Satok set for major development with RM1.3 million fund
KUCHING: A total of RM1.3 million has been allocated for facility upgrades in Kampung No. 3, 4, 5, and 6 in Satok, as part of ongoing development efforts in the area. Deputy Minister of Utility (Sarawak Energy & PETROS) Datuk Ibrahim Baki announced that the funds will be used to address the development needs of […]
New police station provides security to residents
KUCHING: The opening of the Muara Sungai Bintangor Police Station today (Feb14) has brought new hope to over 1,200 residents in the surrounding Satok area as the security of local residents is now more assured. According to the Satok assemblyman, Datuk Ibrahim Baki, this is due to the fact that more than 30 patrolling police […]
Call to invest in Satok’s sports development
SATOK assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki has suggested that the Satok Sports Centre in the constituency be upgraded. He said this would allow a higher capacity of games being played concurrently as well as the space to play other newer games that might be rising in popularity. He made the proposal when debating on the Supply […]
Christmas cookies spread cheer in Satok constituency
KUCHING: The festive spirit graced Satok constituency in advance as its residents were treated to Christmas cookies courtesy of their assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki. Organised by Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Satok Branch at Thompson Corner and Sing Wah Yuen Cafe, 200 packets of Christmas cookies and greeting cards were distributed to attendees during a […]
1,440 primary students in Satok receive insurance coverage
KUCHING: A total of 1,440 students from four primary schools in the Satok constituency benefited from the Student Personal Accident Insurance scheme. The scheme, sponsored by Satok service centre in collaboration with Borneo Care, was introduced for the first time to enhance the education of the students in the constituency. Its assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki […]
Satok community urged to apply for HDAS to purchase home
KUCHING: The people living under the Satok constituency are urged to take advantage of the facilities and opportunities made available by the Sarawak Government. This includes the Housing Deposit Assistance Scheme (HDAS), which offers a maximum RM10,000 deposit for low- and middle-income households to own their first home. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki, when met […]
Ramadan donations for persons with disabilities
KUCHING: Fifteen persons including people with disabilities (PwD) from Satok constituency receive donations under the ‘Jelajah Ramadan’ programme here. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki handed over the donations in a brief ceremony on Thursday night (Mar 30) at the Darul Hana Patingan Mosque in Kampung No 6 after performing the Isyak and Terawih prayers with […]
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 […]
Satok residents excited with business assistance
KUCHING: Local residents of Satok constituency were truly excited and heaved a sigh of relief when receiving assistance to expand their home-based business. Speaking to New Sarawak Tribune, a barber Jamal Belia, 31, said with the assistance of salon equipment, he hoped that he could improve more in his business. “With this I will also […]
Satok constituency needs more affordable housing
By Alexandra Lorna & Sarah Hafizah Chandra NEW areas for affordable housing in Satok constituency needs to be develop to accommodate the growing population, said Datuk Ibrahim Baki (GPS-Satok). He said with that the cost of owning an existing home now is soaring. “This also includes implementing the Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) and the Resettlement […]
