Category: Freedom of Information

Seventh Malaysia Plan should incorporate for the first time a strategy to develop a National Information Infrastructure (NTI) which will place Malaysia in the forefront of the information revolution

Speech (Part 2) by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, at the opening of the Penang DAP State Convention help on Sunday, 1st October 1995 at 10a.m.

Seventh Malaysia Plan should incorporate for the first time a strategy to develop a National Information Infrastructure (NTI) which will place Malaysia in the forefront of the information revolution

Just now, I said that knowledge has today replaced natural resources in defining power. This is why the party and country must not be left behind in the revolution in information technology (IT). Continue reading Seventh Malaysia Plan should incorporate for the first time a strategy to develop a National Information Infrastructure (NTI) which will place Malaysia in the forefront of the information revolution

There must not only be a new National Information Policy, but also a new Information Minister who understands the Information Superhighway and the multi-cultural attributes of Malayisan nation

by Parliament Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, September 29, 1995:

There must not only be a new National Information Policy, but also a new Information Minister who understands the Information Superhighway and the multi-cultural attributes of Malayisan nation

Information Minister, Datuk Mohamed Rahmat said in Kuala Terengganu yesterday that the committee chaired by Tan Sri Samad Ismail to draft a national information policy has been asked to go over its draft proposal to include new elements to keep abreast with current information technology mediums. Continue reading There must not only be a new National Information Policy, but also a new Information Minister who understands the Information Superhighway and the multi-cultural attributes of Malayisan nation

The University Kebangsaan Malaysia head of Communication Department Prof Dr. Mohd Safar Hasim has done his university, the nation and the Internet a great disservice in trying to fan hysteria instead of national discussion about the information superhighway.

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP, Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, September 22, 1995:

The University Kebangsaan Malaysia head of Communication Department Prof Dr. Mohd Safar Hasim has done his university, the nation and the Internet a great disservice in trying to fan hysteria instead of national discussion about the information superhighway.

The University Kebangsaan Malalysia head of Communication Department Prof Dr. Mohd Safar Hasim has done his university, the nation and the Internet a great disservice in trying to fan hysteria instead of rational discussion about the information superhighway. Continue reading The University Kebangsaan Malaysia head of Communication Department Prof Dr. Mohd Safar Hasim has done his university, the nation and the Internet a great disservice in trying to fan hysteria instead of national discussion about the information superhighway.

Call on Anwar Ibrahim to introduce a IT budget next month to encourage Malaysians to be in the frontline of information technology revolution

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, 20th September 1995:

Call on Anwar Ibrahim to introduce a IT budget next month to encourage Malaysians to be in the frontline of information technology revolution

DAP calls on the Finance Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to introduce an IT (Information Technology) budget in Parliament next month to encourage Malaysians to be in the front¬line of information technology revolution. Continue reading Call on Anwar Ibrahim to introduce a IT budget next month to encourage Malaysians to be in the frontline of information technology revolution

Call on the people of Sarawak to be in the forefront of information technology (IT) revolution by increasing 300 times the number of Sarawakians in the internet by the end of next year

Arrival Press Conference by Parliamentary Opposition Leader DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Kuching on Sunday, 17th September 1995 at 9 p.m.

Call on the people of Sarawak to be in the forefront of information technology (IT) revolution by increasing 300 times the number of Sarawakians in the internet by the end of next year

I notice from Sarawakian newspapers mat Sarawak will be holding its first exposition of Information Technology (IT) – TTXPO ’95 – in Kuching from 28th September to 2nd October 1995, where there would be a conference with 32 papers on Technical and non-technical subjects and an exhibition on IT products. Continue reading Call on the people of Sarawak to be in the forefront of information technology (IT) revolution by increasing 300 times the number of Sarawakians in the internet by the end of next year

Mahathir’s open and refreshing attitude on the Internet should be emulated by other Cabinet Ministers, some of whom seem to have developed Internet-phobia

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Monday, 11th September 1995:

Mahathir’s open and refreshing attitude on the Internet should be emulated by other Cabinet Ministers, some of whom seem to have developed Internet-phobia

The Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed’s open and refreshing attitude on the Internet is most welcome and should be emulated by other Cabinet Ministers, some of whom seem to have developed Internet-phobia. Continue reading Mahathir’s open and refreshing attitude on the Internet should be emulated by other Cabinet Ministers, some of whom seem to have developed Internet-phobia

Malaysia needs an Information Minister who has the proper order of priority about Internet to develop a National Information Instructure (NII)

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Sunday, September 10, 1995:

Malaysia needs an Information Minister who has the proper order of priority about Internet to develop a National Information Instructure (NII)

The Minister of Information. Datuk Mohamad Rahmat seems to have added a new subject to his Information Ministry portfor-lio – Internet. However, he seems to have his perceptions and priority on the Internet all wrong. Continue reading Malaysia needs an Information Minister who has the proper order of priority about Internet to develop a National Information Instructure (NII)

Malaysia should formulate an Internet Policy rather than an Internet Censorship Policy

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Saturday, 9th September 1995:

Malaysia should formulate an Internet Policy rather than an Internet Censorship Policy

Yesterday’s press, reporting the announcement by the Minister for Information, Datuk Mohamed Rahmat in Michigan that the Cabinet has set up an Internet Abuses and Censorship Committee is most ironical, for yesterday’s press also reported the first Malay newspaper, Berira Harian, to be made available on-line through the Internet. Continue reading Malaysia should formulate an Internet Policy rather than an Internet Censorship Policy

Calls’ on the government to check abuses of power by police officers who use Criminal Procedure Code to violate democratic rights of Malaysians and opposition parties

Speech by the Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang in Parliament on the Criminal Procedure Code Amendment Bill on Wednesday, 21st December 1994

Calls’ on the government to check abuses of power by police officers who use Criminal Procedure Code to violate democratic rights of Malaysians and opposition parties

Last Sunday, Seremban appeared to be the capital of crime and lawlessness in the country when some 200 FRU and police personnel were mobilised for over five hours at the Seremban central market since 6 am closing off roads, as if the country was faced with an even greater threat to public order and security when compared to the darkest day during the Communist Emergency. Continue reading Calls’ on the government to check abuses of power by police officers who use Criminal Procedure Code to violate democratic rights of Malaysians and opposition parties

Letter – Peraturan Majiis Mesyuarat 18(1)

Tuan Yang di Pertua,
Dewan Rakyat,
Parlimen.

YB Tan Sri,

Usul di bawah Peraturan Majlis Mesyuarat 18(1) untuk perkara tertentu berkenaan kepentingan orang ramai yang berkehendak disegerakan ke atas the most high-handed police action in recent times when it mobilised over 10 FRU truckloads and 200 police personnel at the Seremban Central Market since about 6 am yesterday and the illegal arrest and detention of four DAP Negri Sembilan State leaders for exercising their legal, political and democratic rights to distribute PAP pree1ection pamphlet calling for Full Liberalisation and Ten-Democratisation in Malaysia

Di bawah Peraturan Masjid Mesyuarat ke 18(2), dengan ini diberi notis bahawa saya ingin mengusulkan bahawa Mauls Dewan ditangguhkan untuk usul tertentu berkenaan kepentingan orang ramai yang dikehendaki disegerakan Continue reading Letter – Peraturan Majiis Mesyuarat 18(1)