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General - Archive #2:
Articles #51- #100
| | | Please Select an Article: | |  | 51. All Malaysians Must Register As Voters To Exercise Their Inalienable Rights. (28/03/99)
Malaysian citizens who reach the age of 21 on 1.4.1999 are eligible to register as voters. After registration, it may take up to one year before the newly registered voters are able to cast their votes in the general elections.
All Malaysian citizens must register as voters so that they can exercise their inalienable rights during the general elections which are held once every five years. The annual voters' registration is ... | | | 52. Identify the virus causing the current Malaysian viral epidemic. (28/03/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on the official figure of 63 deaths due to viral encephalitis on March 28, 1999.
We urge the Government to let the people know as quickly as possible whether the current epidemic is due to one virus, two viruses or more. This is one way of overcoming the panic.... | | | 53. We need a centre to identify the virus causing the current eopidemic. (30/03/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on the delay in setting up the viral laboratory , the P4-level biohazard facility, at the University Hospital on 30 March 1999.
It is regrettable that it takes so long for the Government to set up the viral laboratory to identify the virus or viruses causing the epidemic.... | | | 54. How likely is it to have more than one virus causing the current epidemic? (30/03/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on the top priority to battle the Hendra-like virus (encephalitis), HE, on 29 March 1999.
Call on the Health Minister Dato' Chua Jui Meng to explain honestly the simultaneous spread of JE, virus and HE virus in the current epidemic. The Minister would have to unravel this conundrum becau... | | | 55. More realistic compensation for the pig farmers affected by the viral epidemic. (01/04/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on the decision of the Cabinet Committee on Japanese Encephalitis, JE (hitherto more correctly called Viral Encephalitis, VE) to give financial aid for pig farmers on 31 March 199
Call on the Government to reconsider the plight of the pig farmers and to increase the financial aid to at least RM200 million.
... | | | 56. Do something about the problems in Kuala Lumpur such as flash floods. (01/04/99)
When the Deputy Prime Minister visits Jinjang North, Kuala Lumpur, we write him a second open letter listing various woes faced by the city folks. We hope he will try his best to solve them.
There are many problems in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. The Prime Minister Dato' Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad visited Jinjang North, Kuala Lumpur, on 14 March 1999. On 1 April 1999, the Deputy P... | | | 57. Still no answer to the cause or causes of the current viral epidemic. (05/04/99)
There must be more concerted efforts to identify the virus or viruses responsible for the current outbreak in which by 5 april, 1999 there have been 85 deaths.
The Health Minister must come out with the truth of what has or has not been done to try to stamp the viral epidemic. With no virus or viruses definitely identified for all the deaths, the measures ta... | | | 58. A comprehensive of the measures to fight the viral epidemic (23/04/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on the warning by Dato' Chua Jui Meng against the illegal transport of sick pigs from one state to another on 17 April 1999.
Call on the Government to have a comprehensive review of the nationwide measures to prevent the spread of the viral encephalitic, VE, epidemic. Hitherto, the statements by the Cabinet Joint Action Com... | | | 59. Screen warm-blooded animals to fight the viral epidemic (23/04/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on the announcement by Dr Abdul Aziz, the Director of Infectious Diseases and Health Section of the Veterinary Services Department on the screening of dogs, cows and goats
The Government should make public not only the number of pigs culled but also the number and location of other warm-blooded animals destroyed. Knowing the nature of the virus, its source and reservoir... | | | 60. Tens of thousands of people gathered at the Gerak meeting at the PAS HQ on the day the former Deputy Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim was sentenced to six years' jail. (23/04/99)
Speech by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for kepong while attending the Gerak gathering at the PAS Headquarters, Taman Melewar, Gombak, Selangor, on 14 April 1999.
Malaysians will have to choose suitable measurements, standards and criteria in all aspects of justice including the judiciary.
... | | | 61. Ucapan di hadapan berpuluh-puluh ribu rakyat yang berkumpul di perhimpunan Gerak di Markas PAS. (23/04/99)
Setelah bekas Timbalan Perdana Menteri Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim dihukum penjara enam tahun, berpuluh-puluh ribu rakyat berhimpun di Ibu Pejabat PAS. Sebagai ahli Gerak, DAP diwakili di perhimpunan itu.
Rakyat Malaysia mestilah memilih ukuran-ukuran, standar-standard dan kriteria-kriteria yang sesuai untuk semua aspek keadilan termasuk kehakiman.... | | | 62. Effective monotoring of development projects at squatter areas. (23/04/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on the allocation of RM3.5 billion for the eradication of all squatter areas in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur by 2005 as announced by the Prime Minister.
