Category: Subang Airport Scandals & Disasters

The second near-miss collision between two air-crafts at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport runway yesterday – the second in three weeks – has further ‘blackened’ Malaysia’s credibility and reputation as a reliable and safe aviation centre

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Thursday, September 8, 1994:

The second near-miss collision between two air-crafts at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport runway yesterday – the second in three weeks – has further ‘blackened’ Malaysia’s credibility and reputation as a reliable and safe aviation centre.

The second near-miss collision between two aircrafts at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) runway yesterday has further ‘blackened’ Malaysia’s credibility and reputation as a reliable and safe aviation centre. Continue reading The second near-miss collision between two air-crafts at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport runway yesterday – the second in three weeks – has further ‘blackened’ Malaysia’s credibility and reputation as a reliable and safe aviation centre

MCA, Gerakan and MIC leaders should jointly ask for an emergency meeting of Barisan Nasional Supreme Council meeting to bring an immediate end to the national and international ignominy faced by the nation and people because of the Rahim Tamby Cik scandals.

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Monday, September 5, 1994:

MCA, Gerakan and MIC leaders should jointly ask for an emergency meeting of Barisan Nasional Supreme Council meeting to bring an immediate end to the national and international ignominy faced by the nation and people because of the Rahim Tamby Cik scandals.

Gerakan is the only Barisan Nasional political component which has declared publicly that it regards Tan Sri Rahim Tamby Cik’s scandals as an UMNO matter and should be left to UMNO to resolve. Continue reading MCA, Gerakan and MIC leaders should jointly ask for an emergency meeting of Barisan Nasional Supreme Council meeting to bring an immediate end to the national and international ignominy faced by the nation and people because of the Rahim Tamby Cik scandals.

Samy Vellu’s directive for a total check on wiring at the KLIA most appropriate and commendable

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Sunday, September 4, 1994:

Samy Vellu’s directive for a total check on wiring at the KLIA most appropriate and commendable.

I have never been in greater agreement with the Minister for Energy, Telecommunications and Posts,
Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu in my life when he ordered a total check on wiring at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport at Subang. Continue reading Samy Vellu’s directive for a total check on wiring at the KLIA most appropriate and commendable

One of the biggest issues in Penang in the next general elections is whether Penang State Government should continue the unnatural and unequal relationship where the real power is not in the hands of the Chief Minister.

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjung,
Lim Kit Siang, at the Penang DAP State Convention held in Penang on Sunday, September 4, 1994 at
10 a.m.

One of the biggest issues in Penang in the next general elections is whether Penang State Government should continue the unnatural and unequal relationship where the real power is not in the hands of the Chief Minister.

The Penang State Convention today is the last one before the next general elections, whether it be held in October, January or April next year. Continue reading One of the biggest issues in Penang in the next general elections is whether Penang State Government should continue the unnatural and unequal relationship where the real power is not in the hands of the Chief Minister.

DAP calls for full public inquiry into all aspects of safety at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport after five fires in two years.

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang,
in Petaling Jaya on Saturday, September 3, 1994:

DAP calls for full public inquiry into all aspects of safety at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport after five fires in two years.

Yesterday, there was another fire at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. This time, it was a short-circuit which caused sparks and smoke, at a money changer’s counter at Terminal One at 10 a.m. The fire was put out by security guards. Continue reading DAP calls for full public inquiry into all aspects of safety at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport after five fires in two years.

The best way to ensure that Mahathir’s fear that ‘Soon the planes will also be missing’ at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport does not materialise is to get the Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Ling Liong Sik to go ‘missing’ first.

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Friday, September 2, 1994:

The best way to ensure that Mahathir’s fear that ‘Soon the planes will also be missing’ at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport does not materialise is to get the Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Ling Liong Sik to go ‘missing’ first.

The Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, summed up the disgust and even despair of all Malaysians at the incompetence and lackadaisal attitude of the Transport Ministry and airport authorities about the safety, credibility and reputation of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport when he said: “Soon the planes will also be missing”! Continue reading The best way to ensure that Mahathir’s fear that ‘Soon the planes will also be missing’ at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport does not materialise is to get the Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Ling Liong Sik to go ‘missing’ first.

Why Liong Sik talk about ‘heads will roll’ over the small Subang International Airport Terminal One toilet fire while not in the case of Subang Airport radar station fire or control tower fire?

by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Thursday, September 1, 1994:

Why Liong Sik talk about ‘heads will roll’ over the small Subang International Airport Terminal One toilet fire while not in the case of Subang Airport radar station fire or control tower fire?

Transport Minister, Datuk Dr. Ling Liong Sik informed the press of a fire at the Subang International Airport Terminal One Kentucky Fried Chicken toilet yesterday, which had minimal damage apart from the smoke which entered into the airconditioning system. Continue reading Why Liong Sik talk about ‘heads will roll’ over the small Subang International Airport Terminal One toilet fire while not in the case of Subang Airport radar station fire or control tower fire?

Mahathir’s call to prevent man-made disasters will not be taken seriously so long as Malaysia has a Transport Minister who holds the world record of three International Airport fires in two years

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday, August 31, 1994:

Mahathir’s call to prevent man-made disasters will not be taken seriously so long as Malaysia has a Transport Minister who holds the world record of three International Airport fires in two years

The Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, struck the right note in his National Day message when he called on Malaysians to exercise greater care and responsibility in whatever they do to prevent man-made disasters. Continue reading Mahathir’s call to prevent man-made disasters will not be taken seriously so long as Malaysia has a Transport Minister who holds the world record of three International Airport fires in two years

Rahim Tamby Cik, Liong Sik and S.Samy Vellu are the products and symbols of 20 years of Barisan Nasional rule in Malaysia – making mockery of the principles of accountability, integrity and morality

Speech by Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, at the opening of the Salangor DAP State Convention held in Klang on Sunday, 28th August 1994 at 10 am

Rahim Tamby Cik, Liong Sik and S.Samy Vellu are the products and symbols of 20 years of Barisan Nasional rule in Malaysia – making mockery of the principles of accountability, integrity and morality

Last Wednesday, the Barisan Nasional celebrated its 20th anniversary with a public rally at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. Continue reading Rahim Tamby Cik, Liong Sik and S.Samy Vellu are the products and symbols of 20 years of Barisan Nasional rule in Malaysia – making mockery of the principles of accountability, integrity and morality

After three Kuala Lumpur International Airport fires in two years, the failures of DCA and Transport Ministry are not merely personal but also systemic which calls for a full shake-up and overhaul of both DCA and Transport Ministry

By Parliamentary Opposition Leader, DAP Secretary-General and MP for Tanjong, Lim Kit Siang, in Petaling Jaya on Saturday, August 27, 1994:

After three Kuala Lumpur International Airport fires in two years, the failures of DCA and Transport Ministry are not merely personal but also systemic which calls for a full shake-up and overhaul of both DCA and Transport Ministry

The Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, has said that the removal of Datuk Zaludin Sulong as Director-General of the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) was merely a transfer exercise and not the beginning of a progremme of reform in the department. Continue reading After three Kuala Lumpur International Airport fires in two years, the failures of DCA and Transport Ministry are not merely personal but also systemic which calls for a full shake-up and overhaul of both DCA and Transport Ministry