Luqman's musings

  luqman michel   From: luqmanm2002@yahoo.co.uk To: pro@perpaduan.gov.my Thu 4 Sept at 11:46 Dear Y.B. Datuk James Ratib,   I am writing in response to your recent remarks at the Varsha Integrity Programme, as reported in the press , where you raised concerns about "dishonesty without intent" in the public sector. While I commend your commitment to fostering integrity and accountability through initiatives like the Varsha Integrity Programme, I respectfully disagree with the notion that certain instances of dishonesty in public service can be classified as unintentional. Drawing from my ongoing experience with governance issues at the Vistana Heights development in Kota Kinabalu, I believe some actions reflect deliberate misrepresentation or negligence that cannot be excused as lacking intent. Below, I outline specific examples to illustrate my concerns, which undermine public trust and contradict the integrity you advocate.

  An occupancy certificate can be invalidated or revoked under specific circumstances, typically related to non-compliance with building codes and regulations. Common matters that may lead to the invalidation of an occupancy certificate include:

                   Tatal ke bawah untuk terjemahan ke dalam Bahasa Melayu. This is my email to YB Shafie Apdal that is still awaiting a reply. luqman michel   From: luqmanm2002@yahoo.co.uk To: shafieapdal@yahoo.com , shafie.apdal@outlook.com Wed 5 Feb at 03:47 Dear YB Datuk Shafie, On 15.1.2025, I received an email from Lembaga Juruukur Sabah which states the following.

  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...