Koranic reading contest ends

Mon, 07 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

PEKANBARU, Riau: A Koranic reading contest for journalists
from the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian
Nations (ASEAN) concluded on Friday with Indonesia and the
Philippines winning the two top prizes.

Wardas Tanjung of Indonesia won the men's category while Potri
Salacayan of the Philippines won the women's category. They each
won a free trip to Mecca for the haj pilgrimage and $5,000 in
cash, Antara reported.

The men's runner up was Hasan Fauzi of Indonesia and the
women's runner up was Lawan Sorsewee of Thailand; they each won a
free trip to Mecca outside the haj season $3,500 cash.

The contest, designed to strengthen ties between Moslem
journalists in the region, was closed by Minister of Information
Harmoko. Brunei will host the next contest in 1997. (03)

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