Category: Ecomomic Policies

Samy Vellu should resign as MIC President and Cabinet Minister because in the past 20 years, while MIC leaders have become rich and enjoyed the good thing in life, the ordinary Indians have become the most neglected and backward community in Malaysia

Addendum to Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, on the Second OPP and NDP in the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday, June 18, 1991 (to be inserted before the portion on “Can Malaysia develop a culture of merit and competitiveness to enable Malaysia to stand tall in the world” in page 17)

Samy Vellu should resign as MIC President and Cabinet Minister because in the past 20 years, while MIC leaders have become rich and enjoyed the good thing in life, the ordinary Indians have become the most neglected and backward community in Malaysia

In 1985, the MIC President and then Works Minister, Datuk Samy Vellu reminded Malaysian Indians that the New Economic Policy was launched by the government for all communities. Continue reading Samy Vellu should resign as MIC President and Cabinet Minister because in the past 20 years, while MIC leaders have become rich and enjoyed the good thing in life, the ordinary Indians have become the most neglected and backward community in Malaysia

DAP suggests that Dr.Mahathir introduce his motion for OPP on Monday and stand down debate on the motion for a week for MPs to study the OPP and get public feedback

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, 14th June, 1991:

DAP suggests that Dr.Mahathir introduce his motion for OPP on Monday and stand down debate on the motion for a week for MPs to study the OPP and get public feedback

I have not received any reply yet from the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr.Mahathir Mohamed, asking for an urgent meeting on the business of Parliament which begins next week. Continue reading DAP suggests that Dr.Mahathir introduce his motion for OPP on Monday and stand down debate on the motion for a week for MPs to study the OPP and get public feedback

Is OPP giving separate categories for Ibans, Kadazans and Orang Asli to ensure they get their rightful share for ‘bumiputra development

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Monday, June 10, 1991:

Is OPP giving separate categories for Ibans, Kadazans and Orang Asli to ensure they get their rightful share for ‘bumiputra development

MIC President, Datuk Samy Vellu, said that the Cabinet has agreed is categories the Indian community as separate from the other on-bumiputras in the Outline Perspective Plan. Continue reading Is OPP giving separate categories for Ibans, Kadazans and Orang Asli to ensure they get their rightful share for ‘bumiputra development

Three important reasons why the OPP debate should not begin on the first day of Parliament on June 17

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Saturday, June 8 1991:

Three important reasons why the OPP debate should not begin on the first day of Parliament on June 17

There are three important reasons why the Outline Perspective Plan debate in parliament should not begin on the first sitting of the Dewan Rakyat on June 17 and why all MPs should be given full ample time of one months to study the OPP and the National Economic Consultative (NECC) report and to get public feedback before any parliamentary debate. Continue reading Three important reasons why the OPP debate should not begin on the first day of Parliament on June 17

Kit Siang asks for urgent meeting with Dr.Mahathir to ensure all MPs get ample time to study OPP before parliamentary debate

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, June 7 1991:

Kit Siang asks for urgent meeting with Dr.Mahathir to ensure all MPs get ample time to study OPP before parliamentary debate

I have asked for urgent meeting with the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr.Mahathir Mohamed, to ensure that all MPs get ample time to study Outline Perspective Plan 1991-2000 before parliamentary debate. Continue reading Kit Siang asks for urgent meeting with Dr.Mahathir to ensure all MPs get ample time to study OPP before parliamentary debate

MCA and Gerakan leaders are now competing to announce the principles and strategies they have abandoned under the second Outline Perspective Plan

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Monday, 27th May 1991:

MCA and Gerakan leaders are now competing to announce the principles and strategies they have abandoned under the second Outline Perspective Plan.

There is a strange phenomenon in present Malaysian politics. Normally, when a country is on the eve of a new five or ten-year plan, Government leaders will be announcing the new principles, strategies and goals that the people can look forward to in the next decade or two. Continue reading MCA and Gerakan leaders are now competing to announce the principles and strategies they have abandoned under the second Outline Perspective Plan

Dr. Mahathir was never sincere in wanting to have the NECC as a forum to seek a national consensus for post-1990 national economic policies

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Wednesday, 29th August, 1990:

Dr. Mahathir was never sincere in wanting to have the NECC as a forum to seek a national consensus for post-1990 national economic policies.

The press today reported the withdrawal of five more mem¬bers from the National Economic Consultative Council (NECC) in protest against the lack of sincerity of the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, in establishing the NECC, which was, most recently illustrated by his speech to the Harvard Club last week. Continue reading Dr. Mahathir was never sincere in wanting to have the NECC as a forum to seek a national consensus for post-1990 national economic policies

Why didn’t the Government dissolve the NECC as it refuses to accept all its recommendations?

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, to a meeting of officials of Muar DAP Branches held in Muar on Saturday, 25th August 1990 at 8 pm

Why didn’t the Government dissolve the NECC as it refuses to accept all its recommendations?

In his speech to the Harvard Club of Malaysia dinner on Wednesday night, the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, said that the Government is not bound to accept all recommendations of the National Economic Consultative Council (NECC) on the ground that the DAP and several representatives of Chinese organisations as well as one representing inter-religious groups had withdrawn from it. Continue reading Why didn’t the Government dissolve the NECC as it refuses to accept all its recommendations?

DAP prepared to return to the NECC if Dr. Mahathir is sincere about the NECC and will abide by the NECC report

Press Statement (2) by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Sunday, July 29, 1990:

DAP prepared to return to the NECC if Dr. Mahathir is sincere about the NECC and will abide by the NECC report

After the opening of the 37th MCA General Assembly yesterday, the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, again attacked the DAP for our withdrawal from the National Economic Consultative Council (NECC). Continue reading DAP prepared to return to the NECC if Dr. Mahathir is sincere about the NECC and will abide by the NECC report

NECC should close down if the Government is not prepared to give full backing to the appointment of four non-Malay faculty deans in the University of Malaya

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, 9th March 1990:

NECC should close down if the Government is not prepared to give full backing to the appointment of four non-Malay faculty deans in the University of Malaya

The UMNO Baru MP FOR Marang, Haji Abdul Rahman Bakar, has created nation-wide uneasiness and concer amont he non-Malays as a result of his attempt to become a Malay hero by raising a controversy over his apposition to the appointment of four non-Malay faculty deans in the University of Malaya. Continue reading NECC should close down if the Government is not prepared to give full backing to the appointment of four non-Malay faculty deans in the University of Malaya