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DPM to
open Quran recital competition
KUCHING, Wed. - Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will open the 42nd National Al-Quran Recital Competition to be held at the State Indoor Stadium in Petra Jaya near here from Oct 4 to 8. The theme of this year's competition is "Perpaduan Ummah Membawa Kejayaan" which highlights the importance of unity and harmony among Malaysians. In a press conference today, the competition committee secretary Datuk Dr Hatta Solhee said each State would be represented by a Qari and a Qariah. Kelantan, however, would be represented by only a Qari. Although the competition would be aired live on TV1, he urged the public to go to the stadium and experience the event personally. "We are providing 100 buses for people in the Kuching Division and several vans for people from Samarahan," said Dr Hatta. He said those who need transport should contact their respective district officers or religious centres. Besides the competition, the city will also host the National Fatwa Council for Islamic Affairs conference on Oct 4. All State Muftis, including from Kuala Lumpur, would attend the conference. |
