Petra Jaya to be accorded district status?
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY IT is high time to consider dividing the Kuching district into two, retaining the southern part of Kuching as its own administrative district while forming another district in Kuching North as Petra Jaya. This was proposed by Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki who said in the last […]
Prioritise children’s education
KUCHING: Parents are advised to prioritise their children’s education so that they can have bright future ahead and at the same time help improve the family’s standard of living. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said the importance of education needs to be instilled in children from an early age so that they have a brighter […]
Financial aid available for students in Satok constituency
KUCHING: Students in Satok constituency who intend to continue their studies at private institutions of higher learning (IPTS) are encouraged to apply for financial assistance. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said it is to assist students, particularly those who are unable to purchase necessities and pay admission fees. “This assistance has been provided for a […]
Less fortunate receive donations to welcome Lunar year
KUCHING: As the holiday season approaches, various donations will be made to the less privileged for them to enjoy Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration. Various parties, including government agencies, associations and the private sector, will step forward to help ease the burden of the underprivileged groups, ensuring that they are not overlooked. A total of […]
The perks of intermarriage
KUCHING: Celebrating more than three festivals in a year is one of the perks of being in an intermarriage, especially in Sarawak. Ampa Bandaryne, an Iban from Simunjan, said that even though she had started a family with her husband, Kanan Navaratnam from Kuching, she would still return to her hometown every Christmas. “Usually during […]
Satok Fest returns if pandemic is gone
KUCHING: Satok Festival will be making a comeback after the COVID-19 pandemic is completely wiped out. In stating this, Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said an evaluation on the current situation is needed before such a festival is organised. “InsyaAllah we will organise the Satok Festival after the COVID-19 subsides. It may be next year […]
Satok rep presents grants to constituents
KUCHING: Some 70 recipients in Satok constituency mostly from village development and security committees (JKKKs), parent-teacher associations, sports and recreation clubs and associations received minor rural project (MRP) grants today (Dec 24). Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki was on hand to present the cheques at a simple handover ceremony which was held at Parti Pesaka […]
Assemblyman joins youth in Juh Nangga Bola
KUCHING: Juh Nangga Bola, a relaxing programme was held Tuesday night (Dec 6) allowing locals in the Satok area to watch the FIFA World Cup. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki, who attended the event at Kompleks Sukan Satok Padang SLPAS to watch the last 16 match between Spain and Morocco, stated that the programme was […]
Masjid Darulhana Patingan qurban programme draws 140 people
KUCHING: The Aidiladha qurban programme organised by Masjid Darulhana Patingan here drew some 140 people. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said the livestock sacrificial programme, which has been held for more than 10 years, had undergone many changes. “There are a total of 15 sacrificial sites but this (Masjid Darulhana Patingan) has to be the […]
Bertuntong tradition of lighting up oil lamps is back
KUCHING: Busy traffic during the day and glittering lights at night – the traditional ‘bertuntong’ makes a return, bringing more excitement to the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration along Jalan Haji Kassan here. As Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki lit up the pelita to officiate the Bertuntong Online Satok Kedua (BOS22) competition, the background lights of […]