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During the visit of Counsellor G. Soraya to Miri on 18-19 August 2007, two rural communities had the honour of hosting a gathering held in conjunction with the visit. The first visit was to Sungai Nipa in Bakong cluster and the second to Rumah Tambi, in Niah cluster. In both gatherings, the focus is on increasing the number of tutors for study circles and having more children’s classes and junior youth groups.

A youth camp which presented talks on ‘Challenges faced by youths of today’ and ‘How to build self-esteem’ attracted 26 Baha’i members from the various places in Miri and Niah yesterday. It was held at the Petronas Games Village here.

Themed ‘Youths and Spiritual Knowledge’, the event was organized by the Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Miri, specially for youths aged between 13 and 16.

“This group gathering was organized to increase awareness among youths on the importance of morality in accordance with the Baha’i principle, and in line with the government’s concern for youth provlems,” said a task force committee member and Baha’i member, SR Ramsey.

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.

The Baha’i Community of Miri was among the 30 other groups who participated in the 6 hour “Dance for Humanity” show organised by the Malaysian Red Crescent Society of Miri in conjunction with its 50th Anniversary celebration held at the Indoor Stadium on 3rd October 2004. The dance entitled ‘Unity in Diversity’ with 30 dancers [...]

Dateline: Thu, 2 Sep 2004:
This is to inform that the Continental Board of Counsellors in Asia has accepted request for resignation of Mr. Kantha Kumar Ramasamy from serving as Auxiliary Board Member for Miri Town. The Board is grateful for the service he rendered to the Board and trusts that he will continue his dedicated [...]

The journey started with eight youths from Bau, Lundu and Kuching, traveling together from Kuching to Serian on 23 November. In Serian we were joined by another group of nine youths and we stayed at Ellen Joseph’s residence before proceeding to our first destination, Kampung Bugu Mawang the next morning.

Book 1 course started with 11 Bahá’í youths with myself and Poly Jampang as tutors. The course was held during day time only. At the same time children’s class and junior youth class were conducted by Calstino and Hartini. They were assisted by Erwina and Dovin. In the evening, workshop on arts was held whereby the youth were taught how to chant prayers, songs, games and dances. Besides that we also visited and prayed for a friend who was ill. He passed away a week later.

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.

From 17 till 27 November, Auxiliary Board Member Mr. Bunsie Tunton made a ten-day trip to the northern region by driving the family van all the way to Rh. Ansok, Sg. Kelabit in the Bakong area. He was accompanied by wife Bari and their three children. For Bari it was more like a happy reunion after a long separation. In her report about the trip, Bari wrote that their visit coincided with the Reflection Meetings organised by the Area Teaching Committees. At Rh. Ansok, representatives from ten communities in the Bakong-Tinjar Cluster attended the reflection meeting held on 19 Nov. The friends studied the 26 Nov 2001 document from the International Teaching Centre and the 2002 Ridvan Message.

Miri Community was privileged to play host to the visit of Counsellor George Soraya as well as all the members of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Sarawak from 19.10.2002 to 20.10.2002. The NSA members were all here for their monthly meeting which started on 19.10.2002

While here, the Counsellor and NSA members took the opportunity to inform all the friends gathered about the possible formation of a Regional Baha’i Council for Northern Sarawak. This council will oversee the Baha’i activities in northern Sarawak. The character of this Council is similar to the Sarawak State Baha’i Council which was in existence from 1991 to 1998.