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YB Stanley Chong Hon Chung

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  Heartiest congratulations to YBhg. TPr. Stanley Chong Hon Chung on his appointment as Director of the Sabah State Economic Planning Unit ( UPEN ).   I have great respect for him, not only for his professional achievements but also for his accessibility and responsiveness. In my experience, he is one of the very few public officers who consistently acknowledges emails promptly. On several occasions, he replied immediately to confirm receipt of my correspondence and followed up the very next day with a comprehensive response.   In an era when many citizens struggle to receive even an acknowledgment from government agencies, such professionalism, courtesy, and commitment to public engagement deserve recognition. I wish him every success in his new role and trust that UPEN Sabah will continue to benefit from his dedication, responsiveness, and leadership.   Congratulations once again, and all the best in your new appointment.  
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MA63 Is Important. But What About the Problems Faced by Ordinary Sabahans?

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                                               Click on the image above to get a better view.   On 11.10.2026 the total views for the day of my dyslexia blog was over 91,000. I had to stop posting in my blog where I have posted almost every day. This is because of some other urgent matter. 
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Location: Sabah, Malaysia
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My email to Sabah State Sewerage Services Department (JPPS)

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  JPP SABAH DIRECTOR - Formal Enquiry: Infrastructure Overload & Operational Inefficiencies at Penampang RSTP Luqman Michel <luqmanmichel@gmail.com> Fri, Jul 24, 1:57 PM (1 day ago)   jpps@sabah.gov.my Jabatan Perkhidmatan Pembetungan Sabah, which translates to the Sabah State Sewerage Services Department. Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing as a concerned rate-payer and resident of Sabah regarding the long-term operational sustainability and financial management of the Penampang Regional Sewage Treatment Plant (RSTP) located at Jalan Pintas, Penampang .
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Location: Sabah, Malaysia
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When Supervision Fails: The Case of SDBank and Sabah’s Governance

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  Sabahans are told that recent financial maneuvers are not “bailouts.” Yet when we examine the details — from the RM200 million conversion at SDBank to the RM8 billion diverted from development funds — the real issue is not labels. It is the failure of supervision that allowed institutions to deteriorate and debts to become questionable.   The RM200 Million Conversion The State Government converted RM200 million in deposits into Redeemable Preference Shares (RPS) at SDBank. Critics called it a bailout. In reality, it was a risk management decision to strengthen the Bank’s capital base and avoid exposing the State to RM3 billion in liabilities. LINK
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Location: Sabah, Malaysia
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How Sabahans Are Taken for a Ride by Civil Servants and Politicians in Broad Daylight

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“Some people think that the truth can be hidden with a little cover-up and decoration. But as time goes by, what is true is revealed, and what is fake fades away.” While social media frequently rages over directly misappropriated public funds, we completely ignore a much silent, equally devastating drain on our resources: systemic infrastructural mismanagement.
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Location: Sabah, Malaysia
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My email to Borneo Post dated 20.7.2026

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                                                               Luqman Michel <luqmanmichel@gmail.com> Jul 20, 2026, 6:22 AM (1 day ago) to feedback, reporters Dear Editor, I read with interest your recent coverage of Johnson Tee’s column on Sabah’s pothole crisis. His piece rightly described our crumbling roads as a national issue, but I wish to add further reflections on the deeper causes that keep Sabah trapped in this cycle.
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Location: Sabah, Malaysia
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Why Sabah is the least developed state in Malaysia

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  On 12 June, the Federal Government released RM600 million. The remaining RM900 million will only be paid once a new Special Grant Order is gazetted by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution . But how exactly is this public money being spent on the ground? Here’s one example: a playground being built at Golf Garden, Penampang .
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Location: Sabah, Malaysia
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