Category: General

Call on Finance Minister, Tun Tan Siew Sin, to lift the ban on the import of chicken droppings or fowl dungs to avoid an agriculture crisis in Johore.

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

Call on Finance Minister, Tun Tan Siew Sin, to lift the ban on the import of chicken droppings or fowl dungs to avoid an agriculture crisis in Johore.

I have received representations from Chinese and Malay vegetable farmers in Johore about the agriculture crisis they are facing as a result of the ban by the Finance Ministry on the import of ‘chicken droppings’ or ‘fowl dungs’ into West Malaysia from the beginning of this month. Continue reading Call on Finance Minister, Tun Tan Siew Sin, to lift the ban on the import of chicken droppings or fowl dungs to avoid an agriculture crisis in Johore.

The long-standing suffering of the people of Batu Pahat over their water supply

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

The long-standing suffering of the people of Batu Pahat over their water supply

I have received numerous complaints from the people of Batu Pahat about the endless problem of their water supply.

There is no doubt that for a town of Batu Pahat’s else, the people of Batu Pahat has got the worst water service from the government. Continue reading The long-standing suffering of the people of Batu Pahat over their water supply

Why the country and people need a strong and dedicated opposition party in Parliament

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr. Lim Kit Siang, at a Rembau-Tampin Parliamentary by-election public rally at Tampin New Village on 28th June 1972 at 9 p.m.

Why the country and people need a strong and dedicated opposition party in Parliament

The DAP has, over the last one year, demonstrated what a strong and dedicated Opposition Party in Parliament can do for the people.

For over 20 years, the 900,000 people in the 400-odd new villages in Malaysia had been neglected. They were starved of development funds, had no adequate health, social and educational facilities, no job opportunities for their youths, and were generally left to decay and die. Continue reading Why the country and people need a strong and dedicated opposition party in Parliament

A letter of protest to General Manager of Bernama entitled “False Bernama Report”

The DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr. Lim Kit Siang, has yesterday sent a letter of protest to the General Manager of Bernama, calling for an inquiry into a false Bernama report using his name without authority or basis. His letter reads:

Lim Kit Siang,
Secretary-General DAP,
77 Road 20/9,
Paramount
PETALING JAYA.
2nd June 1972. Continue reading A letter of protest to General Manager of Bernama entitled “False Bernama Report”

DAP Protests against Government disrespect for dignity of Parliament

DAP Protests against Government disrespect for dignity of Parliament

In four days’ time, on Tuesday, 9th May 1972, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong will officially open the Second session of the Third Parliament and deliver his Royal Address from the Throne.

Beginning from 10th May, the Dewan Ra’ayat will begin its business session, which will include consideration, debate and approval of Government bills. Continue reading DAP Protests against Government disrespect for dignity of Parliament

DAP calls for X-films to be banned

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr. Lim Kit Siang, when officiating at the opening of the Bukit Gambir DAP Branch at Bukit Gambir, Muar, District, on Tuesday, 16th March 1972 at 5 p.m.

DAP calls for X-films to be banned

When X-films were legalized, government spokesmen explained that this move was to attract tourists to come to Malaysia.

Since then, X-films have been and are being screened in the big and small towns in the country. It is clear that the people who flock to these films are not tourists but local people. Continue reading DAP calls for X-films to be banned

Ingredients for the success of a political movement

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr. Lim Kit Siang, at a meeting of the Setapak DAP Branch at Circular Road, Kuala Lumpur on Friday, 10th March 1972 at 7.30 p.m.

Ingredients for the success of a political movement

If a political movement is to make a lasting political impact and contribution, it must be an ideological political movement with a collective leadership. The DAP is such a political party. It is unlike, for instance, the Gerakan Ra’ayat Malaysia which was a political party of personalities, and when the personalities defect, quarrel and break up, the Gerakan Ra’ayat Malaysia lies in ruins and shambles. Continue reading Ingredients for the success of a political movement

Doctors and dentists still subject to National Service since Confrontation

Adjournment Speech by DAP Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr. Lim Kit Siang, in the Dewan Ra’ayat on 14th December 1971

Doctors and dentists still subject to National Service since Confrontation

During the Indonesian Confrontation, Malaysians born between 18.11.1934 and 18.11.1942, i. e. those now between 29 and 37 years of age, were required to register for National Service.

Indonesian Confrontation has ended six years ago, but those in this age group are still technically subject to call-up. For all practical purposes, this provision is just irksome, as all those registered in this age group must apply for a exit permit before leaving the country. Continue reading Doctors and dentists still subject to National Service since Confrontation

Mr.Lim Kit Siang propose to introduce three motions and five adjournment speeches

Press Statement by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr. Lim Kit Siang, 3rd December 1971

DAP Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr. Lim Kit Siang, has served notice that he proposes to introduce three motions and five adjournment speeches at the forthcoming session of Parliament beginning on December 8.

The three motions Mr. Lim has tabled are:

1. That this House Continue reading Mr.Lim Kit Siang propose to introduce three motions and five adjournment speeches

71 Questions for Written Answer by Mr. Lim Kit Siang

Press Statement by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr. Lim Kit Siang, 2nd December 1971

71 Questions for Written Answer by Mr. Lim Kit Siang

The following are the 71 questions for written answers which DAP Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr. Lim Kit Siang, has submitted for the forthcoming session of Parliament beginning on December 8. Mr. Lim submitted a total of 100 questions, 29 of which are for oral answer. The 29 questions for oral answers were released yesterday.

Written Question Continue reading 71 Questions for Written Answer by Mr. Lim Kit Siang