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On the 3rd of August 2008, 22 friends from the Padawan community including 3 children and 2 junior youths met at Mr. Bonaventure’s home to learn more about the recent Ridvan Message 2008… The turnout was encouraging as not only did 9 members of the local Majlis Rohani attend, but AJKs from every sector in the Padawan area were also present. Most of the information that was shared by the ABM were in line with the 27 Dis messages that outlined the role of the MRT in the development of the clusters.

The 7th National Institutional meeting was successfully held at Li Hua Hotel Bintulu from 30th to 31 October. A hunderd and thirty members of the various Baha’i Institutions and friends were present during the two days meeting. Also present at the meeting were Counsellor George Soraya, seven members of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Sarawak, Board members Dr. Shehab Phung, Kalong Katiik, Mail Ingkai and Mdm Tan Ing Kheng.

Members of the national body of the Baha’is of Sarawak together with Mr. Gustavo Correa (centre), a member of the Baha’i world supreme body and Mr. George Soraya (3rd left), a member of the Baha’i advisory board for Asia in a recent meeting to consult on the dynamics of growth of the Baha’i Faith in [...]

Kampung Mujat opened its new Baha’i Centre on Saturday June 21 2008 by the member of the State Legislative Body Encik Frederick Bayoi. Below are photos taken during the event
1st photo - View of the Baha’i Centre
2nd - Arrival of Encik Frederick Bayoi
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More than 60 Baha’is from throughout Sarawak gathered in Kuching to attend a convention on 23 – 25 May 2008. The convention, an annual event, was held to elect a 9-member governing body of the Baha’is of Sarawak.

The election is a common feature throughout the worldwide Baha’i communities in more than 150 countries where Baha’is reside. Casting of ballots was by delegates who were elected in their respective localities.

For the group of people gathered at the Sibu Baha’i Centre, it was indeed an historic gathering. So said Mr. K C Yong, NSA Sarawak Chairman, in his opening address to the friends present. The reason for such a remark was because they were witnessing the beginning of a new chapter in the annals of the Baha’i Faith for the central region of Sarawak. Among those present were two other members of the national assembly, Mr. Robert Ting and Mr. Suai Kirak.

The friends, from 5 local assemblies in the region, had come to the Centre to cast their ballots for the formation of a new Regional Baha’i Council for the central region (RBC Central). Altogether 51 ballots out of a total 54 ballots from 5 local assemblies were cast; 17 were cast in person and the remaining by postal ballots. A similar gathering would be held in Selangau on 11 Nov for assemblies in other localities in the central region.

Launching of the 5 Year Plan in Sibu

“Counsellor Mr Jayagopan Ramasamy, representative of the Continental Board of Counsellors for Asia, with the newly elected Spiritual Assembly members (seated L-R) Chin Chia Chau (Vice-Chairman), Yong Kiong Choon (Chairman), Tipik Ladi (Secretary), Dajai Mancha (Treasurer), (standing L-R) Suai Kirak, Robert Ting, Capt Chong Chee Kuan, Narong Singau, Alexson Keling”

The Bahá’ís of Kg. Mujat in the Tebakang region of Serian had a grand opening ceremony for the completion of their Institute building. The guest of honour was the Hon. Datuk Richard Riot, Member of Parliament for that area. He was accompanied by Temenggong Datuk Michael Ben from Serian.

The reception committee comprised of members from all branches of the village administration, religious leaders, and those in charge of the community affairs, financial matters, school affairs, etc.

Datuk Richard cut the ribbon before entering the building. The Mujat friends had put up pictures of various proclamation matters, e.g. Bahá’ís visiting His Excellency the Governor of Sarawak, the Commissioner of Police, etc. The background of the main hall carried a large display of Abdul Baha’s words: “The best way to thank God is to love one another.

At the end of a recent retreat held in Ranchan Pool Resort, about 70 km from the state capital Kuching, four additonal clusters have been considered for possible launching of Intensive Programme of Growth (IGP).

Presently, there are only two clusters which have launched IGP, namely, Kuching and Miri clusters, which started their first cycle of growth in March and April this year, respectively. Both clusters are now nearing the end of their first cycle and will soon be preparing for the launching of their respective second cycle.