“Full integrity, trust, and wisdom” Tun Musa Aman

                                                                 

A recent article from Focus Malaysia dated June 20, 2025, titled “GRS-ruled Sabah state government puts public trust first as graft buster MACC acts,” highlights the Sabah state government’s commitment to clean governance. LINK

Chief Minister Hajiji Noor, responding to media queries on June 18 about assemblymen facing charges, emphasized his administration’s dedication to upholding the law and fostering integrity among government officials and public servants. The article quotes him stating that the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition was founded on a promise of transparent and competent governance following years of political instability.

The report further notes that GRS has not shielded anyone from scrutiny or interfered with enforcement agencies, expressing confidence in the rule of law. The government pledges to remain transparent with the public and media, ensuring Sabahans are informed and not left in the dark. It asserts that GRS’s strength lies in addressing challenges with principle and clarity, staying focused on its mission to serve the people.

Yet, I have been raising concerns since 2022 about the occupancy certificate for Vistana Heights, which I believe was issued based on a fabricated as-built survey. This survey not only contains falsified road height measurements but also indicates a drainage reserve in an area where the land has collapsed. Furthermore, the development plans appear to have been manipulated—a matter I intend to address separately.

Email correspondence, copied below, between myself and Lembaga Jurukur Sabah (LJS) raises questions about the integrity and transparency touted by the Chief Minister. If there is no interference from party leaders, as claimed, who is the mysterious “Authority” LJS is waiting for before responding to my complaint lodged on December 15, 2022, regarding the fabricated survey report? I seek clarity on this matter. 

Additionally, during the 74th birthday celebration of Sabah’s Head of State, Tun Musa Aman, he urged all levels of administration to uphold integrity to maintain public trust. He emphasized governing with “full integrity, trust, and wisdom” and prioritizing sustainable, people-centered development. However, these words ring hollow when the Sabah Housing and Town Development Board (LPPB Sabah), responsible for housing and urban development, has yet to address my complaint about its surveyor, which I lodged on December 15, 2022. Again, who is the “Authority” referenced in LJS’s letter dated January 14, 2025?

Moreover, how can the government claim to uphold public trust when Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu (DBKK) fails to respond to emails complaining about the occupancy certificate issued based on allegedly falsified development plans and as-built surveys? I respectfully request the transparency promised by the Chief Minister and the integrity championed by the Head of State to be demonstrated in addressing these serious concerns.

Here are the email correspondences between LJS and myself:

 

16.2.2023.

The Executive officer – Miss Fung Yun Ling,

Sabah Survey Board

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

From: Luqman Michel

21, Golf Garden,

88300, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

 

Dear Madam,

My complaint about the survey firm Jurukur Terra Firma who fabricated the as-built survey for the Vistana Heights Phase 1 Project.

 

I refer to my letter handed to your office on 15.12.2022 and my telephone call to you on 14.2.2023.

In our telephone conversation, you said that you are waiting for the meeting to be held by the board which will be followed up with a visit to the Vistana Heights project site.

I look forward to hearing from you as soon as the meeting is held.

Thank you and kind regards,

Luqman Michel

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The following is the reply from LJS.

On Thursday, 2 March 2023 at 12:31:40 GMT+8, Lembaga Juruukur Sabah (Sabah Surveyors Board) <ljsabah@gmail.com> wrote:

Dear Sir,

This is to inform that a meeting was held on 21/2/2023 to look into your complaint.

Please be informed that we have written to the surveyor concerned requesting him to provide explanations and to submit all the details of the as-built survey carried out including documents and survey plans for the Board's further action.  

Thanks and regards,

Fung Yun Ling

Executive Officer

Sabah Surveyors Board

On Mon, Apr 3, 2023 at 6:16 AM luqman michel <luqmanm2002@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

 

    Dear Miss Fung Yun Ling,

    I refer to your email below.

    May I please know the outcome of your investigation?

    In our telephone conversation, you said that you will visit the site.

    Please let me know if what is on-site reconciles with the As-Built Survey.

    Thank you and kind regards,

    Luqman Michel

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On Tuesday, 4 April 2023 at 16:02:05 GMT+8, Lembaga Juruukur Sabah (Sabah Surveyors Board) <ljsabah@gmail.com> wrote:

 

Dear Sir,

This is to inform that we are still looking at the matter.

Regards,

Fung Yun LIng.

