Chow Kon Yeow: 曹观友

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Opinion: Not quite Tanjung 4 but getting close to it
30 Jan 2007
CHOW KUM HOR

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The DAP is targeting Penang again in the next general election. CHOW KUM HOR looks at the party’s early moves and assesses the strength of its challenge.

THE crowd at the DAP-organised ceramah in the Penang Chinese Town Hall on Wednesday night knew they were not at a run-of-the-mill function.

They were there not only to listen to the usual opposition views but also to see the special guest, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

It took a good 10 minutes for the adviser of Parti Keadilan Rakyat to make his way from the hall’s entrance to the stage as he shook hands with some of the 2,000-strong crowd. By then, there was only standing room in the hall.

It was, after all, the first time DAP had invited Anwar for a ceramah in Penang, his home state and one which it has set its sights on in the next general election.

As his hour-long speech drew to a close around midnight, it was Anwar’s parting remarks that summed up what the night was all about: “Tonight is a public declaration that DAP and PKR are together in Penang.” (more…)

Press Release – 21 January 2007
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Karpal joins Anwar, Kit Siang and Guan Eng for ceramah perdana
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We have good news.

National chairman and MP for Bukit Gelugor Sdr. Karpal Singh had confirmed that he would be speaking at the ceramah perdana on Wednesday, 24 January 2007 at the Penang Chinese Town Hall.

Karpal will be making his first appearance at a DAP ceramah in Penang since his unfortunate road accident.

We have received good responses since we started our publicity campaign for the ceramah perdana.

The people are looking forward to hear these top opposition leaders speak their minds about the political economy of the country.

The organizer is expecting a good turnout. Come early to get a seat. The ceramah will start at 8.00 pm.

Thank you.

DAP Penang State Committee

Penang DAP - Press Release : Monday 15 January 2007.
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Anwar Ibrahim, Lim Kit Siang and Lim Guan Eng have been invited to speak on “The state of the Malaysian economy” at a ceramah perdana on Wednesday, 24 January 2007 at the Penang Chinese Town Hall beginning 8.00 pm.

This is the first time the former Deputy Prime Minister and Parti Keadilan Rakyat advisor is invited to speak at a ceramah organized by the DAP Penang State Committee.

It is also a rare opportunity to see these three top Opposition leaders sharing the same stage, speaking on important issues of the country as we celebrates 50 years of nation-building.

Anwar has advocated that the NEP be abandoned. To replace the NEP, Anwar has mooted a New Economic Agenda, which emphasizes justices for all Malaysians and eradicating poverty regardless of race.

Parliamentary Opposition Leader Lim Kit Siang said recently a “soprano” Prime Minister, “keris-wielding” Education Minister, “half-past six” Cabinet, “Little Napoleon” civil service ad “stupid” politicians are not recipe for greater international competitiveness and First World developed nations for Malaysia.

DAP Secretary-General Lim Guan Eng proposed the Malaysian First concept as a continuation of DAP’s original struggles for a Malaysian Malaysia. Malaysian First stresses the dual purpose of achieving national unity and economic prosperity among all Malaysians.

Come and listen to these top Opposition leaders on 24 January.

Admission is free.