Category: Islamic State

Call on MCA and Gerakan to explain why they are not prepared to publicly endorse and support the MCCBCHS Memorandum and nation-wide Campaign to reject the imposition of Islamic Laws on Non-Muslim Malaysians

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Tuesday, February 13, 1990:

Call on MCA and Gerakan to explain why they are not prepared to publicly endorse and support the MCCBCHS Memorandum and nation-wide Campaign to reject the imposition of Islamic Laws on Non-Muslim Malaysians.

The Malaysians Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Sikhism (MCCBCHS) has completed the first of its two-prong national campaign to reject the imposition of Islamic Laws on Non-Muslim Malaysians. This is the three-day prayer in the nation’s churches, temples and homes from Feb. 9 – 11 with the three-fold objective of: Continue reading Call on MCA and Gerakan to explain why they are not prepared to publicly endorse and support the MCCBCHS Memorandum and nation-wide Campaign to reject the imposition of Islamic Laws on Non-Muslim Malaysians

Ling Liong Sik should confirm whether he had prior knowledge and given authorization to the action by the eight Selangor MCA State Assemblymen to send in their threat of collective resignation on December 15

by Parliamentary opposition Leader, DAP Secretary – General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Sunday, December 3, 1989:

Ling Liong Sik should confirm whether he had prior knowledge and given authorization to the action by the eight Selangor MCA State Assemblymen to send in their threat of collective resignation on December 15

The threat by the eight Selangor MCA State Assemblymen to collectively resign by December 15 if there are no suitable amendments to the Selangor Islamic Law Enactment has raised many questions as to whether this is just a political ploy. Continue reading Ling Liong Sik should confirm whether he had prior knowledge and given authorization to the action by the eight Selangor MCA State Assemblymen to send in their threat of collective resignation on December 15

Dap calls on all Islamic groups to respect the rights and sensitivities of non-Muslims in Malaysia and stop their demands for an Islamic State or an Islamic Constition to prevent greater polarisation in the country

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjong and Assemblyman for Kampong Kolam, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Monday, August 25, 1986:

Dap calls on all Islamic groups to respect the rights and sensitivities of non-Muslims in Malaysia and stop their demands for an Islamic State or an Islamic Constition to prevent greater polarisation in the country

At the ABIM Seminar on Islamic law, there were renewed calls for an Islamic Constition and an Islamic State. Continue reading Dap calls on all Islamic groups to respect the rights and sensitivities of non-Muslims in Malaysia and stop their demands for an Islamic State or an Islamic Constition to prevent greater polarisation in the country

DAP is prepared to be a party to the Opposition Front Pact if all reference to an Islamic State are dropped, or DAP will go it alone in the general elections

Press Conference Statement by DAP Secretary-General in DAP PJ Hqrs on Saturday, July 19, 1986 at 12 noon

DAP is prepared to be a party to the Opposition Front Pact if all reference to an Islamic State are dropped, or DAP will go it alone in the general elections

The DAP Central Executive Committee met last night in the general elections and the Opposition Front Pact. Continue reading DAP is prepared to be a party to the Opposition Front Pact if all reference to an Islamic State are dropped, or DAP will go it alone in the general elections

If a recent opinion poll is right, that majority of Malaysians are not unhappy about the $2.5 billion BMF scandal, then Dr.Mahathir will get a greater landslide victory for the last 30 years

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at DAP PJ Headquarter on Wednesday, July 16, 1986 at 12.30 p.m. to launch the Bahasa Malaysia edition of ‘BMF’- the Scandal of Scandals’

If a recent opinion poll is right, that majority of Malaysians are not unhappy about the $2.5 billion BMF scandal, then Dr.Mahathir will get a greater landslide victory for the last 30 years.

This Press Conference is to officially launch the Bahasa Malaysia book, ’BMF- Skandal yang melebihi Segala Skandal’ on the biggest banking, financial as well as political scandal in Malaysian history for the last 30 years. Continue reading If a recent opinion poll is right, that majority of Malaysians are not unhappy about the $2.5 billion BMF scandal, then Dr.Mahathir will get a greater landslide victory for the last 30 years

DAP CEC will meet on 18th July to decide on the question of the United Opposition Front as well as the Party’s Election Manifesto

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Kota Kinabalu on Thursday, July 10, 1986

DAP CEC will meet on 18th July to decide on the question of the United Opposition Front as well as the Party’s Election Manifesto

We have received the proposed declaration for the United Opposition Front as suggested but PAS. But as it contains Sections which run against the very policy and objectives of the DAP, such as the question of an Islamic State and Islamic leadership for any political movement in Malaysia, the matter will be discussed and decided by the DAP CEC on July 18. Continue reading DAP CEC will meet on 18th July to decide on the question of the United Opposition Front as well as the Party’s Election Manifesto

DAP Central Execution Committee to meet on 18th July to decide on the question of United Opposition Front and the party’s election manifesto

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the Kota Kinabalu Airport on Thursday, 10.7.1986 at 8.30 am

DAP Central Execution Committee to meet on 18th July to decide on the question of United Opposition Front and the party’s election manifesto

The DAP Central Execution Committee will meet on July 18 to decide on the question of United Opposition Front as well as on the party’s election manifesto. Continue reading DAP Central Execution Committee to meet on 18th July to decide on the question of United Opposition Front and the party’s election manifesto

Challenge to Dr.Mahathir to spell out the consequences if Barisan Nasional does not get two-third parliamentary majority in general elections, and not to indulge in the politics of fear

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General And MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang,, in Kota Kinabalu before leaving for Labuan for a political ceramah, on Wednesday, July 9, 1986 at 11 a.m.

Challenge to Dr.Mahathir to spell out the consequences if Barisan Nasional does not get two-third parliamentary majority in general elections, and not to indulge in the politics of fear

The Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr.Mahathir Mohamed, said in Kota Kinabalu yesterday before returning to Kuala Lumpur after a two-day visit that the Barisan Nasional would continue to govern the country even if it cannot retain a two-third parliamentary majority, but it cannot be held responsible for the ‘consequences’. Continue reading Challenge to Dr.Mahathir to spell out the consequences if Barisan Nasional does not get two-third parliamentary majority in general elections, and not to indulge in the politics of fear

Present may be the ‘calm before the storm’ and the DAP cannot exclude the possibility of general elections being held after Hari Raya Puasa at end of June or early July

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the DAP meeting of national and state party leaders on the next general election held in Petaling Jaya on Sunday, May 25, 1986 at 10a.m.

Present may be the ‘calm before the storm’ and the DAP cannot exclude the possibility of general elections being held after Hari Raya Puasa at end of June or early July.

In the last month, there is increasing speculation that the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, will be going for the full term into next year. Such speculation had seemingly been reinforced by two recent events: winning a comfortable two-third majority and the appointment of Ghaffar Baba as Deputy Prime Minister. Continue reading Present may be the ‘calm before the storm’ and the DAP cannot exclude the possibility of general elections being held after Hari Raya Puasa at end of June or early July