Category: Human Rights

DAP calls for amendment of the Malaysian Constitution to write in a guarantee of the fundamental right to cultural identity for Malaysians in a multi-cultural, multi-religious society

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the public launching of the new DAP book ‘Human Rights in Malaysia’ un Penang at Hotel Towne on Wednesday,11.12 1985 at 5.30p.m.

DAP calls for amendment of the Malaysian Constitution to write in a guarantee of the fundamental right to cultural identity for Malaysians in a multi-cultural, multi-religious society

In a multi-racial, multi-lingual, multi-cultural and multi-religious society like Malaysia, one of the most important fundamental rights of the people must be right to cultural identity, which is recognised internationally as a basic human right. Continue reading DAP calls for amendment of the Malaysian Constitution to write in a guarantee of the fundamental right to cultural identity for Malaysians in a multi-cultural, multi-religious society

DAP calls for the expansion and enhancement of fundamental rights guaranteed by Malaysia Constitution

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, launching the new DAP book ‘Human Rights in Malaysia’ at DAP PJ Headquarters on Tuesday, Dec.10, 1985 at 12.30p.m.

DAP calls for the expansion and enhancement of fundamental rights guaranteed by Malaysia Constitution

On 10th December 1948, the General Assembly of the United Nations defined the ‘human rights and fundamental freedoms’ asserted in the United Nations Charter by adopting and proclaiming the Universal Declaration of Human Rights” as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms….” Continue reading DAP calls for the expansion and enhancement of fundamental rights guaranteed by Malaysia Constitution

DAP calls for establishment of a Constitutional Commission to review the Malaysian Constitution and the fundamental liberties in the country to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Malaysian nation and Constitution

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the public launching of the new DAP book ‘Human Rights in Malaysia’ in Petaling Jaya on Human Right Day, 10th December 1985 at the Transport Workers’ Union Hall at 8p.m.

DAP calls for establishment of a Constitutional Commission to review the Malaysian Constitution and the fundamental liberties in the country to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Malaysian nation and Constitution

The public launching of the new DAP book , ‘Human Rights in Malaysia’ , in Petaling Jaya tonight is an attempt by the DAP to arouse the consciousness of Malaysian about their constitutional rights and fundamental liberties as Malaysia citizens. Continue reading DAP calls for establishment of a Constitutional Commission to review the Malaysian Constitution and the fundamental liberties in the country to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Malaysian nation and Constitution

DAP to make an important statement on human rights at the public launching of the book ‘Human Rights in Malaysia’ at the Transport Workers’ Union Hall on Tuesday night

Speech by the Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the National DAP Publicity Secretaries’ meeting held at DAP PJ headquarters on Sunday, Dec. 8, 1985 at 11 a.m.

DAP to make an important statement on human rights at the public launching of the book ‘Human Rights in Malaysia’ at the Transport Workers’ Union Hall on Tuesday night

The DAP will make an important statement on human rights at the public launching of the book ‘Human Rights in Malaysia’ at the Transport Workers’ Union Hall on Tuesday night, 10th December 1985 at 8 p.m. Continue reading DAP to make an important statement on human rights at the public launching of the book ‘Human Rights in Malaysia’ at the Transport Workers’ Union Hall on Tuesday night

DAP Constitutional and Human Rights Committee to meet next week to consider whether to sue MPMT over Bukit Beruang incident for violating Article 8 of Constitution

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in PJ on Friday, 11th Oct. 1985:

DAP Constitutional and Human Rights Committee to meet next week to consider whether to sue MPMT over Bukit Beruang incident for violating Article 8 of Constitution

The DAP Constitutional and Human Rights Committee, headed by Karpal Singh, will early next week to consider whether to sue the MPMT over the Bukit Beruang incident, where MPMT enforcement officers set fire to 11 hawker stalls, for violating Article 8 of the Malaysian Constitution, and to ask for damages. Continue reading DAP Constitutional and Human Rights Committee to meet next week to consider whether to sue MPMT over Bukit Beruang incident for violating Article 8 of Constitution

DAP calls for legislation to impose limit on the shares which a political party can own in a newspaper to over-come the threat to press freedom posed by political ‘ownership and control’

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary- General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the DAP Human Rights Committee meeting at DAP PJ Hqrs on Friday, Sept 13.1985 at 8 p.m.

