Luqman's musings

                                                                       In the dim corridors of Sabah 's bureaucracy, where emails vanish into the ether and meetings dissolve like morning mist, James Baldwin 's words cut through the fog like a lighthouse beam. "Not everything that is faced can be changed," he reminds us, "but nothing can be changed until it is faced." For three agonizing years, my battle over Vistana Heights —a once-dreamy hillside haven turned bureaucratic nightmare—has been a testament to this truth. And today, with election whispers in the air and integrity programs like Varsha dangling like unripe fruit, it's time to stare down the shadows.

  Safar Untong I recently emailed YB Datuk Seri Safar Untong, the State Secretary of Sabah , to inquire whether he could address some of the questions I had previously directed to the Chairman of L&S. Unfortunately, I have not received a response. For context, I approached him specifically because he formerly served as Director of both L&S and Lembaga Juruukur Sabah —positions that make him uniquely positioned to provide insight. If he does not have the answers, it is unlikely anyone else would.

  Here is my email to PDRM and an email to KPKT upon the request of PDRM From: luqman michel <luqmanm2002@yahoo.co.uk> To: rmp@rmp.gov.my <rmp@rmp.gov.my>; kpb_karamunsing@rmp.gov.my <kpb_karamunsing@rmp.gov.my> Sent: Thursday, 25 September 2025 at 08:36:44 GMT+8 Subject: Follow-Up on Police Report R141774 and Request for Assistance Regarding KKTP Meeting

  From:luqmanm2002@yahoo.co.uk To:pejabatskn.jkm@sabah.gov.my, www.dbkk@sabah.gov.my, Topwiracorporation@gmail.com, office@arkiteklys.my, mohdherddyerzuan.mohdsidik@sabah.gov.my   Thu 25 Sept at 06:40 Dear Mr. Stanley Chong ,

  Picking up from yesterday's post, where Sarawak 's Minister Juanda Drowie shone a light on the " little Napoleons and Rasputins " poisoning public administration, let's zoom in on my personal trench warfare with Sabah's bureaucracy . With state elections looming at month's end, it's time to ask: Are our ministers asleep at the wheel, or just too cozy with the civil servants pulling the strings? My Vistana Heights ordeal screams for answers – and accountability. Reflecting on Malaysia's anti-corruption push at the Vienna IACA conference (shoutout to Dato' Sri Azalina and Tan Sri Azam Baki for their 15% drop in cases via awareness drives), I can't help but feel the disconnect. National pledges for transparency and whistleblower shields sound great, but down here in Kota Kinabalu? They're as effective as a screen door on a submarine. My reports to the MACC's regional office ? Polite nods, no traction. Over three years, a si...

  If you've been following my saga at Vistana Heights in Kota Kinabalu , you know it's been a rollercoaster of frustration, red tape, and outright stonewalling. What started as a dream home purchase in 2019 has turned into a three-year battle against a web of bureaucratic indifference that feels less like public service and more like a fortress designed to protect the powerful. But here's the kicker: a bold warning from across the border in Sarawak has me nodding vigorously. It's like Minister Datuk Dr Juanda Drowie peered into my emails and meetings, then put words to the chaos. In a speech at the Sarawak-level International Anti-Corruption Day launch on November 7, Juanda didn't mince words. He called out the " little Napoleons " – those mid-level civil servants who, handed a sliver of authority, start acting like emperors, overstepping bounds and treating citizens like nuisances.

Time for Malaysia to Embrace Mediation Reforms Like India I wanted to send this email directly to you, YAB Chief Minister, but I've decided against it—my previous emails to you and your ministers have gone unanswered, lost in the shuffle of bureaucracy. Instead, I'm sharing it openly here, in the hope that public visibility will finally spark the dialogue our communities deserve. If this reaches you, great. If not, perhaps it will inspire others to join the call. Subject: Urging Modernization of Mediation for Faster Housing Dispute Resolutions in Sabah . Dear YAB Datuk Seri Panglima Hj Hajiji Haji Noor, 

  The Varsha Integrity Programme (Program VARSHA Integriti) is a flagship initiative of the Sabah State Government in Malaysia , designed to foster a culture of integrity, transparency, and anti-corruption within the public service sector. Launched as an "umbrella" framework, it integrates policies, procedures, and actions across state agencies to build a corruption-free administration, emphasizing ethical behavior beyond just avoiding overt corruption—such as addressing subtle "dishonesty without intent" that can erode public trust and lead to legal or disciplinary issues. The program targets public servants (penjawat awam) and promotes moral values, mental health, and professionalism to enhance governance efficiency and public confidence in the government.     Datuk James Ratib , a key proponent, stated during the launch: "The Varsha Integrity Programme serves as a major umbrella uniting policies, procedures, and actions to transform Sabah into a transparen...

