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.
