Lim Kit Siang is a retired Malaysian politician. Having held the position for a total of 29 years on three separate occasions, he is the longest-serving leader of the opposition, as well the second longest-serving member of parliament in Malaysia. He was also the former secretary-general and national chairman of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), a component party of the Pakatan Harapan coalition, leading it through eight general elections.

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Buffy Sainte-Marie is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and social activist.

Headlines from February 20, 1941

BID SENT TO BRITISH; London Believed Sure to Reject Offer After Consulting U.S. EDEN IS STUDYING REPLY Japan's Charge of Provocation in Far East Said to Have Met Emphatic Retort BID SENT TO BRITISH BY TOKYO MINISTER

MOVE AT SINGAPORE IRKS JAPAN'S ARMY; Spokesman at Shanghai Calls It 'Belligerent Action' -- Sees Aim to Sway Thailand MOVE AT SINGAPORE IRKS JAPAN'S ARMY

Bronze by Epstein Modeled in Bombed Studio Brought Here to Be Sold for a British Fund; Bronze by Epstein Modeled in Bombed Studio Brought Here to Be Sold for a British Fund

FUNDS FOR SAMOA; Fear of Offending Japan No Longer Serves to Prevent Action KNOX AND STARK URGENT Admiral in Letter Counsels Ignoring Threats -- 2-Ocean Ring of Bases Benefits HOUSE BACKS WORK ON GUAM DEFENSES

Invalidation of Midtown Bus Ban To Be Appealed, Mayor Discloses; Chanler Plans Action on Ruling Reversing the Curb on Intercity Vehicles -- La Guardia Says 'Such Decisions May Alter My Plans' APPEAL ON BUS BAN PLEDGED BY MAYOR

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