DAP calls on Datuk Musa Hitam not to impose a virtual ban on public criticisnm of the 3M as it will block a proper feedback of parental views and would be most undemocratic

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Petaling, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, 12.2.1982

DAP calls on Datuk Musa Hitam not to impose a virtual ban on public criticisnm of the 3M as it will block a proper feedback of parental views and would be most undemocratic.

Two events yesterday cannot but raise grave concern about the commitment of the Mahathir-Musa Government to a democratic and open form of government the public and the people are allowed the freest expression of their views. Continue reading DAP calls on Datuk Musa Hitam not to impose a virtual ban on public criticisnm of the 3M as it will block a proper feedback of parental views and would be most undemocratic

Call on Dr. Mahathir to conduct a referendum in the 62 Chinese primary schools to ascertain and abide by the wishes of the parents whether they want the 3M system implemented

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader and DAP Secretary General, Lim Kit Siang on 29th January 1982

Call on Dr. Mahathir to conduct a referendum in the 62 Chinese primary schools to ascertain and abide by the wishes of the parents whether they want the 3M system implemented.

The boycott of the 3M Standard One classes by the parents of the Yu Hua Chinese primary school in Kajang and the Semenyih New Village Chinese primary school yesterday is a very loud and legitimate expression by the parents concerned of their opposition to the 3M implementation. The government must accept and respect parental expression. Continue reading Call on Dr. Mahathir to conduct a referendum in the 62 Chinese primary schools to ascertain and abide by the wishes of the parents whether they want the 3M system implemented

Call on Dr. Mahathir to make genuine effort to understand the reasons for the Chinese community’s opposition to the 3M implementation in Chinese primary schools so as to remove their dissatisfaction

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader and DAP Secretary General, Lim Kit Siang, on 27th January, 1982
Call on Dr. Mahathir to make genuine effort to understand the reasons for the Chinese community’s opposition to the 3M implementation in Chinese primary schools so as to remove their dissatisfaction
The statement by the Prime Minister, Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, last Saturday on the 3M and his threat of government action against the critics of the 3M implementation in Chinese primary schools is a most unfortunate statement since becoming Prime Minister. Continue reading Call on Dr. Mahathir to make genuine effort to understand the reasons for the Chinese community’s opposition to the 3M implementation in Chinese primary schools so as to remove their dissatisfaction

DAP MP s jointly requisition for Emergency Parliamentary meeting to suspend 3M implementation in Chinese and Tamil primary schools

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Petaling, Lim Kit Siang, at KL DAP premises on Tuesday, 19.1.1982 at 2.30pm

1. DAP MP s jointly requisition for Emergency Parliamentary meeting to suspend 3M implementation in Chinese and Tamil primary schools;

2. Warns that if the 3M implementation in Chinese andTamil primary schools continues to be implemented, th Barisan Nasional will claim after nest general election that it had popular mandate to continue its implementation, even if it means progressive and irreversible erosion of character. Continue reading DAP MP s jointly requisition for Emergency Parliamentary meeting to suspend 3M implementation in Chinese and Tamil primary schools

Reply to Datuk Sanusi Junid

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Petaling, Lim Kit Siang, on Monday, 18.1.1982:

Reply to Datuk Sanusi Junid

In reply to my challenge to Datuk Sanusi Junid to a public debate on the 3M, on its effect on the character of Chinese and Tamil primary schools and as to whether it is a better educational system to impart the basic skills of reading, writing and arithmetic, Datuk Sanusi has said that he accepted my challenge to a public debate provided that the debate was conducted in Tamil and Mandarin, and he wanted me to start the public debate in Tamil. Continue reading Reply to Datuk Sanusi Junid

Challenge to Sanusi Junid to a public debate on the 3M implementation, both on its effect on the character on Chinese and Tamil primary schools, and on whether it is a superior educational system.

Remarks by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Petaling, Lim Kit Siang , to reporters at the Subang International Airport before departing for Kota Bahru to attend Kota Bahru DAP Branch dinner on Friday, 15.1.1982 at 8 a.m.

Challenge to Sanusi Junid to a public debate on the 3M implementation, both on its effect on the character on Chinese and Tamil primary schools, and on whether it is a superior educational system.

The National and Rural Development Minister, Encik Sanusi Junid, said yesterday at the opening of an orientation course for MARA-sponsored students, that the uproar over the new primary school curriculum (the 3M system) had been prompted by a group of opportunities to serve their own political interests. Continue reading Challenge to Sanusi Junid to a public debate on the 3M implementation, both on its effect on the character on Chinese and Tamil primary schools, and on whether it is a superior educational system.

