Category: Democracy

Democracy ala South as advocated by Mahathir must allow public rallies and fair and free television, radio and newspaper coverage to all contesting parties and candidates during elections

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, when opening the Malacca DAP State Convention at the City Bayview Hotel, Malacca on Sunday, 18th September, 1994 at 10 am.

Democracy ala South as advocated by Mahathir must allow public rallies and fair and free television, radio and newspaper coverage to all contesting parties and candidates during elections.

The Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, said in Jakarta on Friday that the countries of the South should be allowed to develop, democracy according to their own definition. Continue reading Democracy ala South as advocated by Mahathir must allow public rallies and fair and free television, radio and newspaper coverage to all contesting parties and candidates during elections

If Barisan Nasional fulfils its election promise in Sabah to raise its per capita income to RM10,000 in year 2,000, Sabah will overtake Penang in six years although Penang’s present per capita income is about twice that of Sabah

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, at the DAP Tanjong 3 dinner-ceramah held at Chai Lena Park, Penang on Friday, 25th March 1994 at 8 pm

If Barisan Nasional fulfils its election promise in Sabah to raise its per capita income to RM10,000 in year 2,000, Sabah will overtake Penang in six years although Penang’s present per capita income is about twice that of Sabah

The international reputation of Malaysia had recently been tarnished by two undemocratic developments in Sabah: Continue reading If Barisan Nasional fulfils its election promise in Sabah to raise its per capita income to RM10,000 in year 2,000, Sabah will overtake Penang in six years although Penang’s present per capita income is about twice that of Sabah

The swearing-in of Joseph Pairin as Sabah Chief Minister has foiled the 36-hour illegal, undemocratic and unconstitutional attempt to derail democracy in Sabah

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and. MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Monday, February 21, 1994:

The swearing-in of Joseph Pairin as Sabah Chief Minister has foiled the 36-hour illegal, undemocratic and unconstitutional attempt to derail democracy in Sabah

The swearing-in of Joseph Pairin Kitingan as Sabah Chief Minister has foiled the 36-hour illegal, undemocratic and unconstitutional attempt to derail democracy in Sabah. Continue reading The swearing-in of Joseph Pairin as Sabah Chief Minister has foiled the 36-hour illegal, undemocratic and unconstitutional attempt to derail democracy in Sabah

Barisan Nasional is being very irresponsible in making promises in the Sabah general election which its leaders must know are impossible to fulfil

Press Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Slang, on his arrival at the Kota Kinabalu Airport en route to Sandakan on Tuesday, February 15, 1994 at 12 noon

Barisan Nasional is being very irresponsible in making promises in the Sabah general election which its leaders must know are impossible to fulfil

The Barisan Nasional is being very irresponsible in making promises in the Sabah general election which its leaders must know are impossible to fulfil. Continue reading Barisan Nasional is being very irresponsible in making promises in the Sabah general election which its leaders must know are impossible to fulfil

Mahathir’s condemnation of absolute freedom should not used as an excuse to violate democratic freedoms and human rights of Malaysians

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Tuesday, 31st August 1993:

Mahathir’s condemnation of absolute freedom should not used as an excuse to violate democratic freedoms and human rights of Malaysians

In his national Day message, the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohemed, returned to one of his favourite topics – condemnation of the Western democracy for its conspiracy to undermine Malaysia by wanting Malaysia to practice absolutre freedom. Continue reading Mahathir’s condemnation of absolute freedom should not used as an excuse to violate democratic freedoms and human rights of Malaysians

Call on Malaysian youth movements and youths to be the conscience of the nation and be in the forefront to expand the limits of democracy and human rights in Malaysia

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, at the opening of the Young Malaysian Movement Youth leaders training workcamp at the University of Malaya Forth Residential College, Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, 19th June 1993

Call on Malaysian youth movements and youths to be the conscience of the nation and be in the forefront to expand the limits of democracy and human rights in Malaysia

I will start off with the following message which I have written for the souvenir programme for your training workcamp: Continue reading Call on Malaysian youth movements and youths to be the conscience of the nation and be in the forefront to expand the limits of democracy and human rights in Malaysia

I agree with Mahathir that there can be no unlimited freedom in Malaysia but he is wrong when he claims that Malaysia has a good record on democracy and human rights

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, at the Bintulu DAP Branch 15th anniversary dinner held in Bintulu on Tuesday, 1st June 1993 at 7 p.m.

I agree with Mahathir that there can be no unlimited freedom in Malaysia but he is wrong when he claims that Malaysia has a good record on democracy and human rights

At the Gerakan annual general meeting last weekend, the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed said Malaysia would avoid practicing democracy in its absolute sense and that unlimited freedom was dangerous as riots could easily take place in the country’s plural society. He then went on to accuse critics of Malaysian democracy and human rights as slaves and stooges of Western ideas and countries. Continue reading I agree with Mahathir that there can be no unlimited freedom in Malaysia but he is wrong when he claims that Malaysia has a good record on democracy and human rights

Government’s move to de-register Semangat 46 shacking and most undemocratic

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang an Saturday, April 3, 1993:

Government’s move to de-register Semangat 46 shacking and most undemocratic

The Government’s move to de-register Semangat 46 is shocking and most undemocratic, and raises the question whether the Constitution Amendments to remove the Rulers’ immunity is the beginning of a democratisation process or the opposite. Continue reading Government’s move to de-register Semangat 46 shacking and most undemocratic

Election Commission’s ‘surrender’ a great and historic victory for DAP in its defence of the democratic and constitutional rights of Malaysians

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Tuesday, 16th February 1993:

Election Commission’s ‘surrender’ a great and historic victory for DAP in its defence of the democratic and constitutional rights of Malaysians

The ‘surrender’ of the Election Commission in my suit challenging the legality and constitutionality of its review of the electoral constituencies – together with the paying of costs by the Election Commission – is a great and historic victory for the DAP in its defence of the democratic and constitutional rights of Malaysians. Continue reading Election Commission’s ‘surrender’ a great and historic victory for DAP in its defence of the democratic and constitutional rights of Malaysians

Call on Nelson Mandela to speak up for the abolition of the Internal Security Act when he visits Malaysia next month

Speech by Parliamentary opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, at the launching of the book ‘Escape from Tyranny in Malaysia’ by Zulkifri Ahman at the Plaza Inn, Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, 29th September 1990 at 11 am.

Call on Nelson Mandela to speak up for the abolition of the Internal Security Act when he visits Malaysia next month.

I am honored to be invited by my friend, Zulkifli Ahman, to launch his book ‘Escape from Tyranny in Malaysia’ in English. Continue reading Call on Nelson Mandela to speak up for the abolition of the Internal Security Act when he visits Malaysia next month