Category: Elections

Lim Kit Siang challenges Tun Razak to declare whether his government would be ‘ a just and honest’ one if the National Front loses one-third of the seats

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Parliamentary Candidate for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at a DAP General Elections Public Rally at PJ New Town, Section 14 on Saturday, 17th August 1974 at 9.30 p.m.

1. Lim Kit Siang challenges Tun Razak to declare whether his government would be ‘ a just and honest’ one if the National Front loses one-third of the seats

Radio Malaysia’s 6.30 p.m. news bulletin reported that Tun Razak, in a speech in Malacca, had called on the voters to vote for the National Front candidates to ensure a strong government which can be a just and honest one. Continue reading Lim Kit Siang challenges Tun Razak to declare whether his government would be ‘ a just and honest’ one if the National Front loses one-third of the seats

Lim Kit Siang calls on the people to be tough with election canvassers and speakers

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Parliamentary Candidate for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in a DAP General Elections Public Rally speech in Klang on Saturday, 17th August 1974 at 7.30 p.m.

1. Lim Kit Siang calls on the people to be tough with election canvassers and speakers who try to frighten the people with predictions of another May 13

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Encik Haniff Omar, said in Ipoh yesterday that the agents of the Malayan Communist Party are going round trying to frighten the people with predictions of another May 13 to try to disrupt the general elections. Continue reading Lim Kit Siang calls on the people to be tough with election canvassers and speakers

DAP decides to boycott Radio Malaysia political broadcast in protest against being allotted only 13 minutes and describes the 1974 General Elections as the ‘most unfair and undemocratic general election’ in the history of Malaysia

DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang, today issued the following statement:

DAP decides to boycott Radio Malaysia political broadcast in protest against being allotted only 13 minutes and describes the 1974 General Elections as the ‘most unfair and undemocratic general election’ in the history of Malaysia

The Democratic Action Party has decided to boycott the Radio Malaysia political broadcast in protest against being allotted only 13 minutes of radio time. Continue reading DAP decides to boycott Radio Malaysia political broadcast in protest against being allotted only 13 minutes and describes the 1974 General Elections as the ‘most unfair and undemocratic general election’ in the history of Malaysia

Parliament to dissolve in the next few days

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at a DAP Public Rally at Yap Tau Sar, Kluang on Sunday, 28th July 1074 at 9 p.m.

1. Parliament to dissolve in the next few days

I expect Parliament to dissolve in the next few days, after the Monday and Tuesday meetings of Dewan Negara, followed by nomination within two weeks and polling within four weeks. Continue reading Parliament to dissolve in the next few days

Malaysians should vote for DAP Members of Parliament and State Assemblymen o ensure that the people’s voice are heard in the Parliament and State Assemblies

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, when officiating at the opening of the Bentong DAP Branch on Saturday, 27th July 1974 at 4 p.m.

1. Malaysians should vote for DAP Members of Parliament and State Assemblymen o ensure that the people’s voice are heard in the Parliament and State Assemblies

Yesterday’s meeting of Dewan Rakyat was the last sitting of the Third Parliament, for general elections will definitely be held within 30 days for the election of the Fourth Parliament. Continue reading Malaysians should vote for DAP Members of Parliament and State Assemblymen o ensure that the people’s voice are heard in the Parliament and State Assemblies

DAP calls on people of Selangor to vote for a strong and effective Opposition in the coming general elections

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at a DAP Pre-Election Rally at 11 m. s. Cheras Road, Kajang, on Monday, 22nd July 1974 at 8 p.m.

DAP calls on people of Selangor to vote for a strong and effective Opposition in the coming general elections

It is now quite certain that general elections will be held within 30 days in August next month. Continue reading DAP calls on people of Selangor to vote for a strong and effective Opposition in the coming general elections

The abolition of the Internal Security Act and the release of all political detainees will be one of the key DAP issues in the coming general elections

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, ata DAP Public Rally at Jatong New Village, Sungei Siput, on Saturday, 20th July 1974 at 7 p.m.

1. The abolition of the Internal Security Act and the release of all political detainees will be one of the key DAP issues in the coming general elections

In the coming general elections, one of the major policy issues which the party will campaign on will be the abolition of the Internal Security Act and the release of all political detainees. Continue reading The abolition of the Internal Security Act and the release of all political detainees will be one of the key DAP issues in the coming general elections

More indications of August general elections: Dates of Parliament meeting changed twice to await Elections Commission’s Report on new Parliamentary and State constituencies

Speech DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the Kluang DAP Branch anniversary dinner held at Kluang, DAP Branch premises on Sunday, 23rd June, 1974 at 3p.m.

1. More indications of August general elections: Dates of Parliament meeting changed twice to await Elections Commission’s Report on new Parliamentary and State constituencies

More and more indications point to an August general elections. For instance, the dates of Parliament meeting have been changed twice to await the report of the Elections Commission on the new Parliamentary and State Assembly constituencies. Continue reading More indications of August general elections: Dates of Parliament meeting changed twice to await Elections Commission’s Report on new Parliamentary and State constituencies

Parliament may be dissolved in July and General Elections hold in August

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at a DAP Public Rally at Buntong on Sunday, 2nd June 1974 at 9 p.m.

Parliament may be dissolved in July and General Elections hold in August

With the end of Tun Razak’s trip to China and the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and the People’s Republic of China, the ground is prepared for the general elections.

The way the National Front is exploiting the China issue is evident to observers that the ruling party is desperately hoping that the China issue would save their candidates from defeats in the next general elections. Continue reading Parliament may be dissolved in July and General Elections hold in August

DAP calls for establishment of All-Party Commission to prevent vote-buying by candidates at the next general elections

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at a DAP Public Rally at Dato Kramat grounds, Penang, on Sunday, 19th May 1974 at 9 p.m.

1. DAP calls for establishment of All-Party Commission to prevent vote-buying by candidates at the next general elections

The last few weeks have been full of press stories about vote-buying in UMNO to enable the ambitions in UMNO to get elected to various party posts and to jockey for candidatures for the coming general elections. Continue reading DAP calls for establishment of All-Party Commission to prevent vote-buying by candidates at the next general elections