Luqman's musings

  Furthermore, you, (Datuk Bernard Liew), stated that there was no misconduct by the licensed surveyor responsible for the as-built survey for Vistana Heights. I seek clarification on the following anomalies in the survey: Height Discrepancies Opposite Unit S9: The as-built survey indicates heights opposite the gate at 31.74m (104.13 feet) and 32.11m (105.35 feet), with the platform height at 32.38m (106.23 feet). This results in height differences of 2.10 feet (106.23 – 104.13) or 0.88 feet (106.23 – 105.35) between the platform and road levels. The 1998 development plan, however, specifies a height difference of 4.26 feet (106.26 – 102 feet). Please explain how these figures reconcile.  Instead of answering the question above the director of L&S asked me to take legal action. 

                                                                    Tatal ke bawah untuk terjemahan dalam Bahasa Melayu. Attendees: Architects, surveyor, DBKK officers, my wife and me.      Question to DBKK: Why was the platform height for houses at Vistana Heights not reduced to the level specified in the original development plan? Why were house buyers not consulted regarding this alteration? DBKK’s Response: Changes to the plan were made due to the presence of rocks at the site.

                                                            I saw a bird but I'm told it is a rabbit                                      Click on the image above to enlarge it.  On June 11, 2025, I attended a meeting with DBKK, joined by the architects (father and son), the developer (mother and daughter), the engineer, several DBKK officers, and two representatives from the Integrity Department following my complaint. 

  Licensed Surveyors and the Vistana Heights As-Built Survey Following my previous discussion on certain lawyers in Sabah engaging in unique practices, today I focus on a licensed surveyor responsible for the as-built survey for Vistana Heights. An as-built survey is a critical requirement in Sabah for obtaining an Occupancy Certificate (OC), especially for new construction projects. It verifies that the built structure complies with the approved building plans and is submitted by the Principal Submitting Person (PSP), typically an architect, to the local authority, Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu (DBKK), for OC issuance. Governed by the Uniform Building By-Laws (UBBL) and local guidelines, the as-built survey ensures alignment with approved plans, fire safety, structural stability, and environmental regulations. Without it, the PSP cannot certify compliance, potentially delaying or preventing legal occupancy. In 2022, I reviewed the as-built survey obtained from DBKK for V...

  The height of the No. 9 House Platform at Vistana Heights as per the development plan is 101 feet.                                                                                                                                                                          The Height of the House Platform as per the As-built Survey is  32.38 metres, 106.2 feet.                                                        ...