Category: Freedom of Religion

DAP calls for the establishment of a National Inter-Religious Council to counter religious fanaticism and promote inter-religious understanding and goodwill.

Speech by Parliamentary opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Petaling, Lim Kit Siang, when officiating at the establishment of the Penang State Organising Sub-Committee held at DAP Penang headquarters at Jalan Ayer Puteh, Penang on Friday, 3rd August 1979 at 8 p.m.

DAP calls for the establishment of a National Inter-Religious Council to counter religious fanaticism and promote inter-religious understanding and goodwill.

The formation of the Penang State Organising Committee marks an important step in the Penang DAP’s plan to make a serious bid for power in the next general elections. Continue reading DAP calls for the establishment of a National Inter-Religious Council to counter religious fanaticism and promote inter-religious understanding and goodwill.

DAP calls for the formation of a National Inter – Religious council to foster mutual respect and tolerance for each other’s religion, and to create greater inter – religious harmony and understanding in the country

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary – General and Member of Parliament for Petaling, Lim Kit Siang, when officiating at the opening ceremony of the DAP PJ SEA Park Branch on Saturday, 9th September 1978 at 3 p.m.

DAP calls for the formation of a National Inter – Religious council to foster mutual respect and tolerance for each other’s religion, and to create greater inter – religious harmony and understanding in the country

Recent developments have demonstrated that there is need for greater inter – religious harmony and understanding in the country. For a multi – racial country like Malaysia with its diverse religions and cultures, inter – religious tolerance, harmony and misunderstanding is vital to national unity and progress. Continue reading DAP calls for the formation of a National Inter – Religious council to foster mutual respect and tolerance for each other’s religion, and to create greater inter – religious harmony and understanding in the country

Lim Kit Siang shocked by demolition of Munisvaran Temple in Batang Berjuntai by police and District Office enforcement unit and sends protest cables to Acting Prime Minister, Home Affairs Minister and Selangor Mentri Besar

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader and DAP Secretary-General, Lim Kit Siang, on Friday, 30th Sept. 1977:

Lim Kit Siang shocked by demolition of Munisvaran Temple in Batang Berjuntai by police and District Office enforcement unit and sends protest cables to Acting Prime Minister, Home Affairs Minister and Selangor Mentri Besar

Yesterday, at about 2 p.m., I received a telegram in Malacca from Batang Berjuntai which read: “Hindu Temple Demolished. Please Take Action. Rukunegara Died. Committee Kuil. Batang Berjuntai”. Continue reading Lim Kit Siang shocked by demolition of Munisvaran Temple in Batang Berjuntai by police and District Office enforcement unit and sends protest cables to Acting Prime Minister, Home Affairs Minister and Selangor Mentri Besar

Call on Kumpulan Guthrie Sendirian Berhad not to interfere with freedom of worship of Malaysians

DAP Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, today issued the following statement:

Call on Kumpulan Guthrie Sendirian Berhad not to interfere with freedom of worship of Malaysians and to stop its attempt to take over the Kovil Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, at Bukit nanas Estate, Negri Sembilan

I have received representations from the workers of the formerly Guthrie-owned Bukit Nanas Estate, Negri Sembilan, that the Kumpulan Guthrie Sendirian Berhad is trying to evict the management committee of the Kovil Sri Maha Matiamman Temple at Rasah Road, Seremban by the appointment of a now committee, nominated by the Kumpulan Guthrie and the Chemara Research Station management. Continue reading Call on Kumpulan Guthrie Sendirian Berhad not to interfere with freedom of worship of Malaysians