More haj pilgrims from S. Kalimantan

BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The quota for South Kalimantan's haj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia next year has been increased by 140 to 7,340, an official said yesterday.

The provincial administration in turn has divided the amount among 10 regencies, Antara reported.

Banjarmasin tops the list with 2,730, while Tapin has the lowest with 270, spokesman from the provincial office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Yusuf Djantera, said. (09)