In view of lack of support from MCA, Gerakan, SUPP and MIC, DAP MPs to go it alone to write officially to the Prime Minister and Parliament Speaker to demand for Emergency Parliamentary Meeting to suspend the 3M implementation in Chinese and Tamil primary schools

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Petaling, Lim Kit Siang, at the Kota Bahru DAP Branch Dinner to commemorate the Party’s 15th Anniversary held at Kota Bahru, Kelantan, on Friday, 15.1.1982 at 8 p.m.

In view of lack of support from MCA, Gerakan, SUPP and MIC, DAP MPs to go it alone to write officially to the Prime Minister and Parliament Speaker to demand for Emergency Parliamentary Meeting to suspend the 3M implementation in Chinese and Tamil primary schools.

Last week, I cabled the MCA President, Datuk Lee San Choon, the Gerakan President, Dr. Lim Kenf Yaik, the SUP Chairman, Tan Sri Ong Kee Hui and the MIC President, Datuk Samy Vellu, suggesting common action by MCA, Gerakan, MIC and SUPP Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries and MPs, together with DAP MPs, to jointly requisition for a Special Emergency Parliamentary meeting to suspend the implementation of the 3M system in Chinese and Tamil primary schools. Continue reading In view of lack of support from MCA, Gerakan, SUPP and MIC, DAP MPs to go it alone to write officially to the Prime Minister and Parliament Speaker to demand for Emergency Parliamentary Meeting to suspend the 3M implementation in Chinese and Tamil primary schools

Datuk Musa’s meeting with MCA delegation and Datuk Lee San Choon’s MCA Presidential Council meeting both a great disappointment in failing to achieve, or even to demand, the immediate suspension of 3M implementation in Chinese and Tamil primary schools

Press Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Petaling, Lim Kit Siang, on Wednesday, 13.1.1982

Datuk Musa’s meeting with MCA delegation and Datuk Lee San Choon’s MCA Presidential Council meeting both a great disappointment in failing to achieve, or even to demand, the immediate suspension of 3M implementation in Chinese and Tamil primary schools

Yesterday, the MCA Youth, Wanita and Education Bureau sent a delegation to see the Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Musa Hitam, on the 3M implementation in Chinese and Tamil primary schools. The MCA Presidential Council also had a meeting on the 3M. Continue reading Datuk Musa’s meeting with MCA delegation and Datuk Lee San Choon’s MCA Presidential Council meeting both a great disappointment in failing to achieve, or even to demand, the immediate suspension of 3M implementation in Chinese and Tamil primary schools

Lim Kit Siang telegrammed MCA, Gerakan and SUPP and MIC leaders proposing that the MCA , Gerakan, SUPP Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries and MPs join DAP MPs to hold a Special Joint Meeting in Kuala Lumpur

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Petaling, Lim Kit Siang, at the Special Meeting of Selangor/Federal Territory DAP Branch leaders to discuss the 3M implementation in Chinese and Tamil primary schools held at Kuala Lumpur DAP Branch, 63D Jalan Sultan, on Saturday, 9.1.1982 at 7pm.

Lim Kit Siang telegrammed MCA, Gerakan and SUPP and MIC leaders proposing that the MCA , Gerakan, SUPP Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries and MPs join DAP MPs to hold a Special Joint Meeting in Kuala Lumpur next week to submit a requisition for a Emergency Parliamentary meeting to suspend the 3M in Chinese and Tamil primary schools.
I have today cabled the MCA President, Datuk Lee San Choon (or in the event of his continued absence, whoever acts in his capacity), the Gerakan President, Dr. Lim Keng Yaik, the SUPP President Tan Sri Datuk Ong Kee Hui, and MIC President, Datuk Samy Vellu, suggesting common action by MCA, Gerakan, MIC and SUPP Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries and MPs, together with DAP MPs, to jointly requisition for a Special Emergency Parliamentary meeting to suspend the implementation of the 3M system for Chinese and Tamil primary school. Continue reading Lim Kit Siang telegrammed MCA, Gerakan and SUPP and MIC leaders proposing that the MCA , Gerakan, SUPP Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries and MPs join DAP MPs to hold a Special Joint Meeting in Kuala Lumpur

DAP calls on MCA, Gerakan, SUPP Ministers and Members of Parlaiment to join it in demanding for an emergency meeting of Parliament to suspend the 3M implementation for Chinese and Tamil primary schools

Continue reading DAP calls on MCA, Gerakan, SUPP Ministers and Members of Parlaiment to join it in demanding for an emergency meeting of Parliament to suspend the 3M implementation for Chinese and Tamil primary schools