The Kuala Lumpur City Hall must monitor effectively the plan to eradicate all squatter areas in KL, making sure that all squatters are given alternative housing as fairly as possible. The idea is to m... | | | 63. The Part Played by the Health Minister and his Deputy During the Viral Epidemic (23/04/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on Deputy Health Minister Dato' Wira Ali Rustam asking where Opposition Parties' doctors were during the height of the viral encephalitis, VE, outbreak on 20 April 1999.
Where were Dato' Wira Ali Rustam and the Health Minister Dato' Chua Jui Meng when DAP doctors, Dr Chen Man Hin, Dr Oon Hong Geok and Dr Tan Seng Giaw visited Bukit Pelanduk, Lukut and Sungai Nipah, Ne... | | | 64. The Voters' Registration Campaign 1999 (30/04/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on the need to extend the period of the voters' registration on 29 April 1999.
Call on the Chairman of the Election Commission Dato' Harun Din to extend the period of voters' registration for another 14 days, that is, from 2 to 15 May 1999 so that more eligible citizens can regi... | | | 65. The Extension of the Period for Voters' Registration (30/04/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on the extension of the period of campaign for voter's registration on 30 April 1999.
The Election Commission should try its best to use our consulates and other channels to help eligible Malaysian citizens to register as voters and to vote outside Malaysia.
... | | | 66. A Comprehensive Study to Review the Roles and Functions of Local Authorities (03/05/99)
Speech by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong at the DAP Kuching dinner on 2 May 1999.
Urge the Government to upgrade the local governments with new strategies and guidelines to strengthen their management capacity and to ensure that they can carry out their roles and functions effectiv... | | | 67. Federal Territory (Kuala Lumpur) DAP is gearing for the coming general elections. (09/05/99)
Deny the Barisan Nasional Government the two-third majority.
As the Malaysian General Elections may be held within just over a year, the DAP is preparing for the event, starting with the meeting of the Federal Territory (Kuala Lumpur) DAP+ the Secretary-General... | | | 68. Landlides at Bukit Antarabangsa, Hulu Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. (16/05/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on the several landslides at the Bukit Antarabangsa, Ulu Klang, Selangor on 16 May 1999.
Urge the Federal government to carry out a comprehensive inquiry on the landslides so that the true causes can be identified. This must cover other projects in the country.... | | | 69. Need to abolish the Federal Constitution to implement a new system such as an Islamic State (16/05/99)
Abstract of the speech by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong during the Federal Territory DAP meeting at the Federal Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, on 9 May 1999.
DAP will contest in at least six constituencies in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. This is consistent with what DAP did in the last elections.
... | | | 70. Step up immediate remedial works on the Bukit Antarabangsa, Ampang jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. (19/05/99)
Press Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on the plight of residents at the Bukit Antarabangsa which has been hit by the landslides and heavy rains has hampered remedial works on 20 May 1999.
The Bukit Antarabangsa landslides have affected about 10,000 residents and about 1,000 have been advised to shift out until it is safe to return. Heavy rains have made remedial works difficult. The Go... | | | 71. Pigs In Many Malaysian States Are Tested Positive To Virus Causing The Epidemic (21/05/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on the detection of virus that causes the epidemic in more states in Malaysia on 21 may 1999.
Again urge the Government to announce the reason or reasons why the virus has spread from Tambun, Perak, to other states such as Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Melaka, Johor, Penang and Kelantan. After ov... | | | 72. Coalition of The Opposition Parties in Malaysia (29/05/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on the issue of the Coalition of the Opposition Parties on 29 May 1999.
In the coming general elections, it is easier for opposition parties to overcome the factors that may affect their coalition to oppose the ruling parties, the Barisan Nasional, BN, compared to that ... | | | 73. Professionalism In All Cases of Public Prosecution In Malaysia (31/05/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on the reminder by the Attorney-General that all deputy public prosecutors must not be afraid of political pressure on 31 May 1999.
Urge the Attorney General to review the degree of transparency in all cases of public prosecution and show the public that all deputy public prosecutors carry out their duty without fear or favour.
... | | | 74. Let US Have Details On The Continuation Of The Bakun Project, Sarawak, Malaysia. (09/06/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on the continuation of the Bakun project on 9 June 1999.
Announce the details of the compensation to the previous concessionaire, the cost of the diversion tunnel and the intended project.
... | | | 75. Indigenous Social Democracy For Asia and The Pacific (13/06/99)
A brief paper by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and Member of Parliament on Asia and The Pacific: Priorities and Perspectives for Social Democracy on 11 June, 1999.
The Asian countries will eventually come up with social democracy that is peculiar to the individual countries: social democracy evolves. Any attempt to imitate Western
European countries wholesale w... | | | 76. Continuous Efforts Needed to Tackle Cronyism, Nepotism and Corruption in Malaysia. (22/06/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on the properties acquired by political cronies in the last decade on 21 June 1999.
