Category: Sabah

DAP defines its dual role in Sabah politics: Nationally, to back and firm up the PBS Government against Barisan Nasional Federal Government; and in the State, to defend and promote the rights and interests of Sabahans

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, at the first DAP Sabah general elections ceramah held at Palace Hotel, Kota Kinabalu on Nomination Day, Wednesday, July 4, 1990 at 9pm

DAP defines its dual role in Sabah politics: Nationally, to back and firm up the PBS Government against Barisan Nasional Federal Government; and in the State, to defend and promote the rights and interests of Sabahans

DAP has fielded seven candidates for the Sabah State general elections to play a stabilising and positive role in Sabah politics. Continue reading DAP defines its dual role in Sabah politics: Nationally, to back and firm up the PBS Government against Barisan Nasional Federal Government; and in the State, to defend and promote the rights and interests of Sabahans

DAP calls for the immediate release of the three Sabahans detained under ISA as their arrest is regarded by the people of Sabah as an anti-Sabah action which will set back Sabah-Federal relations

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in the Dewan Rakyat on the Committee Stage of the 1989/1990 Supplementary Operating and Development Estimates on Tuesday, 19th June 1990

DAP calls for the immediate release of the three Sabahans detained under ISA as their arrest is regarded by the people of Sabah as an anti-Sabah action which will set back Sabah-Federal relations

The re-creation of the posts of Federal Secretaries of Sabah and Sarawak is a clear admission that 27 years after the entry of the two states to form Malaysia, the relations and ties of Sabah and Sarawak to the Federal Government are very strained, unhappy and at times tense. Continue reading DAP calls for the immediate release of the three Sabahans detained under ISA as their arrest is regarded by the people of Sabah as an anti-Sabah action which will set back Sabah-Federal relations

DAP calls on IGP to give firm assurance that there would be no ISA arrests in Sabah for the whole of Sabah state general elections

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, 13th June 1990:

DAP calls on IGP to give firm assurance that there would be no ISA arrests in Sabah for the whole of Sabah state general elections

The Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Haniff Omar, said yesterday that the three Sabahans detained under the Internal Security Act, namely Kadazan-Dusun Cultural Association executive secretary, Benedict Tapin, former police detective Damit Undikai and ex-constable in the Signals Branch Albinus Yudah, were in connection with plot to pull out Sabah from Malaysia. Continue reading DAP calls on IGP to give firm assurance that there would be no ISA arrests in Sabah for the whole of Sabah state general elections

DAP condemns the arrest of three Sabahans under ISA and calls for their immediate release

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-¬General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Monday, May 28, 1990:

DAP condemns the arrest of three Sabahans under ISA and calls for their immediate release

DAP condemns the arrest of three Sabahans under the Inter¬nal Security Act. DAP calls for their immediate release. If the police have any evidence against them for having committed any of¬fences, they should he charged and tried in court. Continue reading DAP condemns the arrest of three Sabahans under ISA and calls for their immediate release

DAP calls on Dr.Mahathir to reconsider his refusal to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the funding, politics of money and corruption of political parties

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, Petaling Jaya on Friday, 23rd March 1990:

DAP calls on Dr.Mahathir to reconsider his refusal to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the funding, politics of money and corruption of political parties

The Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr.Mahathir Mohamed, gave the people two disappointments yesterday. The first disappointment was this announcement that the government would not establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the funding, politics of money and corruption of political parties. Continue reading DAP calls on Dr.Mahathir to reconsider his refusal to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the funding, politics of money and corruption of political parties

The USNO defeat in Sulaman by–election in Sabah should be a warning to UMNO to respect the political sensitivities of the Sabah people and not intrude into Sabah and changing the political equation

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjung and Assemblyman for Kampong Kolam, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Monday, 1. 12.1986:

The USNO defeat in Sulaman by–election in Sabah should be a warning to UMNO to respect the political sensitivities of the Sabah people and not intrude into Sabah and changing the political equation

I congratulate the PBS candidate Jasni Gindug polled 2,657 votes to beat USNO’s Omar Khan Amirussin, who obtained 1,953 votes and Ansari Abdullah of Berjaya who got 1,137 votes. Continue reading The USNO defeat in Sulaman by–election in Sabah should be a warning to UMNO to respect the political sensitivities of the Sabah people and not intrude into Sabah and changing the political equation

Dr. Mahathir should have sense of urgency to summon early Parliamentary meeting to address the many pressing problems in the country

Press Conference Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General, MP for Tanjong and Assemblyman for Kampong Kolam, Lim Kit Siang, in Penang on Tuesday, August 12, 1986 at noon

Dr. Mahathir should have sense of urgency to summon early Parliamentary meeting to address the many pressing problems in the country

When announcing his post-1986 elections Cabinet, the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, said that Parliament could meet anytime from now to November. Continue reading Dr. Mahathir should have sense of urgency to summon early Parliamentary meeting to address the many pressing problems in the country

Dr.Mahathir is behaving like another Harris Salleh in threatening voters with discrimination in development if they vote Opposition

by DAP Secretary-General, Parliamentary Candidate for Tanjong, State Assembly Candidate for Kampong Kolam, in Petaling Jaya on Tuesday, July 29, 1986:

Dr.Mahathir is behaving like another Harris Salleh in threatening voters with discrimination in development if they vote Opposition

Barisan Nasional leaders do not seem to learn from their past mistakes, and they continue to think they could intimidate and bully the voters from freely exercising their vote. Continue reading Dr.Mahathir is behaving like another Harris Salleh in threatening voters with discrimination in development if they vote Opposition

National Language Convention organised by UMNO yesterday is the most powerful reason why Section 21(2) of the 1961 Education Act should be repealed and not amended

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Malacca on Tuesday, July 15, 1986:

National Language Convention organised by UMNO yesterday is the most powerful reason why Section 21(2) of the 1961 Education Act should be repealed and not amended

The National Language Convention organised by UMNO because of coming general elections is the most powerful reason why Section 21(2) of the 1961 Education Act should be repealed and not amended. Continue reading National Language Convention organised by UMNO yesterday is the most powerful reason why Section 21(2) of the 1961 Education Act should be repealed and not amended

Sabahans’ demand for justice for the March bomb blasts, arson and rioting will be featured in the DAP’s General Elections Manifesto

Statement by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Kota Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, in Kota Kinabalu before returning to Kuala Lumpur after a five-day visit to Sabah on Sunday, July 13, 1986.

Sabahans’ demand for justice for the March bomb blasts, arson and rioting will be featured in the DAP’s General Elections Manifesto

The DAP General Elections Manifesto will feature at least five issues which are close to the hearts of the people of Sabah. Continue reading Sabahans’ demand for justice for the March bomb blasts, arson and rioting will be featured in the DAP’s General Elections Manifesto