Luqman's musings

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.

When Rhetoric Meets Reality in a Local Housing Nightmare In a recent LinkedIn post (Copied below for your convenience) that has sparked thoughtful debate among Sabahans , veteran lawyer Ronny Cham , Founder and Senior Partner of Ronny Cham & Co (established in 1984), passionately critiques the slogan "Sabah for Sabahan" as a "dangerous illusion." Drawing from his decades of experience in Kota Kinabalu, Cham argues that true progress for Sabah lies not in isolation from the Federal Government but in "intelligent partnership, accountability, and integrity in leadership." He warns against divisive rhetoric that severs the "lifeline" of federal support for defense, infrastructure, education, and health—essentials that Sabah lacks the capacity to fully provide on its own. Disclaimer: To be clear, I'm not here to debate MA63. This post simply contrasts what Cham claims with his actual actions.

  Here are extracts from a Malay Mail article dated 31.8.2025 and my thoughts. Every Merdeka, we celebrate political freedom and national identity — flags, parades, and heartfelt pledges. Yet in 2025, another independence is at stake: independence of the mind. …true freedom means the ability to think critically and discern facts from fiction. Have we strengthened our ability to question ideas, or are we letting herd mentality quietly colonise our thinking? 真正的自由意味着能够批判性地思考并辨别事实与虚构。 我们是否增强了质疑观念的能力，还是在让群体心态悄悄地殖民我们的思维？ My thoughts:

Mr. Ronny Cham’s post on LinkedIn Recently I read a well written article in LinkedIn by Mr. Ronny Cham. I responded as follows: Your dissenting view on the SLS decision to initiate legal proceedings against the Federal Government over the 40% revenue entitlement is a well-reasoned and principled stance….