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North Kalimantan Quranic Reciters Must Undergo New Selection for National Competition

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The winner of the 1st Musabaqah Tilawatil Quran (MTQ) in North Kalimantan (Kaltara) will not automatically qualify for the national level competition.
  • The provincial LPTQ will conduct a separate selection process to choose the best candidates to represent Kaltara at the national MTQ in Semarang.
  • The MTQ aims to foster Quranic values and develop individuals with noble character, not just to produce champions.

North Kalimantan's top Quranic reciter will not automatically earn a spot in the national competition, according to the head of the provincial LPTQ (Lembaga Pengembangan Tilawatil Quran), Sanusi. This clarification follows the closing of the 10th Provincial MTQ in Malinau, emphasizing that all potential national contenders must undergo a rigorous internal selection process conducted by the provincial LPTQ.

The winner of the 1st MTQ at the provincial level will not automatically represent the region at the national level.

— Sanusi, Chairman of the North Kalimantan LPTQClarifying the selection process for national MTQ participants.

Sanusi, who also serves as the acting Assistant for Government and People's Welfare of North Kalimantan Province, officially closed the event on behalf of the Governor. He expressed gratitude to all parties involved in making the MTQ a success, highlighting the collaborative effort between the provincial LPTQ, the Malinau Regency government, and the local LPTQ chapter.

All prospective participants will still undergo a selection process conducted by the Provincial LPTQ of North Kalimantan.

— Sanusi, Chairman of the North Kalimantan LPTQDetailing the internal selection mechanism.

He further elaborated that the MTQ transcends mere competition in reciting, memorizing, understanding, or writing the Quran. It serves as a strategic platform to embed Quranic values into daily life, aiming to cultivate a generation that embodies noble ethics, character, and integrity. The ultimate goal, Sanusi stated, is not solely to crown champions but to nurture individuals who can serve as exemplary role models within society, underscoring the importance of continuous development for participants.

The main goal of MTQ is not only to produce champions, but also to create a Quranic generation that can be a role model in society.

— SanusiExplaining the broader purpose of the MTQ beyond competition.

While congratulating all achievers, especially Bulungan Regency for securing the overall championship, Sanusi reiterated that winning the provincial title does not guarantee a direct ticket to the national MTQ in Semarang. He urged all district/city LPTQs to maintain ongoing coaching for participants to ensure they are well-prepared to compete and bring honor to Kaltara. For those who did not win, he encouraged them not to be disheartened, viewing the experience as motivation to deepen their knowledge and enhance their skills for future endeavors.

Because the 1st place winners do not automatically represent Kaltara at the National MTQ, I ask all district/city LPTQs to continue providing continuous development for the participants so that they are ready to compete and can bring honor to Kaltara.

— SanusiEmphasizing the need for ongoing training for potential national representatives.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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