Luqman's musings

  In Sabah, the push for full implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is often framed as a noble struggle for greater autonomy — the right to manage our own affairs, land, immigration, resources, and a fairer share of revenue. Proponents argue we were promised special safeguards when Malaysia was formed, and much of that has been diluted over the decades. But here’s a question many ordinary Sabahans are asking: What is the point of struggling for more autonomy when we struggle with basic service delivery under the autonomy we already have?

    The above is the letter from Ronny Cham & Co. I wrote 3 emails to Puan Rosemary Ahping , the GM of LPPB , which were not replied. Then, I wrote to Puan Cristilla Korok , the head of the legal department of LPPB. Here is my email and her reply:

My Struggle to File a Complaint Against a Lawyer as a B40 SARA Recipient in Sabah In Malaysia, we often hear that the legal profession is self-regulating and that disciplinary boards exist to protect the public from professional misconduct. But what happens when the very system meant to uphold standards places financial and procedural barriers that effectively silence ordinary citizens — especially those from the B40 group ?

  In my previous post, I discussed the intimidating warning that comes with an IPCC complaint: the threat of fines or jail time for providing false information under Section 34 of Act 839 . After I shared that, I asked myself: "What if I make a mistake? What if I misremember a detail? Am I going to jail for a slip of the tongue?" The short answer is no. To understand why, we have to look at the "spirit of the law" and a concept called Good Faith (or bona fide ).

After four years of attempting to resolve this matter through amicable channels, I realized that a more formal path was necessary. I finally decided to submit an official complaint to the Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC). However, when their response arrived, it contained a specific warning that immediately gave me pause—a statement so stern it made me reconsider my next steps until I took a moment to truly process its intent.

  A parent’s duty vs. a regulator’s duty If I heard any rumour about my children, I would check it out with them immediately. That is basic parental responsibility.   So why should we expect less from a professional disciplinary body whose entire purpose is to protect the public and uphold standards in the legal profession? In March 2023, I sent a detailed complaint to the Sabah Advocates Disciplinary Board (SADB) regarding what I believed was clear misrepresentation by a law firm. Here is what I wrote: