Karpal Singh Ram Singh or simply Karpal Singh is a Malaysian politican and a lawyer by profession. He is the current chairman of Democratic Action Party and a member of Parliament for Bukit Gelugor, Penang. He won the seat in 2004. He is an ethnic Punjabi and a prominent lawyer in Malaysia, well known for his expertise in the field of litigation. His reputation has earned him the nick "Tiger of Jelutong". Democratic Action Party (DAP) logo The Democratic Action Party (DAP, Parti Tindakan Demokratik in Malay) is Malaysias largest secular opposition party. ... A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters of an electoral district to a parliament; in the Westminster system, specifically to the lower house. ... Jump to: navigation, search State motto: Bersatu dan Setia (United and Loyal), formerly Let Penang Lead Capital George Town Governor Tun Dato Seri Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Abbas Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon Area 1,056 km2 Population  - Est year 2000 1,225,501 State anthem... General elections were held in Malaysia on March 21, 2004. ... Punjabi (sometimes spelled Panjabi) is the language of the Punjab regions of India and Pakistan. ...

On the 7 September 2004, Karpal Singh was given the choice of apologizing within 3 days and face 10 days of suspension or suspension from Parliament with all privileges such as allowances stripped from him, for a period of 6 months. Karpal had earlier told returning MP's that they had to raise their right hand when speaking the oath of office. Parliament determined that there was no such requirement and subsequently, that Karpal was deliberately misleading parliament. All 12 DAP members of parliament walked out in protest. Jump to: navigation, search September 7 is the 250th day of the year (251st in leap years). ... Jump to: navigation, search 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Parliament of Malaysia consists of the lower house (Dewan Rakyat or literally Peoples Hall, in Malay) and upper house (Dewan Negara or Nations Hall in Malay). ...

Karpal was injured in a car accident in early 2005 and is currently recovering from the injuries.

He has previously spent time in prison under the Malaysian ISA. In the wake of World War II, a number of countries around the world introduced legislation that severely curtailed the rights of known or suspected communists. ...

Election results

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External links

• Malaysia Election 2004 results for Penang parliamentary seats.
• Malaysia Election 1999 results for Penang parliamentary seats.