DAP wants a public commission of inquiry into land acquisition by state governments to stamp out corruption practice and abuses of power

Speech by DAP Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in the Dewan Rakyat on the National Land Code (Amendment) Bill 1974 on 26th July 1974

1. DAP wants a public commission of inquiry into land acquisition by state governments to stamp out corruption practice and abuses of power and to ensure that the poor and the low-income groups do not pay the price of national development and the further enrichment of the wealthy

This Amendment Bill to the National Land Code seeks to tighten the provisions relating to unlawful occupation of State land and to provide better machinery for enforcement. Continue reading DAP wants a public commission of inquiry into land acquisition by state governments to stamp out corruption practice and abuses of power

Tun Razak promises to investigate into corrupt practices and cheating of 1,500 Machap Umboo new villagers of their rightful compensation for government land acquisition

Tun Razak promises to investigate into corrupt practices and cheating of 1,500 Machap Umboo new villagers of their rightful compensation for government land acquisition

I met the Prime Minister, Tun Razak, in Parliament on Monday, and reported to him of corrupt practices in the question of compensation to the New Villagers of Machap Umboo New Village, as the entire village is being acquired by the State Water Authority for the Durian Tunggal water scheme. Some 1,500 people are affected by this scheme. Machap Umboo is about 18 miles from the Malacca town.

When I visited the Machap Umboo new village on 10th July, o found that the new villagers there were being cheated of their rightful compensation from the government. The majority of the Machap Umboo new villagers were ignorant of their rights. As a result, they were taken advantage of by a racket which came to tell them that they would get very low compensation for their houses, but that if they would pay 10% commission to ‘middle-men’ out of the total compensation after they had been raise upwards, the government would compensate them very much more. Continue reading Tun Razak promises to investigate into corrupt practices and cheating of 1,500 Machap Umboo new villagers of their rightful compensation for government land acquisition

Lim Kit Siang to seek meeting with Tun Razak to report corrupt practices and cheating of the 1.500 new villagers at Machap Umboo New Village with regard to land compensation

Statement by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr. Lim Kit Siang, at a Press Conference on Thursday, 11th July at 10.30 a.m. in Malacca DAP Office

1. Lim Kit Siang to seek meeting with Tun Razak to report corrupt practices and cheating of the 1.500 new villagers at Machap Umboo New Village with regard to land compensation

Yesterday, accompanied by the DAP State Assemblymen for Kota Timer, Bernard Sta Maria, the DAP State Treasurer, Sdr. Yoong Tat Hian, Malacca State Committee Member, Sdr. Yeong Wee Yeek, and Sdr. Lim Kim San, I visited the Machap Umboo New Village, 18 miles from Malacca town, who are affected by the Durian Tunggal water scheme and their land are being acquired and resettled. Continue reading Lim Kit Siang to seek meeting with Tun Razak to report corrupt practices and cheating of the 1.500 new villagers at Machap Umboo New Village with regard to land compensation

Test whether MCA Ministers match deeds with words

Test whether MCA Ministers match deeds with words

MCA Ministers and leaders are fond of making rosy promises and grand pledges which they have no intention of fulfilling.

Last month, at a Selangor MCA branch reception in Ulu Klang, the Minister of Health and Selangor MCA Chairman, Tan Sri Lee Siok Yew, asked the people to instantly report any instance of unfairness of injustice by any government public officer. Continue reading Test whether MCA Ministers match deeds with words

DAP calls for government subsidies to essential foodstuffs, like rice, sugar , flour, to relieve the hardships of the poor

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr. Lim Kit Siang,
at the Malacca DAP State Convention held at Malacca Municipal Town Hall on Sunday, 24th Feb.1974 at 10.30 a.m. Lim Kit Siang is also Chairman of Malacca State DAP.

1. DAP calls for government subsidies to essential foodstuffs, like rice, sugar, flour, to relieve the hardships of the poor

Since 1972, inflation has become the No.1 economic problem of the people of Malaysia, whether in the Kampongs, new villages, estates or towns.

Despite government expression of concern and actions, the prices have continued to jump by leaps and bounds. This is borne out by the government’s own figures, as shown by the following annual rate of increase in the government’s Consumer Price Index for the month of June of the recent years: Continue reading DAP calls for government subsidies to essential foodstuffs, like rice, sugar , flour, to relieve the hardships of the poor

Call on Tan Sri Lee Siok Yew to pay compensation to the deceased families of the victims of Malacca Hospital poisoning in July/August 1973

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr. Lim Kit Siang, at a Public Rally at the Esplanade, Penang on Saturday, 5rd February 1974 at 9 p.m.

Call on Tan Sri Lee Siok Yew to pay compensation to the deceased families of the victims of Malacca Hospital poisoning in July/August 1973

Senator Yeap Kheng Yam of MCA, Perak, and other MCA related circles are very unhappy that I have taken up in the mass deaths in the Malacca Hospital in July and August 1973, and my motion to cut the salary of the Minister of Health, Lee Siok Yew, by $100. Continue reading Call on Tan Sri Lee Siok Yew to pay compensation to the deceased families of the victims of Malacca Hospital poisoning in July/August 1973

DAP calls for a Master Plan to bring about the economic upliftment of Malacca State

Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr. Lim Kit Siang, when addressing members and supporters at Bukit Rambai on Sunday, 10th September 1972 at 10 a.m.

DAP calls for a Master Plan to bring about the economic upliftment of Malacca State

For the last 15 years that Malacca State was under the Alliance rule, Malacca had declined economically year by year. Continue reading DAP calls for a Master Plan to bring about the economic upliftment of Malacca State

Complaint against Dr. Mrs. L. Mohan, Eye specialist in Malacca General Hospital

Adjournment Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Mr. Lim Kit Siang, in the Dewan Ra’ayat on 23rd August 1972.

Complaint against Dr. Mrs. L. Mohan, Eye specialist in Malacca General Hospital by Malacca DAP state Assemblyman for Kota Timor, Bernard Sta Maria for rudeness and discourtesy

On 19th May 1972, the DAP State Assemblyman for Kota Timor in Malacca, Sdr. Bernard Sta Maria, wrote to the Minister of Health complaining against the rudeness of Dr. L. Mohan, eye specialist at the Malacca General Hospital, for rudeness against patients and the general public. Continue reading Complaint against Dr. Mrs. L. Mohan, Eye specialist in Malacca General Hospital

Question for Parliament by Lim Kit Siang Concerning Malacca issues

Question for Parliament by Lim Kit Siang Concerning Malacca issues, etc. (3)

In the Parliament meeting beginning next Tuesday, DAP Member of Parliament, Mr.Lim Kit Siang, has asked several questions concerning Malacca, other area, and foreign policy. Some of these are:

1. To ask the Minister of Communications to give definitive statement as to the Government’s plan and intention on the question of building a Port in Malacca. Continue reading Question for Parliament by Lim Kit Siang Concerning Malacca issues