Set up a royal commission of inquiry to investigate the extent of cronyism, nepotism and corruption in Malaysia. Malaysians will need this or similar measures in the years to come if they are to hav... | | | 77. Shaping Change for Social Demcracy in the next Millennium (03/07/99)
A Short Speech by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and Member of Parliament for Kepong at the meeting of the Council of the Socialist International, SI, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 25 & 26 June 1999.
It is imperative that SI ensure that while spreading the universal message of social democracy, it will not condone modern or seemingly invisible conquest of the less developed world. It should not al... | | | 78. Shaping change through social democracy in the next millennium (05/07/99)
A Short Speech by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and Member of Parliament for Kepong at the meeting of the Council of the Socialist International, SI, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 25 & 26 June 1999.
It is imperative that SI ensure that while spreading the universal message of social democracy, it will not condone modern or seemingly invisible conquest of the less developed world. It should not ... | | | 79. Ruling Party and Government Agency Usurping Public Land (05/07/99)
We will meet the Datuk Bandar Tan Sri Kamaruzzaman Shariff on 6 July 1999 at 8.00 AM at his office to discuss how the building can suddenly appear on the vacant land meant for a children's playing ground and the type of immediate action he would take.
We will meet the Datuk Bandar Tan Sri Kamaruzzaman Shariff on 6 July 1999 at 8.00 AM at his office to discuss how the building can suddenly appear on the vacant land meant for a children's playing gro... | | | 80. Is Putrajaya, the Malaysian Administrative Capital Cost-Effective? (30/07/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng giaw, DAP national Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on 30 July 1999.
It is appropriate that a full enquiry is conducted to ascertain the cost-effectiveness and the alleged wanton waste in the implementation of the Putajaya project which is a stone's throw away from the... | | | 81. Improve the Kuala Lumpur traffic system including Kepong Baru and Kepong Garden (01/08/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong after visiting the Kepong constituency today, 1 August 1999.
Call on the Kuala Lumpur City Hall, KLCH, to use the RM300 million allocations for roads, traffic management and public transport facilities effectively in the Federal Territory including Kepong Baru ... | | | 82. Monitor Strictly the Enforcement of the Road Transport (Amendment) Act (01/08/99)
Speech by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong during the debate in the Dewan Rakyat on the Bill to amend the Road Transport Act 1987, on 14 July 1999.
Set up a monitoring team to monitor the problems that will arise during the enforcement of the amended Road Transport Act.
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... | | | 83. Kawalseliakan Penguatkuasaan Akta Pengangkutan Jalan (Pindaan) (01/08/99)
Ucapan Dr Tan Seng Giaw, Naib Pengerusi DAP dan Ahli Parlimen Kepong ketika mengambil bahagian dalam perbahasan Rang Undang-Undang Pengangkutan Jalan (Pindaan) 1999 pada 14 Julai 1999.
Adakan satu pasukan kawalselia untuk mengawalseliakan masalah-masalah yang timbul semasa penguatkuasaan pindaan-pindaan Akta Pengangkutan Jalan ini.
... | | | 84. Build more schools and train more and better teachers in Malaysia (01/08/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on the shortage of schools and teachers in the country on 1 August 1999.
Build more schools including Chinese primary schools according to the needs of the communities. Train more and better teachers.... | | | 85. Corporatisation or Privatization of Government Hospitals and Clinics. (14/08/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on the Cabinet decision to call off the proposal to privatize government hospitals on 14 August 1999.
Call on the Government to announce the new health care system to usher in the new millennium and the state of privatization of projects related to medical services such as the medical store.
... | | | 86. Kuala LumpurTraffic Should be Improved (14/08/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP national Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on 10 August 1999.
Call on the Kuala Lumpur City Hall, KLCH, to improve further the traffic flow in the city by using the allocation of about RM300 million effectively.... | | | 87. Amend The Universities and University Colleges Act 1974. (23/08/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on 23 August 1999.
One positive way of solving some of the problems of univeristy students is to amend the Univerisities and Univeristy Colleges Act 1974, so that such fundamental issues freedom of speech and freedom of... | | | 88. Rectify Weaknesses in the Malaysian Financial Architecture (28/08/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP national Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on the flaws and risks with the economic recovery as enunciated by the Prime Minister Dato' Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad on 28 August 1999.
Call on the Government to try its utmost to rectify the weaknesses inherent in the Malaysian financial system as a permanent way of achieving economic recovery and preventing economic crisis.... | | | 89. Make the Malaysian Human Rights Commission Truly Independent (28/08/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on the release of Lim Guan Eng from the Kajang prison on 25 August 1999
The Human Rights Commission Bill was passed in Parliament in July 1999. The Commission should be independent with commissioners who are representative of important sectors of the society. It should be... | | | 90. Resolutions of Democratic Action Party, DAP, National Congress. (06/09/99)
The DAP held a National Congress on 5 September 1999. This was the last congress of the 20th Century, ending with 11 resolutions ranging from the breaking of the Barisan Nasonal (the ruling coalition) hegemony in the coming general election to East Timur.
