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SJK(T) Sungai Bakap
PBD4034·Pulau Pinang·PPD PPD Seberang Prai Selatan
95
Students
14
Teachers
C
Grade
Preschool: 0
Special Ed: 0
School Details
- Address
- Jalan Badak Mati, 14200 Sungai Jawi, Pulau Pinang
- pbd4034@moe.edu.my
- Phone
- +60-4 582 7377
- Location Type
- Urban
- Assistance Type
- Government-Aided
- Sessions
- Morning Only
Data source: Ministry of Education, January 2026
School Leadership
- Headmaster
- Not Available
- PTA Chairman
- Not Available
- LPS Chairman
- Not Available
- Alumni Chairman
- Not Available
Parliament Watch
4 mentionsSignificance: 4/5
The MP raises the issue of the construction of SJK(T) Sungai Bakap in Penang, expressing hope for its immediate development under the current government. The MP also highlights the future of SJK(T) Ladang Jeram in Pahang and SJK(T) Ladang Ketumbar in Kedah, advocating for their development.
7 August 2025 · QUESTION
Tuan Sanisvara Nethaji Rayer a/l RajajiSignificance: 4/5
Tuan Sanisvara Nethaji Rayer (Jelutong) expresses hope that the Ministry of Education will ensure specific Tamil schools (SJK(T) Sungai Bakap, Ladang Jeram, Ladang Ketumbar, Ladang Badenoch) receive attention in the Twelfth Malaysia Plan. Dato’ Rosol bin Wahid (Hulu Terengganu) interjects to express support for Tamil schools.
7 August 2025 · POLICY
Significance: 4/5
The MP criticizes the government for failing to build SJK(T) Sungai Bakap, which led to significant anger among the Indian community and a loss of support in a by-election. This failure is presented as a key reason for the government's dwindling support from the Indian community despite having Indian MPs in the ruling bloc.
5 February 2025 · POLICY
Significance: 4/5
The MP urged the Federal Government to improve and fund Tamil and Chinese schools, highlighting critical issues such as unfulfilled promises for SJKT Sungai Bakap, students studying in containers for 20 years at SJKT Ladang Jeram, and relocation problems at SJKT Ladang Katumba.
4 February 2025 · BUDGET
News Watch
- BERNAMA·9 December 2025Positive
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has reaffirmed its commitment to resolving long-standing issues for Tamil national-type schools (SJKT), focusing on new construction and infrastructure improvements. Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh highlighted progress on SJKT Sungai Bakap in Penang, SJKT Ladang Jeram in Kuantan, Pahang (fully funded under 13MP), and resolved issues for SJKT Ladang Sagga in Rantau, Negeri Sembilan, and SJKT Ladang Sungai Reyla in Sungai Siput, Perak. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek also assured that no vernacular schools, including SJKT, will be closed.
- BERNAMA·28 August 2025Positive
A total of RM30 million has been allocated for the construction of additional blocks, replacement blocks, and maintenance at six Tamil national-type schools (SJKT) nationwide. The schools benefiting are SJKT Klebang (Perak), SJKT Ladang North Hummock (Selangor), SJKT Ladang Kulai Besar (Johor), SJKT Ladang Rini (Johor), SJKT YMHA (Perak), and SJKT Sungai Bakap (Penang). This initiative, overseen by Deputy Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan, aims to provide a more comfortable and conducive learning environment, with the Prime Minister urging prompt implementation and transparency.
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