DAP’s setbacks and failure to meet expectations in general elections

Press Conference Statement by DAP Secretary-General, DAP MP for Tanjung and Assemblyman for Padang Kota, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Wednesday, 24th October 1990 at 12 noon

Resignation as DAP Secretary-General for the DAP’s setbacks and failure to meet expectations in general elections

I have yesterday submitted my letter of resignation as DAP Secretary-General to the DAP National Chairman, Dr. Chen Man Hin. Continue reading Resignation as DAP Secretary-General for the DAP’s setbacks and failure to meet expectations in general elections

Victory without joy in 1990 general election

By DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Monday, Oct 22. 1990:

Victory without joy in 1990 general election

I am humbled and greatly moved by the great support of the people of Padang Kota and Tanjung in electing me State Assemblyman for Padang Kota and re-electing me MP for Tanjung with a 17.469 majority. Continue reading Victory without joy in 1990 general election

Lim Kit Siang clarifies Watan Report on 21st October 1990 on ‘addin’ and ‘ketuanan Melayu’

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Tuesday, 21st October 1990.

Lim Kit Siang clarifies Watan Report on 21st October 1990 on ‘addin’ and ‘ketuanan Melayu’

I wish to clarify the Watan front-page report today dated 21st October 1990 stating that in an interview with Watan, I stated that the DAP accepted Islam as ‘addin’ as being fought for by Angkatan Perpaduan Umah and that the DAP accepted ‘ketuanan Melayu’. Continue reading Lim Kit Siang clarifies Watan Report on 21st October 1990 on ‘addin’ and ‘ketuanan Melayu’

However slim the chances, I will not give up in my endeavour to persuade lam Thye to change his mind to retire from politics

Speech by Parliamentary opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, at the opening of the Negri Sembilan DAP State Convention at Catholic Centre Seremban on Sunday, 30th September 1990 at 10 am.

However slim the chances, I will not give up in my endeavour to persuade lam Thye to change his mind to retire from politics

All signs point to a general elections being held next month. Today, however, I will not talk about the politics of the coming general elections, as I still feel desolate at the personal level at the announcement by Sdr. Lee lam Thye to retire from politics. Continue reading However slim the chances, I will not give up in my endeavour to persuade lam Thye to change his mind to retire from politics

Lam Thye’s political retirement is a major setback for the DAP and the struggle to bring about a two-coalition system in Malaysia

Speech by Parliamentary opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, at the Batu Pahat DAP Branch Ceramah to welcome the entry of the 27 Chinese educationists and civil rights activists in to the DAPO held at Ai Chun Girls Chinese Primary School, Batu Pahat on Sunday, 30th September 1990 at 9 am.

Lam Thye’s political retirement is a major setback for the DAP and the struggle to bring about a two-coalition system in Malaysia.

I had not wanted to attend tonight’s ceramah in Batu Pahat, as my heart is still very heavy over the announcement by Sdr. Lee Lam Thye yesterday to retire from politics. Continue reading Lam Thye’s political retirement is a major setback for the DAP and the struggle to bring about a two-coalition system in Malaysia

Directive to all DAP officials and members not to make any comments on the matter of Lam Thye’s resignation to allow the situation to cool off

By Parliamentary opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, 28th September 1990:

Directive to all DAP officials and members not to make any comments on the matter of Lam Thye’s resignation to allow the situation to cool off

I am issuing a directive, with instant effect, to all DAP officials and members, especially in the Federal Territory, not to make any comments to the press, whether on the record or off the record, on the matter of the resignation of Sdr. Lee Lam Thye as DAP Federal Territory Chairman. Continue reading Directive to all DAP officials and members not to make any comments on the matter of Lam Thye’s resignation to allow the situation to cool off

Tan Kok Wai being called up to explain the FT DAP situation

By Parliamentary opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Thursday, 27th September 1990:

Tan Kok Wai being called up to explain the FT DAP situation

I am officially calling up the Federal Territory DAP State Secretary and MP for Sungei Besi, Sdr Tan Kok Wai, to explain the Federal Territory DAP situation. Continue reading Tan Kok Wai being called up to explain the FT DAP situation

I have absolute confidence and faith that Lam Thye’s resignation as DAP FT Chairman is not because he is considering joining another political party

By Parliamentary opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, 26th September 1990:

I have absolute confidence and faith that Lam Thye’s resignation as DAP FT Chairman is not because he is considering joining another political party.

I have absolute confidence and faith that Lam Thye’s resignation as DAP FT Chairman is not because he is considering joining another political party. Continue reading I have absolute confidence and faith that Lam Thye’s resignation as DAP FT Chairman is not because he is considering joining another political party

Kit Siang urges Lam Thye to withdraw his resignation letter and to continue as DAP Federal Territory Chairman

By Parliamentary opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Monday, 24th September 1990:

Kit Siang urges Lam Thye to withdraw his resignation letter and to continue as DAP Federal Territory Chairman

I urge Sdr. Lee Lam Thye to withdraw his letter of resignation as Dap Federal Territory Chairman. Continue reading Kit Siang urges Lam Thye to withdraw his resignation letter and to continue as DAP Federal Territory Chairman