                                                                JPNS berkhidmat 24 jam From:luqmanm2002@yahoo.co.uk To:korporat.jpan@sabah.gov.my Cc:pejabatmayor.dbkk@gmail.com,upp.kktp.06@gmail.com Tue 19 Aug at 08:13   Director Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam Negeri Sabah Tingkat 2, Bangunan Persekutuan Jalan Mat Salleh, Tanjung Aru 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

  Insights from the IACA Conference and a Personal Call for Local Reform Last night, I tuned into Astro Awani for what promised to be a pivotal discussion: an exclusive interview titled IACA: Komitmen Malaysia Banteras Rasuah . It's not just diplomatic posturing; it's a forum for sharing best practices, forging international cooperation, and holding governments accountable for eradicating corruption in all its forms—from petty bribes to grand-scale embezzlement. Malaysia's delegation, led by figures like Dato' Sri Azalina and Tan Sri Azam , arrived in Vienna with a bold agenda: reinforcing our national anti-corruption strategy and pushing for stronger enforcement mechanisms. The interview on Astro Awani dissected this commitment, offering Malaysians a glimpse into how these pledges translate (or should translate) to tangible action back home.

                                                       Click on the image for a better view The above is the reply from Datuk Bernard Liew , our Civil Servant, to my email below.   Here is my email to the chairman of Land & Survey – Datuk Bernard Liew. On Thu, Aug 7, 2025 at 9:36 AM luqman michel <luqmanm2002@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:       Dear Sr. Bernard Liew Chau Min,

                                                      Click on image for a clearer view Dear friends, family, and fellow Malaysians, I'm Luqman Michel, locked in a tough civil suit ( BKI-22NCVC-89-10/2025 ) against Topwira Corporation, Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu (DBKK), and others—including the Controller of Housing Sabah —over serious issues of housing development and consumer rights. My fight is for accountability and fairness, but legal battles are draining my resources. The defendants filed their Memorandum of Appearance, escalating the case. To keep going strong, I need your help to cover legal fees. Every ringgit counts toward justice! Donate securely: Affin Bank Malaysia : Account No. 200590014607 ( Luqman Michel ) PayPal : luqmanmichel@gmail.com No amount is too small—your support fuels this cause. Share widely if you can! DM for u...

                                                              Click on image to expand   Here is my email to the Director General of DBKK . luqman michel From:luqmanm2002@yahoo.co.uk To:malissa.samin@sabah.gov.my,pejabatmayor.dbkk@gmail.com Cc:upp.kktp.06@gmail.com,julian.joseph@sabah.gov.my, SitiFairuz.Hussin@sabah.gov.my,MohdFauzee.Harith@sabah.gov.my, Panthy.Madiun@sabah.gov.my Mon 18 Aug at 05:10   Dear Datuk Lifred Wong,   I refer to item 3.3 in the minutes held on 11.6.2025 and item 5 in your letter dated 15.7.2025.

                                                       Click on the image for a better view From:luqmanm2002@yahoo.co.uk To:SitiFairuz.Hussin@sabah.gov.my Cc:MohdFauzee.Harith@sabah.gov.my,Panthy.Madiun@sabah.gov.my, DinFadhlul.Asli@sabah.gov.my Thu 14 Aug at 05:32 Dear Puan Siti Fairuz, Please pass this email to Puan Andrea as Puan Jennifer as I do not have their emails.   I am awaiting the minutes to post in my blog.

On 6 August 2025, I received a call from BIGoNS inviting me to attend a meeting on 12 August 2025.The meeting proceeded as scheduled. During the session, the chairman assured me that the minutes would be provided by the following Friday. Drawing from prior experiences with other government officials, where such documents have often been delayed, I proactively sent an email to BIGoNS on 13 August 2025, outlining the key discussions to ensure an accurate record. The following matters were discussed: Attendees were: Puan Siti Fairuz , Puan Jennifer, Puan Andrea , Enc. Fauzi , my wife Mariam and me. The meeting was chaired by Puan Andrea.