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The Joint Communique between Malaysia and the People’s Republic of China establishing diplomatic relations

DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr. Lim Kit Siang today issued the following statement

The Joint Communique between Malaysia and the People’s Republic of China establishing diplomatic relations

The DAP welcomes the signing of the joint communiqué between the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Razak and Premier of China, Chou En-Lai, formally establishing diplomatic relation between the two countries.

The joint communique not only heralded a new chapter in the international relation of Malaysia, South East Asia and China, it also marks the fulfilment of one of the long-standing DAP objective to get the Malaysian Government to change its original pro-American anti-China posture to a non-aligned one. Continue reading The Joint Communique between Malaysia and the People’s Republic of China establishing diplomatic relations

DAP proposes the signing of a friendship treaty between Malaysia and the People’s Republic of China during Tun Razak’s six-day visit to China

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at a DAP Public Rally at Gopeng on Sunday, 26th May 1974 at 9 p.m.

1. DAP proposes the signing of a friendship treaty between Malaysia and the People’s Republic of China during Tun Razak’s six-day visit to China

With the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and the People’s Republic of China during Tun Razak six-day State Visit to China at the invitation of the Chinese Premier Chou En Lai beginning on Tuesday, an important milestone has been reached in our country’s foreign policy. Continue reading DAP proposes the signing of a friendship treaty between Malaysia and the People’s Republic of China during Tun Razak’s six-day visit to China

DAP calls on Tun Razak to concentrate on efforts to make China a major trading partner of Malaysia in his forthcoming six-day state visit to China

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at a DAP Public Rally in Rawang on Saturday, 25th May 1974 at 9 p.m.

1. DAP calls on Tun Razak to concentrate on efforts to make China a major trading partner of Malaysia in his forthcoming six-day state visit to China

In his six-day State visit to China, Tun Razak should concentrate, among other things, on making China one of Malaysia’s major trading partners and to lessen our reliance on the industrialised countries of the West and Japan. Continue reading DAP calls on Tun Razak to concentrate on efforts to make China a major trading partner of Malaysia in his forthcoming six-day state visit to China

DAP welcomes accord between Malaysia and People’s Republic of China

DAP welcomes accord between Malaysia and People’s Republic of China to establish full diplomatic relations and proposes that Tun Razak should lead an all-party delegation to China, and the convening of a special session of Parliament to receive the Prime Minister’s Report on China relations and debate

The Democratic Action Party welcomes the agreement in principle between the Government of Malaysia and the Government of the People’s Republic of China to establish full diplomatic relations, and the official visit to the People’s Republic of China by the Prime Minister, Tun Razak, from May 28 to June 2, 1974, to formalise the establishment of diplomatic relations. Continue reading DAP welcomes accord between Malaysia and People’s Republic of China

A new era in Malaysia’s foreign relations when diplomatic relationship is established with the People’s Republic of China

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at a DAP Public Rally at Kanthan Baru New Village in Perak on Saturday, 18th May 1974 at 8 p.m.

1. A new era in Malaysia’s foreign relations when diplomatic relationship is established with the People’s Republic of China

A new era in Malaysia’s foreign relations will begin when in the next few days, Malaysia and China establishes diplomatic relationship ending the close to two decades of enmity and hostility between Malaysia and the super power in Asia.A new era in Malaysia’s foreign relations when diplomatic relationship is established with the People’s Republic of China Continue reading A new era in Malaysia’s foreign relations when diplomatic relationship is established with the People’s Republic of China

DAP calls for the fullest normalisation of relations between Malaysia and China when diplomatic relations between the two countries are established

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr. Lim Kit Siang, at the DAP Johore State Convention held in Kluang on Sunday, 17th March, 1974 at 10.00 a.m.

1. DAP calls for the fullest normalisation of relations between Malaysia and China when diplomatic relations between the two countries are established

It is now over 3 ½ years since the announcement by Tun Razak of a new china foreign policy to mormalise relations between Malaysia and China. However up to now, diplomatic relations between Peking and Kuala Lumpur has still not been established and the people of Malaysia are kept in the dark about details of discussions and negotiations between the representatives of the two nations. Continue reading DAP calls for the fullest normalisation of relations between Malaysia and China when diplomatic relations between the two countries are established

DAP proposals to Tun Razak on the eve of his departure for the leaders of the Lahore meeting with Islamic heads of state

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr. Lim Kit Siang, to the Malacca State Sub-Committee meeting on Monday, 18th February 1974 at 10 a.m.

