Luqman's musings

  📌 Introduction Between 2003 and 2018, Sabah Development Bank (SDB) approved approximately RM8 billion in loans to companies based in Peninsular Malaysia . Around 95% of these loans were for property development projects in Kuala Lumpur , Selangor , and Johor —far removed from Sabah’s primary development needs. LINK - Daily Express

                                                              Disclaimer: This commentary is general in nature and not related to any ongoing case. It is intended for public education and discussion of legal principles, not as commentary on the merits of any specific matter before the courts.   In every courtroom, whether in Washington or Kuala Lumpur , one principle stands above all others: candour to the court . Lawyers may argue fiercely, they may present facts selectively, but they cannot lie. Judges rely on counsel’s word to keep the machinery of justice running. When candor is compromised, credibility collapses.

  Recent developments in Malaysia’s urban governance have sparked widespread concern, with the Mayor of Kota Kinabalu, facing scrutiny for failing to respond to critical emails and address allegations of misconduct within Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu (DBKK). These issues echo broader criticisms of municipal leadership, as highlighted in a Focus Malaysia article on August 8, 2025, which exposed the excessive powers granted to the Kuala Lumpur mayor under the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Planning Rules 2025. Together, these cases underscore a troubling trend of unaccountability and lack of transparency in Malaysia’s urban centers.