By Doreen Ling
KUCHING, March 17: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Dato Ibrahim Baki has been sworn in as a deputy minister during a ceremony at Astana Negeri here today.
The ceremony witnessed Ibrahim receiving a letter of appointment and taking part in an oath-taking ceremony in the presence of Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, which was streamed live via the Sarawak Public Communication Unit’s (UKAS) Facebook.
Ibrahim has been sworn in as a deputy minister in the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication Sarawak overseeing affairs related to Sarawak Energy and Petros.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Deputy Premiers Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, and State ministers and deputy ministers were also present.
On March 15, several sources said that Ibrahim would be sworn in today. His appointment is believed to be due to his recent victory in the PBB party election last month, where he emerged as the top winner in the Bumiputera wing’s vice presidential race.
Ibrahim, who is the assemblyman for Satok, began his political journey in 1985 when he joined the PBB Satok Branch Youth Wing.
By 1987, he was already actively involved in PBB State Youth and went on to serve as secretary-general and vice president of PBB Youth for about 15 years. He later became a member of the Supreme Council. Prior to being one of the VPs of PBB, he was deputy secretary-general for PBB. His involvement in PBB spans over 40 years.
Currently, he is the chief whip for the Sarawak ruling coalition, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS).
Apart from being a politician, Ibrahim, who is a legal professional by training, holds an LLB (Hons) from the United Kingdom and is a Barrister-at-Law from Lincoln’s Inn. He began his career as a legal officer at Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) in 1984 before co-founding the law firm Messrs Idris Buang, Ibrahim Baki & Co in Sarawak.
Ibrahim is also a seasoned corporate professional with over three decades of experience across various industries, including property development, shipping, and media. He is currently the chairman of Sarawak Energy Berhad. — DayakDaily