DAP proposals to Tun Razak on the eve of his departure for the leaders of the Lahore meeting with Islamic heads of state

When the Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, attends the Lahore meeting of Islamic heads of state, he would be meeting the leaders of the Gulf oil-producing states.

I wish to make a proposal to Tun Razak on the eve of his departure for the Lahore meeting. Continue reading DAP proposals to Tun Razak on the eve of his departure for the leaders of the Lahore meeting with Islamic heads of state

The plight of fishermen and padi farmers in Malaysia

Speech by Lim kit Siang in the Dewan Rakyat on the 1974 Estimates for the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries on December 21, 1973

Call on the Malaysian government to have urgent discussions with Indonesian authorities to demarcate the international waters in the Straits of Malacca and to make arrangements to enable Malacca and other Malaysian fishermen to pursue their livelihood in the spirit of ASEAN fraternity and solidarity

Since August this year, the 600 Malacca fishermen of all races have faced great hardships, without governmental assistance or concern.

In August this year, 22 Malacca fishing boats in the high seas in the Straits of Malacca were captured by some Indonesian authorities, and held to ransom.

To secure the release of a boat, the relatives of the detained fishermen were required to pay a ransom of $3,000 per boat.

In the past, the ransom money per boat had only been a few hundred dollars. Then it began to rise, and recently, in keeping with world-wide inflation, it is shot up from $1,000 to $3,000. This means that over $60,000 were paid to secure the release of the 22 Malaysian fishing boats and about 50 men. Continue reading The plight of fishermen and padi farmers in Malaysia

Demarcate international waters in the Straits of Malacca to enable Malaysian fishermen to pursue their livelihood in the spirit of ASEAN fraternity and solidarity

Statement by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr. Lim Kit Siang, at a press conference at 33A Jalan Munshi Abdullah, Malacca on Wednesday, 19th Sept. 1973 at 10.45 a.m.

Lim Kit Siang calls on the Ministry of Fisheries and Foreign Ministry to have urgent discussion with Indonesian authorities to demarcate the international waters in the Straits of Malacca and to make arrangements to enable Malacca and other Malaysian fishermen to pursue their livelihood in the spirit of ASEAN fraternity and solidarity

I have called this press conference to bring to the attention of the government and public the plight, suffering and hardship of the 600 Malacca fishermen of all races who for the past one month had not dared to go out to fish in international waters in the Straits of Malacca.

This followed the disappearance of 22 Malacca fishing boats in the high sea a month ago. It was subsequently reported in the press that the five boats had returned after paying ransom money of $3000 each. There are still 17 boats in detention, and which have not returned.

In the past, the ransom money per boat had been only a few hundred dollars. Then it began to rise, and recently it was in the region of $1000. Now, it is $3000. Continue reading Demarcate international waters in the Straits of Malacca to enable Malaysian fishermen to pursue their livelihood in the spirit of ASEAN fraternity and solidarity

DAP calls for full diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr.Lim Kit Siang, at the National Day and anniversary reception of Muar DAP Branch in Muar on Sunday, 2nd September 1973 at 2p.m

DAP calls on Tun Razak to act bravely and decisively by forthwith establishing full diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China

Although in the last two years, there has been some increase in limited contacts between Malaysia and the People’s Republic of China in the fields of trade and sports, Malaysia is still a long way off from the full normalization of relations between Kuala Lumpur and Peking.

In his Hari Kebangsaan message, the Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak said Malaysia was waiting for the right time for the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. This was the Alliance government’s position in the previous years as well. It is highly regrettable that there has not been distinct progress make in this direction.

During the nineteen fifties and sixties, Malaysia looked at foreign affairs through American spectacles, and she was even persuaded to regard herself as one of the American led crusaders against the Communists Chinese government.
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