Articles in the Relations Category
Posted in Global, Relations on 16 July 2008
Our own Bahá’í community in Singapore was greatly honoured when Mr. Selvam Satanam, in his capacity as Chairman of The Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Singapore, received an invitation on 3rd August 2004 from the Istana to attend this important state function. The invitation marked a milestone in the recognition of our Faith and community in Singapore. The friends no doubt share in the Assembly’s great joy in this gesture shown to our Faith and community. The Universal House of Justice “was pleased to note the recognition of the Faith indicated by the invitation sent to the chairman of your Spiritual Assembly for the swearing in of the new Prime Minister of Singapore.”
On behalf of our community, the Assembly had on 5 August 2004 conveyed to the outgoing Prime Minister Mr. Goh Chok Tong our community ’s gratitude for his years of service as Prime Minister of Singapore and our prayers for many years more of good health and happiness as he serves in new capacities. In a reply dated 10 August 2004, which he personally signed, Mr. Goh wrote, “I am heartened by your kind words and good wishes. It has been a satisfying 14 years serving my country and people. I feel blessed to be able to do so. I am grateful for your support.”…
Posted in Headline, Relations on 16 July 2008
Today, an interfaith delegation comprising of members of the Muslim Faith, the Anglican church and Roman Catholic church, the Kuching Buddhist Association, the Hindu Temple Association and Sri Mahamariamman Temple, the Sikh Temple Association and the Bahá’í Faith paid a courtesy call on His Excellency, the Governor of Sarawak.
Posted in Relations on 16 July 2008
A visit was organized by Dr.John Fozdar for the Inter-Faith group to the SUPP headquaters during the Chinese New Year celebration in Kuching recently. The members of the group comprised of Dr John Fozdar, Mdm Maria Peter and myself, representing the Baha’i Faith; Bishop Datuk Made Katik from the Anglican Church; Archbishop Emeritus Datuk Peter Chung from the Catholic Church; Mr Piara Singh from the Sikh Religion; Kapitan Kurumossamy from Hindu Association; and lastly Ms. Chan from the Kuching Buddhist Association.
Posted in Featured, Relations on 16 July 2008
The Bahá’ís of Malaysia at the Inter Religious Forum
Posted in Relations on 16 July 2008
Kuching (Sarawak Tribune) 2003.11.07 - A delegation of senior representatives from the Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Baha’i Spiritual Assembly, Buddhist Society, Sri Mariamman Temple, Hindu Temple Association and the Sikh Temple Association held an informal gathering with officials of the Sarawak Islamic Council during a courtesy call at the Sharia Court Building yesterday afternoon.
Posted in Local Activities, Relations on 16 July 2008
38 Baha’is from Miri, Bintulu and Kpg Libai, Batu Niah participated in the Miri City Parade on 15th September 2001. The annual event was part of the Miri Fest or Pesta Miri organised by the Miri Municpal Council under the Tourism and Community Service Committee. More than 3000 participants from schools, government departments, private sectors and associations took part in the parade. The event was divided into parade, open parade, schools, float, government departments/agencies, private sector and associations. The Baha’i Community took part in the parade open category with 20 other associations.
Posted in Relations on 16 July 2008
ATC Serian-Bukar Sadong organized a blood donation drive at Dewan Masyarakat Kg. Triboh. Many non- Bahá’ís participated and we donated about 23 pints. The Bahá’ís from Mujat, Serian Town,Triboh, Remun and Belimbing participated.
Posted in Relations on 16 July 2008
On 31 December 2002, representatives of the Local Spiritual Assembly of Sibu, Mr. Lim Chung Tee and Mr. Thomas Ting paid a courtesy call to the Chairman of the Buddhist Association in Sibu to present the Message of the Universal House of Justice to the leaders of religions in the world. On the following day, Mdm. Alice Go, Mr. Thomas Ting and Mr. Lim Chung Tee also called on the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church of Sibu for the same purpose.
Posted in Featured, Relations on 16 July 2001
Bahá’ís of Kuala Lumpur organizing a public devotional meeting.
