Category: Education

DAP calls for a new Private Universities Act to permit not only English but all other mother-tongue languages to become medium of instruction in institutions of higher learning

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary- General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, 7th December 1994:

DAP calls for a new Private Universities Act to permit not only English but all other mother-tongue languages to become medium of instruction in institutions of higher learning

The Education Minister Datuk 1rnar Dr. Sulaiman Daud said two days ago that the Universities and University Colleges Act (UUCA) will be amended to allow English be used as a medium of instruction in institutions of higher learning. Continue reading DAP calls for a new Private Universities Act to permit not only English but all other mother-tongue languages to become medium of instruction in institutions of higher learning

If the Government allows Category A teachers to be actively involved in politics, there must be iron-clad safeguards to ensure that teachers who choose to be active in Opposition parties would not be victimised

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary- General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Thursday, 29th December 1994:

If the Government allows Category A teachers to be actively involved in politics, there must be iron-clad safeguards to ensure that teachers who choose to be active in Opposition parties would not be victimised

Following a proposal by UMNO Vice President, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Rank, the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed said that the Government would seriously consider the proposal allowing Category A teachers to be actively involved in, politics. Continue reading If the Government allows Category A teachers to be actively involved in politics, there must be iron-clad safeguards to ensure that teachers who choose to be active in Opposition parties would not be victimised

DAP pays tribute to Dr. Chen Man Hin as the marathon runner’ in the last three decades for a Malaysian Malaysia Where there is justice, equality and freedom for all Malaysians

Speech by Parliamentary opposition Leader, DAP Secretary Genaral and MP for Tanjong on the 70th Brithday Dinner organised by the DAP for DAP National Chairman Dr. Chen Man Hin held at Marco Polo Restaurant on Thesday, 15 Novenber 1994 at 7 pm

DAP pays tribute to Dr. Chen Man Hin as the marathon runner’ in the last three decades for a Malaysian Malaysia Where there is justice, equality and freedom for all Malaysians

Tonight DAP leaders, Mps, SAs, members, supporters and friends are gatheted here to celebrate the 70th birthday of Party Chairman Dr. Chen Man Hin. Continue reading DAP pays tribute to Dr. Chen Man Hin as the marathon runner’ in the last three decades for a Malaysian Malaysia Where there is justice, equality and freedom for all Malaysians

As Cabinet Minister, Keng Yaik should not make statements to catch newspaper headlines when they are not part of government policy

Press Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang in Petaling Jaya on 13 November 1994:

As Cabinet Minister, Keng Yaik should not make statements to catch newspaper headlines when they are not part of government policy

As Cabinet Minister, Minister for Primary Industries Datuk Dr. Lim Keng Yaik should not make statements and speeches just for the fun of it and to catch newspaper headlines when they are not part of government policy. Continue reading As Cabinet Minister, Keng Yaik should not make statements to catch newspaper headlines when they are not part of government policy

Chew Peh and other MCA Ministers are getting hysterical because the general elections which they had been waiting for since last year had yet been

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for’ Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Monday, October 17, 1994:

Chew Peh and other MCA Ministers are getting hysterical because the general elections which they had been waiting for since last year had yet been.

MCA Ministers and leaders are getting hysterical because the general elections they have been waiting for since last year had not yet been called. Continue reading Chew Peh and other MCA Ministers are getting hysterical because the general elections which they had been waiting for since last year had yet been

Mahathir must decide within the next ten whether to call general elections this year

Press Conference Statement (2) by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secret ary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Friday, October 7, 1994 at 11.30 a.m.

Mahathir must decide within the next ten whether to call general elections this year

There is renewed speculation of general elections next month because of resolution’ of the Rahim Tamby Cik scandals Continue reading Mahathir must decide within the next ten whether to call general elections this year

DAP welcomes the new government decision to allocate maintenance funds to partially-assisted Chinese schools for this year but wants a fundamental change of Chinese education policy of the Barisan Nasional Government to give fair and equal treatment to Chinese primary schools and not a one-time ‘general election gimmick’

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP `Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Wednesday, October 5, 1994 at 11.30 a.m.

