Indigenous people in the Asli community of Kampung Chang celebrate the bicentenary with cooperative activities.
Malaysia
Stories of Celebrations
In Malaysia, celebrations marking the bicentenary of the birth of Bahá’u’lláh were held across the country. These commemorative gatherings took many shapes: in some localities, the community gathered to say prayers and honour the life of Bahá’u’lláh with artistic presentation. At the national-level, an 11-panel exhibition was organized to bring guests through a series of small presentations providing information about Baha'u'llah's life and the impact of His teachings.
The Bahá’í community of Malaysia received messages written for the occasion from several members of its government, including the Minister of National Unity and Religious Harmony in the Prime Minister's Department and two Chief Ministers.
"In many years of association with the Bahá’í community, I very much value the contribution they have made... in particular the Bahá’í youth who have demonstrated a vibrant leadership in promoting moral empowerment and positive values within and beyond their communities," wrote the Minister of National Unity and Religious Harmony in the Prime Minister's Department.
National bicentenary concert
A concert featuring artistic and cultural performances was held in Malaysia to commence celebrations in Bahá’í communities for the bicentenary of the birth of Bahá’u’lláh, representing the diversity of artistic forms from around the country and neighbouring regions.
Music from Sabah, Malaysia
KITA BERSATU KITA MAJU
KITA BERSATU KITA MAJU
MUSALAM PUSOMBATAN (SALAM PERTEMUAN)
BERKHIDMAT
BILA KAWAN BERTEMU
WONUO SUNDURON (TAMADUN YANG DITUJUI)
SUMBER SEGALA KEBAIKAN
CAHAYA KEINDAHAN
BANGKITLAH DEMI AKIDAH
JADILAH BEGITU JUJUR
JUBAH YANG TERBAIK
Jenjarom Centre of Learning
In the city of Jenjarom, over 500 people from all walks of life — community leaders, parents, teachers, children, and youth — came together to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Bahá’u’lláh at the Jenjarom Centre of Learning.
Bicentenary exhibition
The Bahá’í community of Malaysia welcomed more than 300 guests for a creative exhibition on the life and teachings of Bahá’u’lláh. Held on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur on 24 and 25 February 2018, the event commemorated the bicentenary of the birth of Bahá’u’lláh and welcomed Members of the Malaysian Parliament, the Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur, other religious leaders, and representatives of civil society organisations and governmental agencies.
Asli village celebrates bicentenary
A commemorative postage stamp issued in Malaysia for the 200th anniversary of the birth of Bahá’u’lláh
Celebrations in Sabah
A glimpse into celebrations in the state of Sabah
Jenjarom Exhibition invites exploration of Bahá’u’lláh's message
The Bahá’í community in the Jenjarom village outside of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, hosted an exhibit about community development endeavours called “Building a Better Community.” The exhibit highlights the importance of spiritual and moral education, unity in action, and service to others, which are all areas the Bahá’ís of the village have been working in during recent years. While the exhibit has been open, many people including village leaders, teachers, parents, and children have attended the display. There has also been some press coverage.