Category: Highland Towers Disaster

Anwar Ibrahim should announce a concrete set of measures on the first anniversary of the. Highland Towers Collapse Tragedy to give meaningful government assistance to the survivors and victims

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lin Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, 7th December 1994:

Anwar Ibrahim should announce a concrete set of measures on the first anniversary of the. Highland Towers Collapse Tragedy to give meaningful government assistance to the survivors and victims

In another four days, it will be the first anniversary of the Highland Towers Coilapse Tragedy on December 11 last year, where 48 lives were lost. Continue reading Anwar Ibrahim should announce a concrete set of measures on the first anniversary of the. Highland Towers Collapse Tragedy to give meaningful government assistance to the survivors and victims

Call on Minister for Housing and Local Government, Datuk Dr. Ting Chew Peh to present a White Paper to Parliament next month on how his Ministry had helped the Highland Towers Tragedy survivors and residents resolve their problems

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, to launch his new book “The Highland Towers Tragedy” at DAP PJ Headquarters on Wednesday, September 7, 1994 at 11.30 a.m.

Call on Minister for Housing and Local Government, Datuk Dr. Ting Chew Peh to present a White Paper to Parliament next month on how his Ministry had helped the Highland Towers Tragedy survivors and residents resolve their problems.

Two days ago, four residents of Blocks B and C of Highland Tower’s were granted an ex parte application by the Shall Alam High Court staying the notice of the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council, on July 6 to demolish or repair the two blocks within three months. Continue reading Call on Minister for Housing and Local Government, Datuk Dr. Ting Chew Peh to present a White Paper to Parliament next month on how his Ministry had helped the Highland Towers Tragedy survivors and residents resolve their problems

Highland Towers Tragedy survivors and residents fully justified in feeling aggrieved at being forgotten and ‘visctimised’ and wanting to seek legal redress against Ampang Jaya Municipal Council and those responsible for the condominium collapse

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Thursday, August 18, 1994:

Highland Towers Tragedy survivors and residents fully justified in feeling aggrieved at being forgotten and ‘visctimised’ and wanting to seek legal redress against Ampang Jaya Municipal Council and those responsible for the condominium collapse

The Highland Towers survivors, residents and owners are justified in feeling aggrieved at being forgotted and ‘victimised’ and wanting to seek legal redress against the Ampang Jaya Minucipal Council and those responsible for the condominium collapse, the loss of 48 lives and the impairement of the safety of the remaining two condominium blocks. Continue reading Highland Towers Tragedy survivors and residents fully justified in feeling aggrieved at being forgotten and ‘visctimised’ and wanting to seek legal redress against Ampang Jaya Municipal Council and those responsible for the condominium collapse

The finding of the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council Inquiry Committee on principal parties and contributory parties for the Highland Towers Collapse Disaster is at variance with the detailed findings of its Technical Committee which identified the developer, the draughtsman, engineer, neighbouring property owners and the local authorities as equally liable for the tragedy.

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday, 18th July 1994 on the Street, Drainage and Building (Amendment) Bill

The finding of the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council Inquiry Committee on principal parties and contributory parties for the Highland Towers Collapse Disaster is at variance with the detailed findings of its Technical Committee which identified the developer, the draughtsman, engineer, neighbouring property owners and the local authorities as equally liable for the tragedy.

Members of Parliament must have received a shock when they entered the Dewan Rakyat today, for they had expected the Judges Rumeneration Amendment Bill to the first item of business as laid down in the Order Paper when the House adjourned last Thursday. However, without full and proper notice, the Street, Drainage and Building Amendment Bill which was only tabled before the House adjourned of the week, has been brought to the fore for immediate debate. Continue reading The finding of the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council Inquiry Committee on principal parties and contributory parties for the Highland Towers Collapse Disaster is at variance with the detailed findings of its Technical Committee which identified the developer, the draughtsman, engineer, neighbouring property owners and the local authorities as equally liable for the tragedy.

