Inmates join Koran reading contest

Mon, 22 Jan 1996, 00:00 WIB

PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: A total of 64, including two local
prison inmates, are participating in the Koran reading contest
held by the state-owned radio and television stations, RRI and
TVRI.

Opened on Saturday by the head of the local office of the
Ministry of Religious Affairs, HM Azom Romli, the contest was
open to all members of the public from age 18 to 35.

Antara reported that 14 of the contestants are female. The
event will conclude today. (swe)

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