DAP And PKR State Government Will Pursue Investor-Friendly Policies
Press Statement By DAP Secretary-General Lim Guan Eng In Penang Red Rock Hotel On 9 March 2008.
DAP And PKR State Government Will Pursue Investor-Friendly Policies To Ensure That Penang Retains Its Edge As The Leading Industrial And Manufacturing Region And Put Public Interest First In The Implementation Or Review Of Any Projects Or Policies.
A Penang DAP/PKR state government will pursue investor-friendly policies to ensure that Penang retains its edge as the leading industrial and manufacturing region and put public interest first in the implementation or review of any projects or policies. We wish to assure both local and foreign investors that we are fully cognizant of the importance of their major contribution to our state’s economy. The manufacturing sector comprises around 42% of the state’s GDP and employs approximately 200,000 workers, of which half are in the electronics sector.
We shall be holding dialogues, discussions and consultations with industry, commerce and SMIs upon taking up the reins of government. I shall be directing newly-elected MP for Jelutong Jeff Ooi and MP for Batu Kawan/ADUN for Prai, Prof P. Ramasamy, as well as our Bayan Baru MP Datuk Zaharin bin to assist and liaise with the relevant groups.
We also intend to fulfill our promises made during the general elections and in regards to certain projects and policies will always put public interest first in the implementation or review of any projects or policies. The people demand transparency and accountability in the issuance of government contracts and this new state government shall insist on an open public tender system.
Let us assure the people of Penang again that we will be fair to all and discriminate no one. We will always be your government representing everyone in this multi-racial and multi-religious society.
I have been carrying out many discussions with various groups and individuals in forming the new state government. As these duties take up a lot of my time, I have been unable to personally thank all Penang voters for their overwhelming support, especially my constituents in Bagan parliamentary seat and the Air Putih state seat for electing me. However I shall personally do so once the major part of forming the new state government is completed.
DAP Hails The Historic Breakthrough Of Denying BN Its 2/3 Majority And The Wins By Opposition Parties In The Five States Of Penang, Kelantan, Perak, Selangor And Perak As An Endorsement For The Agenda Of Change To Establish A Healthy Functioning Democracy.
DAP hails the historic breakthrough of denying BN its 2/3 majority and the wins by opposition parties in five states of Penang, Kelantan, Perak, Selangor and Perak as an endorsement for the agenda of change to establish a healthy functioning democracy. DAP hopes that this unexpected victory can be the catalyst to end the one-party rule of BN with a two-party system that offers real alternatives to voters.
DAP recorded its best ever performance since contesting in the 1969 general elections by winning 28 parliamentary seats out of 47 seats contested and at least 72 state seats out of 102 state seats contested. Most importantly, DAP won power for the first time together with PKR in Penang. DAP elected representatives express our gratitude to the voters for the confidence in us and gives our assurance that those elected will serve both inside and outside Parliament or the State Assembly.
DAP was able to win so many seats due to our success in attracting not just non-Malay voters but also winning at least one-third of Malay voters. The success by opposition parties in winning support from a wide spectrum of the Malaysian public has translated to shocking wins in five state governments, especially Penang and Selangor where it appeared that the opposition will enjoy a 2/3 majority.
DAP will co-operate with other opposition parties to form the government in Penang and other states. DAP wishes to emphasise that we will be an inclusive government that represents all Malaysians. No one will be discriminated or victimised even if they had supported the BN. We want to be the government as well as a responsible and constructive opposition in other states for all Malaysians.
DAP will continue to build up on our success in winning Malay votes in significant numbers to win seats we otherwise would not have won. We want to prove that we fight for the interests of all Malays, Chinese Indians, Kadazans and Ibans so long as they are Malaysians. As my personal experience has shown, in 1998 I have gone to prison, lost my civil and political rights, disqualified as a Member of Parliament for fighting for the rights of a Malay girl who was detained even though she was raped. I hope that my experience in fighting for the Malays can be seen as a sign of our commitment to help and uplift the rights and interests for all communities.
The election results yesterday have shown that Malaysians believe in the power of change and desire to be treated as Malaysians first and last. DAP hopes that we can make use of this rare opportunity by all Malaysians to break the racial mould of dividing Malaysians by race in favour of a bangsa Malaysia that ensures political equality, shared prosperity, equal economic opportunity and socio-economic justice.
LIM GUAN ENG
DAP And PKR State Government Will Pursue Investor-Friendly Policies To Ensure That Penang Retains Its Edge As The Leading Industrial And Manufacturing Region And Put Public Interest First In The Implementation Or Review Of Any Projects Or Policies.