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On Mon, May 8, 2023 at 6:03 AM luqman michel <luqmanm2002@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

    Dear Miss Fung Yun Ling,

    I would be grateful if you could please inform me of the outcome of your investigation.

    My original complaint to you was made on 15.12.2022.

    Thank you.

    Luqman Michel

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On Monday, 22 May 2023 at 10:43:29 GMT+8, Lembaga Juruukur Sabah (Sabah Surveyors Board) <ljsabah@gmail.com> wrote:

 

Dear Sir,

Thank you for your email.

Please be informed that the matter was deliberated but due to the investigation not complete, the Board was not able to make any decision yet.

Thanks and regards,

Fung Yun Ling

Executive Officer

Sabah Surveyors Board

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On Tuesday, 23 May 2023 at 17:53:27 GMT+8, luqman michel <luqmanm2002@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

Dear Miss Fung,

It is already more than 5 months since I made my complaint to you.

If I do not hear from you with a decision within 2 weeks from today

I have been advised to make a police report and report the matter to the Minister of Works and the PM's office.

I wish you well,

Luqman Michel

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On Monday, 26 June 2023 at 12:04:15 GMT+8, Lembaga Juruukur Sabah (Sabah Surveyors Board) <ljsabah@gmail.com> wrote:

Dear Sir,

We will do a site inspection on this Wednesday, 28/6/2023 around 10.30 am together with the Licensed Surveyor.

We request your presence during our visit.

Thanks and regards,

Fung Yun LIng

for Secretary

Sabah Surveyors Board

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On Wednesday, 9 August 2023 at 11:13:31 GMT+8, luqman michel <luqmanm2002@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

Dear Ms. Fung Yun Ling,

Your Board members made a site visit on 28.6.23.

I would be grateful if you could please forward me the survey drawing based on the survey points taken.

I would like to compare them with the survey points taken by a survey technician.

I intend to write to the Prime Minister after the election is over.

Thank you and kind regards,

Luqman Michel

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On Wednesday, 11 October 2023 at 10:26:23 GMT+8, luqman michel <luqmanm2002@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

Dear Miss. Fung,

This is another request to find out the result of the inspection carried out on 28.6.2023.

I need it for 2 reasons:

i. To include it in my forthcoming book (my 4th book) on Vistana Heights.

ii. For a legal case against the developer, professionals involved and the Housing Department.

Thank you and kind regards,

Luqman Michel

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From:luqmanm2002@yahoo.co.uk

To:Lembaga Juruukur Sabah (Sabah Surveyors Board)

Cc:zawani@lam.gov.my,flora.takom@sabah.gov.my,mayor@dbkk.sabah.gov.my,stanley.chong@sabah.gov.my

 

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 at 17:41

Dear Miss. Fung Yun Ling,

On 28.6.23, after several requests, you came to Vistana Heights and inspected the road level and house platform. Licensed surveyors surveyed the road level and the house platform level in the presence of several board members of LJS.

I was promised to be given a survey report, and you have not produced one to date.

Today, I received an email from Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia asking for a survey report.

I have asked them to obtain a copy from your office as that would be the most practical thing to do.

Please extend me a copy of the survey you carried out on 28.6.23.

I refer to my original complaint to you dated 15.12.2022. You ought to be well aware by now that the survey plan submitted to DBKK was fabricated.

I request you to respond to this email within a week from today.

Thank you and kind regards,

Luqman Michel

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On Wednesday, 15 January 2025 at 16:16:46 GMT+8, Lembaga Juruukur Sabah (Sabah Surveyors Board) <ljsabah@gmail.com> wrote:

Dear Sir,

We attached the Board's letter LJS. 20 Vol. I/70 for information.

Thank you.

Sabah Surveyors Board

The attachment letter signed by the director of Sabah Surveyors Board, S. Dzulkarnain S. Abdillah says the following:

‘Please be informed that the Board is still looking into your complaint about the as-built survey plans for Taman Puncak Vistana, Iramanis due to further verification from the authority'

Note: The letter from LJS signed by S.Dzulkarnian S. Abdillah as secretary of Sabah Survey Board was dated as 14 January 2024 when it was replied on 14 January 2025. I attach the letter for your attention.

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From:luqmanm2002@yahoo.co.uk

To:Lembaga Juruukur Sabah (Sabah Surveyors Board)

Wed 15 Jan at 17:03

Dear Miss Fung,

I don't understand what further verification you require from which authority.

