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The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
65th MTHQA in KL to host 72 participants from 50 countries
KUALA LUMPUR: The 65th International Quran Recital and Memorisation Assembly (MTHQA) will welcome 72 participants from 50 countries next month at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL). The event, themed 'Developing a MADANI Ummah,' will be officially opened by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on August 2. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar confirmed that 40 participants will compete in the Quran Recital category, while 32 will participate in the Quran Memorisation category. The selection process, conducted online from May 19 to 23, was overseen by an experienced judging panel to ensure fairness. Malaysia will be represented by Aiman Ridhwan Mohamad Ramlan (Perak) and Wan Sofea Aini Wan Mohd Zahidi (Terengganu) in the Recital category, and Muhammad Adib Ahmad Rozaini (Perak) and Putri Auni Khadijah Mohd Hanif (Kelantan) in the Memorisation category. A panel of 16 judges from Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and Indonesia will evaluate participants. Judging criteria for the Recital category include tajwid (pronunciation), tarannum (melody), fasahah (fluency), and vocal quality. The Memorisation category will assess accuracy and fluency. Mohd Na'im highlighted that the theme aligns with Malaysia's vision of fostering a civilised society, emphasising spiritual and moral development alongside infrastructure progress. Malaysia has hosted the MTHQA since 1961, earning recognition such as the Best Quran Programme Award in 2016 from Kuwait. Winners will receive cash prizes of RM40,000 (first place), RM30,000 (second), and RM20,000 (third), along with jewellery from YaPEIM. A special Quran recitation event from KL Sentral to Hatyai aims to set a record for the longest cross-border recitation. - Bernama
Barnama
3 days ago
- General
- Barnama
65th MTHQA To Host 72 Participants From 50 Countries
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Seventy-two participants from 50 countries are set to take part in the 65th edition of the International Quran Recital and Memorisation Assembly (MTHQA) at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) next month. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said that of the total, 40 participants will compete in the Quran Recital category, while 32 others will compete in the Quran Memorisation category. 'The participant screening process was conducted online from May 19 to 23 and was assessed by an experienced panel of judges to ensure fairness and transparency,' he said during the pre-launch ceremony of the MTHQA here today. This year's assembly carries the theme 'Developing a MADANI Ummah', and will be officially opened by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Aug 2. Malaysia will be represented by Aiman Ridhwan Mohamad Ramlan (Perak) and Wan Sofea Aini Wan Mohd Zahidi (Terengganu) in the Recital category, and Muhammad Adib Ahmad Rozaini (Perak) and Putri Auni Khadijah Mohd Hanif (Kelantan) in the Memorisation category. According to Mohd Na'im, this year's panel of judges will comprise 16 qualified and experienced individuals from various countries, including Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and Indonesia, ensuring a fair and transparent judging process. He explained that judging for the Recital category will focus on four core aspects: tajwid (pronunciation accuracy), tarannum (melodic recitation), fasahah (fluency), and vocal quality, while the Memorisation category will be assessed based on memorisation accuracy and fluency. On the selection of the theme, Mohd Na'im said it aligns with Malaysia's vision of developing a highly civilised society, not only in terms of infrastructure and physical development but also in spiritual, intellectual, and moral dimensions. He noted that Malaysia has long been recognised as a leading host of the MTHQA since its inception on March 8, 1961, with one of its notable achievements being the Best Quran Programme Award in 2016 from the Kuwait International Prize for the Holy Quran.