A Penang DAP/PKR state government will pursue investor-friendly policies to ensure that Penang retains its edge as the leading industrial and manufacturing region and put public interest first in the implementation or review of any projects or policies. We wish to assure both local and foreign investors that we are fully cognizant of the importance of their major contribution to our state’s economy. The manufacturing sector comprises around 42% of the state’s GDP and employs approximately 200,000 workers, of which half are in the electronics sector.
We shall be holding dialogues, discussions and consultations with industry, commerce and SMIs upon taking up the reins of government. I shall be directing newly-elected MP for Jelutong Jeff Ooi and MP for Batu Kawan/ADUN for Prai, Prof P. Ramasamy, as well as our Bayan Baru MP Datuk Zaharin bin to assist and liaise with the relevant groups.
We also intend to fulfill our promises made during the general elections and in regards to certain projects and policies will always put public interest first in the implementation or review of any projects or policies. The people demand transparency and accountability in the issuance of government contracts and this new state government shall insist on an open public tender system.
Let us assure the people of Penang again that we will be fair to all and discriminate no one. We will always be your government representing everyone in this multi-racial and multi-religious society.
I have been carrying out many discussions with various groups and individuals in forming the new state government. As these duties take up a lot of my time, I have been unable to personally thank all Penang voters for their overwhelming support, especially my constituents in Bagan parliamentary seat and the Air Putih state seat for electing me. However I shall personally do so once the major part of forming the new state government is completed.
DAP Hails The Historic Breakthrough Of Denying BN Its 2/3 Majority And The Wins By Opposition Parties In The Five States Of Penang, Kelantan, Perak, Selangor And Perak As An Endorsement For The Agenda Of Change To Establish A Healthy Functioning Democracy.
DAP hails the historic breakthrough of denying BN its 2/3 majority and the wins by opposition parties in five states of Penang, Kelantan, Perak, Selangor and Perak as an endorsement for the agenda of change to establish a healthy functioning democracy. DAP hopes that this unexpected victory can be the catalyst to end the one-party rule of BN with a two-party system that offers real alternatives to voters.
DAP recorded its best ever performance since contesting in the 1969 general elections by winning 28 parliamentary seats out of 47 seats contested and at least 72 state seats out of 102 state seats contested. Most importantly, DAP won power for the first time together with PKR in Penang. DAP elected representatives express our gratitude to the voters for the confidence in us and gives our assurance that those elected will serve both inside and outside Parliament or the State Assembly.
DAP was able to win so many seats due to our success in attracting not just non-Malay voters but also winning at least one-third of Malay voters. The success by opposition parties in winning support from a wide spectrum of the Malaysian public has translated to shocking wins in five state governments, especially Penang and Selangor where it appeared that the opposition will enjoy a 2/3 majority.
DAP will co-operate with other opposition parties to form the government in Penang and other states. DAP wishes to emphasise that we will be an inclusive government that represents all Malaysians. No one will be discriminated or victimised even if they had supported the BN. We want to be the government as well as a responsible and constructive opposition in other states for all Malaysians.
DAP will continue to build up on our success in winning Malay votes in significant numbers to win seats we otherwise would not have won. We want to prove that we fight for the interests of all Malays, Chinese Indians, Kadazans and Ibans so long as they are Malaysians. As my personal experience has shown, in 1998 I have gone to prison, lost my civil and political rights, disqualified as a Member of Parliament for fighting for the rights of a Malay girl who was detained even though she was raped. I hope that my experience in fighting for the Malays can be seen as a sign of our commitment to help and uplift the rights and interests for all communities.
The election results yesterday have shown that Malaysians believe in the power of change and desire to be treated as Malaysians first and last. DAP hopes that we can make use of this rare opportunity by all Malaysians to break the racial mould of dividing Malaysians by race in favour of a bangsa Malaysia that ensures political equality, shared prosperity, equal economic opportunity and socio-economic justice.
LIM GUAN ENG
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1 Comments:
Our Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng is a very young,initiative and a charismatic leader.He is a man of great integrity too.He has gone through many years of hardship and hurdles in his early life to fight for the benefit and well being of the Rakyak.I hold him in high respect and esteem.I also trust that he is capable of helming Penang to a more prosperous and advanced state in the country.
Before the election ,I would certainly turn up to hear his invigorating speech everywhere in Penang.He is a man of great humor too.He became very serious in his look when he hurled sharp remark to criticize on his opponents.I am truly intrigued by his speech and will not miss to attend his ceramah.I was so touched when I saw him sweating in his face while delivering the speech.
Albert from Penang. 13thApril 2008
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