Accountability, Integrity and Transparency


 

I refer to my post yesterday found here. LINK.

On November 22, 2022, I received a notice of demand from a lawyer claiming to represent Rosemary Ahping and Della E. Sinidol of the Lembaga Pembangunan Perumahan Dan Bandar (LPPB). Despite multiple emails to Ms. Ahping seeking confirmation of her authorization, I have received no response, hindering my ability to pursue a formal complaint with the Sabah Law Society regarding the lawyer’s conduct.

LPPB is a state government body responsible for public housing development in Sabah, Malaysia.

They should be accountable to the general public and be more transparent. The General Manager and Chairman conduct themselves as if they are demi gods.  

Since 2022, I have raised concerns about one of the projects by LPPB with Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu (DBKK) about an occupancy certificate issued based on an allegedly fabricated as-built survey, with no resolution. In February 2025, I escalated this matter to the Sabah State Integrity Department, whose civil servant officers attended a meeting with DBKK on June 11, 2025, yet the issue remains unresolved. I am now compelled to consider legal action against the developer, architect, LPPB, the Land and Survey Department (LJS), and DBKK to address this irregularity. I urge these statutory bodies, local authorities, and state civil servants to act transparently to resolve this matter, avoiding the need for court proceedings that could highlight procedural shortcomings. Accountability is critical to maintaining public trust in our institutions.


Location: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

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