Category: Religious Polarisation

Call on Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, not to resort to threats and warnings but to invite the Malaysian Consultative Council for Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikkhism (MCCBCHS) to discuss their legitimate worries and concerns about freedom of religion in Malaysia.

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, March 16, 1990:

Call on Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, not to resort to threats and warnings but to invite the Malaysian Consultative Council for Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikkhism (MCCBCHS) to discuss their legitimate worries and concerns about freedom of religion in Malaysia.

The Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, created Parliamentary history yesterday when he introduced the Election (Amendment) Bill 1990 and gave a second full reply to my speech on the Constitution Amendment Bill 1990 which was passed by the Dewan Rakyat late Wednesday night. Continue reading Call on Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, not to resort to threats and warnings but to invite the Malaysian Consultative Council for Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikkhism (MCCBCHS) to discuss their legitimate worries and concerns about freedom of religion in Malaysia.

Proposal for a Three Lims meeting with Ling Liong Sik and Lim Keng Yaik on the nation-wide campaign of the Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism to reject the imposition of Syariah (Islamic Laws) of Non-Muslim Malaysians

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Friday, 9th February 1990:

Proposal for a Three Lims meeting with Ling Liong Sik and Lim Keng Yaik on the nation-wide campaign of the Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism to reject the imposition of Syariah (Islamic Laws) of Non-Muslim Malaysians

Today, the Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism (MCCBCHS) starts its three-day nation-wide prayers (Feb. 9 -11) in churches, temples and private homes for the three-fold purpose of : Continue reading Proposal for a Three Lims meeting with Ling Liong Sik and Lim Keng Yaik on the nation-wide campaign of the Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism to reject the imposition of Syariah (Islamic Laws) of Non-Muslim Malaysians

DAP fully supports the nation-wide campaign of the Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism to reject the imposition of Syariah (Islamic Laws) on non-Muslim Malaysians

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, 7.2.1990:

DAP fully supports the nation-wide campaign of the Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism to reject the imposition of Syariah (Islamic Laws) on non-Muslim Malaysians

DAP fully supports the nation-wide campaign of the Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism (MCCBCHS) to reject the imposition, of Syariah (Islamic Laws) on non-Muslim Malaysians. Continue reading DAP fully supports the nation-wide campaign of the Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism to reject the imposition of Syariah (Islamic Laws) on non-Muslim Malaysians

DAP is not anti – Islam, but pro – family integrity in launching campaign for repeal of Section 67 and 70 of Selangor Islamic Administration Enactment

Speech by Parliamentary opposition Leader, DAP Secretary – General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, when launching the national – wide signature campaign organized by DAPSY to petition for the repeal of Sections 67 and 70 of Selangor Islamic Administration on Enactment to restore parental rights of non – Muslims at a public cermah at Petaling Jaya community hall on Sunday 19. 11. 1989 at 10pm

DAP is not anti – Islam, but pro – family integrity in launching campaign for repeal of Section 67 and 70 of Selangor Islamic Administration Enactment

The DAPSY, in launching a nation – wide signature campaign for the repeal of Section 67 and 70 of Selangor Islamic Administration Enactment, seeks to restore to non – Muslim parents their constitutional and fundamental right of unfettered control, custody and guardianship of their children below 18 years, and their freedom of religion. Continue reading DAP is not anti – Islam, but pro – family integrity in launching campaign for repeal of Section 67 and 70 of Selangor Islamic Administration Enactment

Call on Prime Minister to curb his Ministers from making irresponsible allegations which endanger Malaysia’s inter-racial and inter-religious relations in the country.

Speech by parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, at the DAP Ceramah at Transport Workers’ Union Hal, PJ on Friday, 2.10.1987 at 9p.m. to launch the DAP’s 1990s Movement in Selangor State.

Call on Prime Minister to curb his Ministers from making irresponsible allegations which endanger Malaysia’s inter-racial and inter-religious relations in the country.

On Monday, the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, called for end to “irresponsible allegations”, such as those claiming the Christians ere trying to convert Malays, because such talk could lead to dispute which could be extremely dangerous in a multi-racial and multi-religious country like Malaysia. Continue reading Call on Prime Minister to curb his Ministers from making irresponsible allegations which endanger Malaysia’s inter-racial and inter-religious relations in the country.