DAP welcomes the new government decision to allocate maintenance funds to partially-assisted Chinese schools for this year but wants a fundamental change of Chinese education policy of the Barisan Nasional Government to give fair and equal treatment to Chinese primary schools and not a one-time ‘general election gimmick’

DAP welcomes the new government decision announced by the Deputy Education Minister, Dr. Fong Chan Onn to allocate maintenance funds to partially-assisted Chinese primary schools as well as national-type secondary schools. Continue reading DAP welcomes the new government decision to allocate maintenance funds to partially-assisted Chinese schools for this year but wants a fundamental change of Chinese education policy of the Barisan Nasional Government to give fair and equal treatment to Chinese primary schools and not a one-time ‘general election gimmick’

DAP to issue a Declaration on ‘Big Liberalisation’, the Charter on Chinese Education and other policy statement during the ‘Tanjong 3’ Marathon Thousand-People Dinners on Penang Island from Oct. 3 to 7 and on Penang Mainland from Oct. 20-24

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, 30th September 1994:

DAP to issue a Declaration on ‘Big Liberalisation’, the Charter on Chinese Education and other policy statement during the ‘Tanjong 3’ Marathon Thousand-People Dinners on Penang Island from Oct. 3 to 7 and on Penang Mainland from Oct. 20-24

DAP will issue a Declaration on ‘Big Liberalisation’, the Charter on Chinese Education and other policy statement during the ‘Tanjong 3’ Marathon Thousand-People Dinners on Penang Island from October 3 to 7 and on Penang Mainland from October 20-24. Continue reading DAP to issue a Declaration on ‘Big Liberalisation’, the Charter on Chinese Education and other policy statement during the ‘Tanjong 3’ Marathon Thousand-People Dinners on Penang Island from Oct. 3 to 7 and on Penang Mainland from Oct. 20-24

DAP’s objective in the nest general election to transform the ‘Little Liberalisation’ of the last three years into ‘Big Liberalisation’ is the third phase of the 28-year DAP political struggle for a Malaysian Malaysia

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, at the prize-giving ceremony for the DAP essay competition to commemorate his 25th anniversary as an elected Member of Parliament at the Cha Clan Association Hall, Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, 8th September 1994 at 11 a.m.

DAP’s objective in the nest general election to transform the ‘Little Liberalisation’ of the last three years into ‘Big Liberalisation’ is the third phase of the 28-year DAP political struggle for a Malaysian Malaysia.

The DAP’s objective in the nest general election to transform the ‘Little Liberalisation’ of the last three years into ‘Big Liberalisation’ is the third phase of the 28-year DAP political struggle for a Malaysian Malaysia. Continue reading DAP’s objective in the nest general election to transform the ‘Little Liberalisation’ of the last three years into ‘Big Liberalisation’ is the third phase of the 28-year DAP political struggle for a Malaysian Malaysia

MCA and Gerakan leaders should make clear whether Chinese primary schools could be ‘converted’ into national primary schools and the private colleges operating twinning programmes closed if the Chinese do not support MCA and Gerakan candidates in next general elections.

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Tuesday, September 27,1994:

MCA and Gerakan leaders should make clear whether Chinese primary schools could be ‘converted’ into national primary schools and the private colleges operating twinning programmes closed if the Chinese do not support MCA and Gerakan candidates in next general elections.

It is most surprising that there has been no reaction by MCA and Gerakan leaders to the statement by an UMNO leader in Malacca two days ago that “if the Government’s present free, moderate and liberal policies still cannot secure the acceptance and support of the Chinese community, UMNO will review such policies”. Continue reading MCA and Gerakan leaders should make clear whether Chinese primary schools could be ‘converted’ into national primary schools and the private colleges operating twinning programmes closed if the Chinese do not support MCA and Gerakan candidates in next general elections.