The DAP is against having an Islamic state in our multiracial and multireligious country. But, it has agreed to cooperate with PAS (the PanMalaysia Islamic Party), Keadlilan (the National Justice Part... | | | 91. Implement A fiarer Policy On the Building of New Schools for all streams in Malaysia (08/09/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw on the Barisan Nasional's attempt to woo Chinese voters by giving more largess and approving schemes which the Chinese have been asking for in the past years such as building more Chinese primary schools. 8.9.1999.
Ensure that there is no bureaucracy in approving those new schools which have been announced by the Government. Allocate funds for these schools so that they can be erected as quickly as possible.... | | | 92. Allow United Nations Peace-keeping Force in East Timor (if Indonesia cannot control the post-referendum situation effectively) (09/09/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP Natonal Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on the post-referendum anarchy in East Timor. The Indonesian Government must show the world that it respects the decision of East Timorese to achieve independence.
The 30 August 1999 referendum in East Timor, supervised by the United Nations, shows 78.5% of Timorese ofting for independence from Indonesia. Since 1975, Indonesia has forcibly occupied the territory... | | | 93. Rectify The Inherent Weaknesses In The Financial Architecture In Malaysia (10/09/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on the International Monetary Fund, IMF's saying that Malaysia may have been right on capital controls during the economic crisis. 10 September 1999.
There is nothing wrong with wanting to ride the economic crisis by ourselves, saving Malaysia from subjugation by IMF or anybody else. But, the Barisan Nasional Government should have used the breathi... | | | 94. Have a second Royal Commission of Enquiry to investigate Anwar's alleged arsenic poisoning (14/09/99)
On 10 September 1999, the former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim was alleged to have arsenic poisoning after his urine samples had been smuggled out for testing in Australia. Prove this one way or the other and take actions.
Set up a second Royal Commission of Enquiry to investigate the alleged arsenic poisoning of Anwar. It is open to doubt as to whether a police investigating team can do this job as the previous task fo... | | | 95. A Balance Between Individual Human Rights And Community Rights (15/09/99)
The Malaysian Prime Minister Dato' Seri Dr Mahathir opened the 12th Commonwealth Law Conference on 12 September 1999. He expressed his concern with the current concept of human rights which was interpreted only as the right of political dissent. 15.9.1999
The Prime Minister would have to consider seriously the need to balance human rights for individuals and the cummunity. The right of political dissent should be respected unless the individual is bent... | | | 96. Review The Whole Judicial System To Keep Pace With The Changing World (16/09/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chiarman and MP for Kepong on the jailing of a Canadian journalist Murray Hiebert for six weeks on 11 September 1999. 16 September 1999
We have always maintained both within and outside parliament that there is a need to review the whole Malaysian judiciary to keep pace with the new millennium. Some convictions such as on Lim Guan Eng... | | | 97. Secure More ASEAN Troops For The East Timor Peacekeeping Force (16/09/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on the need for more ASEAN troops for the peacekeeping in East Timor. 17 September 1999
Although Australia is providing the first 2,000 peacekeeping troops in East Timor, it is necessary for ASEAN to send more troops to the territory. After all, Indonesia is a member of ASEAN and the ter... | | | 98. Let All Malaysian Members Of Parliament Support The DAP Motion To Accept The Appeals By Over 2,000 Chinese Associations. (28/09/99)
Abstract of the speech by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong at the seminar on the 17 appeals by registered Chinese associations on 27 September 1999.
All MPs including those from the component parties of the Barisan Nasional such as MCA, should support the DAP motion in Parliament calling on the House to consider the major appeals by various races ... | | | 99. Thorough Investigations Needed To Get To The Bottom Of The Alleged Arsenic Poisoning Of Anwar (06/10/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on Anwar Ibrahim's Test Results from local and overseas laboratories. 6.10.1999.
Call for a royal commission of enquiry again for investigating the alleged arsenic poisoning of the former Deputy Prime Minister Dato' Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad. The people within and ouside Malaysia w... | | | 100. Ensure That All Bank Mergers Are Based On Sound Financial Considerations (07/10/99)
Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong on the comment by the Prime Minister that the Government will revise the number of anchor banking groups of six if necessary. 8 October 1999.
Call on the Prime Minister to ensure that all bank mergers are based on sound financial grounds without other non-financial factors such as business politics or cronyism. The people would like to see ... | |
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