Luqman's musings

Fifteen years after the Daily Express highlighted the plight of Sabah house buyers in August 2009, the question remains: has the situation improved? Are property buyers now receiving their titles within months of moving in, as seen in places like Singapore? Unfortunately, the answer is a resounding no. The challenges persist, and for many, owning a home without a strata title remains a frustrating reality, with little hope for change in the coming years. Daily Express LINK

  “Taxpayers deserve transparency and accountability from public officials, not deflection. When I raised concerns about inconsistencies in a development plan, the Land & Survey director dismissed me, suggesting I take legal action—knowing full well that taxpayers, not the department, would foot the bill for both sides. This isn’t just about one project; it’s about a system that allows officials to dodge responsibility while wasting public funds. The public deserves better: fair processes, clear answers, and officials who prioritize resolution over litigation.”

  Someone asked me how the MACC is involved in the Vistana Heights case if I don’t have any proof that corruption is involved. That is an excellent question. We all assume that corruption is only when a bribe is involved. However, a closer look at the brochure from the MACC shows the following:                                                                                                                   Please click on the image above. ...

                                                                I emailed Miss Fung Yun Ling of Sabah Surveyor Board and have not received a reply on the results of the survey points of the house platform and road height taken by the Survey Board in the presence of the Directors of Land and Survey including Sr. Saat Durasit (Deputy Director Survey) Mr. Awang Fauzi bin Awang Tahir (Deputy Director Development), Mr. S Zulkarnain S. Abdullah (Development division) and 5 others. Sr. Saat promised to send me the survey findings once the survey points have been drafted. The survey was conducted on 28.6.2023. LINK