Dr. Lim Keng Yaik is guilty of ‘capitulationism’ in opposing review of the Malaysian Constitution as he wants the Malaysian Chinese to accept the erosion of their political economic, educational and cultural rights in the past 30 years

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung. Lim Kit Siang, at Perak DAP State Anniversary Dinner held at Tou Boo Kong, Ipoh on Sunday, 20.9.1987 at 10 pm.
Dr. Lim Keng Yaik is guilty of ‘capitulationism’ in opposing review of the Malaysian Constitution as he wants the Malaysian Chinese to accept the erosion of their political economic, educational and cultural rights in the past 30 years.

Recently, there has been a national controversy over proposals by eminent Malaysians, including Bapa Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman, the Sultan of Perak, Raja Azlan Shah, for a review of the Malaysian constitution 30 years after Merdaka. Continue reading Dr. Lim Keng Yaik is guilty of ‘capitulationism’ in opposing review of the Malaysian Constitution as he wants the Malaysian Chinese to accept the erosion of their political economic, educational and cultural rights in the past 30 years

DAP warns of a group which wants to escalante racial tensions to create conditions to justify government action to suppress democracy and stifle dissent

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung. Lim Kit Siang, at the Penang DAP Ceramah to launch the 1990s Movement held at Penang Chinese Town Hall on Friday, 4.9.1987 at 9 p.m.

DAP warns of a group which wants to escalante racial tensions to create conditions to justify government action to suppress democracy and stifle dissent

The DAP is today Lunching a nation-wide 1990s Movement to raise the political consciousness of all Malaysians so that they could actively influence the decisions shaping the Malaysia of the 1990s. Continue reading DAP warns of a group which wants to escalante racial tensions to create conditions to justify government action to suppress democracy and stifle dissent

DAP condemns the burning of five mosques in Pahang as work of dangerous criminals who must be apprehended to safeguard the harmony, welfare and stability of Malaysia

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary- General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Tuesday, 3.9.1987:

DAP condemns the burning of five mosques in Pahang as work of dangerous criminals who must be apprehended to safeguard the harmony, welfare and stability of Malaysia

DAP condemns the burning of five mosques two community halls, and the attempted arson of a surau, in Pahang in recent days as the work of dangerous criminals who must be apprehended and charged with the most severe crimes to safeguard the harmony, welfare and stability of Malaysia. Continue reading DAP condemns the burning of five mosques in Pahang as work of dangerous criminals who must be apprehended to safeguard the harmony, welfare and stability of Malaysia

Relaxation of rules for civil servants to do business when there is growing incidence of conflict of interest situations involving high public officials will not enhance public confidence in the integrity and incorruptibility of government leaders and officials

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, at the Seri Rambai Dap Branch official opening dinner held at Taman Seri Rambai, Bukit Mertajam, on Saturday, 22.8.1987 AT 9 p.m.

Relaxation of rules for civil servants to do business when there is growing incidence of conflict of interest situations involving high public officials will not enhance public confidence in the integrity and incorruptibility of government leaders and officials

It was reported today that the government has relaxed rules for civil servants to engage in business. Under the new Public Service Department directive, civil servants can now set up family-holding companies to administer property-including capital, buildings or land-owned by them and their immediate families. They are also allowed to sit on the boards of these companies subject to certain conditions imposed by their departments. Continue reading Relaxation of rules for civil servants to do business when there is growing incidence of conflict of interest situations involving high public officials will not enhance public confidence in the integrity and incorruptibility of government leaders and officials

DAP calls for the establishment of a National Inter-Religious Council to promote greater understanding and co-operation among the various religions and check religious polarisation

Press Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, April 29, 1987:

DAP calls for the establishment of a National Inter-Religious Council to promote greater understanding and co-operation among the various religions and check religious polarisation.

Information Minister, Tengku Rithaudeen, said yesterday that the Government had accepted the offer of help from the Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism in its efforts to achieve national unity. Continue reading DAP calls for the establishment of a National Inter-Religious Council to promote greater understanding and co-operation among the various religions and check religious polarisation