DAP calls for legislation to impose limit on the shares which a political party can own in a newspaper to over-come the threat to press freedom posed by political ‘ownership and control’

The formation of the DAP Human Rights Committee, under the chairmanship of Sdr. Karpal Singh, comes at a most critical, time in the history of human rights in Malaysia. Continue reading DAP calls for legislation to impose limit on the shares which a political party can own in a newspaper to over-come the threat to press freedom posed by political ‘ownership and control’

DAP from a Human Rights Committee and will hold a Human Rights Convention in Kuala Lumpur on Sept 15

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary- General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the DAP National Save Sim Kie Chong Committee held at DAP PJ hqrs on Wednesday, 4.9.1985 at 8 p.m.

DAP from a Human Rights Committee and will hold a Human Rights Convention in Kuala Lumpur on Sept 15

On 16th December 1966, Malaysia together with 105 other countries, voted in United Nation General Assembly to adopt the International Covenant of Civil and Political rights. Continue reading DAP from a Human Rights Committee and will hold a Human Rights Convention in Kuala Lumpur on Sept 15

DAP thank the Yang di Pertuan Agong and the Prime Minister for stay of execution of Sim Kie Chong fixed for tomorrow

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary- General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the Chong Wan Kong Temple, Pudu, on the end of the 28- hour hunger strike by seven DAP leaders against execution of Sim Kie Chong.

DAP thank the Yang di Pertuan Agong and the Prime Minister for stay of execution of Sim Kie Chong fixed for tomorrow.

We have received news that the Yang di Pertuan Agong has commanded a stay of execution of Sim Kie Chon fixed for tomorrow. The DAP thank the Yang di Pertuan Agong and the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, for acceding to the appeal of Sim’s family as well as the Malaysian people for a stay of execution. Continue reading DAP thank the Yang di Pertuan Agong and the Prime Minister for stay of execution of Sim Kie Chong fixed for tomorrow

Final plea to Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed to spare Sim’s life, not only for Sim Kie Chon, but for Malaysia’s own moral well- being and international reputation

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary- General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the Chong Bah Kong Temple, Pudu, on Wednesday, 14.8.1985 at 11 a.m.

Final plea to Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed to spare Sim’s life, not only for Sim Kie Chon, but for Malaysia’s own moral well- being and international reputation

Sim Kie Chon is likely to be hanged to death early tomorrow morning. The hunger strike by the seven DAP leaders, namely Deputy Secretary-General P.Patto, Director of DAP Political Bureau and MP for Bandar Kuching, Sim Kwang Yang, National Assistant Organising Secretary and Assemblyman for Rahang, Hu Sepang, Negri Sembilan DAP State Secretary end Assemblyman for Rasah, N. Kuppusamy, DAP Youth Secretary Tan Kok Wai, DAP youth Publicity Secretary Lee Yuen Fong and Selangor DAP Deputy Chairman, Tai Sin Piau, seeks to reach the conscience and moral feelings of the government leaders to spare Sim’ s life tomorrow. Continue reading Final plea to Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed to spare Sim’s life, not only for Sim Kie Chon, but for Malaysia’s own moral well- being and international reputation

Advice to Adib Adam to act as a responsible rational leader and not go round racialising the Save Sim Kee Chon campaign

Press Conference Statement (2) by Par1imentary Opposition Leaders, DAP Secretary—General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, August 9, 1985 at 11 a.m.

Advice to Adib Adam to act as a responsible rational leader and not go round racialising the Save Sim Kee Chon campaign

I find the speech by the Land and Regional Development Minister, Datuk Seri Adib Adam, alleging that DAP and PAS had a common interest in stirring up racial emotions in the Sim Kie Chon case most shocking and baffling. Continue reading Advice to Adib Adam to act as a responsible rational leader and not go round racialising the Save Sim Kee Chon campaign