Thank you.

Luqman Michel

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luqman michel

From:luqmanm2002@yahoo.co.uk

To:Lembaga Juruukur Sabah (Sabah Surveyors Board)

Cc:julian.joseph@sabah.gov.my,stanley.chong@sabah.gov.my,aduan.lppb@sabah.gov.my,mayor@dbkk.sabah.gov.my,practice@pam.org.my

Mon 20 Jan at 08:43

Dear En. S. Dzulkarnain S. Abdillah,

On 15.12.2022, I complained about the fabricated As-built survey plan for Taman Puncak Vistana.

This was followed up with several emails to and from LJS/me, and is attached below.

How is it that the Board is still looking into this complaint after over two years?

What further verification do you need and from which authority?

I demand a reply within one month of the date of this email as this is the last of the information I require before proceeding with legal action.

Thank you and kind regards,

Luqman Michel

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From:luqmanm2002@yahoo.co.uk

To:Lembaga Juruukur Sabah (Sabah Surveyors Board)

Tue 28 Jan at 04:49

Hello Miss Fung,

Could you arrange a meeting at LJS office with Enc. S. Dzulkarnain at a time convenient for him, please?

Thank you and kind regards,

Luqman Michel

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From:luqmanm2002@yahoo.co.uk

To:ljsabah@gmail.com

Cc:zawani@lam.gov.my,mayor@dbkk.sabah.gov.my,stanley.chong@sabah.gov.my,julian.joseph@sabah.gov.my,practice@pam.org.my

Mon 14 Apr at 15:28

Dear Miss Fung Yun Ling,

Executive Officer, Sabah Surveyors Board,

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

I am writing to express my profound dissatisfaction with the Sabah Surveyors Board’s handling of my complaint, initially lodged on 15 December 2022, concerning the fabricated as-built survey by Jurukur Terra Firma for the Vistana Heights Phase 1 Project. Despite numerous correspondences, a site inspection on 28 June 2023, and over two years of follow-ups, I have yet to receive a substantive resolution or the promised survey report from the inspection.

Your most recent communication, dated 15 January 2025, merely states that the Board is “still looking into” the matter, citing “further verification from the authority.” This vague response, after such an extended period, is unacceptable and suggests a lack of urgency or accountability in addressing a serious allegation of professional misconduct. The fabrication of survey plans is a grave issue with significant implications for the integrity of the project and public trust in your oversight.

I have repeatedly requested the survey report from the 28 June 2023 site visit, which was conducted in the presence of licensed surveyors and Board members. This report is critical for my intended legal action against the developer and all other professionals concerned, including the Sabah Surveyors Board, which must be initiated by October 2025 to avoid being time-barred. Your failure to provide it, despite assurances, hinders my ability to seek justice and transparency.

I demand the following within seven days from the date of this email:

A copy of the survey report from the 28 June 2023 site inspection, including all relevant survey drawings and data.

A detailed update on the investigation’s progress, including specific actions taken since my original complaint and a clear timeline for resolution.

Confirmation of whether the as-built survey reconciles with the on-site conditions, as per my repeated inquiries.

Should I not receive a satisfactory response by 21 April 2025, I will have no choice but to escalate this matter further. This includes lodging a formal complaint with the Minister of Works, the Prime Minister’s Office, and other relevant authorities, as well as pursuing legal avenues to address the Board’s apparent inaction.

I urge you to treat this matter with the seriousness it warrants. I await your prompt reply.

Yours sincerely,

Luqman Michel

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luqman michel

From:luqmanm2002@yahoo.co.uk

To:Lembaga Juruukur Sabah (Sabah Surveyors Board)

Cc:julian.joseph@sabah.gov.my,stanley.chong@sabah.gov.my,aduan.lppb@sabah.gov.my,mayor@dbkk.sabah.gov.my,practice@pam.org.my,arkiteklys@gmail.com,della.sinidol@sabah.gov.my,drolandchia@gmail.com,jtu@sabah.gov.my

Fri 16 May 2025

Dear Ms. Fung Yun Ling,

I am still waiting for your 'investigation' to be completed.

I was informed by the DBKK Pengarah that DBKK is not the authority you wrote about.

Can you please let me know which authority you are referring to?

Read my post today at:

https://luqmanmusings.blogspot.com/2025/05/licenced-surveyor-sabah-surveyor-board.html

Your comments will be appreciated.

Luqman Michel