MoE Holds Quran Reading Contest Finals
By Jon Tampoi

Bandar Seri Begawan - The finals of a Quran reading competition, organised by the Ministry of Education, were held at the Berakas Sixth Form Centre yesterday.

Present as the guest of honour was Deputy Minister of Education Pengiran Dato Dr Hj Mohammad bin Pg Hj Abd Rahman, who later presented prizes to the winners.

Also in attendance were senior officials of the ministry, invited guests and family members of the finalists.

Yesterday's event saw four male and three female contestants battling it out for the top, spots as well as standing the chance to represent the ministry in the 10" Inter-Ministerial Quran Reading Competition on November 15.

Awg Metassim bin Hj Bungsu from the Co-Curriculum Education Department won the men's category with his Surah Yusof (verse 101). First and second runners-up were Awg Hj Bujang bin Deris from the Schools Department's Secondary Schools Section and Awg Hj Hamzah bin Hj Mustapa from the Schools Department's Primary Schools Section.

Meanwhile, Dyg Hjh Zuraidah bte Hj Mohd Salleh from the Planning, Development and Research Department emerged as the winner in the women's category with her recitation of Surah Al-Fath (verse 18). First and second runnersup were Dyg Hjh Hajidah bte Abd Wahab from the Co-Curriculum Education Department and Dyg Hjh Norbayah bte Hj Shahminan from the Special Education Unit.

The competition was participated by eight men and six women from various departments under the Ministry of Education. The selection round was held at the Lambak Kanan Mosque on August 16 where four men and three women were chosen for the finals. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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