Luqman's musings

Fifteen years after the Daily Express highlighted the plight of Sabah house buyers in August 2009, the question remains: has the situation improved? Are property buyers now receiving their titles within months of moving in, as seen in places like Singapore? Unfortunately, the answer is a resounding no. The challenges persist, and for many, owning a home without a strata title remains a frustrating reality, with little hope for change in the coming years. Daily Express LINK

  I read the following tweet and commented and it started a long discussion with an engineer. Syaza Shukri @syazashukri Sep 1 Even for Malaysia, cutting MPs’ allowances isn’t just about saving money. It’s also a way to filter out those who join politics for perks, not for the people. #solidarity Luqman Michel @luqmanmichel Sep 2 Would that include civil engineers who don't comment on relevant posts? Here is a post you may have some comments on. https://luqmanmusings.blogspot.com/2025/09/criminal-implications-of-certifying-non.html

  A few years ago, an officer from a statutory body was reassigned to the interior. Following the appointment of a new mayor, he was transferred back to the department and promoted to a senior position. Subsequently, he was bestowed the title of Datuk. Below is a Daily Express article dated April 17, 2016 that may be relevant, accompanied by my comments.

  Locus standi refers to the right or capacity of a party to bring a legal action before a court. It ensures that only those with a sufficient interest in a matter can seek judicial intervention, preventing frivolous or vexatious litigation. In Malaysia, the courts have progressively liberalized the concept of locus standi, particularly in public interest litigation, allowing individuals or groups to challenge actions that affect the public, even if they are not directly or personally aggrieved.

  luqman michel   From: luqmanm2002@yahoo.co.uk To: pro@perpaduan.gov.my Thu 4 Sept at 11:46 Dear Y.B. Datuk James Ratib,   I am writing in response to your recent remarks at the Varsha Integrity Programme, as reported in the press , where you raised concerns about "dishonesty without intent" in the public sector. While I commend your commitment to fostering integrity and accountability through initiatives like the Varsha Integrity Programme, I respectfully disagree with the notion that certain instances of dishonesty in public service can be classified as unintentional. Drawing from my ongoing experience with governance issues at the Vistana Heights development in Kota Kinabalu, I believe some actions reflect deliberate misrepresentation or negligence that cannot be excused as lacking intent. Below, I outline specific examples to illustrate my concerns, which undermine public trust and contradict the integrity you advocate.

  The above were readers from around the world on 14.8.2025. The orange represents the US followed by yellow for readers from Malaysia.  The chart below if for readers on 30.8.2025.   以上是2025年8月14日来自世界各地的读者。橙色代表美国，其次是黄色代表马来西亚的读者。 下面的图表是2025年8月30日的读者数据。