Category: Malacca

Speech by Parliamentary opposition Leader, DAP Secretary- General and MP Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the Kedah State DAP Save Bukit China Committee meeting held in Alor Star on Friday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m.

The Bukit China issue will be symbolic and test as to whether the authorities accet and respect the multi-racial, multi-lingual, multi-religious and multi-cultural basis of Malaysian nation and the democratic system

The nation-wide campaign to Save Bukit China is a test of whether the Barisan Nasional, both at state and national level, accept and respect the multi-racial, multi-lingual, multi-religious and multi-cultural basis of Malaysia and the democratic system. Continue reading The Bukit China issue will be symbolic and test as to whether the authorities accet and respect the multi-racial, multi-lingual, multi-religious and multi-cultural basis of Malaysian nation and the democratic system

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Thursday, 20.9.1984 at 11 a.m.

DAP commands Penang Chinese Assembly Hall for its support for the cause to preserve Bukit China

The DAP commends the Penang Chinese Assembly Hall for its support for the cause to preserve Bukit China in Malacca. I understand why the Penang Chinese Assembly Hall had taken such a long time to break its silence, especially as the eight other Chinese national organizations had taken a form stand early on. Continue reading DAP commands Penang Chinese Assembly Hall for its support for the cause to preserve Bukit China

Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the Federal Territory DAP Save Bukit China Committee and branch leader held at DAP Pudu Branch on Monday, 17..9.1984 at 8 p.m.

DAP Save Bukit China Mass Signature Campaign has passed the 150000 signature-mark

The DAP National Save Bukit China Mass Signature Campaign has passed the 150000 signature mark a months after the nation-wide launching of the signature campaign on August 15, 1984. This should serve as a strong reminder and warning to the Malacca Chief Minister, Datuk Abdul Rahim Thamby Cik, that he must respect the wishes of the people, especially as he is the head of an elected government. Continue reading DAP Save Bukit China Mass Signature Campaign has passed the 150000 signature-mark

Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, when launching off the ‘Save Bukit China walk or jog’ in Batu Pahat on Sunday, 16.9.1984 at 8 a.m.

Malacca Chief Minister, Datuk Abdul Rahi Thamby Cik, told any force by Malacca State Government to level and develop Bukit China is completely unacceptable

On Friday, at the Official Opening of the Pusat Serenti Tampin, by the Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Musa Hitam, I had a few words with the Malacca Chief Minister, Datuk Abdul Rahim Thamby Cik. Continue reading Malacca Chief Minister, Datuk Abdul Rahi Thamby Cik, told any force by Malacca State Government to level and develop Bukit China is completely unacceptable

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the meeting of the Johore DAP Save Bukit China Committee to review the progress of the campaign in Johore held at Pantei DAP Branch premises, Batu Pahat on Sunday, 16.9.1984 at 10 a.m.

The preparation and announcement of the two plan for development of Bukit China without consultation with Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and relevant Chinese organizations is utter disrespect of the sensitivities of the Chinese community

Four days ago, on 12th Sept. 1984, the Malacca Chief Minister, Datuk Abdul Rahim Thamby Cik, announced two plans – one government and one ‘private sector’ – for the development of Bukit China which involves the leveling of at least 40 per cent of the ancient cemetery hill into a housing and commercial centre. Continue reading The preparation and announcement of the two plan for development of Bukit China without consultation with Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and relevant Chinese organizations is utter disrespect of the sensitivities of the Chinese community

Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at the meeting of the Johore DAP Save Bukit China Committee to review the progress of the campaign in Johore held at Pantei DAP Branch premises, Batu Pahat on Sunday, 16.9.1984 at 10 a.m.

The preparation and announcement of the two plans for development of Bukit China without consultation with Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and relevant Chinese organizations is utter disrespect of the sensitivities of the the Chinese community

Four days ago, on 12th Sept. 1984, the Malacca Chief Minister, Datuk Abdul Rahim Thamby Cik, announced two plans – one government and one ‘private sector’ – for the development of Bukit China which involves the leveling of at least 40 per cent of the ancient cemetery hill into a housing and commercial centre. Continue reading The preparation and announcement of the two plans for development of Bukit China without consultation with Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and relevant Chinese organizations is utter disrespect of the sensitivities of the the Chinese community

Press Conference Statement by parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Malacca on Monday, 10.9.1984 at 11 a.m.

Call on people of Malacca and Malaysia to be on look-out for the latest tricks of the Tan Koon Swan MCA faction to help Malacca Chief Minister to achieve his Bukit China plan

In the past few days, the Tan Koon Swan MCA Malacca faction leaders leki Chan Teck Chan and Ng Peng Huay have again been making speeches and issuing statements about Bukit China, after they had kept silenty for about a month. Continue reading Call on people of Malacca and Malaysia to be on look-out for the latest tricks of the Tan Koon Swan MCA faction to help Malacca Chief Minister to achieve his Bukit China plan

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Dewan, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit siang, at the Sept. 9 date for Tan Koon Swan at the Malacca DAP premises at 8 p.m. to list out the evidence of close co-operation between the Tan Koon Swan MCA Malacca faction and Malacca Chief Minister to level and develop Bukit China

Challenge to Tan Koon Swan Malacca MCA faction to explain whether it had advised the Malacca Chief Minister to acquire 15 acres of Bukit China first allegedly to build low-cost houses for the Chinese in Malacca to undermine public opposition to government plan

I had challenged Tan Koon Swan to attend this Sept. 3 date for him to listen to the Tan Koon Swan MCA Malacca faction had worked closely with the Malacca Chief Minister, Datuk Abdul Rahim Thamby Cik, in the Malacca State Government’s plan to level and develop 80 per cent of Bukit China into a housing and commercial centre. Continue reading Challenge to Tan Koon Swan Malacca MCA faction to explain whether it had advised the Malacca Chief Minister to acquire 15 acres of Bukit China