Exclusive TV3 interview by Solicitor-General, Datuk Heliliah binte Yusuf that Ampang Jaya Municipal Council inquiry report into Highland Towers Tragedy not a final and authoritative finding most shacking and disappointing

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Tuesday, 28.6.94:

Exclusive TV3 interview by Solicitor-General, Datuk Heliliah binte Yusuf that Ampang Jaya Municipal Council inquiry report into Highland Towers Tragedy not a final and authoritative finding most shacking and disappointing

The exclusive TV3 interview by Solicitor-General, Datuk Heliliah binte Yusuf last night that the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council inquiry report into the Highland Tower’s Tragedy is not a final and authoritative finding is most shocking and disappointing. Continue reading Exclusive TV3 interview by Solicitor-General, Datuk Heliliah binte Yusuf that Ampang Jaya Municipal Council inquiry report into Highland Towers Tragedy not a final and authoritative finding most shacking and disappointing

Dr. Ting Chew Peh should act on Anwar Ibrahim’s proposal to schedule a meeting with Highland Towers residents to see how the Government could help them, particularly in claiming compensation for their losses and sufferi

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Saturday, 25th June 1994:

Dr. Ting Chew Peh should act on Anwar Ibrahim’s proposal to schedule a meeting with Highland Towers residents to see how the Government could help them, particularly in claiming compensation for their losses and suffering

The Housing and Local Government Minister, Datuk Dr. Ting Chew Pen, should act on the proposal by the Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, and should schedule a meeting with the Highland Towers residents to see how the Government could help them, particularly in claiming compensation for their losses and suffering in the Highland Towers Tragedy which killed 48 people on December 11. Continue reading Dr. Ting Chew Peh should act on Anwar Ibrahim’s proposal to schedule a meeting with Highland Towers residents to see how the Government could help them, particularly in claiming compensation for their losses and sufferi

The key question is whether “neighbouring property owners” are the main parties liable for the collapse of Highland Towers or “contributory parties”

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Thursday, 23rd June 1994:

The key question is whether “neighbouring property owners” are the main parties liable for the collapse of Highland Towers or “contributory parties”

I welcome the announcement yesterday by Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim that the six-volume Ampang Jaya Municipal Council inquiry report into the Highland Towers Tragedy last December 11 which killed 48 people would be made public and released for sale next week. Continue reading The key question is whether “neighbouring property owners” are the main parties liable for the collapse of Highland Towers or “contributory parties”

Why is there silence over Cabinet, decision over the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council inquiry report into Highland Towers Tragedy?

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, June 17, 1994:

Why is there silence over Cabinet, decision over the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council inquiry report into Highland Towers Tragedy?

The Highland Towers residents and the country are wondering why there is silence over the Cabinet decision over the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council inquiry report into the Highland Towers Tragedy last December 11 which killed 48 people. Continue reading Why is there silence over Cabinet, decision over the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council inquiry report into Highland Towers Tragedy?

The Highland Towers residents should be consulted first before any decision is taken to demolish the remaining two blocks of Highland Towers which Ampang Jaya Municipal Council Inquiry had declared unfit for occupancy

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Slang, in Petaling Jaya on Tuesday, June 14, 1994:

The Highland Towers residents should be consulted first before any decision is taken to demolish the remaining two blocks of Highland Towers which Ampang Jaya Municipal Council Inquiry had declared unfit for occupancy

The nation in general, and the Highland Towers survivors and residents in particular, are all waiting for the outcome of tomorrow’s Cabinet meeting on the recommendation of the Special Cabinet Committee that the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council inquiry report into the Highland Towers tragedy which killed 48 people when it collapsed on December 11 last year be made public. Continue reading The Highland Towers residents should be consulted first before any decision is taken to demolish the remaining two blocks of Highland Towers which Ampang Jaya Municipal Council Inquiry had declared unfit for occupancy

The Ampang Jaya Municipal Council report into Highland Towers Tragedy should be issued as a White Paper and allow a special debate in Parliament on July 4 as the first item of business in the July meeting of Dewan Rakyat

by Parliamentary, Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MF for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Java on Saturday, 11th June 1994;

The Ampang Jaya Municipal Council report into Highland Towers Tragedy should be issued as a White Paper and allow a special debate in Parliament on July 4 as the first item of business in the July meeting of Dewan Rakyat

Exactly six months ago, the Highland Towers Block A in Ulu Klang collapsed and killed 48 people and created a life-long nightmare for the survivors as well as the residents of Highland Towers Block B- and C, whose apartments have been declared unfit for occupation. Continue reading The Ampang Jaya Municipal Council report into Highland Towers Tragedy should be issued as a White Paper and allow a special debate in Parliament on July 4 as the first item of business in the July meeting of Dewan Rakyat