Category: Sabah

DAP calls for the immediate release of the other five Sabahans detained under Internal Security Act

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Thursday, 17th June, 1993:

DAP calls for the immediate release of the other five Sabahans detained under Internal Security Act

While welcoming the release of Benedict Topin and Abdul Rahman Ahmad from detention under the Internal Security Act, DAP calls for the immediate release of the other five Sabahans detained under the ISA for the same reasons – for alleged complicity in a secession plot to take Sabah out of Malaysia. Continue reading DAP calls for the immediate release of the other five Sabahans detained under Internal Security Act

Scandalous that the Malaysian Constitution should be amended just to enable one person to be Federal Cabinet Minister and save UMNO Sabah from the embarrassment of a Sabah State by-election which it might lose

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Saturday, June 12, 1993:

Scandalous that the Malaysian Constitution should be amended just to enable one person to be Federal Cabinet Minister and save UMNO Sabah from the embarrassment of a Sabah State by-election which it might lose

After agonizing for over three weeks, the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, has finally decided to amend the Malaysian Constitution to enable Tun Mustapha to become the Minister for Sabah Affairs without having to resign from the Usukan Sabah State Assembly seat, followed by a by-election as required by Article 43(8) of the Federal Constitution. Continue reading Scandalous that the Malaysian Constitution should be amended just to enable one person to be Federal Cabinet Minister and save UMNO Sabah from the embarrassment of a Sabah State by-election which it might lose

DAP calls on Malaysian Government to establish an inter-governmental committee comprising Sarawak and Sabah government representatives to review Sarawak and Sabah development on the occasion of their 30th anniversary of joining Malaysia

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Miri on Thursday, 3rd June 1993 at 11 a.m.

DAP calls on Malaysian Government to establish an inter-governmental committee comprising Sarawak and Sabah government representatives to review Sarawak and Sabah development on the occasion of their 30th anniversary of joining Malaysia

DAP calls on Malaysian Government to establish an inter-governmental committee comprising Sarawak and Sabah government representatives to review Sarawak and Sabah development on the occasion of their 30th anniversary of joining Malaysia. Continue reading DAP calls on Malaysian Government to establish an inter-governmental committee comprising Sarawak and Sabah government representatives to review Sarawak and Sabah development on the occasion of their 30th anniversary of joining Malaysia

Tan Sri Ismail should be appointed to improve relationship between the Federal Government and the Kelantan and Sabah State Government so that the legitimate rights and interests of Malaysians in these states, including the right to development, are fully protected

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and Mp for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, 21st April 1993:

Tan Sri Ismail should be appointed to improve relationship between the Federal Government and the Kelantan and Sabah State Government so that the legitimate rights and interests of Malaysians in these states, including the right to development, are fully protected.

The Speaker of Parliament, Tan Sri Zahir Ismail, said at the opening of a seminar on the “Parliament System” in Kuala Terengganu yesterday that “ketegangan tidak sepatutnya berlaku di antara kerajaan negeri dan Kerajaan Pusat kerana bidang tugas masing-masing sudah dejelaskan dalam undang-undang Negara”. Continue reading Tan Sri Ismail should be appointed to improve relationship between the Federal Government and the Kelantan and Sabah State Government so that the legitimate rights and interests of Malaysians in these states, including the right to development, are fully protected

Establishment of PBS-USNO Coalitiion Government a major setback for UMNO’s entry into Sabah

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, April 7, 1993:

Establishment of PBS-USNO Coalitiion Government a major setback for UMNO’s entry into Sabah

The establishment of PBS-USNO Coalition Government in Sabah is a major setback for UMNO Baru’s entry into Sabah.

It in fact raises the whole question of the viability of UMNO Baru in Sabah and this answer will only be known in the next Sabah state general elections – as to whether UMNO in Sabah or USNO would be wiped out or whether UMNO and UNSO would fight to a draw in the contest for support of the Sabah Malay voters. Continue reading Establishment of PBS-USNO Coalitiion Government a major setback for UMNO’s entry into Sabah

ISA detention of Six Sabahans receiving increasing international attention as latest example of violation of human rights in Malaysia

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, November 9, 1991:

ISA detention of Six Sabahans receiving increasing international attention as latest example of violation of human rights in Malaysia.

The detention of Six Sabahans without trial under the International Security Act is receiving increasing international attention as the latest example of violation of human rights in Malaysia. Continue reading ISA detention of Six Sabahans receiving increasing international attention as latest example of violation of human rights in Malaysia

Motion of Definite Matter of Urgent Public Importance under S.O. 18(1)

Tuan Yang di Pertua,
Dewan Rakyat,
Parlimen.
YB Tan Sri,

Motion of Definite Matter of Urgent Public Importance under S.O. 18(1)

This is to give notice under S.O. 18(2) that I will be asking leave to move the adjournment of the House for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent public importance, to wit, the formal detention of Sabah Foundation director, Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan under the Internal Security Act for alleged complicity in a plot to take Sabah out of Malaysia, and the motion is as follows: Continue reading Motion of Definite Matter of Urgent Public Importance under S.O. 18(1)

DAP calls on two Ministers, five Deputy Ministers, two Parliamentary Secretary and MPs from Barisan Nasional who were NECC members to resign because they voted in Parliament against the NECC proposal for a Royal Commission to monitor the implementation of the new government economic policy

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, on the Sixth Malaysia Plan in the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday, 10th July 1991

DAP calls on two Ministers, five Deputy Ministers, two Parliamentary Secretary and MPs from Barisan Nasional who were NECC members to resign because they voted in Parliament against the NECC proposal for a Royal Commission to monitor the implementation of the new government economic policy

I commend the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, for taking note of our protests in the debate on the Second Outline Perspective Plan and the National Development Policy last month that MPs from all political parties were not given adequate time to study the government’s plan before the parliamentary debate. Continue reading DAP calls on two Ministers, five Deputy Ministers, two Parliamentary Secretary and MPs from Barisan Nasional who were NECC members to resign because they voted in Parliament against the NECC proposal for a Royal Commission to monitor the implementation of the new government economic policy

Gerakan has become the UMNO’s ‘partner’ in the campaign of political harassment, victimisation and discrimination against the leaders and people of Sabah

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Tuesday, June 4, 1991:

Gerakan has become the UMNO’s ‘partner’ in the campaign of political harassment, victimisation and discrimination against the leaders and people of Sabah

Gerakan President, Datuk Dr.Lim Kang Yaik, is very proud of the Gerakan’s role as the ‘partner’ of UMNO in the campaign of political harassment, victimisation and discrimination against the people of Sabah. Continue reading Gerakan has become the UMNO’s ‘partner’ in the campaign of political harassment, victimisation and discrimination against the leaders and people of Sabah

Call on Dr.Mahathir rove that development is not mixed with politics giving a new deal to Kelantan and Sabah under the Sixth Malaysia Plan to improve the living standards of the poor in these two states

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Saturday, 1st June 1991:

Call on Dr.Mahathir rove that development is not mixed with politics giving a new deal to Kelantan and Sabah under the Sixth Malaysia Plan to improve the living standards of the poor in these two states

The Prime minister, Datuk Seri Dr.Mahathir Mohamed, made one of the most remarkable statements in his political career during his one-day visit to Kelantan on Thursday when he said that development should not be mixed with politics. Continue reading Call on Dr.Mahathir rove that development is not mixed with politics giving a new deal to Kelantan and Sabah under the Sixth Malaysia Plan to improve the living standards of the poor in these two states