Category: Foreign Affairs

Deepest condolence from Dap to families of two Malaysian soldiers killed in Somalia

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, July 20, 1994:

Deepest condolence from Dap to families of two Malaysian soldiers killed in Somalia

DAP sends its deepest condolence to the families of the two Malaysian soldiers, Stef Sjn Azman Mohamed Tahir from the 21st Commando Unit and Kpl Gani ak Binyoi from the Sixth Royal Ranger Regiment, killed in an ambush by Somali gunmen in Mogadishu on Monday.

Both Azman and Gani have died in the course of national and international duty, and the country must look after their children and family as a mark of gratitude and appreciation for their irreplaceable sacrifices.

ASEAN Ministerial Meeting in Bangkok should send a clear and strong message to Myanmar military junta demanding the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and all other political prisoners

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, 20th July 1994:

ASEAN Ministerial Meeting in Bangkok should send a clear and strong message to Myanmar military junta demanding the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and all other political prisoners

The ASEAN Ministerial Meeting in Bangkok should send a clear and strong message to Myanmar military junta demanding the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and all other political prisoners

Aung San Suu Kyi is entering into her sixth year of detention, and her detention is not only a shame to human rights in Myanmar but to South East Asia. Continue reading ASEAN Ministerial Meeting in Bangkok should send a clear and strong message to Myanmar military junta demanding the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and all other political prisoners

Malaysian Government should impress on visiting Myanmese Foreign Minister, U Ohn Gyaw, on the need for Myanmar military junta to restore democracy and human rights, including the immediate release of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Aung San Su Kyi

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Tuesday, July 12, 1994:

Malaysian Government should impress on visiting Myanmese Foreign Minister, U Ohn Gyaw, on the need for Myanmar military junta to restore democracy and human rights, including the immediate release of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Aung San Su Kyi

The Malaysian Government should impress on the visiting Myanmese Foreign Minister, U Ohn Gyaw, on the need for Myanmar military junta to restore democracy and human rights, including the immediate release of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Aung San Su Kyi Continue reading Malaysian Government should impress on visiting Myanmese Foreign Minister, U Ohn Gyaw, on the need for Myanmar military junta to restore democracy and human rights, including the immediate release of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Aung San Su Kyi

DAP calls on Indonesian Government to release well-known poet, W. S. Rendra and 4O others who were detained for protesting against the ban on three Indonesian journals, Tempo, Editor and DeTik

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Slang, in Petaling Jaya on Tuesday, 28th June 1994;

DAP calls on Indonesian Government to release well-known poet, W. S. Rendra and 4O others who were detained for protesting against the ban on three Indonesian journals, Tempo, Editor and DeTik

DAP calls on the Indonesian Government to immediately release well known poet, W.S. Rendra and 40 others who were detained yesterday for protesting against the ban on three Indonesian journals, Tempo, Editor and DeTik. Continue reading DAP calls on Indonesian Government to release well-known poet, W. S. Rendra and 4O others who were detained for protesting against the ban on three Indonesian journals, Tempo, Editor and DeTik

President Clinton should not only renew MFN trading status to China, but should provide China with permanent MFN status

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

President Clinton should not only renew MFN trading status to China, but should provide China with permanent MFN status

It has been reported from Washington yesterday that President Clinton is likely to announce the renewal of China’s Most-Favoured-Nation status with the approaching June 3 deadline when China’s current MFN status expires. Continue reading President Clinton should not only renew MFN trading status to China, but should provide China with permanent MFN status

Clinton should renew China’s MFN trading status and support China’s re-entry into GATT this year

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Thursday, 26th May 1994:

Clinton should renew China’s MFN trading status and support China’s re-entry into GATT this year

President Clinton of the United States should renew China’s most-favoured-nation trading status (MFN) and support China’s re-entry into General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) this year to expedite China’s integration into the world economy, which would promote peace and stability in East Asia and the world. Continue reading Clinton should renew China’s MFN trading status and support China’s re-entry into GATT this year

DAP calls on the Cabinet to ask ASEAN to cancel the invitation to Myanmar to attend the ASEAN ministerial meeting in Bangkok in July unless the military junta releases Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi from detention

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Tuesday, 24th May 1994:

DAP calls on the Cabinet to ask ASEAN to cancel the invitation to Myanmar to attend the ASEAN ministerial meeting in Bangkok in July unless the military junta releases Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi from detention

DAP call on the Cabinet to ask ASEAN to cancel the invtation to Myanmar to attend the ASEAN Ministerial meeting in Bangkok in July unless the Myanmar military junta shows greater respect for human rights, as in releasing Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi from detention. Continue reading DAP calls on the Cabinet to ask ASEAN to cancel the invitation to Myanmar to attend the ASEAN ministerial meeting in Bangkok in July unless the military junta releases Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi from detention

A new international campaign to save the Bosnians from Serb genocide urgently needed as the West may be on the verge of abandoning the Bosnians completely and capitulating to Serb aggression and ethnic cleansing in Bosnia-Herzegovina

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, an Penang on Saturday, 21st May 1994:

A new international campaign to save the Bosnians from Serb genocide urgently needed as the West may be on the verge of abandoning the Bosnians completely and capitulating to Serb aggression and ethnic cleansing in Bosnia-Herzegovina

A new international campaign to save the Bosnians from Serb genocide is urgently needed as the West may be on the verge of abandoning the Bosnians completely and capitulating ‘to Serb aggression and ethnic cleansing in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Continue reading A new international campaign to save the Bosnians from Serb genocide urgently needed as the West may be on the verge of abandoning the Bosnians completely and capitulating to Serb aggression and ethnic cleansing in Bosnia-Herzegovina

Mahathir should send Law Minister, Hamid Albar to Canberra to ask for Australian Government co-operation for information as to the UMNO leaders accused of being bribed by ASIS

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, May 18, 1994:

Mahathir should send Law Minister, Hamid Albar to Canberra to ask for Australian Government co-operation for information as to the UMNO leaders accused of being bribed by ASIS

The Malaysian Government must take seriously allegations in the Australian media about Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS) bribing Malaysian MPs and politicians. Continue reading Mahathir should send Law Minister, Hamid Albar to Canberra to ask for Australian Government co-operation for information as to the UMNO leaders accused of being bribed by ASIS

DAP calls on ASEAN Governments to cancel the invitation to Myanmar to attend the ASEAN Ministerial meeting in Bangkok in July

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, 18th May 1994:

DAP calls on ASEAN Governments to cancel the invitation to Myanmar to attend the ASEAN Ministerial meeting in Bangkok in July

DAP calls on ASEAN Governments to cancel the invitation to Myanmar to attend the ASEAN Ministerial meeting in Bangkok in July as guest of the Thai government. Continue reading DAP calls on ASEAN Governments to cancel the invitation to Myanmar to attend the ASEAN Ministerial meeting in Bangkok in July